Benefiting from the most recent innovations, the Sun Odyssey 479 has inherited the best qualities of the line. Created by the Philippe Briand design cabinet, her elongated hull lines and moderate freeboard lend the Sun Odyssey 479 an attractive aesthetic and deliver an exceptional performance at sea. This 15-metre sailboat (48'), available with three to four cabins, offers the perfect balance between performance, on-board comfort and ease of handling.
Beam: 14 ft. 8 in.
Displacement: 23830
Fuel tank capacity: 63
Water tank capacity: 162
Standard features:
SPECS
Length overall 14.43 m / 47'4"
Hull length 13.65 m / 44'9"
Hull beam 4.49 m / 14'8"
Light displacement 10809 kg / 23830 lbs
Standard keel draught 2.24 m / 7'4"
Fuel capacity* 240 L / 63 GAL
Water capacity 615 L / 162 GAL
Cabins 3/4
Motor 54HP
CE Category A10/ B11/ C14
Total standard sail area 49.6 m² / 534 sq ft
SAILS
Standard sails horizontally cut in high quality dacron 49,60
Standard head sail 106% horizontally cut in high quality dacron 46,50
SAIL HANDLING
Long Harken mainsail traveller with ballbearing cars and control lines led aft to cockpit
Genoa tracks on coachroof with cars
Genoa tracks on coachroof with ballbearing cars adjustable from the cockpit
Harken winches and spinlock line stoppers
Harken 46.2 Selftailing port roofmounted winch for halyards
Harken 46.2 Selftailing starboard roofmounted winch for halyards
1 Harken 46.2 Electric winch on the coachroof for halyards and control lines, 12v
2 Harken selftailing winches
located near helm consoles for genoa and mainsheets ST 50
2 Harken upgraded selftailing winches,
included in option rigging for large ovelapping genoa ST 60
2 Harken Rewind electric winches(compatible with all genoas ST 60
2 Winch handles
MAST AND RIGGING
Classic mast aluminum with double spreaders
Furling mast aluminum mast with double spreaders
Single backstay
Genoa furler with twin grove and furling line led to cockpit
Running rigging boom topping lift, main halyard, jib halyard, main sheet, jib sheets in polyester
Running rigging is low stretch Dyneema
Standing rigging is discontinuous wire 1x19
Standing rigging is Dyform discontinuous wire
Tack point reinforcement at stem head for attachment of asymmetrical spinnaker or code 0
Windex 15
Asymmetrical lazy bag with integrated lazy jacks
Halyard bags
COCKPIT
Large cockpit table
with storage compartments, icebox, space for instruments
Wood battens on bench seats, folddown platform and transom
Cockpit lockers 2 under bench seats, 2 large lockers under helm stations and 1 central locker designed to hold the optional generator
Gas locker for 2 gas bottles, cutoff valve under stove
2 Steering stations wheels with a leather wrap, space for flush mounted gps at each helm, stainless steel handrail
Emergency tiller fitting in cockpit floor
Engine control throttle lever and engine panel located at starboard helm
360 docking with joystick mounted at cockpit table POD 90
Large aft folddown swim platform with telescopic ladder
Linear drive unit for aft platform motorises raising and lowering platform
Hinged companionway doors in plexiglass
Sliding horizontal hatch in plexiglass
DECK HARDWARE
Open bow pulpit in stainless steel
Stern pulpits in stainless steel with bracket for buoy
Stemhead fitting in stainless steel with double anchor rollers
Lifelines 2 levels of stainless steel wire, lifeline gates
Toerail
Mooring cleatsx6 in aluminum
Handrails on coachroof in solid wood
Anchor locker
Anchor windlass 12v with chainwheel 1000W 10mm
Second windlass control mounted cockpit table with chain counter
Long lateral coachroof windows drapeformed
Large, fixed hull ports 8
Opening ports 4 (+2 opt.)
Opening hatches 11
Curtain set for windows ports and hatches insect screens for hatches
SAIL LOCKER FORWARD
Access via lockable deck hatch
Access ladderin stainless steel
CONSTRUCTION
Hull : monolithic GRP hull handlaid into a 2part opening mould. ISO gelcoats. Barrier coat used to guard against osmosis
3rd Generation countermoulded structure glued and laminated to hull for strength. Highload zones cutout for access to the hull
Injected deck via Prisma Process. This process yields a very high-end part that is finished on both sides and reduces the weight by 30% with minimum impact on the environment
LIGHTING
LED navigation lights
LED and halogen interior lighting
ELECTRICAL
Main electric panel at navigation station backlit in a soft blue light, 12V plug, lcd display
12V circuit for house and engine systems. 12V plugs and 220V plugs in each cabin, saloon, chart table and galley
12V for house bank 3 x 115 A/H 12V
12V for engine bank 1 x 110 A/H 12V
Additional house bank batteries 2 X 115 A/H
Engine alternator: 80A
Battery switches: in the aft cabin
2 x 40 amp battery chargers for 12V battery banks to ensure rapid recharging at the dock or when using the generator
PLUMBING
Fresh water
Fresh water system with high pressure 12v pump (1 9l/min) inline filter and accumulator tank
2 Roto moulded water tanks 385l tank under the forward berth and 230l tank under aft cabin berth
Tank manifold with selector valves
Tank gauges located at the electrical panel
40 L hot water heater connected to engine heat exchanger and 220v electrical system
Hot and cold water shower at the transom
Dock water inlet with pressure regulator. Allows the use of onboard systems without using water in the tanks when at the dock
Dessalator water maker located under port side settee in saloon, operates on 12V and 220V for maximum efficiency, capacity 60 L per hour
raw and waste water
Shower pumps with macerator function, activation of shower pumps via switch
Large manual pump marine toilets
Bilge drainage
Electric bilge pump located in bilge area with activation via switch at electrical panel
Electric bilge pump located in the forward sail locker, with activation via float switch, with separate hose from primary bilge pump
Dualaction manual bilge pump located in the cockpit, with separate hose from primary bilge pump
ENGINE AND STEERING
Yanmar 4JH5CE Sail Drive 4cylinder Turbocharger
54 HP/ 39 KW Engine alternator: 80A
Yanmar 4JH4TCE Sail Drive 4cylinder Turbocharger
75 HP/ 55 KW Engine alternator: 80A
Engine panel and throttle located near starboard helm
Insulation foam 40mm with film, exhaust system roto moulded exhaust mixer with stainless steel exhaust fitting on hull
GRP engine bed and liner, roto moulded exhaust mixer with stainless steel fitting on hull
Compatible 360 docking
POD 90
3Blade fixed propeller
3Blade folding propeller
Ventilation system extractor fan located in engine room
Roto moulded fuel tank (240 l) located under aft cabin berth
Access behind steps to engine compartment
NAVIGATION
Electronic pack with 1 transducer for speed and depth in the hull, I wind sensor at masthead and 1 Raymarine i70 display on the cockpit table
Raymarine E95 9 chart plotter display flush mounted at starboard helm, with mapping (one per helm)
Display on navigation data on TV in the saloon, ability to control the GPS from a tablette or smartphone
4Kw raymarine digital radome and mast mount
Raymarine spx autopilot control computer with integrated gyro compass and hydraulic autopilot arm connected directly to steering quadrant
VHF RAY55e with ais transponder at the chart table
COMFORT FEATURES AND OPTIONS
DVD/CD/MP3 player with AUX input, 2 Bose surround sound speakers in the saloon, 1 Bose base unit and 2 waterproof exterior speakers located in the cockpit
Tv antenna for mast mounting
26 LED TV mounted at nav station, pivots to be visible from settee and latches when underway, connected to dvd player and bose 2.1 Surround sound system
LED TV in forward cabin 22 with a dvd/cd/mp3 player and 2 stereo speakers
Cruisair air conditioning runs via shorepower or generator with 3 units 32000 BTU
Diesel forced air heating
Eberspacher circulating water heating system 12,000W with outlets in all cabins and toilets
INTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS
WOOD Alpi Fine Teak interior with marine ply core, solid trim, antiuv varnish
Ceiling panels and hull liner wood panels with vinyl lining
Light oak laminate floorboards
Laminate floorboards with lightcoloured stripes and varnished edges
FORWARD CABIN
Double berth with highdensity foam mattress
Mattress battens for owners cabin berth
Extra wide cabin door for easy access (56cm)
Large hanging locker to starboard
Additional port
An office/vanity area with leatherette desktop, mirror and storage area with light
Pneumatically assisted opening storage cabinets under side deck
Storage cabinets under side deck
LED reading lights and overhead led lighting
Indirect led lighting (option) under upper storage cabinets
Full length mirror
Handrail with leather wrap
Opening deck hatches, for light and ventilation
Large fixed hull port(s)
2 Large storage drawers under berth + storage under berth with top access
Storage for removable bulkheads under berth
Night tables with leatherette lining
Washrooms: solid surface countertop and moulded sink, storage cabinets, deck hatch to provide light and ventilation, LED overhead lighting and task lighting, standing shower separated by A plexiglass door (option), shower drain with switch, marine toilet with manual pump, clothes hook and towel bar, mirror
Plexiglas shower dividers (owners head)
AFT CABIN
Double berth with high density foam mattress
Hanging locker storage shelf along hull, night stand above engine compartment, storage shelf along engine compartment
Led overhead lighting and reading light
Indirect led lighting (option) along the bed
1 fixed hull port
1 opening port into the cockpit for ventilation
1 window in coachroof
2 additional opening port into the cockpit
1 opening hatch
Access to tanks and technical equipment in central corridor
Washrooms:ensuite compartment with access from cabin: ensuite compartments with day access from saloon, solid surface counter top with
moulded sink, access to through hulls and plumbing connections under sink, storage cabinets, opening port and fixed windows to provide light and ventilation, LED overhead lighting and task lighting, shower drain with switch, marine toilet with manual pump, clothes hook and towel bar, hanging bar, mirror
Separate shower compartment with plexiglass door
LATERAL STARBOARD GUEST CABIN
Two single, upper and lower bunks facing opposite directions
Opening port and fixed window for light and ventilation
NAVIGATION STATION
Navigation station located to port behind the saloon
Convertible navigation station located to starboard
Chart table with leatherette worktop with opening compartment, space designed for laptop computer
Large storage space under electrical panel for books and other navigation equipment
Bookshelf under table with plexiglass dividers
Chart reading light with red nighttime vision mode
SALOON
Comfortable seating arrangement to port for 6 with view of sea though hull ports
Hinged storage compartments under settee seating
Large table with two removable, aluminum legs and central bottle storage
Folding deluxe table in main saloon with bar and storage drawers in the fixed base (this table is not convertible into a berth)
Central two seats bench with storage
2 Armchairs in the saloon with lock down mechanism when underway
2 Lounge seats to starboard, backrest inserts in multiple colours, view of sea through hull ports
Pullout bar cabinet with leatherette lined table with bottle, glass storage and snack storage
Upper storage cabinets with doors and fiddles
Convertible berth in saloon with infill cushion for saloon table
GALLEY
Large, t-shaped galley to starboard of entryway allows 2 people to cook comfortably
Large, L-shaped galley to starboard of entryway
Long galley to starboard of entryway
Solid counter tops
Double stainless steel sinks with covers and chrome mixer tap
Storage compartments with drawers and doors between the galley and the companionway
Large utensil drawer forward with storage below and room for optional equipment
Softclose, fully extending drawer
Sliding waste bins with multiple compartments for selective sorting and recycling
Upper storage cabinets with storage and space for optional microwave
2 Burner stove and oven
175L fridge with top access, 12v compressor
12v 80L freezer unit for smaller fridge box
Vertical fridge door
Opening port above stove top for ventilation
3 burner cooker and oven with grill function (replaces standard 2 burner cooker)
Microwave installed in galley
Washer and dryer unit 220V located bottom of hanging locker, capacity 5kg
Dish washing machine 220V located in cabinet forward of galley (not compatible with additional fridge or wine cooler options)
Wine cooler located in cabinet forward of galley (not compatible with additional fridge or dishwasher options)
Additional fridge located in cabinet forward of galley (not compatible with wine cooler or dishwasher options)
Optional features:
Sail
Performance Headsail 140%
in triradial cut mylar/taffeta laminate 60,30
Performance Headsail 106%
in triradial cut mylar/taffeta laminate 46,60
Selftacking jib
in triradial cut mylar/taffeta laminate 38,40
Performance Mainsail
in triradial cut mylar/taffeta laminate 49,60
Inmast furling
horizontallycut in highquality dacron 38,00
Code 0
in triradial cut mylar/aramid laminate 84,40
Sail Handling
Ballbearing tracks on sidedecks for large overlapping genoa
Ballbearing track on coachroof for self tacking jib
Mast and Rigging
Furling mast aluminium mast with double spreaders
Backstay with hydraulic adjuster
Below deck genoa furler with furling line led to cockpit
Running rigging for asymmetrical spinnaker / code 0 includes:2 sheets, 1halyard, 1 downhaul, turning blocks for mast base and sidedecks
Releasable forestay for staysail (option not compatible with selftacking jib)
Cockpit
Folding teak cockpit table replaces GRP cockpit table with all the same functions
Teak battens on cockpit floor
Composite steering wheels black, replaces standard wheels
Wide sprayhood in Sunbrella
Large 4 bow cockpit bimini with viewing ports above each helm that can be folded back and out of the way when not in use Cockpit cushions
Sunbrella Sling Taupe with backrests and attachment clips
DECK HARDWARE
Teak sidedecks Wooden rubrail
located just below deck edge
Mooring kit 4 braided dock lines 6 fenders
Anchoring kit 20kg DELTA anchor with 32m of 10mm chain and 45m of line
Anchoring kit 25kg DELTA anchor with 40m of 12mm chain and 50m of line
Electric seawater washdown pump 12V in anchor locker with hose and nozzle
Hydraulically operated gangway on transom
Lighting
LED indirect lighting (not available for every version)
Electrical
2000W inverter
Generator ONAN 6KW 220V 2400RPM its sound shield and located in a soundshielded compartment in the transom, access via watertight hatch
Solar pannels on coachroof 2 x Solara 68W
Plumbing
Electric QuietFlush toilets in place of standard, available for each head compartment
80 litre holding tank with gravity drain and deck fitting for forward starboard head (port aft head equipped with standard 85L tank)
Engine and Steering
Extra diesel storage tank 240 L in lieu of one water tank
Bow thruster 24V 11.5HP with separate 24V OPTIMA REDTOP battery bank
