Jenneau Sun Odyssey 409 3 cabins cruiser in Koh Chang, Thailand

The Jeanneau 409 pushes the right buttons. It is comfortable, sails well, and is designed for easy maintenance while using the latest technologies. The 409 cockpit is large and comfortable and well set up for shorthanded sailing. All halyards and lift controls are led aft, and partially under deck, before terminating in a series of clutches on the cabintrunk. The twin-wheel arrangement makes sense on many levels. It opens up the cockpit, provides good site lines on either tack, and offers clean access to the stern step. The interior is bright, with light teak veneers and plenty of natural light. The L-shaped galley is to starboard and features twin sinks with covers that are also cutting boards, a 12-volt fridge, and a two-burner stove with oven. The galley is separated from the saloon by a partial glass partition.The saloon includes a U-shaped settee to starboard that drapes around a clever and versatile table. Completely extended, it's a dinner table that can seat a crowd, folded in half it becomes a cocktail table, and folded again it becomes part of a lounging area with a built-in bar. It also cleverly folds down to form a spare double berth. Opposite, the settee includes a small table that doubles as a navigation station.  The owner's cabin is forward. In the two-cabin model there are hanging lockers to port starboard and en-suite head to port. The 409 features LED lighting throughout the boat, including leather-wrapped LED reading lights in the sleeping cabins.