1981 Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40, GBP 32,000

Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40
Location: Garrucha, Almería, Spain

Overview
This 1981 Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 is a legendary, powerful offshore cruiser designed by Philippe Briand. Renowned for its robust build quality, exceptional upwind tracking, and impressive interior volume, this classic vessel is highly sought after by serious bluewater cruisers and liveaboards. Currently lying in the port of Garrucha, Spain.

Key Specifications & Dimensions

• Dimensions: LOA: 40.35 ft (12.30m) | LWL: 33.50 ft (10.21m) | Beam: 12.63 ft (3.85m).
  
• Headroom: Exceptional 6’5” (1.95m) clear standing room in the main saloon.
  
• Accommodations: Spacious 3-cabin layout comfortably sleeping 8–10 adults.
  

Engine & Mechanical

• Equipped with the original Perkins 4.108 4-stroke inboard diesel engine (40–51 hp).
  
• Fuel Capacity: Generous 145–150 litre fuel tank.
  

Rig, Sails & Ballast

• Rig: High-aspect deck-stepped masthead sloop with an operating air draft of ~17.43–19.00m.
  
• Sails: Main (~33.0m²), 150% overlapping Genoa (up to 49.5m²), and a massive 110m² symmetric spinnaker for downwind power.
  
• Stability: Features a deep iron fin keel with a max draft of 6.40 ft (1.95m). 2,998 kg ballast on a 7,303 kg displacement, yielding 41% ballast ratio for safe ocean passages.
  

Systems & Capacity

• Fresh Water: 350-litre capacity split across two isolated tanks.
  
• CE Status: Built pre-1996 (CE exempt), with a hull design and heavy-weather construction parameters that meet modern CE Category A (Ocean) standards.