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Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1980–1984

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
41.1%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
16.9
Displacement / length
191.2
Comfort ratio
23.9
Capsize screening
2.00
Hull speed
7.8 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1512
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Iron
Production
Years built
1980–1984
Designer
Philippe Briand
Builder
Jeanneau

Design & history

The Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40 is a sailboat model that was also sold in the US as the O'Day 39, later redesignated the O'Day 40. A keel/centerboard version was also available.

Notable features
Keel/CB version also available: BU-4.25'; BD-6.33'
Variants
  • O'DAY 39
  • O'DAY 40
Production

A similar model was sold in the US as the O'DAY 39, redesignated O'DAY 40 after redesign.

Curated reference notes

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O’Day 40 - A Budget Cruiser for the BahamasPractical Sailor