Owner's Story

Our boat, Inuka, was purchased with the intention of having a family retreat on weekends, as well as a shared recreational activity. We have thoroughly enjoyed sailing with both friends and by ourselves. Occasionally, I also go solo sailing, which is a very peaceful and thoughtful experience. We bought Inuka in Phuket and carried out an extensive renovation before my wife and I sailed it to Singapore in October 2021. Since then, we mostly go for day trips to St Johns/Lazarus, with some overnight stays at St Johns/Lazarus, Pasir Ris, and even Marina at Keppel Bay. In November 2022, we sailed to Bintan and back.

I use the boat less than half of the time, attempting to go sailing most weekends, although in actuality, it amounts to around 2-3 times per month. Furthermore, even when I do go sailing, it is only for a single day during the weekend. Therefore, it is logical to share the ownership and expenses equally with someone else.

I am a private equity investor originally from Canada and my wife is a tech lawyer originally from mainland China. We have a 4-year old son. We are permanent residents of Singapore and plan to stay here for at least of the next couple of decades.

 

Specifications

• Year Built: 2009
• Make: Jeanneau
• Model: Sun Odyssey DS 50
• Hull Material: Composite
• Length: 49 ft
• Beam: 14.73 ft
• Draft: 7.06 ft
• Registration No.: 700145 (Langkawi)

 

Accommodation

• Total Cabins: 3
• Total Berths: 6
• Bathrooms/Heads: 3

 

Notes:

Typically, we merge the two front cabins to create a wider sleeping space. The cabins have the option to be separated by a wooden divider, which we typically store beneath the bed.

 

Propulsion & Tankage

• Engine/s: 2009 Yanmar 4JH-TE 75 HP  (around 2,000 hrs)
  • 2009 Maxpower CT100 12v Bow Thruster
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Cruising Speed: 6-7 kn
• Max. Speed: 9 kn
• Fuel Capacity: 240 L (1x Plastic)
• Fresh Water Capacity: 615 L (2x Plastic)

 

Inventory

• Depthsounder
• Log-Speedometer
• Wind Speed and Direction
• Plotter (Raymarine) – New Oct 2021
• Three i70 MFDs – New Oct 2021
• Autopilot (Raymarine) – New Oct 2021
• Compass
• VHF (in-built and a separate handheld) – New Oct 2021
• Radar (Raymarine)
• Radar Detector (Raymarine)
• Shore Power Inlet
• Battery – New LiFePo4 560 amp hour – New Oct 2021
• Inverter (Victron) – New Oct 2021Digital display of electricity, water and fuel (Victron) – New Oct 2021
• GPS
• Generator (around 2,000 hrs) – Rebuilt Oct 2021, serviced Feb 2023
• Electric windlass (Quick) – New controller in Oct 2021, serviced in Mar 2023
• 100 meters of anchor chain – New in Oct 2021
• Stove
• Microwave Oven – New Oct 2021
• Electric Head
• Fresh Water Maker – serviced Oct 2021
• Refrigerator (Vitrifrigo)
• Freezer (Vitrifrigo)
• Battery Charger
• Bow Thruster (Maxpower) – New battery Mar 2023
• Electric Bilge Pump
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Air Conditioning (Cruisair)
• Hot Water – serviced Oct 2021
• Teak Cockpit
• Teak Sidedecks
• Wind Generator
• Cockpit Cushions
• Liferaft – New Oct 2021
• Radar Reflector
• Cockpit Shower
• Swimming Ladder – New wood Oct 2022
• Bimini Top – New Oct 2021
• Mainsail Cover – New Oct 2021
• Cockpit Cover – New Oct 2021
• Spray Hood – New Oct 2021
• Lazy Bag – New Oct 2021
• Lazyjacks – New Oct 2021
• Fully Battened Mainsail – New Oct 2021
• Genoa
• Furling Genoa – Serviced Oct 2021
• Spinnaker – Serviced Oct 2021
• Gennaker/Cruising Spinnaker – Serviced Oct 2021
• Steering Wheel
• Three Electric Winches – Serviced Oct 2021
• Spinnaker Pole
• Asymmetric Spinnaker – Serviced Oct 2021
• Life Jackets – Plenty onboard, including 2 with PLB, new in Oct 2021
• Fire Extinguisher – New Oct 2021

 

Notes:

Stand up paddle board, paddles, manual and electric air pump, additional hand held VHF, satellite Iridium Go, 4G router

New mainsail in Oct 2021. Standing rigging redone Oct 2021

 

Works Done

• Date of last engine service: Nov 2022
• Date of last anti-fouling: Oct 2021
• Date of last generator service: Feb 2023

In October 2021, nearly all electric devices were replaced, and the majority of other equipment received servicing. This year's extensive refurbishment also encompassed new canvas works. Recent updates involved a complete generator service in February 2023, a complete fridge and freezer service in March 2023, and a replacement of the bow thruster battery in March 2023.

 

Work To Be Completed

The membrane in my water maker likely needs replacing since I almost never use it. However, it's not necessary unless I go on long trips.

One of the battens in the mainsail has slid out slightly. I just need to slide that one batten back in and tie it on a zero wind day. Additionally, some of the lower shackels which attach the main to the mast should be replaced. It is perfectly fine to sail (and I have been sailing as such for many months).

There are a couple of buttons that need replacing on the bimini windows above the helms and some minor tears, but they haven't affected my sailing.

I occasionally add Sika to the saloon window edges to address small leaks that I haven't been able to fully resolve. It's not a big issue, and I only notice it every ~9 months or so.

Some of the plastic pegs that hold up the ceiling panels are no longer working properly, but it's not a significant problem, and I can just pop them back in place. I might consider using super glue to fix them.

A few of the push-button cabinet locks are not locking, but I haven't replaced them yet because it hasn't caused any major problems. One of the kitchen cabinet locks is stuck, so I'll need to investigate that further.

Although Inuka is probably overdue for a hull antifouling, I've had a diver go down every two weeks to maintain the hull's good condition ever since Oct 2021. I'll redo the antifouling when the growth becomes material/noticeable. The hull currently is in good condition and I continue to sail without any perceptible difference.

One of the three electric winches sounds like it has some salt/dust build up inside. It should be taken apart and fully cleaned and then put back together again. I believe this is a relatively straightforward job, but it needs to be very carefully to not lose any ball bearings and not get any oil stains in the cockpit. I have continued to use the winch with full effectiveness.

 

Owner's Notes

50% ownership in "Inuka," a Jeanneau 50DS which went through a comprehensive refit in Oct 2021.

I probably only go sailing once every couple of weeks. It would be great to split the operating costs with someone else. The total cost of buying the boat including a very comprehensive refit completed in Oct 2021 was US$261k (SG$353k). I believe the full operating cost per year is about SG$40k/year (rough number, not specifically calculated).

I would sell 50% of the boat for US$100k (SG$135k), and then the operating costs would be split 50/50. The operating costs include marina (Keppel Bay), insurance, repairs & general maintenance, and diesel, electricity & water.

Deck and Hull Equipment

Electric winches, a range of sails. Standing rigging fully redone in 2021. New main sail in 2021. New dodger, lazy jacks & boom bag, bimini in 2021.

Galley Equipment

Gas stove & oven, microwave, water boiler, double sink, fridge & freezer, etc.

Navigation Systems

Raymarine devices all newly installed in 2021, including autopilot, AIS, radar, VHF, Chart plotter and 3 smaller displays

Accommodations

Can have 3 cabins and 3 heads, although we usually remove the separating wall of the 2 forward cabins to create one large cabin. Heads are electric. Air conditioning.

Mechanical Equipment

Onan generator fully rebuilt in 2021, Victron electrical system, Lithium phosphate batteries (480 amp hour), inverter, electric winches, water maker, etc. Comprehensive refit in 2021. The Yanmar 75hp turbocharged diesel engine was completely serviced in Oct 2021. Folding prop. New life raft in 2021.

240L diesel tank, 615L fresh water tanks