ALEXIA

Jeanneau Sun Light 30 (1988) – Fin Keel

Broker’s Comments

Alexia is an outstanding example of the ever-popular Jeanneau Sun Light 30, benefitting from a comprehensive, no-expense-spared refurbishment programme undertaken by her current knowledgeable owner.

As featured in a Yachting Monthly, she was acquired in 2011 as a yacht with a clear brief: to create a reliable, attractive and rewarding cruiser-racer capable of Solent sailing, cross-Channel passages and comfortable weekends aboard. What followed was a thorough and intelligent refit, transforming her into a yacht of a standard rarely encountered in this class.

With an original purchase price of £17,000 and approximately £36,000 invested, Alexia now represents a highly specified, turn-key yacht offering exceptional value.

Design & Performance

Designed by Daniel Andrieu, the Sun Light 30 remains a benchmark late-IOR cruiser-racer:

• Fast, balanced and rewarding to sail


• Ideal for short-handed and single-handed use (tiller steering)


• Proven coastal and cross-Channel capability


• Bright, practical interior with genuine separation of spaces

Machinery & Key Upgrades

• Yanmar 3YM20 (20hp) diesel engine – NEW installation in 2011 upon purchase
  
  
  
  • Replacing original engine
  
  
  • Fully refurbished engine bay with acoustic insulation
  
  
  • Fresh-water cooled system with calorifier (hot water & shower)
  
  

This upgrade alone significantly enhances reliability, usability and long-term value.

Extensive Refit Works (Summary)

Deck, Rig & Sailing Systems

• New Lewmar electric windlass


• New Furlex headsail furling system


• Dyneema running rigging


• Four Lewmar self-tailing winches


• New hatches and windows


• Sprayhood and teak upgrades


• Full electronics package including AIS, VHF & autopilot


• North laminate sail wardrobe + Crusader spinnaker

Interior & Systems

• New upholstery (Sunbrella)


• Composite teak & holly sole


• LED lighting throughout


• Neptune cooker & upgraded galley


• Full drivetrain and feathering prop

Structural

• Rudder rebuilt with new bearings


• Hull refinished and professionally presented


• Systems, seacocks and plumbing renewed as required

As noted in the article, aside from hull, spars and much of the teak, virtually all major systems and wear items have been replaced or upgraded .

Inventory

Alexia is offered with an extensive and comprehensive inventory, reflecting her use as a well-equipped cruising yacht.

Forecabin

• V-berth insert with infill cushion


• Crusader spinnaker (raspberry) with bag


• Spare Dacron headsail


• Jib sheets & assorted running rigging


• Furled jib cover (North Sails)


• Radar reflector


• Tiller Mate self-steering (backup unit)


• Spare fender, ensign, siphon pump


• Stackpack/lazy bag components


• Cockpit cushions (x6), additional mattresses


• General spares and equipment

Saloon / Main Cabin

• Upholstered seating (Denim Heritage Sunbrella) with scatter cushions


• Double sink with electric saltwater tap & infill


• Neptune cooker


• Additional water tank (starboard)


• Crockery, cutlery and galley equipment

Equipment & Systems:

• Raymarine tiller autopilot (2025)


• Anchor light (mast hoist type)


• Fire extinguishers (x2)


• Electric oil heater (2kW)


• Dehumidifier


• Propane interior heaters (x2)


• Tool kits and spares (fastenings, lubricants, manuals)


• Navigation charts and pilot books


• Lazy bag battens and sail battens

Aft Cabin

• Double berth with mattresses


• 100m warp & chain storage


• Battery charger


• Additional lifejackets (x3)


• Safety lines (x3)


• Engine coolant (spare)


• Spare depth instrument


• Man overboard recovery sling


• Fire extinguisher


• Gas shut-off

Heads Compartment

• Marine WC (Jabsco) with spares


• First aid kit

Navigation Station / Chart Table

• Full navigation area with instruments and storage


• Ships papers (including radio licence)


• Handheld VHF (Standard Horizon)


• Emergency VHF antenna


• LED distress flare (Odeo)


• Pyrotechnics (x2 packs)


• Navigation tools (dividers, rules, charts)


• Torches, powerbanks, signalling equipment


• Bosun’s chair, winch handles, bungs and safety gear

Cockpit & Deck Equipment

• Self-tailing Lewmar winches (x4)


• Seago 4-person liferaft


• Dinghy with oars


• Fender set (x6) + spare


• Fender step


• Lifesaving horseshoe buoy


• Jerry cans (diesel & petrol)


• Deck brush, bucket, hose & connectors


• Anchor ball & motoring cone


• Companionway washboards with security bar


• Throwing line and recovery equipment

Spars & Deck Gear

• Spinnaker pole


• Whisker pole


• Boathook & gaff


• Mooring buoy pick-up float

Ground Tackle

• Vulcan anchor (9kg)


• Chain and warp rode


• Kedge anchor (Danforth type)


• Lewmar electric windlass with foot control

Sails & Canvas

• Mylar mainsail


• Mylar jib


• North laminate sails


• Crusader spinnaker


• Sprayhood with frame


• Stackpack/lazy bag system

Navigation Library / Charts

• Admiralty Leisure Folio (partial)


• Imray charts (Solent, Channel & France)


• Pilot books including Channel Havens


• Tidal reference books (Peter Bruce)

Summary

Alexia is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully upgraded, intelligently modernised Sun Light 30, combining classic styling and sailing performance with modern systems and equipment.

Alexia is:

• Turn-key and extensively equipped


• Mechanically and structurally sorted


• Equally suited to Solent cruising, cross-Channel passages or club racing

Quite simply, she represents the end result of a thoughtful “upcycling” project done properly – and offers her next owner the benefit of that considerable investment without the time, cost or uncertainty.