The Jeanneau Sun Kiss 47 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

No, the Jeanneau Sun Kiss 47 is not in production anymore. Production ended in 1989, after seven years of manufacturing. A total of 315 hulls were built.

Jeanneau is a French boat manufacturer that was founded in 1957 by Henri Jeanneau, who started by producing wooden powerboats. In 1961, Jeanneau launched its first fiberglass sailboat, the Calanque. Since then, Jeanneau has become one of the leading brands in the sailing industry, producing a wide range of sailboats and powerboats for cruising, racing and chartering. Jeanneau is still in business today and is part of the Beneteau Group, the world's largest boat builder.

The Jeanneau Sun Kiss 47 has a choice of four or five cabins, depending on the layout.

The four-cabin version has two aft cabins, each with a double berth, a forward owner's cabin with a double berth and a writing desk, and a forward sail locker that can be converted into a single berth.

The five-cabin version has two aft cabins, each with a double berth, two forward cabins, each with a double berth, and a forward sail locker that can be converted into a single berth.

Therefore, the maximum number of people that can sleep on board a Jeanneau Sun Kiss 47 is 11, but the recommended number is 8 to 10.

The Jeanneau Sun Kiss 47 has two keel options: a fin keel or a keel and centerboard.

The fin keel version has a draft of 2.1 m (6'11") and a ballast of 4500 kg (9921 lbs).

The keel and centerboard version has a draft of 1.5 m (4'11") with the centerboard up and 3.1 m (10'2") with the centerboard down, and a ballast of 4700 kg (10362 lbs). The centerboard is operated by an electric winch.

The average cost of a secondhand Jeanneau Sun Kiss 47 depends on the year, condition, equipment, and location of the boat. Based on the web search results, the price range for a secondhand Jeanneau Sun Kiss 47 from 1988 to 1989 is between £58,718 and £90,219 (or between $75,500 and $116,938). However, this is only an indicative price and may vary depending on the market demand and supply.

The designer of the Jeanneau Sun Kiss 47 is Philippe Briand, a renowned yacht designer and naval architect from France. He has created many sailboats of different sizes and styles, from series yachts to mega yachts, for cruising and racing. Some of his sailboat designs include:

• The Jeanneau range of performance cruisers, such as the Sun Odyssey, Sun Fast, and Sun Legende models;

• The Beneteau range of first-class racers and cruisers, such as the First 25.7, First 40.7, First 45f5, and First 53f5 models;

• The Wally range of innovative and luxurious sailing yachts, such as the Wally Nano MKII, Wally 93 Nahita, Wally 100 Tango, and Wally 145 models;

• The Vitruvius range of eco-friendly and efficient sailing superyachts, such as the SY200, SY300, and Aquarius models;

• The Perini Navi range of elegant and sophisticated sailing megayachts, such as the Maltese Falcon, Sybaris, Perseus 3, and Seven models.