Velero Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 (2022)

Let one of our 2026 German clients who rented our boat for the first time but had been renting so many bareboats all over the world for years, Herr Meissner describe our boat Bonbon and our company openly and in details (translated from German):

BONBON? Très bon!

Bodrum. Gulf of Gökova. Late September 2026 Every charter skipper knows the feelings that swirl around before a trip, wondering whether they have chosen the right charter company and the right boat. The overall verdict upfront: YES!

The OWNER turned out to be not only extremely nice and communicative but also supported us with an eight-page itinerary suggestion for our planned sailing area.

Sailing Yacht BONBON, a Jeanneau 44. The boat was equipped and detailed by the owner with a lot of love:

The fenders are covered in fabric and branded with the boat's logo, a thick blue bonbon (candy). This is also found on duvets, towels, etc. The cockpit is equipped with fluffy seat cushions and backrests, the cabins have good, thick mattresses (including two for sunbathing on deck), a fan, and USB ports to charge mobile phones etc. For newer devices, there is a socket at the skipper's desk (with an extension cord and power strip) that is available 24/7—thanks to an inverter, even while sailing and anchoring!

The galley leaves nothing to be desired. There is a "normal" refrigerator (not a top-loader) and a large freezer compartment, and you can even find ice cube makers—as well as spices, oil, dish soap, and a scrub sponge. Only dish towels were missing. Glasses, mugs, plates, and cups feature a maritime decor and have a rubber rim on the bottom. Further amenities and the true class of the boat reveal themselves underway:

The engine is reliable and quiet: 1800 rpm gives about 5 knots. Hoisting and furling the in-mast furling mainsail and furling genoa are completely problem-free and effortless thanks to the electric winch (with a snatch block).

When furling the mainsail, it is essential to work with slight counter-tension (yellow line) so that the cloth wraps tightly enough inside the mast. Good sailors know that you also don't let the genoa run out uncontrolled when hoisting it, in order to avoid unwanted rotational forces and damage (slight counter-tension with the blue line).

All sheets are easy to operate from the helm station (single-handed sailing!). An autopilot is, of course, available. You would only have to go forward to the mast to ease the topping lift. However, even with the boom not perfectly horizontal (bimini top!), the sail sets well; the leech does not flutter.

With a beam wind (offshore, no waves), 4 Bft., and full canvas, we had some real fun: a proper heel, the wake was rushing; and out of sheer excitement, none of us looked at the log for the speed—but the towed dinghy started planing immediately. Here, the excellent sailing characteristics of the BONBON became evident—even close-hauled: the sails are very well balanced (neither weather nor lee helm); the boat is easy to steer.

Further amenities while anchoring: In addition to a depth sounder, the yacht has a display showing the length of the deployed anchor chain—a brilliant combination! Plus a 50-meter long shore line—and you lie perfectly and securely (backed up by an anchor alarm app). Being all alone in a sufficiently large bay, we also let the boat swing freely once at 2 Bft.

For extra fun, there is a SUP and a dinghy equipped with an electric motor (!). The fin for the SUP was found in the packing bag for the second SUP (bow locker behind the anchor chain locker). Mounting the electric motor is easier than a gas outboard because it consists of two parts: the mounting bracket and the battery. The performance was surprisingly good and allowed for a brisk pace. Tip: When launching and retrieving the dinghy, absolutely use the gray line (gennaker halyard?) and the electric winch; you can focus entirely on guiding the dinghy, which protects both the dinghy and the guardrail.

Bonbon? Très bon!

NOW THE OWNER'S DESCRIPTION

With 4 cabins (8 passengers), with total of 4 double berths, Our 2022 built Jeanneau SO 440 BONBON is designed to have the best sailing experience. Like no other similar boats, located in the very heart of Bodrum, just across the town castle, Milta Marina, it provides easy access to vibrant Bodrum town and comes with unprecedented facilities of Milta Marina.

It offers you this chance together with comfort and a certain degree of luxury all year round with its Webasto heating system.

It has got Quick chain counter, a bow jet thruster and a Raymarine navigation devices with advanced graphics accompanied by a high quality autopilot and a touchscreen chart plotter. Its 57 HP Yanmar engine is only about 800 hrs old and provides extensive power when necessary. Our family uses the boat too. So it is decorated as a family boat and it is far from being handled as a commercial mass service boat. It will give you the same warm feeling. It has got 2 wide electrical bathrooms with opportunity to take hot showers in both of them. Its kitchen is also wide with two practical refrigerators. Its batteries are brand new to provide the continuous electrical supply for the guests.

We also keep safety as one of our top priorities and we provide automatic and regular life vests, a life raft and other safety equipment all up to date and high quality.

And Bodrum, with its constant no-stormy sailing winds, with its access to most beautiful coves and bays, turquoise waters, historical sites, restaurants and other facilities, is rated as one of the top 10 sailing areas around the world by chatGPT. Our super sailor 4 cabins Jeanneau fits perfect to Bodrum area. It is just been acquired and presented for the sailors this season. Do not miss it.

Bonbon Sailing is a boutique yacht charter company operating in Bodrum. We maintain our boats very well and provide utmost care, 7/24 support and guidance for you to get full satisfaction during your sailing experience. You can see how all clients were happy renting a boat, hiring a captain and taking support from us if you read the reviews for our other boat Spark 1 in Click&Boat.

We do rent our boats for shorter than a week time periods. However in the peak season between June and September those short rentals should either start on a Saturday or end on a Saturday.

Looking forward to welcome you on our good shaped sailing yachts