Used Sailboat Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40

Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 yacht for sale in Kent

This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40, built in 1985 and designed by Philippe Briand, is a well-regarded offshore cruiser combining solid performance with spacious accommodation. She offers up to 11 berths across three cabins and the saloon, making her ideal for extended cruising or weekend use.

She benefits from standing and running rigging renewed in 2013, a new mainsail in 2020, a headsail from 2015, and a full cockpit enclosure. Navigation is via a suite of Raymarine instruments, including autopilot, depth, speed, and chart plotter. Propulsion is provided by a reliable Perkins 4018 50HP diesel engine with a shaft drive, with the cutlass bearing replaced in 2023.

The current owner has enjoyed the vessel for the last 14 years, and is now selling as they are retiring from sailing.

Please call our Kent Office +44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing.

This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 offers a total of eleven berths across three cabins plus the saloon. The forward cabin features a double V-berth, complete with under-berth storage, side shelves and cupboard storage. The forepeak also offers an opening deck hatch overhead for ventilation and natural light.

The heads are on the port side located behind the forward cabin with a white sink set in a vanity unit, with pressurized hot and cold water with a shower attachment, a built-in shower tray, and a marine sea toilet.

Moving aft, the saloon consists of an off centre table with booth seating to the port side with under-seat storage. This booth area also becomes an occasional double berth. Opposite the booth seating area is a single settee with under seat storage, this settee also converts into a single berth with lee cloth. Located behind both seating area’s are single berths fold down berths with lee cloths that the current owner uses for storage.

The galley is located on the portside of the saloon and features a double stainless-steel sink with pressurized hot and cold water, a gimbaled Techimpex two-burner gas hob with oven and grill, a counter loading 12-volt fridge, and ample storage. This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 benefits from a 300-litre fresh water capacity, Hot water is supplied by a 6 litre Bester gas boiler, and radio/CD player in the saloon.

Located to the starboard side, opposite the galley, is a forward facing chart table with chart storage, vessel control and navigation aids such as a Clipper Navtec and Raymarine VHF. This area also includes 12v Sockets and a 12v to 240V converter.

Located at the stern of the saloon to both port and starboard are two double berth cabin with under-berth, hanging, and side shelf storage. The starboard side cabin also includes a manual marine head and wash basin. These cabin’s also benefits from a single opening portlight to the cockpit and non opening portlights allowing natural light and ventilation.

The companionway leads up to a large aft cockpit, with bench seating surrounding the binnacle. The cockpit also features Raymarine Navigation equipment including a ST60 Depth gauge, a wind direction which is currently not working, a speed log, Auto pilot, Remote VHF and engine controls. This vessel also benefits from a full cockpit enclosure.

Deck Equipment:

• Anchor
• Anchor Windlass – Electric
• Lifeline gates
• Main Sail Cover
• Sprayhood
• Full cockpit enclosure
• Cockpit dodgers
• Binnacle Cover
• Bathing Platform
• Boarding Ladder
• 4 x Mooring warps.
• 6 x Fenders

Navigation Equipment:

• Steering compass – Plastimo
• Depth gauge – Raymarine ST60
• Speed log – Raymarine ST60
• Windspeed & Direction – Raymarine (not working)
• VHF Radio – Raymarine
• Chartplotter – Raymarine
• Electric Charts
• Autopilot – Raymarine
• Radio/CD player - with saloon speakers
• Navigation lights – Mast & Deck level
• Paper charts - Some
• Anchor light.

Safety Equipment:

• 3 x Fire extinguishers
• Deck Light
• 1 x Horseshoe Lifebuoy with floating light
• Danbuoy
• Sea Drogue
• Seago 4 Person life raft – Manufactured 2024 – Out of Service
• Emergency tiller
• 1 x Manual bilge pump
• 1 x Electric bilge pump
• First Aid Kit
• Radar Reflector

Keel/Hull:

• Fin keel, with a Spade rudder

Built in 1985, this Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 is a solid and dependable offshore cruiser with classic lines and a reputation for performance and comfort. She features a white GRP hull and superstructure with non-slip decks, a fin keel, and a spade rudder, providing excellent responsiveness and control under sail.

The deck layout includes a self-draining cockpit, anchor locker, alloy toe rails, stainless steel stanchions, and a bow pulpit for safe and easy movement on deck.

She was last out of the water in June 2025 for routine maintenance, including fresh antifouling, keel shot blasting, and new anodes.

Designed by Philippe Briand and introduced in 1980, the Sun Fizz 40 quickly gained popularity among long-distance cruisers and liveaboards. With a generous beam and well-balanced sail plan, she offers a great combination of speed, stability, and comfort at sea. Below deck, she typically offers a spacious and practical layout with multiple cabins, ample storage, and a bright saloon—ideal for extended cruising or living aboard.

Lovingly owned for the past 14 years, she is now being offered for sale as her current owner is retiring from sailing. This is a great opportunity to acquire a well-regarded bluewater yacht with proven capability and classic Jeanneau build quality.

Title Documents:

Whilst preparing these details, we have seen the following title documents:

Bill of Sale in the owner's name
Previous Bills of Sale
Invoice showing VAT has been paid
Proof of location on 31st December 1992
Proof of location on 31st December 2020
British Small Ships Registry Certificate

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Spars & Sails:

This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 is a Bermudan sloop with a fractional rig, with an aluminium deckstep mast and boom with stainless steel rigging. The Standing and Running Rigging was replaced in 2013

The vessel has a furling headsail and a slab-reefing mainsail with lazyjacks and stackpack.

Winches:

• 2 x Sheet – Self-tailing.
• 2 x Halyard – Coach roof mounted Self-tailing.
• 1 x Halyard – Mast Mounted
• 2 x Spinnaker

Sails:

• 1 x Mainsail – New in 2020 - Good condition.
• 1 x Headsail –  New in 2015  – Good condition.
• 2 x Spinnaker’s – Year Unknown - Good condition.
• 1 x Spare headsail – Year Unknown – Fair condition.

Mechanical Systems:

This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 has a single 1985, 4-cylinder, 50HP Perkins 4018 diesel engine powering a shaft-driven two-bladed propeller. The cutlass bearing was replaced in 2023.

The engine was last serviced by the owner in 2024. The Perkins 4018 is supplied by a 150-litre capacity steel fuel tank. This yacht will cruise at approximately 6 knots and has an approximate maximum speed of 7 knots. The engine hours are unknown.

This vessel also benefits from a shaft power alternator to enable the batteries to be charged during long periods of sailing.   

Electrical Systems:

3 x 12-volt batteries (1 x engine, new in 2017 + 2 x Domestic batteries new in 2017) charging from the engine alternator and battery charger. This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 also includes a prop shaft alternator which can supply enough power to operate all systems including auto helm, fridge, instruments and lighting while under sail. 

This Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 also benefits from a 240-volt ring main throughout the vessel, along with a 240-watt inverter and battery charger.