S.V. Sérénité is a 1984, Jeanneau Sun Fizz masthead sloop designed by Phillipe Briand and built in Les Herbiers France. The Sun Fizz is the successor model to the Gin Fizz which was used by Laura Dekker in 2010 to set the world record for the youngest person to solo circumnavigate the planet. Sérénité’s had many modifications over the years and is currently being updated and modernised for extended cruising. To follow Susanne and Sérénité’s adventures visit the Blog section of this site. The Jeanneau Sun Fizz was also the subject of extensive destructive testing by Yachting Monthly to demonstrate safety and survival at sea during common nautical emergencies.
Sérénité Blogposts
Sérénité’s Specs
| Designer | Philippe Briand |
| Builder | Jeanneau (FRA) |
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Hull Composition | Original construction Polyester-Fiberglass In 2010 Sérénité’s Hull was peeled and updated with vinyl ester (Derakane) / biaxial glass below the waterline. Epoxy or Derakane (as appropriate) is used in all repairs aboard moving forward. |
| Model Year | 1984 |
| Date of Completion | September, 1983 |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Sail Inventory | Main, 130% Genoa on furler, Spinnaker. |
| LOA | ~42′ / 12.8 m |
| LWL | 33.50′ / 10.21m |
| Beam | 12.63′ / 3.85m |
| Draft (Max) | 6.40′ / 1.95m |
| Displacement | 16100 lbs./ 7303 kgs. |
| Ballast | 6610 lbs. / 2998 kgs. |
| Ballast Type | Iron |
| Engine | Nanni (Kubota) N4.38, Fuel injected, Inline 4 Cylinder Diesel. |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Factory Upgrades | 8 Portlights, Cabinetry in all cabins. |
