Dan Marco IV is a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS. Widely regarded as one of the finest bluewater cruising sailboats in her class, and "Dan Marco IV" is an outstanding example of this proven design. Built for comfort, safety, and long-distance performance, she is a capable passagemaker and a luxurious liveaboard in equal measure.
Designed by Jacques Fauroux with styling by Vittorio Garroni, the 54DS features a strong and stable hull combined with a powerful sail plan. Her deep keel and wide beam provide excellent righting moment and directional stability, delivering dependable handling in a variety of sea states. Whether on a coastal cruise or an offshore passage, she remains well-balanced, secure, and responsive.
The deck layout is clean and efficient, with all lines led aft for easy single or shorthanded sailing. Her large, protected cockpit offers plenty of seating and is ideal for both sailing and entertaining. Twin helms provide excellent visibility and control.
Below deck, Dan Marco IV offers exceptional volume and light thanks to her raised deck saloon design. Large windows bring in natural light and allow for panoramic views from the saloon. The interior is beautifully finished with warm wood cabinetry, quality upholstery, and attention to detail throughout.
Accommodations include a luxurious full-beam master cabin aft with a centerline queen berth, en-suite head and shower, and generous storage. Forward are two guest cabins and an additional head, providing comfortable sleeping arrangements for six or more guests. A fourth cabin can be configured for additional crew, storage, or converted for other uses.
Dan Marco IV is equipped for extended cruising with large tank capacities, ample storage, and robust systems. She is equally at home exploring coastal harbors or crossing oceans. Her combination of performance, comfort, and classic styling make her an ideal choice for discerning sailors looking for a true liveaboard cruiser.
A rare opportunity to own one of the most respected cruising yachts ever built, Dan Marco IV is ready to carry her next owners to new horizons in safety, style, and comfort. Presently cruising the Caribbean, the owner is looking to enjoy land life for a while and would like to see it go to a good home.
Additional Information
Accommodation
- Two state rooms to port and starboard of main companionway
- Each with their own en-suite head/shower
- Large wraparound settee incorporated in to most of the midship of the vessel
- Large fully equipped open concept galley to port with double stainless steel sinks
- Large standalone settee to port midship, seats 4
- Forward cabin area sleeps 4 with individual head/showers.
- Large dining table
- Cockpit seating - 10 pax
- 4 cabins
- 4 heads
- Sleeps 8
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Fridge (keel cooled)
- Freezer (air-cooled)
- Stove/oven
- Propane shut off
- (2) 10kg fiberglass propane tanks
- Blender
- BBQ
- 40 gph water maker (echo Tec)
- Water heater
Electronics and Navigation
- Simrad auto pilots
- Primary ray marine chart plotter
- Secondary garmin chart plotter
- Depth sounder
- Simbad VHF radio
- WinDex Wind direction indicator
- Wind speed anemometer
- (2) Richie compass
- Stereo with indoor+outdoor speakers
- 40’ smart TV
- Epirb
- Deck lights
- Nav lights
- LED bulbs throughout entire boat
Electrical Systems
- 220V AC power
- 12V house system
- (3) 300ah marine master LiFePo4 batteries (2025)
- Engine starter - optima red top 12 volts, cranking amps of 1000 CA, 50 Ah
- Windlass - separate 24V system with charger (2) vonkler 12V cranking amps of 510, 62ah
- Spare - (4) ecobat 12V 110ah batteries
- 6KW Onan diesel generator
- (2) 310w solar panels
- Victron 150/85 MPPT charger
- Victron BMV 700 monitor w/ Bluetooth dongle
- Pronautic 12-60 Battery Charger
- Rutland 1200 wind generator
- Balmar alternator
- 2K inverter
Deck and Hull Equipment
- 100m of 13mm chain
- 100+ meters of extra rode
- (2) extra cqr anchors
- Lewmar anchor windlass
- Bow anchor rollers
- Bimini 80 inch head room (replaced 2023)
- Dodger 65 inch height w/ 5 windows (replaced 2023)
- Sunbrella sun shade (over boom)
- Cockpit cushions (replaced 2023)
- (8) fenders
- LOTS of dock lines and rode
- Solid stainless steel top life lines
- (2) 6 person life raft
- Solar arch with dinghy davits
- Aluminum rigging covers
- Fresh and salt water wash down systems
- Collapsible cockpit table
Sails and Rigging
- Main sail In mast furling
- Pro Furl Roller furling head sail system
- Spinnaker pole
- Boom vang (manual)
- Winches: cockpit
- (2) harken 46 self tailing
- (2) harken 70 self tailing
- Sails: main
- 120 Genoa (roller furling)
Mechanical Equipment
- USCG safety package
- High tensile steel cable driven steering quadrant
- Two purple K fire extinguishers
- Emergency manually operated bilge Pump
- Retractable swim ladder
Engine Info
- Yanmar
- 4JH4-HTE
- 2008
- 110 HP
- Inboard
- Shaft driven
- Diesel
- Three blade fixed prop
Tankage
- (1) Stainless steel fuel tank 100 gallons
- (3) stainless water tanks 80 gallons
- (1) plastic holding tank 10 gallons
Owners Comments and Boat History
This is an unbelievably comfortable boat with emphasis on the cockpit. I’ve lived full time for going on 7 years now and have maximized the efficiency and space thoroughly. I’ve installed a custom work bench for the water maker and maintenance supplies in the port aft locker, I’ve made a warehouse in the starboard aft locker for rode, parts, tools etc. I have been single handing the boat for 6 months now, it’s an amazingly simple and efficient setup. The boat is turn key ready, I plan to leave most of the tools and accessories for the next owner. I take a lot of pride in the boat and I hope the next owner will too
Purchased out of a small charter fleet in Martinique (star voyage) in 2018. Full time live aboard since, sailing exclusively around the Caribbean. All of the eastern Caribbean, north coast of South America down to Panama and back up to the Dominican Republic and around again. Major refit and haul out in 2023 in Cartagena.
2023 Refit
-new teak sugar scoop
-cockpit teak replacement
-new Bimini
-new dodger
-new interior cushions
-new exterior cushions
-mast removal and maintenance
-interior varnish
-shaft removal
-cutlass bearing
-service seacocks
-sand down to gel coat
-new primer
-10 gallons of ecofleet 530 bottom paint
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.