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A 2001 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, purchased for $65,000 in Lefkada, Greece, serves as a temporary vessel for a summer cruising season.0:01 The boat features a two-cabin layout, a 40-horsepower Volvo Penta engine, and a 340-watt solar array.0:12 Upgrades performed include replacing two 150-amp-hour AGM batteries with two 240-amp-hour units to increase total capacity to 480 amp hours.15:56 The vessel is equipped for world cruising with a watermaker, generator, and davits, though the owner identifies the mainsail as a potential replacement item.18:01 During launch, the owner manages med-mooring lines and tests engine performance, noting a cruising speed of 5.5 knots at 1500 RPM.22:59 The owner plans to sell the boat at the end of the summer season for approximately $75,000, recouping the initial purchase price and the cost of improvements.18:45

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