Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 - 4 cab. with 4 Cabins - Sailing Yacht (2019) - Deep Water

Poor Finding the right boat was very easy. I especially liked that they negotiated a good deal with the best rental company. The rental company itself was also pleasant. Nice people and helpful. We had an issue with the anchor winch in Poros. In 3 hours a new one arrived by ferry from Athens and was installed so we could continue our trip. Handling of this was also neat. The boat itself I found mediocre. The two bathrooms stink tremendously. The jabsco toilets and drains need to be replaced because the pit smell hangs throughout the ship. Even with a week of sailing with the hatches open that smell is not gone. Besides, quite a used boat with a lot of damages. Not bad, but it gives you the impression that it is all a bit old and broke. I myself am quite an avid sailor and know I am demanding. If you just want to sail nicely from island to island and anchor a bit, then just ignore my next comment. After all, the boat does that just fine. In terms of sailing, I found the Sun Odyssey 440 very slow because of its width in the rear. You really stick to the water. In addition, the ratio of ballast to total weight is low. This causes the boat to rock with the smallest of waves. Even under anchor. It sails unsettled as a result. The double rudders are fine and steer very easily. For the real sailor I would go for something else. In terms of comfort, the boat does score high. Large cockpit and the fact that the back of the cockpit benches can be flattened and therefore you get a sun bed on either side is great. In summary: - Tubber was perfect - Animos Yacht Charter was super - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 is a moderate sailor for when you care. Comfort is high though. - Boat was old, damaged and smelly because of the toilets.