"Blue Fin" is a superb example of the game changing Jeanneau built Sun Odyssey 54DS that defined the Deck Saloon genre. Stylishly designed by Garroni with naval architecture by the renowned Jacques Faroux, the 54DS is supremely practical and a fine sailing machine.
This yacht is being offered for sale with a turn key "ready to go" specification and based in the Caribbean Island of Antigua.
"Blue Fin" is a superb example of the game changing Jeanneau built Sun Odyssey 54DS that defined the Deck Saloon genre. Stylishly designed by Garroni with naval architecture by the renowned Jacques Faroux, the 54DS is supremely practical and a fine sailing machine.
This yacht is being offered for sale with a turn key "ready to go" specification and based in the Caribbean Island of Antigua. The British owner is willing to give a comprehensive handover and can even deliver "Blue Fin" anywhere in the World, free of charge (except for direct delivery expenses).
If you want a proven luxury fast cruising yacht, then look no further..
Real time online video tours can be performed on request and independent condition report arranged.
Yacht Information
- Boat Name: BLUE FIN
- Year: 2008
- Builder: Jeanneau
- Designer: Jacques Faroux & Garroni
- Engine: Yanmar 4JH4 HTE 110 hp
- Location: Antigua
Dimensions
Overall Length ..............................................................16,75 m / 54' 11''
Hull Length ...................................................................16,38 m / 53' 8''
LWL..................................................................... .........14,79 m / 48' 6''
Max Beam.......................................................................4,87 m /15' 11''
Light displacement ......................................................17955 kg / 39584 lbs
Standard keel weight ................................................... 5000 kg / 11023 lbs
Standard keel draft .........................................................2,30 m / 7' 6''
Height above LWL ........................................................22,50 m / 73' 10''
Engine...................................... ..YANMAR 4JH4 HTE : 110 Hp / 80,9 Kw
Cabin...............................................................................4
Berths..............................................................................8
Fuel capacity ................................................................. 410 l / 108 US gal
Water capacity ................................................................930 l / 246 US gal
Fridge capacity .............................................................. 280 l / 74 US gal
I .......................................................................................20,15 m / 66' 1''
J .......................................................... ............... ............5,90 m / 9' 4''
P ................................................................. ...................18,25 m / 59' 11''
E........................................................................................5,85 m / 19' 2''
Classic mainsail ............................................. .... ..........61,40 m2 / 661sq ft
Furling genoa ...................................................................80,5 m2 / 866sq ft
Spinnaker.........................................................................190 m2 / 2044sq ft
Asymmetrical spinnaker...................................................163 m2 / 1754sq ft
Sail area .......................................................................134,5 m2 / 1448sq ft
Classic Sail area (Option) ...............................................148 m2 / 1593sq ft
CE category / Catégorie CE.............................................A
Design / Architecte...........................................................J.Fauroux/V.Garroni
Engine And Propulsion
- YANMAR 4JH4 HTE : 110 hp diesel engine
- 410 L / 108 US gal fuel capacity
- 3-blade feathering Max prop propeller + 2 x end anodes
- Grease gun and grease for propeller
- Spur prop shaft rope cutter
- 2 x shaft anodes
- Steering: twin steering wheels, self-aligning rudder bearings. Stainless steel cable steering, moulded aluminum quadrant. Fiberglass rudder, stainless steel frame and shaft, rudder tube fibreglassed to hull.
Mast & Rigging
- Keel-stepped triple spreader mast
- Rigid boom vang
- 2nd inner forestay
- Twin Holmatro hydraulic backstays
- RVS extending bowsprit
- Profurl Genoa furling system
- Harken Battcar mainsail system
- 3 x single line mainsail reefing
- Spinnaker blocks and winches throughout
- Carbon fibre spinnaker pole
- Boom topping lift, mainsail halyard, genoa halyard, spinnaker halyard, spare halyard
- Lazy bag, adjustable lazy jacks
North Sails
- Fully battened mainsail with lazyjacks and sail bag
- 140% Superior Dacron Genoa
- Genoa protective sock
- Code Zero Genaker in sock
- 3DL No.4 Jib
- Storm jib
Deck Equipment
- Full teak side and cockpit decks
- Blue hull (repainted 2017)
- 6 x Under Hull waterproof epoxy layers from pre-launch
- 35kg CQR anchor
- 60m heavy duty 12mm anchor chain with 40m heavy duty anchor warp
- Dual Lewmar windlass control unit
- Spare 70kg Danforth anchor
- Sprayhood on stainless steel frame
- Complete cockpit bimini cover
- Complete under and back cockpit cushions
- Foredeck double cushion
- Boat covers (3) for entire boat for bow, midships and cockpit
- Wheel and winch covers
- Folding deluxe teak cockpit table with blue cover
- Marinet Mosquito nets for all deck windows
- Air Breeze wind generator stern mounted
- Transom Weaver Snap dinghy davits
- Access ladder for side gates
- 8 x large fenders
- Bodyguard fender hull protector
- 3 x electric Harken winches and 3 x manual Harken winches
- Outboard engine bracket on pushpit
- Bow thruster with twin props
- Electric deck washing pipe connection
- Long Panama canal ropes
Navigation Equipment
- Raymarine ST6002 Type 2 autopilot with S3G core pack including smart controller & remote pad
- Raymarine 55E DSC VHF radio
- ST60 Tridata, log/depth/wind system
- E120 colour GPS chart plotter with cockpit repeaters (screen needs replacing) + DPGS Antenna.
- Raymarine RNS software pack.
- Navionics Caribbean and Atlantic chart
- Interface available between Raymarine and PC
4 x Raymarine i70 MFD's in carbon fibre display unit - new in 2017
Wiring for wheel based linked chart plotter
Wiring for mast radar
Masthead GPRS/GSM Antennae
Integral AIS
Domestic Inventory
Onan 7KW generator
Advance Yacht Dessalator dual power 60l/min water maker + spare filter container O Ring + 4x new filters
2 x Webasto 5000w diesel fired cabin heating units
Italian air-conditioning - 4 x 8000 btu’s
- Upholstery Ambience Paso Jaquar Ecru in saloon and Premium Beige in cabins
Neptune top quality mattresses throughout
- Marine bedding company fitted bottom sheets for all beds
Jabsco Electric flush toilets throughout
Holding tank
Radio and MP3 DVD WiFi system
28” LCD TV screen electrically raised and retractable from the rear of the chart table in saloon + antenna. linked to surround speaker system
15” LCD TV linked to unique media system in the stern en-suite cabin + antenna
Internal washing machine under chart Nav station seat
Oven, grill and 4 burner hob - new in 2017
Panasonic NN-CT565M microwave
Freezer and fridge with hull cooled systems
14 new long life batteries in 2020:House batteries increased to 7+ 3 pairs of 24v systems and the engine battery(new 2021)
Mastervolt battery chargers and diverter 12/2000 battery system with MICC
- 2 x deluxe armchairs in saloon
- Crockery, cutlery, glassware and all other kitchen equipment
Safety Equipment (Service Dates Not Checked)
Kannad Safelink GPS CAT2 Epirb - linked to Southampton
Secondary additional electric bilge pump
8-man Solas B, ISO 9650 Ocean Safety liferaft in valise
Danbouy and horseshoe
Life jackets + spare gas cylinder
Lifebuoy with lanyard
6mm float line
Professional Sea Anchor
Assorted flares in RORC flare pack and others
Radar reflector
- Fire blanket
Miscellaneous And Spares
- Assorted fuel containers
- 2 x gas cylinders
- Adapter plugs
- Assorted courtesy flags
- Jeanneau yacht manual and guides
- Holmatro washer set x 2
- Jabsco toilet pump and cover
- 10 x Courtesy flags for country trans Pacific Ocean
- Engine oil filter, fuel filter and 2 x belts
- Generator oil filter, impeller and washer
- Boat cutlass bearing
- Boat trolley
- Hose pipe
- Assorted spare parts
- Dock charging cable
Items Available By Separate Negotiation
- Brand new 2.4m rubber dinghy with V hull and 2nd air floor
- Complete tool kit
- Medical kit
- Complete (nearly) set of world maps between +20 and -20 degrees
- Standard Horizon HX 890 GPS hand radio
- Navionics EL9 Gold Electronic Charts for Europe, Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean (32XG, 33XG, 34XG)
Manufacturer Provided Description
Imagine, just one tap on the leather-bound wheel suffices to make her tremble. Gaze into her wake and it will reveal the power of her seafaring hull. Your sailing pleasure is assured aboard the Sun Odyssey 54DS, owing to her quality deck hardware and high-performance equipment. In the cockpit, your crew will be able to manoeuvre with ease in a space where all deck hardware is centrally located, within easy reach.
Owners Comments
I sailed Blue Fin down from the UK to Tenerife and across the Atlantic in 2011 with five good friends. The experience is a cherished memory for many reasons.
After passing all the essential checks on the boat with flying colours and filling the freezer with 20 home cooked meals, we left the Canary Islands and set sail into the open Blue for the Caribbean. I promised my wife that we would be in Antigua in 17 days.
To undertake a trip like this you need a sturdy, reliable yacht that can handle anything the weather conditions throw at you and Blue Fin did not disappoint us. Some of the crew were less experienced and one member is registered blind, but the boat responded so beautifully that we felt confident enough to put the Auto helm on each evening while we had supper together, followed by our ‘Entertainment Officer’s’ Quiz and Game Night specials.
On arrival in Antigua 17 days later, my wife told me that I was half an hour late.
Since then Blue Fin has gently cruised the Caribbean islands and has not only shown us her reliability, head turning style and comfort, but her speed as well.
With her performance rig and sails I have taken part in Antigua Race Week several times and have even won our class with a novice crew against boats over twice the cost with professional crew. Blue Fin is a star and we will miss her hugely. Hopefully a new owner will cherish her like we have.
