Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 (1982)
Comfortable and fully equipped for ocean passage-making
New mainsail 2025, jib 2022 + very complete sail inventory
ARIES wind vane autopilot + Autohelm ST3000
Vessel located in Curaçao Feb/March 2026, Pacific Ready
VAT demonstrably paid (EU)
Dutch registration
SpecificationsGeneral
Type: Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40
Year: 1982
Length: 12.00 metres
Beam: 3.85 metres
Draft: 1.35 – 2.10 metres (lifting keel)
Material: fibreglass
Displacement: approx. 7,700 kg
VAT demonstrably paid
Dutch registered (land registry, sea letter, measurement certificate)
Keel & Underwater Hull
Hydraulic lifting keel
Cylinder overhauled and system serviced in 2024
Keel box opened, cleaned and properly resealed (2024)
Last slipped: May/June 2025
Soft antifouling
Thru hulls changed 2 years ago
Engine & Mechanical
Perkins 4.108 diesel
Engine hours: estimated ±4,000 (no hour counter fitted)
Very reliable engine
Always carefully and diligently maintained
Many spare parts on board; parts readily available
Starts reliably and runs smoothly
Sails & Rigging
Mainsail: new 2025 – Jeckells (UK)
Jib: De Vries Sails 2022
135% genoa, staysail and storm jib present and in good condition (older, age unknown)
Two spare mainsails on board, both in excellent condition for backup use
Gennaker: M Sales, 2025, approx. 100 m²
Standing rigging approx. 8 years old, in good condition, visually inspected regularly during the voyage
Autopilots
ARIES wind vane autopilot including spare wind vanes and spare parts
Autohelm ST3000 electric autopilot (with spares)
Navigation & Communications
Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro Hybrid touchscreen with AIS (2022)
Depth sounder
Speed log
Wind speed meter
Wind direction meter: present, but masthead cable requires replacement
VHF: Sailor RT2048 (classic unit) with handset
3× Cobra handheld VHF radios
Iridium GO satellite communicator
Electrical equipment:
Solar panels (20 Phaesun)
Superwind 350 wind generator
Victron MPPT charge controllers
Victron SmartShunt
Full battery monitoring via app
Service battery 1: 220 Ah Victron AGM (2025)
Service battery 2: 165 Ah Wilco Royal (2025)
105 Ah reserve battery (new, unused)
100 Ah start battery: self-charging when motoring
Power generation is more than sufficient for on-board needs; shore power connection available but not required
Watermaker: Katadyn Survivor 35 with new membrane (2025) and spare membrane (manual pump — occasional top-up at a tap is preferred)
Victron energy inverter
Anchoring & Deck Equipment
Bruce anchor with approx. 80 metres of chain
2 spare anchors
Manual windlass Lofrans
Sprayhood, bimini, cockpit table, swim ladder
Teak cockpit sole in excellent condition
Safety
4-person life raft (2019, recertification recommended)
AIS MOB devices, three units, integrated in automatic inflation life jackets
EPIRB (battery valid until 2028)
Life jackets, fire extinguishers, etc.
Extensive additional safety equipment on board
Comfort & Extras
Interior largely renewed in 2024: new cabinetry, headliners and LED lighting throughout
Forward cabin bed renewed in 2025 with extra-comfort mattress and slatted base
Good audio system below and on deck (Bluetooth + radio)
2× Btwin Hoptown 320 folding bicycles in good condition with many spare parts
Magma rail-mount BBQ
Dyson handheld vacuum cleaner
Mini projector with screen
Complete galley inventory
Dinghy with Yamaha 2 hp outboard
Inflatable dropstitch kayak (3-person, 2024)
Topclimber mast climbing device
Very comprehensive fishing and snorkelling equipment
Smaco mini dive set (refillable by hand pump underway!)
Air dehumidifier (and extractor fan in the galley)
Victron inverter 250 W (new)
… and much more
Points to Note
Wind direction indicator: masthead cable requires replacement
Bow sprit/pulpit slightly bent (cosmetic only)
Small anchor fitting loose at the bow (part on board)
Saloon side windows show minor crazing; watertight
Designer: Philippe BriandRigging: Masthead sloop