The Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 (1983) is a spacious and capable cruising yacht with a well-known reputation for good sailing performance and practical liveaboard comfort.
Featuring a retractable keel (1.30 m / 2.15 m) and powered by a 41HP Perkins engine, she offers an interesting platform for an experienced sailor or buyer looking for a restoration project with strong potential.
The interior layout includes three double cabins, a convertible saloon reupholstered in 2018, and two Jabsco Twist’n’Lock manual heads replaced in 2022.
The yacht features a classic teak interior, galley with gimballed gas stove and oven, fridge, shore-powered hot water system, and approximately 400L of fresh water capacity.
The sail inventory includes a Hood full-batten mainsail, Elvstrom furling genoa, and Doyle triradial spinnaker, operated through eight Lewmar winches, four of them self-tailing.
Navigation equipment includes a Raymarine autopilot system with Smart Controller, ST60 wind instruments, Clipper NASA depth/log system, Plastimo compass, fixed and handheld VHF radios, and electric anchor windlass.
Additional equipment includes a Besenzoni folding gangway/swim platform, Duarry 8-person liferaft, Kapa tender with 8HP Yamaha outboard, Victron charger, shore power connection, and Panasonic HiFi system.
According to the latest survey, the yacht requires substantial technical and cosmetic work and should be considered a renovation project. Recommendations include inspection and overhaul of the engine and gearbox, keel and pivot servicing, repair of cracked areas, replacement of standing rigging, and inspection of electrical systems. Further upgrades and preventative works are also advised.
This is an opportunity for a buyer seeking a classic performance cruiser with strong fundamentals and willing to invest time and work into bringing the yacht back to her full potential.
Location: Athens, Greece
Flag: Italy
- LOA: 11.66 m
- Beam: 3.85 m
- Draft: 1.30 m / 2.15 m (retractable keel)
- Displacement: 7,750 kg
- Engine: Perkins 41 HP diesel
ACCOMMODATION
- 3 Double Cabins
- Convertible Saloon (reupholstered 2018)
- 2 × Jabsco Twist’n’Lock manual toilets (replaced 2022)
- Teak interior finish
- Hot water via electric cylinder (shore power)
GALLEY
- 2-burner gimballed gas stove with oven
- Refrigerator
- All kitchen equipment included
- Spare gas canisters
SAILING EQUIPMENT
- Hood full batten mainsail – 35 m² (Frederiksen system)
- Elvstrom furling genoa – 51 m²
- Doyle triradial spinnaker – 110 m²
- 8 × Lewmar winches (4 self-tailing)
- Wheel steering with leather cover
DECK EQUIPMENT
- Teak cockpit
- Folding/packable cockpit table
- Besenzoni folding gangway/swim platform with ladder
- Going 1000W electric anchor windlass
- Anchors: Delta 20kg, Danforth 20kg, Bruce 12kg
- Magma charcoal barbecue
- Sun shades (boom-mounted roll-down + cockpit tent-style cover)
- Mainsail cover (horsecover – requires repair)
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
- Raymarine Type 150/400 Autopilot with Smart Controller remote
- ST60 Wind + Close Hauled wind instruments
- Clipper NASA Duet combined log & echo sounder
(log paddle wheel not installed) - Plastimo Olympic 135 compass
- Apelco Clipper 85 fixed VHF (mast aerial requires replacement)
- ICOM IC-M71 handheld VHF
- Clipper battery monitor
ELECTRICAL
- Victron Energy 40A battery charger
- Shore power inlet
- 600A inverter (requires repair)
- Electric bilge pump
- Batteries:
- 1 × 110Ah 12V engine battery
- 2 × 180Ah 12V house batteries
TENDER & SAFETY
- Kapa 2.53 m tender (inflatable floor, 400 kg capacity)
- 8 HP Yamaha petrol outboard
- Duarry 8-person liferaft (manufactured 11/2023, inspected 30/05/2024)
- Range of snorkels & flippers, speargun
- Wet weather gear
- Spare parts, tools & manuals
