Jeanneau Sun Light 30 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.02' · 9.15 m

Disp.

6,834 lbs · 3,100 kg

First year

1986

The Jeanneau Sun Light 30 emerged in the late 1980s as a quintessential example of the French builder’s transition into modern, performanceoriented family cruisers. Designed by the prolific Daniel Andrieu, the Sun Light 30 was produced between 1986 and 1990, during an era when Jeanneau was aggressively refining its production techniques to balance structural rigidity with weight efficiency. The model was a commercial success, with over 600 units built, and it served as a precursor to the Sun Odyssey line that would eventually dominate the brand's identity. According to historical records from the Jeanneau Official Website, the boat was designed to be both a competitive club racer and a comfortable coastal cruiser, a "dualpurpose" philosophy that was becoming the industry standard. The Sun Light 30 was eventually evolved into the Sun Light 31 and later the Sun Odyssey 31, both of which utilized the same core hull philosophy but offered updated deck moldings and interior finishes.