"S/V Airbender"
- Type Sail
- Condition Used
- Model Jeanneau 409 Sun Odyssey
- Manufacturer Jeanneau
- Price $149,000
Airbender is a 2013 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 that has been thoughtfully maintained and actively cruised by experienced owners. With a proven blue-water history, a comfortable liveaboard layout, and easy handling under sail, she is a turnkey cruiser ready for her next adventure.
Until 2018, Airbender operated in a professionally managed charter program, and since then she has been privately owned and carefully upgraded. The current owners purchased her in 2023 and immediately began preparing her for extended offshore cruising. After a season in the Mediterranean, she was outfitted for ocean passages and successfully completed an Atlantic crossing. Over the past two seasons she has cruised the Caribbean, offering a balance of reliable performance and comfortable liveaboard living.
Designed by Philippe Briand, the Sun Odyssey 409 is celebrated for its combination of stability, performance, and ease of handling. Airbender sails exceptionally well with responsive steering and a powerful yet manageable rig. All lines are led aft to the cockpit, allowing short-handed sailing or easy operation as a couple. She delivers confidence at sea without sacrificing the enjoyment of day-to-day sailing.
Below deck, the interior is bright, airy, and thoughtfully laid out, offering excellent ventilation, generous storage, and comfortable living spaces. The layout makes her ideal for extended cruising, providing both functionality and a welcoming environment at anchor or underway. Systems have been set up to support independent living for weeks at a time, making life aboard convenient and enjoyable.
Airbender is equipped with modern electronics, navigation, and power systems to ensure safety, reliability, and confidence on long passages.
Anchoring and deck gear are prepared for extended use, and the boat includes comfort and convenience features for cruising and living aboard. Safety is enhanced with a liferaft and other safety equipment.
Her sail-handling setup is optimized for ease and performance; the standing rigging was renewed in 2023, and the sails were serviced in 2025 after being inspected and maintained since 2019.
With ongoing meticulous maintenance, Airbender remains in excellent mechanical, structural, and cosmetic condition. She represents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven, ready-to-go blue-water cruiser that combines safety, comfort, and performance, ready to sail the Caribbean and beyond.
