I sail a 2007 40.3 Sun Fast - which is a Sun Odyssey with a performance cruising set-up. The
hull and
interior is exactly the same as an Odyssey.
At 45 feet, the one you're looking at is bigger than my 40. I've found the
Jeanneau to be a well-made and tough boat. My neighbor has a 45 sun Odyssey deck salon.
Maybe I'm just old fashioned, but I like the looks of the Odyssey better than the DS. In terms of
interior space, I don't really think there is all that much difference - more windows and therefore more light in the DS.
If you're only going coastal - Check to see what size
inverter . Make sure the
electric anchor winch is a big size. Same goes for the bow thruster.
In
docking, you'll probably find the Odyssey is easier to control than the DS, particualrly when there are heavy cross winds.
The one next door is easier to get a really good
survey done on and you should be able to get a couple of sea trial in - ask the owner to take you out in both nice and heavy
weather. It will let you get a "feel" for the boat.
carsten