Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Philippe Briand·1980 – 1984·Jeanneau
Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40.35' · 12.3 m
Displ.
16,100 lbs · 7,303 kg
First year
1980

The Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 stands as a foundational pillar in the history of French production boatbuilding, representing Philippe Briand’s first major commercial success and a significant departure from the heavydisplacement cruisers of the 1970s. Launched in 1980 as a successor to the Gin Fizz, the Sun Fizz was designed to bridge the gap between competitive IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing performance and the burgeoning demand for comfortable, longdistance family cruising. Over its sixyear production run, Jeanneau delivered over 600 units, making it one of the most prolific 40footers of its era. Its success was not limited to Europe; the hull’s reputation for offshore capability led to its licensing in the United States, where it formed the basis for the O’Day 39 and the later, C. Raymond Huntmodified O’Day 40.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 47,060
Ask, not sold · 35 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
17
35 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
13
United Kingdom (36.4%) · Greece (15.2%) · Italy (12.1%)

Recent Listings

28 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 listings span 13 countries. United Kingdom leads with 12 listings (36.4%), followed by Greece and Italy.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

33 listings · 13 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 39,04812836.4%
Greece$ 48,5685115.2%
Italy$ 40,7224212.1%
France$ 71,429216.1%
French Polynesia$ 43,573206.1%
Austria$ 87,261113.0%
Australia$ 35,118103.0%
Spain$ 48,866113.0%
Netherlands$ 31,414103.0%
Panama$ 50,000103.0%
Portugal$ 69,809113.0%
Singapore$ 62,587113.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sun Sun Odyssey 3737.44'$ 80,1859440
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,5157143
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4343.34'$ 111,6956434
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4040.03'$ 89,1035222
Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40You are here$ 47,0603517
Jeanneau Sun Magic 4443.75'$ 68,6463321
Passport 4039.42'$ 115,0002712
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,387153
Tartan 4040.25'$ 89,900142
Jeanneau Sun Fast 4040'$ 112,858119
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,261104

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 over the past 12 months is $47,060. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 sailboats are for sale?+
17 Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 35 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (36.4%), Greece (15.2%), Italy (12.1%).
05Do Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40?+
Comparable models include Sun Sun Odyssey 37, Bavaria 40, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.