First impressions count, and mine were definitely favorable as I approached the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 with CW ’s Boat of the Year judges during October’s United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland. Something about the way the reverse bow’s knuckle hovered just above the water caught my eye. Toss in pronounced hull chines carried aft from amidships, a low-slung coachroof and a high-aspect rig, and this boat hinted at the potential for some serious giddyap-and-go.
And it did, as we found out a few days later, when we went for a sail on a delightfully sunny morning on Chesapeake Bay.
The breeze was decent, about 15 knots. Sailing hard on the wind, we saw 7 knots and change on the GPS; we pushed it past 8 knots when we cracked off to a close reach. The 380 comes with a sprit that does double duty as an anchor roller and tack for off-wind sails, but a code zero wasn’t available (or we might have bumped the speedo by another knot or so while reaching deeper).
Judge Tim Murphy summed up our time aboard fairly well later in the day: “It really was a lovely boat to sail. Boy, we got out there this morning; the breeze was light, and you really, really felt the pleasure of going sailing. That’s quite successful.”
After my trick at the wheel, I wrote in my notes, “super-responsive.” Naval architect Mark Lombard knows how to draw slippery hulls, and with twin rudders, the 380 immediately zigged and zagged with just a turn of the wheel. I believe they call it fingertip steering.
The helms are far aft in the cockpit, adjacent to the manual fold-down transom/swim platform, and there is a clean path between them. This design allows the helmsman to move easily from side to side. I had no problem tacking the boat single-handed, releasing the loaded-up genoa sheet and the crossing to trim to the new heading. A single Harken sheet winch was just forward of either wheel. Another pair of Harken winches was on the cabin top, to either side of the companionway, for halyards, reef lines and a vang control.
The 380 uses a double-ended main sheet attached to a bridle with anchors on either side of the cabin top. Sheet ends are led to stoppers at either wheel so that they can be locked off and the coaming winches can be used for genoa trimming. Rather than using fairlead cars and tracks, the genoa jib sheets are led through friction rings on either side of the mast. The rings are each controlled by inhaul and outhaul lines, which means you can position the clew where you want it and really fine-tune sail shape. It takes a little getting used to, but it’s a pretty nifty feature. The boat we sailed was set up with a 110 percent genoa on a roller furler; a track for a self-tacking jib is an option.
Forward of the helms, the 380 has a roomy, well-laid-out cockpit. A centerline table has fiberglass leaves that drop to allow a clear path forward to either side, and its stainless-steel tube frame provides a solid handhold. The boat we visited had cushions on the coamings and seats, and the benches were long enough for the off-watch crew to stretch out and grab some rest.
A few years ago, Jeanneau introduced walkaround decks to the Sun Odyssey line, and the builder has now brought this concept to the 380, likely the smallest boat that will see it. The side decks ramp down to the level of the cockpit sole, so you just have to walk out from either wheel and then forward up a relatively gentle incline. Besides ease of use for older crew, the arrangement means the lifeline and stern pulpit are about waist-high at the after end of the boat (good for safety as well). Forward of about amidships, the lifelines are at their typical 24-inch height. Thick, molded toe rails help keep feet from sliding overboard when the boat’s heeling.
Two last notes about the topsides: The 380 has no backstay, meaning an owner can hoist a square top main for added performance (our boat had a traditional main, stowed in a boom pouch when not in use). The trade-off is relatively low lower shrouds that need to be ducked when heading for the foredeck, though the low coachroof makes stepping up and past them tolerable.
Down below, the 380 has a fairly traditional layout by Jean-Marc Piaton, who’s had a hand in styling the entire Sun Odyssey range. A centerline drop-leaf table is forward in the saloon, surrounded by U-shaped seating to port; opposite is a long settee, with a kind of cool inboard armrest at its forward end. It lets you face aft and relax, or turn to converse with mates across the table. At the opposite end are a nav station and the boat’s electrical panel.
The galley is abaft the dinette. It has a gimbaled propane two-burner stove and oven, as well as generous refrigeration space. The counters have deep fiddles, and there’s enough stowage to provision for extended time at sea.
There are multiple options for sleeping accommodations. The boat we saw had a three-stateroom, two-head layout, with a shared head and shower compartment to starboard, at the foot of the companionway. With the two-stateroom, one-head arrangement, you gain a second hanging locker in the owner’s stateroom forward, and the stateroom aft and to starboard is reconfigured for a separate shower, as well as room for a workshop or stowage. If it were my boat, that’s what I’d choose.
Jeanneau injects the balsa-cored deck of the 380, which means there is a finished top and bottom surface when it comes out of the mold. The hull is hand-laid and solid fiberglass. There are two cast-iron fixed keels available: shoal draft (5 feet, 3 inches) and standard (6 feet, 6 inches). There’s also a lifting keel option. At 54 feet, 6 inches, the rig is Intracoastal Waterway-friendly. Our boat had a 29 hp Yanmar and shaft drive (a 40 hp Yanmar is optional). A base-model SO 380 starts at $237,000. The boat we sailed, with canvas, air conditioning, electronics and a stereo system among the options, will run you about $350,000, delivered and commissioned to the East Coast of the United States.
Though I began with a nod to first impressions, my lasting impression of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 is favorable too. Or, as Boat of the Year judge Ed Sherman put it, “Yeah, cool boat.”
Mark Pillsbury is a CW editor-at-large.
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 Specifications
LENGTH OVERALL
38’6″ (11.73 m)
WATERLINE LENGTH
35’1″ (10.69 m)
BEAM
12’3″ (3.73 m)
DRAFT (standard/shoal)
6’6″/5’3″ (1.98 m/1.60 m)
SAIL AREA
704 sq. ft. (64.4 sq. m)
BALLAST (standard/shoal)
3,990 lb./4,348 lb./ (1,810 kg/1,972 kg)
DISPLACEMENT
15,203 lb. (6,896 kg)
BALLAST/DISPLACEMENT
0.26 (0.29 shoal)
DISPLACEMENT/LENGTH
157
SAIL AREA/DISPLACEMENT
18.4
WATER
87 gal. (329 L)
FUEL
34 gal. (129 L)
HOLDING
21 gal. (79 L)
MAST HEIGHT
54’6″ (16.61 m)
ENGINE
29 hp Yanmar
DESIGNER
Marc Lombard Yacht Design
Piaton Bercault & Co.
Jeanneau Design
PRICE
$350,000
443-221-4203
WIND SPEED
14-17 knots
SEA STATE
Light chop
SAILING
Closehauled 7
Reaching 8.4
MOTORING
Cruise (2,300 rpm) 6.5 knots
Fast (2,800 rpm) 8.7 knots
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Sleek, stylish, and modern are all adjectives that describe Jeanneau boats. The French company, now part of Groupe Beneteau, is one of the largest boat makers on the planet. With factories worldwide, few corners of the Seven Seas haven’t been transversed by a Jeanneau.
In the US, the best-known models are the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey line of performance sailboats. But the company is gaining recognition for its Jeanneau motorboats, including the NC and DB series boats with outboard power.
Let’s dive in and look at Jeanneau’s offerings, including what’s new from Jeanneau Yachts.
The Top 6 Jeanneau Boats in 2024
All the jeanneau boats we've tested:, jeanneau nc 37.
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The NC 37 for a smaller hull size motor boat has a balanced layout and is a safe solid secure option for ocean exploring offering the skipper excellent handling power. The Jeanneau is perfect if you plan to skipper or captain the vessel singlehanded, as the helm station has direct access to the deck. This motor yacht is comfortable for overnight and has been well thought out in terms of the classic layout and nautical design.
It offers a spacious salon and an L-shaped aft cockpit that can be modified into a sundeck, a perfect feature to use for cruising, sport or just entertaining. Below it has 2 cabins that have standing headroom and a 3rd cabin configuration is optional. There is a separate shower and head and in addition to these, it has beautiful storage lockers keeping the layout clean, simple and neat.
Length: 37’8"
Beam: 11’9"
Dry Weight: 15,062 lbs
Capacity: 4 - 6 people
Motor: VOLVO 2 x D3 220 DP (2X 220 CV)
Things we like:
Jeanneau leader 33.
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Cruise in functional style aboard the Leader 33. A moderately sized cabin cruiser with surprising space and plush interiors, the Leader 33 is a good entry boat into touring.
Available in two versions: an Open version with an arch and a Sport Top version with an electrically opening hard top, the Leader 33 boasts a spacious and functional layout which makes relaxing and entertaining a breeze.
Long windows in the hull offer beautiful sea views along with plenty of natural light in the cabin below. Also, two galleys, two sleeping berths, and an expansive head with a separate shower stall make the Leader 33 the ideal boat for a weekend getaway.
Junneau is a well-established name and there are plenty of solid used options for this model. When you find one for sale at a dealer or marina, take it for a spin.
Length: 34’8”
Dry weight: 10,829lbs
Capacity: Yacht certified
Things we don't like:
Jeanneau America
Jeanneau NC1095 Fly
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The NC1095 Fly is the culmination of a practical approach to a cabin cruiser with intelligent design spawned by a modern interpretation of what cruising is all about. This is an amazing 3 stateroom, 35-foot boat that can so easily be called a home away from home.
This is a plus model option to Juneau’s 35 foot flagship NC1095 that adds the flybridge for those lovely sunny days when you can lavish in getting closer to the sun. It has ample space in the aft section of the cockpit with a movable sofa seat when tilting the two outboard motors.
The salon itself is full of storage cubbies, a long galley table with sink and stove and a modular table that doubles as an additional berth. With the cockpit enclosure around the aft seating area, the living space becomes that much more impressive in a 35 footer.
The Fly is easily big enough for a family or a small party to while away a weekend or a summer playing cards, reading, while cruising to another horizon.
As a performance vessel, the NC1095 Fly handles like a bowrider . It’s twin Yamaha outboards are quiet but insistent and the controls–including bow thruster–make turning, docking, navigating intuitive and responsive. Powered by Garmin instruments with optional auto-pilot solutions, even less-experienced mariners will feel more at ease behind the wheel.
Speaking of space again, the recessed starboard side deck makes for quick access for laying out fenders and moorings, while access to the boat’s mechanical, power and fuel systems makes visual inspection and maintenance that much easier.
The V-berth stateroom has a lot of natural light and smart storage. The second berth has plenty of space with standing room too, while the third stateroom–a little smaller–still has a double bunk and an optional second fridge.
Built in the Cadillac, Michigan factory the venerable Juneau Yacht company has joined its artisan past with its desire to adapt and improve. The flydeck variant of their motor boat flagship is testament to Juneau’s history of understanding what works and doing it even better.
Length: 34’3”
Dry weight: 11,685lbs
Capacity: Sleeps up to 8
Motor: 2 outboards
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Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1295
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All new for 2023, Jeanneau has introduced the Merry Fisher 1295 Fly, also called the NC Weekender 1295 Fly. At just over 40 feet, this true three-level yacht boasts three staterooms, two heads, tons of comfortable seating and lounge space, and enough storage to bring all your stuff with you.
Beyond helm features for easier docking, this cabin cruiser is designed to carry you and your family comfortably. There’s not really another 40-foot flybridge that offers as much as the 1295 for the same price point.
The spacious salon level features sliding glass doors that open onto the aft cockpit. The aft galley is fully appointed and allows for the perfect flow for socialization during meals and hanging out. The cockpit features a walkthrough boarding door to port and a large fold-down swim terrace to starboard.
Finally, the staterooms and heads are large and comfortable, with plenty of storage and headroom below.
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 is a sailing yacht designed for family coastal day-tripping or long-distance couple cruising .
With its large and comfortable cockpit and a saloon configuration that takes advantage of the wide beam, the SO 380 is a great design to be a very good cruising boat.
All lines are led to the cockpit, and you can spec your boat with a conventional stack pack or furling mainsail. This is a performance-oriented cruiser with enough speed to get you there and enough space to take your stuff.
If it’s small for your family, step up to the similar—but roomier—Sun Odyssey 410 or 440.
In 2022, the Sun Odyssey 380 won Sail Magazine’s ‘Best Monohull Cruising Boat under 40 Feet.’
Length: 36 feet, 10 inches/11.22 meters
Beam: 11 feet, 9 inches/3.59 meters
Displacement: 12,469 pounds/5,656 kilograms
CE Category: A-8/B-10/C-10/D-10
Jeanneau Yachts 55
Where to buy Jeanneau Yachts 55:
The Jeanneau Yachts 55 is unlike any other boat we’ve seen in a long time. The company has worked hard to innovate with this one, resulting in a yacht that suits both the charter market and private owners.
The JY 55’s wide beam and clever design make it a potential cat killer for its catamaran space and monohull performance.
Two features make this yacht stand out. The first is the amount of sunbathing stations in the cockpit and at the bow.
The other notable feature is the optional hard dodger or “doghouse” in the cockpit just forward the helm stations. It has a well-protected nav desk and a few more inviting places to spend a night watch than that seat.
The Jeanneau Yacht 55 has won several awards for its design and performance in 2023 and 2024. For even more space, check out the all-new Yachts 60 and 65.
Jeanneau Boats: Modern and Luxurious Sailboats and Motorboats
Jeanneau is a well-known French builder of sailboats and powerboats. Their Sun Odyssey sailboats are nearly as common as the similar Beneteau Oceanis boats. Their Merry Fisher and NC-series powerboats are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the United States, where they offer outstanding value to boat shoppers.
The JY 55 has recently won praise for its off-shore cruising capabilities.
a walkthrough of the award-winning Jeanneau Yachts 55 shows a monohull with catamaran livability.
Here’s a look at the history of Jeanneau, some of its most popular sailboats and motorboats, and the innovations that have driven the company’s success.
History of Jeanneau
Henri Jeanneau founded the company in 1957 to make wooden power boats . In the 1960s, he began using fiberglass, and in 1964, the company built their first sailboats. The company gained recognition for building some performance-oriented race cruisers. Some early boats are still highly regarded, like the Jeanneau Gin Fizz 37, first built in 1974. This boat is sought after even today for its seaworthiness and cruising abilities.
Jeanneau became part of Groupe Beneteau in 1995. The two companies produce similar product lines, with Jeanneau’s positioned as a more luxury offering than Beneteau’s entry-level Oceanis series. Both lines of boats are popular with both charter companies and private owners for the space they provide.
In the 1990s, Jeanneau began producing catamarans , which eventually became the Lagoon brand.
Jeanneau makes three lines of sailboats—the Sun Fast racing daysailers, Sun Odyssey performance cruising boats, and the Jeanneau Yachts ocean passagemakers . On the powerboat side, the company makes lines of sterndrive and outboard-powered cruisers , outboard-powered center consoles and walkarounds, and DB Yachts premium day boats.
Jeanneau’s Finest Sailboats
Over the years, Jeanneau has produced some award-winning and highly successful sailboat designs. Modern Jeanneaus are popular with sailors looking for a capable cruising boat that performs well in light air and has average to above-average build quality.
The entire line of modern Sun Odyssey boats are popular alternatives to the Beneteau Oceanis lineup. They feature slightly higher-quality materials and an overall more luxurious feel. They are still production boats and have their share of quality and build issues. Many of these issues are warranty problems that fall to the dealers to work out.
Modern Sun Odysseys to look out for include the distinctive Sun Odyssey 42DS and 44DS, the DS standing for Deck Salon. These boats feature more natural light and better views from the salon area. While not a true pilothouse and lacking a forward-facing nav desk, these boats retain a sleek profile while considerably boosting the interior living space.
A notable feature of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey lineup is the variety of keel and hull configurations available. Many boats can now be outfitted with full-draft, shoal-draft, or swing keels.
Top Jeanneau Motorboats: Performance and Luxury
Henri Jeanneau’s first boats were motorboats, so it’s no surprise that the company still makes them. The company is one of the largest manufacturers of motorboats in the world, a fact that surprises many Americans. Here, Jeanneau has only just begun becoming popular for its powerboat options.
Jeanneau motorboats come in sterndrive (I/O or inboard-outboard) and outboard-powered options . They have several series that go by different names in various geographic areas, making comparisons tricky depending on your region.
Generally, the NC series boats are weekenders with cabin and fishing accommodations, sometimes called Merry Fishers in Europe. The new DB Yacht line is made of luxury day boats for entertaining. Finally, the Leader is a series of center console and walk-around cabin cruiser boats for all markets.
Innovative Features and Design
Jeanneau’s sailboat designs come from the desks at Marc Lombard Design and Piaton Design. Jeanneau boats are designed from the ground up to provide a luxury feel and experience but at a price point well below that of luxury boat manufacturers .
To accomplish this, Jeanneau boats are built to be easy to construct and produce quickly . The company makes many of these boats in factories worldwide, which keeps prices lower than those of companies working on smaller economies of scale.
One of Jeanneau’s primary markets, especially for the Sun Odyssey line of sailboats, is the charter industry. To this end, the company shares a delicate line with many other yacht builders—how to build a yacht that appeals to both potential private owners and charter guests. As a result, many of Jeanneau’s interiors are modular and can be fitted with extra bunks and toilets for the charter market.
Jeanneau has answered the question by making relatively inexpensive production yachts that offer a high level of customizability. You can pick the rig, the keel design, and the interior layout. They have options clearly aimed at private owners and those suitable for bareboat or crewed charter uses.
Jeanneau is one of the best-known members of Groupe Beneteau and one of the largest boat producers in the world. Both the Jeanneau motorboats and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey sailboats can be spotted worldwide in charter and private service in various cruising conditions.
Our boating editor has spent several summers cruising on a 30-year-old Sun Odyssey 35, learning why owners develop an affinity for the Jeanneau brand. For this reason, resale isn’t a problem and there are some great boats–both with and without sail–looking to make a new owner happy.
Overall, Jeanneau boats present a good value to customers who want a modern, fast boat that’s comfortable to cruise.
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Boat Test: 2024 Jeanneau NC 895 Series 2
By Randy Vance
August 26, 2024
Pocket cruisers are designed to be the “transformers” of the waterway, and Jeanneau expertly engineered its NC 895 Series 2 to be Optimus Prime. It is unlikely there is a more carefully planned deck and berth space on any vessel in the new 895’s size class. That is immediately clear from the starboard boarding door to the cockpit. That spacious area is made more so by opening the three-panel sliding door to the salon, joining those areas with fresh sea air. All the salon side windows open as well, and as do two sliding-sunroof panes. And if the sea breeze isn’t cool enough, shut all the glass and run the air conditioner. It’s reversible to create heat on a frosty morning as well.
Interior and Accessories
In the cockpit, the aft lounge slides forward on rails to offer easy passage from the starboard side of the transom platform to the portside transom boarding door. Remove the couch cushions and rigid seatback to reveal that boarding option. Underway, the lounge slides aft to expand the cockpit. In the aft position, a lounge folds from the port gunwale to join the aft lounge, transforming the area into a conversation pit. It’s completed by an opposing cushioned bench seat against the slider, and the entire area converts to a sun pad by lowering a cocktail table, padded with cushions to match the seats.
Steps to the port and starboard catwalks to the bow are always accessible, and the starboard walkway is accessible from the helm for easy mooring. The narrower port catwalk leads to a triple lounge on the foredeck with an added cushion for seating or for kneeling to address the windlass. The starboard catwalk is wider, and the helm-station door opens to it, giving the singlehanded skipper snappy access to a midship cleat for making fast to the dock.
If instead of going forward you aim for the salon, Optimus Prime is evident in the dinette with a folding cocktail table that can be lowered to lounge level to complete a third berth. Or leave the table in dinette position but fold the forward half back to the aft half, like closing a book, and the forward lounge seatback folds aft, transforming that to a companion seat for the skipper. Even the skipper’s techie seat swivels to face the salon, should the boat be at anchor.
The galley also transforms from a compact sink and stove thanks to a removable panel that serves to extend the food-prep counter slightly into the cockpit through the sliding door. It’s welcome added space and connects in securely.
The three-panel sliding door separating the salon from the cockpit opens wide from starboard to port, making cockpit and salon one large gathering area. It’s optimal deck space with prime seating all around.
Pretty fair competition for the NC 895 Series 2 comes from Cutwater’s 288C ($339,937 base price). Comparable in length, beam and preferred power, the Cutwater offers a somewhat similar deck plan, with a convertible dinette in the salon and convertible aft lounge that folds away like a card trick to open the cockpit or give access to the transom platform. The Cutwater’s salon and forward berth offer comfortable accommodations, but instead of an aft stateroom berth, there’s a double berth tucked beneath the dinette on the salon deck. It’s ideal for kids or teens—perhaps a little cozier than Jeanneau’s more-spacious midberth below deck.
Both are best powered with a pair of Yamaha 250s with electric steering. The Helm Master EX joystick full maneuverability is an essential option, I think, and I would insist on the bow thruster too. With those tools, anyone can grease a boat in the tightest marina fearlessly. On plane, the power steering makes the vessel respond like a sportboat, and both vessels are comparable in displacement and will achieve speeds in the mid-40s with a light load.
When equipped with full maneuverability and Yamaha’s integrated autopilot through a Garmin GPS display, the autopilot can be addressed through the joystick, the GPS or a dedicated autopilot panel (a feature I’d omit as redundant). At 35 mph, the 895 boasts 150 miles of range using a safe 90 percent of its 158-gallon fuel capacity. Gentle canal cruising at 5 mph will take you almost 300 miles. A 2-foot-3-inch motor-up draft means getting into the skinniest marinas or past numerous shoaled-in miles of the Great Loop.
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When cruising the Great Loop, there’s a spacious cabin below deck with a forward V-berth and a surprisingly spacious midship berth. Separated by doors, they provide comfortable privacy. The companionway to them is via three wide steps for easy footing; on the way down, you’ll pass the circuit panel. A galley includes a microwave, sink and fridge, plus ample storage for cruising supplies. Lockers under the V-berth and a hanging locker provide space to store clothing, but the bulk of the storage on board is found, not surprisingly, under a cockpit hatch, where a large compartment can hold supplies securely, keeping them dry and ready for use.
With near-robotic autopilot controls, a vessel full of versatile transforming accommodations both topside and below, the Jeanneau NC 895 Series 2 is the Optimus Prime in its class for cruisers.
How We Tested
Engines: Twin Yamaha 250 outboards
Drive/Props: Outboard/Saltwater Series II 15.5″ x 17″ 3-blade stainless steel
Gear Ratio: 1.75:1 Fuel Load: 75 gal. Water on Board: 0 gal. Crew Weight: 500 lb.
High Points
Stand-up paddleboard and kayak racks on the roof double as handrails when traversing the gunwale passageways.
The three-panel sliding windows open the entire salon to the cockpit.
The convertible dinette seatback tilts aft to create a two-person lounge alongside the captain.
The transom walkway is covered by the aft cockpit lounge seat. Passage there requires sliding the seat forward.
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Jeanneau offers 11 sailboats models, from Sun Fast for performance and Sun Odyssey for comfort, with timeless design and safety at sea. Contact your Jeanneau dealer for purchase or sale of a sailboat.
Used Jeanneau boats. Discover the very latest offers for used JEANNEAU powerboats and sailboats with Band of Boats partners! Find a boat. Jeanneau News and Love Stories. Sharing your voyages, your adventures on the water, as well as our new models and our news to help you experience truly unique moments on the water.
Jeanneau boats for sale on YachtWorld are offered at a range of prices from $21,792 on the more modest side, with costs up to $1,644,397 for the most luxurious yachts. What Jeanneau model is the best? Some of the best-known Jeanneau models currently listed include: Sun Odyssey 440, Sun Odyssey 410, Sun Odyssey 349, Sun Odyssey 490 and Sun Fast ...
Find Sail Jeanneau boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Jeanneau boats to choose from.
2023 Jeanneau Leader 7.5 CC Series 3. US$117,000. Iconic Marine Boat Sales & Service | Washington, North Carolina. Request Info. Featured.
Learn about the features, design and sailing performance of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, a family cruiser with a walk-around cockpit and a wave-piercing bow. See the different layout and rig options, the accommodations and the systems on board.
Founded by hardware store owner, Henry Jeanneau who started by racing and then building small power boats. His first fiberglass model was introduced in 1960 and the first sailboat in 1964. TIME LINE 1956 M. Henry Jeanneau starts boat building in his Fathers workshop following his success in the "Six heures de Paris" power boat race. 1957 Creation of the first "Jeanneau" a simple wooden ...
Learn about the features and performance of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380, a versatile and peppy cruiser with walkaround decks, twin rudders and a high-aspect rig. Read the review from Cruising World, a magazine for sailors and boaters.
Used Jeanneau boats. Discover the very latest offers for used JEANNEAU powerboats and sailboats with Band of Boats partners! Find a boat. Jeanneau News and Love Stories. Sharing your voyages, your adventures on the water, as well as our new models and our news to help you experience truly unique moments on the water.
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350. 2024. Request Price. Successor to the Sun Odyssey 349, a tremendous success, this efficient, easy-to-handle cruising sailboat features clever innovations for the comfort of all on board and for the pleasure of sailing. The Sun Odyssey 350 features a distinctive, contemporary silhouette.
Jeanneau boats on Boat Trader. Jeanneau is a boat builder in the marine industry that offers boats for sale spanning different sizes on Boat Trader, with the smallest current boat listed at 22 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 64 feet, and an average length of 34.41 feet.
The soft clicking as you sheet in the jenny. The kite is up, you bear away, ease the sheet, and feel the boat's acceleration. Pure bliss. Sailors live for moments like these. And at Jeanneau, we live to make them happen. We combine superior functionality and innovation with proven designs. Smart features with a down-to-earth-approach.
Jeanneau preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Jeanneau used sailboats for sale by owner.
Jeanneau Yachts offers a range of elegant and high-performance sailboats for offshore cruising, sunny escapes, or relaxing getaways with friends. Explore the models, design, and options of these exclusive and refined yachts.
US$112,306. US $853/mo. red-ensign | Plymouth, Devon. Request Info. <. 1. 2. >. Find Sail Jeanneau Deck Saloon boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld.
Jeanneau. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 is a sailing yacht designed for family coastal day-tripping or long-distance couple cruising. With its large and comfortable cockpit and a saloon configuration that takes advantage of the wide beam, the SO 380 is a great design to be a very good cruising boat.
Sun Odyssey sailboats are comfortable, high-performance, and easy-to-handle cruising boats for all levels of sailors. Explore the models, design, and lifestyle of these boats and find your dealer or pre-owned offers.
Courtesy Jeanneau Engines. Both are best powered with a pair of Yamaha 250s with electric steering. The Helm Master EX joystick full maneuverability is an essential option, I think, and I would insist on the bow thruster too. With those tools, anyone can grease a boat in the tightest marina fearlessly.
Jeanneau 695. A powerboat built by Jeanneau, the 695 is a cruisers vessel. Jeanneau 695 boats are typically used for overnight-cruising, day-cruising and saltwater-fishing. These boats were built with a fiberglass modified-vee; usually with an outboard and available in Gas.
Innovative, bold, and original, this Jeanneau Yachts 55 is a direct and uncompromising response to meet the needs of sailors who love to travel and who appreciate beauty. This sailing yacht offers a world entirely constructed around its owners, headed for a unique cruising experience. SEANAPPS Technology on board.
Performance and technology by Jeanneau On the water, speed and exhilarating sensations are guaranteed, without compromising dependability, ease of handling and safety at sea. These sailboats will impress you with their seaworthy qualities, stability and robust structure.
VISIT our sailboat lines, outboard and inboard powerboat models at the Moscow INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW. - FROM 5TH THROUGH THE 9TH OF MARCH, 2020 - We invite you to join us at the Moscow International Boat Show to discover, in a premier showing, our models and latest innovations. Professional representatives will be available to advise and guide you in order to find the right Jeanneau for you.
The Moscow Boat Show 2018 took place from the 7th to the 11th of March, 2018. From the Merry Fisher line, the Merry Fisher 695, the Merry Fisher 795 and the Merry Fisher 895 were on display. The Cap Camarat 7.5 DC was also presented. A lot of people visited the show and were interested in the Jeanneau boats.
The Moscow Boat Show 2018 took place from the 1st to the 3rd of June, 2018. Moscow Yacht Show 2018, organized in the best yacht club of the Russian capital Royal Yacht Club, finished successfully.Despite the changeable weather from June 1 to 3 all three days of the exhibition were filled with events.