Jeanneau 54

Boat Overview



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.