SUN FAST 42
1997 | France Atl Nantes
80 000 € incl vat
Main datas
- Builder : Jeanneau
- Price : 80 000 €
- Material : GRP
- Year : 1997
- Length : 12,42 m
- Beam : 3,91 m
- keel : Fixed Keel
- Draft minimum : 1,85 m
- Hull : Monohull
- Life Raft : Yes
- Area : France Atl Nantes
- Mooring : Yes
- Leasing in progress : No
- Flag : France
- Subtype : Pleasure, Fast
- Architect : Briand philippe
Engines
- Brand : YANMAR
- Model : 4JH2E
- Fuel : Diesel
- Montage : In Board (IB)
- Engine(s) : 1
- Power Unit. (CV) : 50
- Hours : 3800
- Drive : Shaft drive
- Fuel capacity : 200
- Owner's Comments : "Refurbished gearbox in 2021. " "2023-built 3-blade variable pitch feathering propeller."
Facilities
- Double Cabin : 3
- Sailor Cabin : 0
- Head : 2
- Berth : 8
- Helm : No
- WC : Sailor
Major equipment
- Bow Thruster : No
- Stern thruster : No
- Marine Gen. : No
- Group and thruster details :
- AC : No
- Charger and AC details :
- Hot water : Yes
- Black Water : No
- Tender : Yes
- Details : "2-stroke 2.6 HP 2021 engine"
- Tender Engine : Yes
Electronics
- Radar : No
- Radar details :
- VHF : Yes
- Converter 12/220 : Yes
- Sounder : Yes
- Sounder details : Raymarine
- GPS : Yes
- Chartplotter : Yes
- Plotter details : "2x Garmin"
- Autopilot : Yes
- Pilot details : "Raymarine EV400 Hydraulic Jacking System with Remote Control 2019"
- Watermaker : No
- Watermaker details : Cotech 500 Watt Converter
Bridge equipment
- Gangway : No
- Hydrolic Gangway : No
- Davits : Yes
- Bath platform : Yes
- Electric windlass : Yes
- Cockpit awning : Yes
- Sprayhood : Yes
- Teak cockpit : Yes
- Furling genoa : Yes
- Furling mainsail : No
- Spinnaker : Yes
- Sails details : GV full batten July 2021. Genoa on roller furler June 2021 (stay, drum and furler swivel March 2025) Topsail on roller furler March 2025 with new furler and rigging. Asymmetrical spinnaker with sock. Heavy weather jib 2014. Storm jib.
- Winter cover : No
- Mast : 1
- Teak deck : No
Appliances
- IceMaker : No
- Fridge : 1
- Dishwasher : No
- Washing machine : No
- TV antenna : No
- TV : No
- SAT-TV : No
- Heater : Yes
- Heating details : WEBASTO 2019 with independent 60-litre tank.
- Freezer : No
- Oven : Yes
- Microwaves : No
- Electric stove : Yes
- Gas stove : Yes
Owner's comments
Jeanneau Sun Fast 42 from 1997: a high-performance, well-equipped sailboat] I am selling my **Sun Fast 42**, a beautiful boat built in **1997**, featuring an uncommon **shallow draft** for the model, making it ideal for navigating shallow waters. Constructed by **Jeanneau**, one of the most renowned shipyards, this model combines performance and robustness—perfect for enthusiasts of performance sailing or coastal cruising. [My regularly refurbished and maintained sails] - **Full batten mainsail**, renewed in **July 2021** for better wind performance. - **Roller furling Genoa** with **stay, drum, and furling swivel replaced in March 2025** for smoother sailing. - **Roller furling trysail**, installed in **March 2025**, complete with furling system and rigging. - **Symmetric spinnaker with sock**, ideal for downwind sailing. - **2014 offshore genoa**, still in excellent condition after over a decade of use. - **Storm jib (Tourmentin)**, a high-performance storm sail for challenging conditions. With sails regularly maintained, my Sun Fast 42 is ready to set sail safely. [Top-tier equipment for safe and comfortable sailing] - **Raymarine EV400 autopilot** with **remote control** updated in **2019**, paired with a **hydraulic ram** for optimal precision. - **Raymarine i70 instruments package** including **speed/log, depth sounder, and repeater at the navigation station**, all installed in **2019**. - **AIS transmitter/receiver** for precise detection of other vessels. - **Two Garmin GPS units**: one at the helm (with Europe and Caribbean mapping) and a **backup GPS at the navigation station**. - **JVC stereo system**, **fixed VHF RT 750**, and **portable VHF RT 420**, all updated in **2021**. - **EPIRB distress beacon** installed in **2019** for enhanced safety. - **17-inch PC screen** for routing and navigation management. - **Cotech 500-watt inverter** and **220V electrical system** installed in **2019** for added comfort. - **300 watts of solar panels** for energy autonomy. - **Seatronic 2023 hydrogenerator** for battery charging while sailing. - **Dometic refrigerator** and **single-burner induction cooktop** for hot meals onboard. - **Yanmar 4JH2E 50hp engine** with **reconditioned transmission in 2021**. - **Variable-pitch Variprop three-blade feathering propeller**, new since **2023**, for optimal propulsion. - **4-stroke 2.6hp outboard motor** from **2021**. - **Survival raft** to be serviced for complete preparation. This Sun Fast 42 is equipped like new, with modern technology and enhanced safety. [Comfort and practicality onboard] - **Webasto heating system** with **independent 60-liter tank**, ideal for winter or cold-water sailing. - **Bimini top on the boom** to shield the crew from UV rays. [Why is this Sun Fast 42 a great option?] This **1997 Jeanneau Sun Fast 42** is a **high-performance, versatile sailboat**, perfect for enthusiasts of **performance sailing** or **coastal cruising**. With its recent sails, top-tier equipment, and meticulous maintenance, it offers an ideal blend of performance, safety, and comfort. Its shallow draft and reliable Yanmar engine make it equally suitable for **pleasure cruising** and **fast outings**. I am selling this Sun Fast 42 as I am moving on to another project, but I did not hesitate to invest in its upkeep to offer you a boat in excellent condition. A detailed equipment list and full maintenance history will be provided upon request