2008 Jeanneau 45DS

The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS, Happy Now, represents an exceptional entry in the deck saloon cruising category designed by Philippe Briand and styled by Garroni Designers. Engineered specifically for effortless short-handed offshore passage-making, this vessel pairs a sleek, raised deckhouse profile with robust ocean-going stability.  The yacht features the highly requested Two-Cabin Owner Layout, centered around an expansive full-beam aft master suite with a centerline queen berth and an ensuite head with a separate stall shower. 

The off-grid power system was rebuilt to include 2,000 Watts of solar panels, a 600 Ah LiFePO4 lithium house battery bank, and Victron Energy smart management components. 

Equipment List

Technical Specifications & Hull Construction

The hull structure of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS is built around a solid, hand-laid fiberglass reinforced plastic shell bonded to an internal structural grid framework. This grid matrix absorbs loads from the rig, keel, and machinery beds, ensuring long-term hull rigidity. Structural bulkheads are tab-bonded and mechanically fastened directly to the hull side shell and deck floor.

The deck utilizes a balsa-cored composite construction that maximizes stiffness and thermal insulation while keeping topside weight low. To preserve structural integrity in coastal waters, the shoal-draft fin keel incorporates an iron ballast bulb that delivers a high righting moment at a modest 5' 5" draft.

Accommodations 

Overall Layout: Two Staterooms / Two Heads (Owner's Master Aft Configuration)

Berth Count / Sleeping Capacity: 2 Stateroom Queens + Convertible Dinette + Port Settee

Saloon Features: Raised deckhouse, panoramic wrap-around windows, opening deck hatches

Dinette & Seating: Starboard U-shaped settee with dual-height convertible dining table

Port Settee & Nav Station: Full-length settee to port; forward-facing navigation console with AC/DC panel

Master Aft Stateroom: Full-beam suite, centerline queen berth, seating, hanging lockers, hull ports

Master Ensuite Head: Jabsco electric toilet, vanity sink, and dedicated separate stall shower

Forward VIP Guest Stateroom: Centerline queen berth, seat, hanging lockers, opening overhead hatch

Forward Guest Head: Private access, Jabsco electric toilet, pull-out shower, vanity sink

Both heads are fresh or salt water selectable.

Climate Control System: Dual Dometic 16,000 BTU reverse-cycle AC units (32,000 BTU total)

Interior Ventilation: Multiple 12V DC cabin fans, companionway screen, opening deck hatches.

The interior living space on Happy Now highlights Jeanneau's Deck Saloon concept, which emphasizes light, space, and functionality. Moving forward from the companionway, the main saloon features panoramic wrap-around windows that allow natural light to fill the living area. To starboard, a U-shaped settee surrounds a dual-height dining table that converts into a double berth. Opposite the dinette to port, a full-length settee sits adjacent to a forward-facing navigation station equipped with a custom DC control panel and monitoring displays.

The forward guest suite contains a centerline queen berth, hanging storage lockers, dressing seats, and private access to the forward head compartment, which includes a Jabsco electric freshwater toilet and vanity. Moving aft through the saloon past the galley, the full-beam master suite expands across the widest point of the hull. This master stateroom includes a centerline queen bed, flanking settee seating, twin hanging lockers, and large hull ports. It also features a private ensuite head equipped with a separate stall shower enclosed by a Plexiglas door.

Interior climate management is provided by two 16,000 BTU Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating units installed in 2023. In July 2025, digital soft-start controllers were fitted to both compressor lines. These soft-start units reduce peak start-up current, enabling both air conditioners to run efficiently on generator power, or shore power.

Galley 

• Galley Location / Configuration: Portside aft companionway position; L-shaped secure layout
• Countertop Material: Solid surface resin countertops with raised teak fiddle rails
• Sink & Plumbing: Double stainless steel sinks with covers, pressurized hot/cold faucet with switchable back up electric water pressure pumps for redundancy.
• Cooktop & Oven: ENO 4-burner gimballed propane stove with thermostatically controlled oven
• Primary Refrigerator: Vitrifrigo 12V/110V top & stainless front-loading fridge w/ dual bins
• Primary Freezer: Vitrifrigo 12V top-loading freezer w/ dual digital thermostats
• Microwave Oven: Oster 110V microwave oven built into dedicated galley cabinetry
• Watermaker System: Rainman 120V high-output desalinator (30+ GPH) built into bilge/settee
• Water Filter / Pressures: Rainman water filter and high-pressure hose renewed Feb 2026
• Galley Sink Seacock: New Groco 2-inch bronze thru-hull & ball valve seacock (Aug 2025)

The L-shaped galley is positioned to port at the foot of the companionway steps, providing a safe, comfortable working space while underway. Modern appliances include an ENO four-burner gimballed propane stove and oven, connected to dual propane lockers in the aft cockpit. Refrigeration needs are handled by a combination unit featuring a Vitrifrigo stainless steel front- and top-loading refrigerator alongside a separate top-loading freezer. The freezer system utilizes dual digital thermostats, allowing it to function as either a deep freezer or a secondary refrigerator depending on cruising requirements. Top refrigerator and freezer door gaskets were replaced in July 2025.

Freshwater production is supplemented by an installed Rainman 120V high-output desalinator capable of producing over 30 gallons of fresh water per hour. The watermaker is integrated into the bilge and settee storage areas and runs directly off the inverter or generator. Plumbing reliability was updated in August 2025 with the installation of a Groco 2-inch bronze thru-hull and ball-valve seacock for the galley sink drain.

Navigation, Electronics & Communication Systems

Primary Chart plotters / MFDs: Dual B&G Vulcan 12 MFDs + one Vulcan 7 at Helm + Single B&G Vulcan 12 MFD at Nav station.

• Radar System: B&G Broadband Closed-Dome Radar Array (Installed 2022)
• Autopilot Computer / Drive: B&G NAC-3 Autopilot Processor w/ Hydraulic Lower Drive Unit
• Autopilot Display & Control: B&G Triton2 Graphic Instrument Display & Autopilot Controller
• Sonar & Depth Sensors: B&G ForwardScan Sonar Thru-hull Transducer + DST Depth/Speed/Temp
• Network Infrastructure: B&G NEP (Network Expansion Port) Switch & NMEA2000 Backbone
• VHF / AIS System: Vesper Cortex SmartAIS Transponder / VHF System w/ Handsets
• Backup VHF radio installed at the Nav station for redundancy.
• Offshore Connectivity: Starlink Mini High-Speed Satellite Internet System (Installed Dec 2025)
• Audio System: Fusion Stereo Unit w/ Bose Saloon Speakers
• Cockpit Audio: Dual Waterproof Exterior Cockpit Speakers3
• Visual Entertainment: Roku 32" Flat-screen Smart TV w/ Dedicated Soundbar in Saloon

The navigation and electronics suite was completely updated in 2022 using B&G glass-cockpit components. Navigational management is handled by two B&G Vulcan 12-inch multifunction displays mounted at the twin helm pedestals, paired with a B&G Vulcan 7-inch display at the interior nav station. Radar coverage is provided by a mast-mounted B&G Broadband closed-dome radar array. Below-deck situational awareness is augmented by a B&G ForwardScan sonar transducer that displays real-time bottom profiles directly on the 12 Vulcan helm screen.

Communication and safety systems feature a Vesper Cortex SmartAIS Class B transponder integrated with a dedicated VHF radio system and remote handsets.

Revere soft case 4 person life raft. In December 2025, the vessel was equipped with a Starlink Mini satellite terminal. This setup provides high-speed global internet access for remote work, weather routing, and offshore communications. Vessel telemetry and navigation data are linked across an NMEA2000 backbone and managed via a B&G Network Expansion Port (NEP) switch.

Electrical Architecture & Off-Grid Energy System

• House Battery Bank: 600 Amp-Hour LiFePO4 (BattleBorn Lithium Iron Phosphate)
• Solar Generation Capacity: 2,000 Watts Total (Custom Stainless Arch Array & Deck Mounts)
• Solar Charge Management: 5 Victron MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers w/ Bluetooth
• Inverter / Charger Unit: Victron MultiPlus 12/3000/120 (3,000W Inverter / 120A Charger)
• System Management / Monitoring: Victron Cerbo GX, GX Touch Screen, Balmar SG205 Smart Shunt
• Engine Alternator & Control: Balmar 100A/120A Heavy-Duty Alternator w/ MC-618 Bluetooth Regulator
• Engine / Genset Starting: Optima Blue Top AGM Starter Batteries (Dedicated Isolators)
• Bow Thruster Power Bank: 2 Optima AGM Blue Top Batteries (Replaced April 2026)
• Auxiliary Generator: Northern Lights 5.5 kW M673L3.3 Diesel Generator (631 Hours)
• Shore Power Service: Dual 30A / 110V Inlets with Differential Breakers & Cord Pro Reels

The electrical system on Happy Now was redesigned between 2020 and 2025 to create a self-sustaining off-grid energy network. The core storage bank consists of 600 Ah of BattleBorn LiFePO4 lithium batteries. Solar charging generation was expanded in 2025 to 2,000 Watts using a custom stainless steel arch built by JZcustom, alongside deck-mounted panels. This array is regulated by five separate Victron MPPT Smart Solar controllers with Bluetooth monitoring.

Power distribution and conversion are managed by a Victron MultiPlus 12/3000/120 inverter/charger, which delivers 3,000 Watts of continuous 110V AC power and 120 Amps of DC battery charging. System monitoring is routed through a Victron Cerbo GX processor paired with a GX Touch color display and a Balmar SG205 smart shunt.

Under engine power, a Balmar high-output alternator controlled by a Balmar MC-618 Bluetooth multi-stage regulator provides rapid battery replenishment. Auxiliary AC power is supplied by a 5.5 kW Northern Lights diesel generator, which shows only 631 operating hours. Dedicated Optima AGM Blue Top batteries maintain isolated starter power for the main engine, generator, and bow thruster.

Deck, Hull & Ground Tackle

• Custom Stern Arch: Stainless steel arch by JZcustom housing solar array & dinghy davit
• Tender / Dinghy: Highfield CL310 FCT Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) (2025)
• Revere Soft Case 4 Person Life raft.
• Outboard Motor: Suzuki DF20A 20 HP 4-Stroke Engine w/ Electric Start & Tilt (2025)
• Primary Ground Tackle: 85 lb Galvanized Mantus Anchor w/ 300 ft 3/8" Galvanized Chain
• Secondary Ground Tackle: Bruce 44 lb Anchor
• Windlass System: Quick 12V Electric Windlass (New Gearbox/Motor 2022; Serviced Mar 2026)
• Windlass Controls: Dual Helm Switch Controls + Remote Control Interface3
• Canvas & Canvas Enclosure: Sunbrella Bimini & Full Enclosure by Judy Olsen (New Nov 2025)
• Cockpit Seating & Table: Dual helm pedestals, Fiberglass cockpit table, removable helm seating (2025)
• Bottom Maintenance: Gelcoat prep, Interlux primer, Interlux Ultra Bottom Paint (Aug 2025)

The deck layout of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS focuses on ergonomic movement and crew security. The dual helm cockpits feature twin steering pedestals, a central folding fiberglass cockpit table, and deep storage lockers. In 2025, a heavy-duty stainless steel stern arch was custom built by JZcustom. This arch supports the 2,000W solar panel array while functioning as an integrated davit system for the 2025 Highfield CL310 FCT aluminum-bottom RIB tender, powered by a 20 HP Suzuki electric-start outboard motor.

Ground tackle gear includes a primary 85 lb. Mantus plow anchor attached to 300 feet of 3/8-inch high-test galvanized chain. The chain and anchor are deployed by a Quick 12V electric windlass equipped with helm controls and a wireless remote. Auxiliary ground tackle includes a 44 lb Bruce anchor. In October 2025, a Mantus anchor bridle was added to reduce load on the windlass while at anchor. Full cockpit weather protection is provided by a Sunbrella bimini top and full enclosure crafted by Judy Olsen in November 2025.

Sails, Rigging & Spar Architecture

• Rig Architecture: 9/10 Fractional Sloop Rig w/ Deck-Stepped Anodized Aluminum Spars
• Standing Rigging: 1x19 Stainless Steel Wire Rigging (100% Replaced by Hayes Rigging 2023)
• In-Mast Furling System: Facnor Internal Worm Gear Roller Furling In-Mast System
• Headsail Furling System: Profurl Above-Deck Continuous Line Headsail Furler
• Running Rigging: Dyneema Halyards & Control Lines Installed by Hayes Rigging (Oct 2025)
• Primary Mainsail: Quantum Dacron In-Mast Furling Main (New 2023 / Excellent Condition)
• Primary Headsail: Quantum Dacron 115% Roller Furling Genoa (New 2023 / Excellent Condition)
• Primary Genoa Winches: Two Harken 53 Two-Speed Electric Self-Tailing Genoa Winches
• Coach roof Winches: One Harken 44 Electric Winch + One Harken 44 Manual Winch
• Hardware & Clutches: 13 Spinlock Rope Clutches, Harken Main Traveler & Genoa Tracks

The vessel utilizes a 9/10 fractional sloop rig supported by anodized aluminum spars with double swept-back spreaders. In 2023, the standing rigging was replaced by Hayes Rigging, renewing all 1x19 stainless steel wire stays, swage fittings, and turnbuckles. In October 2025, low-stretch Dyneema running rigging, halyards, and control lines were installed.

The primary sail inventory includes a Quantum Dacron in-mast furling mainsail and a Quantum Dacron 115% furling genoa, both installed in 2023 and rated in excellent condition. Sail controls are managed from the cockpit using 13 Spinlock rope clutches, a Harken mainsheet traveler, and dual Harken 53 two-speed electric primary winches mounted near the helm stations. An additional Harken 44 electric winch is mounted on the port cabin top to handle halyard and outhaul tensioning.

Mechanical, Auxiliary Engine & Running Gear

• Main Engine: Yanmar 4JH4-TE 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Inboard Diesel (75 HP)
• Engine Hours: 3,572 Hours Logged 
• Transmission: ZF Hurth ZF 30 M Direct Drive Gearbox (Ratio A=2.15 / B=2.63)
• Propeller / Shaft: Flex-O-Fold 3-Blade Folding Bronze Prop; 35mm Stainless Shaft
• Shaft & Bearing Service: Cutlass Bearing, Shaft Seal & Prop Pins/Cushions Replaced (May 2026)
• Bow Thruster: Max Power CT100 12V 7 HP Bow Thruster w/ Helm Joystick Control3
• Thru-Hull Seacocks: Groco 2-inch Bronze Thru-Hulls & Valves (Heads & Galley - Aug 2025)
• Bilge Pumping Infrastructure: Rule 2000 12V Auto Pump, Manual Bilge Pump, Blue Guard Switch
• Fire Suppression: Safe Fire FE-241 Fixed Engine Bay Extinguisher + 5 Portable B-I4
• Auxiliary Generator: Northern Lights 5.5 kW Set w/ Stainless Steel Exhaust Elbow

Primary mechanical power is delivered by the factory-upgraded Yanmar 4JH4-TE turbocharged 75 HP marine diesel engine. The engine drives a traditional direct shaft drive system with a 35mm stainless steel shaft, avoiding the maintenance risks associated with sail drive gearboxes. In May 2026, major running gear servicing was completed, including replacement of the cutlass bearing, main propeller shaft seal, and internal rubber cushions and pivot pins on the Flex-O-Fold three-blade folding bronze propeller.

Engine auxiliary systems include an HDI stainless steel exhaust elbow and dual Racor fuel-water separators. Auxiliary docking control is assisted by a Max Power CT100 12V bow thruster powered by two Optima AGM batteries installed in April 2026. Bilge security is maintained by a high-capacity electric diaphragm pump mounted behind settee fitted with a Blue Guard solid-state Bluetooth switch, supported by a manual diaphragm bilge pump operated from the cockpit. In addition there is a secondary Rule 2000 high capacity bilge pump with built in switch with a high water alarm mounted at the nav station.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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