Jeanneau Gin Fizz ketch sailboat.
The Gin Fizz is an iconic sailboat designed by Michel Joubert and built by the Jeanneau shipyard starting in 1975. It is known for its robustness, versatility, and good sea handling, making it a popular choice for offshore voyages and long cruises.
Layouts
Original standard
8 possible berths
ENO stove with oven
12V fridge
Pressurized freshwater
280 liters stainless steel freshwater tank.
Engine
Perkins 4807
Overhauled June 2024
Sandblasted and repainted
Crankshaft seals and reverse gear seals replaced.
Various seals replaced.
New starter.
Kiwi Prop three-blade propeller.
150 l tank
Standing rigging
Fully replaced on both masts
in September 2023 (Azur Voiles Le Lavandou)
Masts
Overhauled in September 2023 (Azur Voiles Le Lavandou)
Reinforcement welding of spreader bars
Installation of a tricolor/anchor LED light on masthead
Installation of a deck/engine LED light at spreader bar height.
Replacement of electrical cables.
Overhaul of both booms
Overhaul of Profurl furling system
Running rigging
Replacement of 60% of rigging with spectra.
Sailmaking (SEAMTECH)
September 2023
Companionway cover
Lazy bags for mainsail and mizzen
UV protection strip replacement on genoa
Sun awning
June 2024
Dacron mainsail, full batten 4 battens (new)
4 line clutches (new)
Electrical
Le Lavandou September 2023
Complete battery circuit overhaul
Complete engine charging circuit overhaul
Rewiring of autopilot power supply
Rewiring of 12V distribution panel
Wiring and connection of electric windlass
Replacement of 220V shore power charger (brand)
Anchoring
Lewmar V3 1000 W windlass (new)
1 plow anchor
1 flat fob anchor
60 m 8mm chain
100 m mooring line.
Electronics
September 2023
NASA
1 speed log + TAC repeater
1 wind vane anemometer + TAC repeater
1 depth sounder + TAC repeater
NAVICOM
1 VHF Navicom RT 750 SMDSM (new)
1 portable waterproof and floating IPX6 VHF (new)
SAFETY
Plastimo 4-person life raft / to be serviced
First category rocket box (new)
2 fire extinguishers (new)
1 man overboard line pack (new)
Life jackets, horseshoe buoy, self-igniting flare.
VARIOUS/COMFORT
Orange Marine Essential Roll Up 248 dinghy (new)
Hangkai 3.6 HP outboard engine (new)
Swim platform on transom (new)
Telescopic swim ladder (new)
Solid mahogany cockpit table (new)
