Sunset (Sun Odyssey 49DS)
2005 · 15 m · 4 cabins · 10 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
15m · 2005 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
21 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Perfect for families The Sun Odyssey 49DS is a brilliant choice if you're bringing kids or need flexible sleeping arrangements, four cabins sleep up to 10 people comfortably. The teak cockpit and modern conveniences like solar panels and a bow thruster make it easy to handle, even for mixed-experience crews.
Smart practical kit You've got everything that matters: the chart plotter takes the navigation stress out, the bow thruster helps in tight anchorages, and solar panels plus an inverter mean you can anchor off-grid without constantly running the engine. The refrigerator keeps provisions fresh for longer sailing passages.
Solid value proposition At a €3,000 deposit with a 5-star-rated operator, this represents decent value for a 15-metre boat that accommodates groups, you're spreading costs across more people. The 2005 build is mature and proven; Jeanneau's 49DS remains a dependable workhorse globally.
One honest note The base location isn't shown in your data, which matters hugely for flight logistics and sailing conditions, you'll want to check where Palm Yachting operates before committing. Once you confirm the base, verify typical wind season and your nearest international airport so you can plan the journey properly.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Planning your charter route
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Tuscany and Elba: Livorno coast, Piombino, Scarlino and Punta Ala for this type of boat.
- Porto Azzurro43%
- Darsena Medicea36%
- Marina di Campo25%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Marina di San Vincenzo
Based at Marina di San Vincenzo, Italy . Sunset is operated by Palm Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina di San Vincenzo · Italy
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to Italy
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
Possible routes
Italy · west coast & islands
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
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