Details

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.