ALEXIA

Jeanneau Sun Light 30 (1988) – Fin Keel

Broker’s Comments

Alexia is an outstanding example of the ever-popular Jeanneau Sun Light 30, benefitting from a comprehensive, no-expense-spared refurbishment programme undertaken by her current knowledgeable owner.

As featured in a Yachting Monthly, she was acquired in 2011 as a yacht with a clear brief: to create a reliable, attractive and rewarding cruiser-racer capable of Solent sailing, cross-Channel passages and comfortable weekends aboard. What followed was a thorough and intelligent refit, transforming her into a yacht of a standard rarely encountered in this class.

With an original purchase price of £17,000 and approximately £36,000 invested, Alexia now represents a highly specified, turn-key yacht offering exceptional value.

Design & Performance

Designed by Daniel Andrieu, the Sun Light 30 remains a benchmark late-IOR cruiser-racer:

Fast, balanced and rewarding to sail
Ideal for short-handed and single-handed use (tiller steering)
Proven coastal and cross-Channel capability
Bright, practical interior with genuine separation of spaces


Machinery & Key Upgrades

Yanmar 3YM20 (20hp) diesel engine – NEW installation in 2011 upon purchase
Replacing original engine
Fully refurbished engine bay with acoustic insulation
Fresh-water cooled system with calorifier (hot water & shower)


This upgrade alone significantly enhances reliability, usability and long-term value.



Extensive Refit Works (Summary)

Deck, Rig & Sailing Systems

New Lewmar electric windlass
New Furlex headsail furling system
Dyneema running rigging
Four Lewmar self-tailing winches
New hatches and windows
Sprayhood and teak upgrades
Full electronics package including AIS, VHF & autopilot
North laminate sail wardrobe + Crusader spinnaker
Interior & Systems

New upholstery (Sunbrella)
Composite teak & holly sole
LED lighting throughout
Neptune cooker & upgraded galley
Full drivetrain and feathering prop
Structural

Rudder rebuilt with new bearings
Hull refinished and professionally presented
Systems, seacocks and plumbing renewed as required
As noted in the article, aside from hull, spars and much of the teak, virtually all major systems and wear items have been replaced or upgraded .



Inventory

Alexia is offered with an extensive and comprehensive inventory, reflecting her use as a well-equipped cruising yacht.



Forecabin

V-berth insert with infill cushion
Crusader spinnaker (raspberry) with bag
Spare Dacron headsail
Jib sheets & assorted running rigging
Furled jib cover (North Sails)
Radar reflector
Tiller Mate self-steering (backup unit)
Spare fender, ensign, siphon pump
Stackpack/lazy bag components
Cockpit cushions (x6), additional mattresses
General spares and equipment


Saloon / Main Cabin

Upholstered seating (Denim Heritage Sunbrella) with scatter cushions
Double sink with electric saltwater tap & infill
Neptune cooker
Additional water tank (starboard)
Crockery, cutlery and galley equipment
Equipment & Systems:

Raymarine tiller autopilot (2025)
Anchor light (mast hoist type)
Fire extinguishers (x2)
Electric oil heater (2kW)
Dehumidifier
Propane interior heaters (x2)
Tool kits and spares (fastenings, lubricants, manuals)
Navigation charts and pilot books
Lazy bag battens and sail battens


Aft Cabin

Double berth with mattresses
100m warp & chain storage
Battery charger
Additional lifejackets (x3)
Safety lines (x3)
Engine coolant (spare)
Spare depth instrument
Man overboard recovery sling
Fire extinguisher
Gas shut-off


Heads Compartment

Marine WC (Jabsco) with spares
First aid kit


Navigation Station / Chart Table

Full navigation area with instruments and storage
Ships papers (including radio licence)
Handheld VHF (Standard Horizon)
Emergency VHF antenna
LED distress flare (Odeo)
Pyrotechnics (x2 packs)
Navigation tools (dividers, rules, charts)
Torches, powerbanks, signalling equipment
Bosun’s chair, winch handles, bungs and safety gear


Cockpit & Deck Equipment

Self-tailing Lewmar winches (x4)
Seago 4-person liferaft
Dinghy with oars
Fender set (x6) + spare
Fender step
Lifesaving horseshoe buoy
Jerry cans (diesel & petrol)
Deck brush, bucket, hose & connectors
Anchor ball & motoring cone
Companionway washboards with security bar
Throwing line and recovery equipment


Spars & Deck Gear

Spinnaker pole
Whisker pole
Boathook & gaff
Mooring buoy pick-up float


Ground Tackle

Vulcan anchor (9kg)
Chain and warp rode
Kedge anchor (Danforth type)
Lewmar electric windlass with foot control


Sails & Canvas

Mylar mainsail
Mylar jib
North laminate sails
Crusader spinnaker
Sprayhood with frame
Stackpack/lazy bag system


Navigation Library / Charts

Admiralty Leisure Folio (partial)
Imray charts (Solent, Channel & France)
Pilot books including Channel Havens
Tidal reference books (Peter Bruce)


Summary

Alexia is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully upgraded, intelligently modernised Sun Light 30, combining classic styling and sailing performance with modern systems and equipment.

Alexia is:

Turn-key and extensively equipped
Mechanically and structurally sorted
Equally suited to Solent cruising, cross-Channel passages or club racing


Quite simply, she represents the end result of a thoughtful “upcycling” project done properly – and offers her next owner the benefit of that considerable investment without the time, cost or uncertainty.