The Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 represents a definitive era in the French shipyard’s history, where the lines between comfortable coastal cruising and competitive offshore racing were intentionally blurred. Designed by Daniel Andrieu and introduced in the late 1990s, the Sun Fast 40 was developed as the performance-oriented sibling to the more docile Sun Odyssey 40. While they share the same sleek hull form, the Sun Fast variant was engineered with a deeper lead keel, a significantly taller three-spreader mast, and an upgraded deck hardware package designed to satisfy the demands of club racing and fast passage-making. It remains a sought-after model for sailors who refuse to sacrifice the amenities of a modern production yacht for the sake of speed.
Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Jeanneau
- Model
- Sun Fast 40
- Builder
- Jeanneau
- Designer
- Daniel Andrieu
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2003 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $107,205 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | $103,671 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 40.7 | 39.25' | $93,657 | 66 | 23 |
| Beneteau First 40 | 40.16' | $119,000 | 55 | 19 |
| Dufour 40 Performance | 40.42' | $123,698 | 33 | 11 |
| Performance 40 | 40.42' | $123,500 | 21 | 12 |
| Jeanneau Sun Fast 37 | 37.4' | $62,893 | 19 | 9 |
| Elan 40 | 39.04' | $94,163 | 19 | 5 |
| Jeanneau Sun Fast 32 | 31.17' | $40,576 | 13 | 5 |
| Pogo 40 | 39.96' | $92,840 | 10 | 7 |
| Jeanneau Sun Fast 36 | 37.11' | $70,095 | 8 | 3 |
| Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 | $103,671 | 5 | 3 | |
| Solaris 40 | 40.55' | $530,133 | 3 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $103,671 | 2 | 2 |
| Italy | $110,150 | 2 | 1 |
| Spain | $100,136 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 over the past 12 months is $103,671. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 5 Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Jeanneau Sun Fast 40?
- Spain currently has the lowest median asking price at $100,136, while Italy is the most expensive at $110,150 — a 10% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Jeanneau Sun Fast 40?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 40, Dufour 40 Performance. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.