Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab. (2019)

City Sukosan

Max. guests Max. 12 guests

Cabins 6 cabins

Bathrooms 5 bathrooms

With or without skipper

Step aboard Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab and the day is easy to imagine: early coffee in Sukosan, a course for Molat, a thoughtfully chosen bay and the late light returning over the deck. It is an appealing base for exploring this part of the Adriatic without turning the route into a race. Its 6 cabins and 5 bathrooms give two families who appreciate a clear layout a practical base; sleeping well changes the whole character of the second day. After learning the boat near Molat, the party can decide whether Ist deserves a full night or whether to keep energy for Zapuntel.

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Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab from Sukosan: space on board and cruising character — Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab on a flexible course towards Zapuntel

  • Model: Sun Odyssey 490
  • Year: 2019
  • Maximum capacity: 12 people
  • Cabins: 6
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Length: 14,42 m
  • Beam: 4,49 m
  • Draft: 1,65-2,24 m depending on keel
  • Weekly price: From €2,500/week

The 6 cabins separate sleep from storage, while 5 bathrooms shape the morning when the boat is full. Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab feels more comfortable when every berth has a clear place and the saloon table does not become a luggage shelf.

The character of Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab is clearest from the deck: 14,42 m of length for sharing roles and 4,49 m of beam so common life is not confined to the table. This 2019 sailing yacht is attractive for two families who appreciate a clear layout, especially when Molat opens the day and Zapuntel remains an alternative.

The combination of 14,42 m length, 4,49 m beam and 1,65-2,24 m depending on keel draft defines much of its character. There is space to enjoy on board, although berthing is easier when one person has lines and fenders ready before arrival.

As a guide, the price starts at €2,500/week. The booking is much clearer when confirmation lists consumption, cleaning, berths, extras and deposit terms. The party can then plan the remaining budget for food and time ashore.

From Sukosan, Molat is a useful first reference for settling the boat, seeing how everybody feels and choosing a pause. Ist can become the main stop, while Zapuntel is kept for a day with good light, stable weather and genuine appetite to continue.

Choosing Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab makes sense for travellers who value time on board as much as the destinations. The balance of cruising, rest and shared life turns a departure from Sukosan into several memorable days.

Equipment

Length:14 m.

Beam Beam: 4 m.

Anchor with chain

Autopilot

Barometer

Bilge pump - Mechanic

Bilge pump handle

Bimini top

Binoculars

Boat hook

Bow thruster

Clock

Reserve catamaran

Boat location

Three ways to cruise from Sukosan on Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab — Molat as a first stop for two families who appreciate a clear layout · suited to two families who appreciate a clear layout

Three days from Sukosan: cruising, swimming and a night near Ist — Sukosan, Molat and a route for two families who appreciate a clear layout

When the forecast opens a stable window, Molat can begin a longer stage towards Ist. The group keeps a sheltered alternative and a decision time. That discipline does not reduce freedom; it protects an easy return to Sukosan.

The return from Ist starts with room for fuel, harbour queues and the joint inspection in Sukosan. The interior is tidied before the final mile, waste is checked and manoeuvring gear remains accessible. Dropping a late stop usually gives the holiday a better ending.

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Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab towards Ist: Two days at an unhurried pace — Sukosan, Molat and a route for two families who appreciate a clear layout

One day on Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab: from Sukosan to Zapuntel via Molat — Sukosan, Molat and a route for two families who appreciate a clear layout

Experiences aboard Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab between Molat and Ist

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2 reviews
  • user review

    Leo C.


    Handover was correct, perhaps a little quick for first-time guests. Everything became clear after the first manoeuvre.

  • user review

    Lucía C.


    Professional departure, easy communication and a stress-free return. We would repeat it with one more night.

Time aboard Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab between Molat, Ist and Zapuntel — an approach designed for two families who appreciate a clear layout

The first morning in Sukosan works best without a rush; the party shares jobs and keeps the deck passages clear. As the water opens near Molat, the deck feels better when it is not a permanent corridor. When choosing between Ist and Zapuntel, shortening the stage often creates a fuller afternoon aboard. Before the party divides the cabins for the night, everybody puts belongings away and common areas feel open again.

As the harbour wakes around Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab, every guest finds a place without filling the cockpit with bags. Once Sukosan begins to fall astern, the day finds a natural balance between cruising and rest. If the wind changes during the afternoon, a nearby alternative preserves good humour and a daylight arrival. A night near Ist is more enjoyable; water, batteries and weather are checked for an easy start.

An early coffee leaves room to study the forecast; nobody must learn everything, but everybody knows whom to ask. In the opening miles on Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab, conversation gives way to quiet moments watching the horizon. Before committing to a night near Ist, depth, swinging room and the morning exit matter more than reputation. The final conversation of the day often begins on deck; the morning plan is discussed without turning it into a duty.

Before setting a course for Molat, a calm explanation turns the first manoeuvre into part of the holiday. With the boat settled on its course, one person keeps watch while another checks position and the next mark. While daylight still allows two shelters to be compared, an updated forecast makes a change of plan feel entirely normal. As evening settles over Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab, the crew discovers that slow travel can still feel far-reaching.

Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab technical data — from Sukosan to Ist aboard Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab

Air conditioning Optional
Solar panels Yes
Dishwasher Optional
Listed beam 4,49 m
Architects/Design Philippe Briand / Jean-Marc Piaton
Overall length 14,42 m
Cabin layout 6
Mast height 21,0 m approx.
Shipyard Jeanneau
Mainsail area 55-57 m2 approx.
Genoa area 50-55 m2 approx.
Heads 5
Crew With or without skipper
Optional services Catering, transfers, provisioning and tailor-made routes
Sound system Yes
Generator Optional
Model Sun Odyssey 490
Typical cruise 8-8,8 knots at cruising speed
Fuel reserve 240 L
Dinghy/Tender Yes
Fresh water 640 L approx.
Propulsion Yanmar 57-80 hp
Wi-Fi on board Optional
Electronics Yes
Bathing platform Folding bathing platform
Fridge/freezer Optional
Maximum occupancy 12 people
Galley Yes
Watermaker Optional
Interior saloon Interior saloon or cabin area depending on layout
CE certification A10 / B12 / C14 approx.
Leisure equipment autopilot, GPS plotter, bimini top, electric anchor windlass, sound system
USB sockets in cabins Optional
Safety Yes
Draft 1,65-2,24 m depending on keel
Bimini and sun area Yes
Construction material Fiberglass / GRP
Barbecue Optional
Total sail area 105-112 m2 approx.
Build year 2019
Outdoor shower Optional
Displacement 11,3 t approx.
Chart table Yes
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Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab equipment: what to locate during handover — from Sukosan to Ist aboard Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab

Handover is the best time to walk through Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab calmly and connect each item with a real situation. Nobody needs to memorise everything: several people should know where essential equipment is kept, how it is left after use and whom to call if something differs from the agreement.

  • Safety and swimming. Everybody knows where to find «lifejackets» and «dinghy». The briefing also covers movement on deck, when passages stay closed and what happens before entering the water. Rules are adapted when children or first-time guests are aboard.
  • Deck and anchoring. Before leaving Sukosan, the crew locates «anchor», «windlass» and «mooring lines». Lines and fenders remain accessible, while the person calling the berth agrees simple signals with everybody else. That preparation helps on arrival at Ist, especially in a busy harbour or crosswind.

With these references clear, Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab is easier to share. The crew can change the stage between Molat and Zapuntel without losing time to searches, and handover in Sukosan becomes more orderly.

Practical answers for enjoying Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab between Molat and Zapuntel

What happens if wind prevents Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab from reaching Zapuntel? · Molat · small groups who protect their rest

Every plan for Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab needs a sheltered version. It may reduce distance, use the other side of an island or replace an anchorage with a harbour. The alternative still contains real sailing, swimming or time ashore, so it feels complete rather than improvised. The forecast is checked before departure and again while under way. That keeps Zapuntel as an option rather than an obligation.

How is the overnight place near Molat chosen? · Molat · small groups who protect their rest

How can the berths and cabins on Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab be shared comfortably? · Molat · small groups who protect their rest

How much margin does Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab need for the return and handover? · Molat · small groups who protect their rest

Which part of the Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab passage should remain open until the wind is known? · Molat · small groups who protect their rest

Sun Odyssey 490 – 5 + 1 cab. (2019)

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From €2,500/week