The history of Jeanneau Company
Henry Jeanneau is the founder of the Jeanneau company. He built his first power boat with a wooden hull in Les Herbies, France in 1957. He won first prize in the 6-hour Paris race in this boat.
Jeanneau company focus on power boats from 1950 ~ to 1963. Jeanneau produced its first sailboat in 1964. Right now Jeanneau is one of the major sailboats, and power boat manufacturers in Europe.
What is the meaning of Jeanneau? how do pronounce it?
There is no specific meaning to Jeanneau. Jeanneau is the family name of the founder Henry Jeanneau.
You pronounce Jeanneau as ” jeh.now”
Where are Jeanneau boats made?
Jeanneau boats are mainly produced in their Les Herbiers, France shipyard.
Is there a Jeanneau plant in the US?
Jeanneau company has a shipyard in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jeanneau built their mode NC895 in this shipyard
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How many kinds of boats does Jeanneau produce?
Jeanneau produces mainly 2 kinds of boats: Powerboat and Sailboat
- Main models of powerboat
- DB Yachts
- Leader
- Leader WA
- Leader CC
- NC
- NC weekender
- NC Sport
- Main models of sailboat
- Jeanneau Yachts
- Sun Fast
- Sun Odyssey
2023 Jeanneau new models
- NC 1295 fly
- Is an outbound powerboat
- The overall length is around 41 feet, the dry weight is around 18036 lbs
- Plenty of space for family
- The key feature is a ” Comfortable family boat”
- Leader 10.5 CC
- Is an outbound powerboat
- Is a multi-function boa. good at water sports, fishing, and cruising
- The overall length is around 35 feet, the dry weight is around 10102 lbs.
- The key feature is a ” Multifunction boat”
- Jeanneau Yachts 55
- Is a 55 feet long sailboat
- Good for offshore sailing and long-distance voyage
- 3 cabins
Popular models and price of Jeanneau boats
Sun Odyssey is one of the most popular models of Jeanneau boats
| Models | Key Features | New Price |
| Sun Odyssey 349 | Overall length 33’11”, Substantial headroom, with options of 2/3 cabins. Owner’s rating: 4.2 out of 5 | $192,200~$214,000 |
| Sun Odyssey 380 | Overall length 36’10”, Simple to handle, with options of 2/3 cabins | $247,200~$270.000 |
| Sun Odyssey 410 | Overall length 40’6″, with options of 2/3 cabins. Owner’s rating: 3.9 out of 5 | $310,000~$338,000 |
| Sun Odyssey 440 | Overall length 43’11”, cozy and sporty, with options of 2/3/4 cabins. Owner’s rating: 4.0 out of 5 | $330,000~$408,200 |
| Sun Odyssey 490 | Overall length 47’4″, long crossings, options of 2/3/4/5 cabins. Owner’s rating: 3.6 out of 5 | $403,200~$502,700 |
Is Jeanneau a good boat?
The majority of Jeanneau boat owners like their boats. They all agree that Jeanneau boat sails nicely.
The Jeanneau boat owners love the beam reach on their boats, however downwind is a challenge to handle the boat. Another shortcoming of Jeanneau is the small tankage. It might be a problem if you plan to stay longer on the boat with a family.
Some boat owners also complain that Jeanneau boats do not have bright lighting, and lack of storage space.
Despite the fact that Jeanneau boats are not top end luxury in finishes and details, Jeanneau boat is a good quality boat overall. The best part of Jeanneau boats is it’s lower price compare to other similar boats.
Is Jeanneau a bluewater boat?
According to Jeanneau company that their Jeanneau Yachts of 54, 55, 60 and 65 are all seaworthy, offshore cruising boats.
Jeanneau Yachts’s key features are their numerous options of interior layout and boat configurations to fit your sailing habit.
For example Jeanneau Yachts 60 has 19 possible layouts for you to choose. Owner’s cabin, guest cabin, gallery, living spaces can all adjusted to your needs. Besides layout you also has many options on sail, jib, foresail etc. You basically can design your Yacht the way you need.
Below is a good vide to walk through a Jeanneau 54 Yachts
Is Jeanneau better than Beneteau?
In terms of boat quality, most boat owners agree that Jeanneau and Beneteau are same.
Since Jeanneau and Beneteau belong to same company GroupBeneteau, so their production, and technology are similar. They are both production boats and both have good reputation in quality.
However, few boat owners pointed out that Jeanneau boats perform better on cruising, and Beneteau boats have more room and storage space.
Is Jeanneau owned by Beneteau?
GroupBeneteau purchased Jeanneau company in 1995. Both Jeanneau and Beneteau brands belong to GroupBeneteau company.
- GroupBeneteau owns total 11 brands
- BENETEAU
- JEANNEAU
- PRESTIGE
- LAGOON
- EXCESS
- DELPHIA
- FOURWINNS
- Wellcraft
- SCARAB
- GLASTRON
- Monte Carlo Yachts
Final thought
It is not easy to find your dream boat. One aspect fit you perfectly but the other thing can not meet your requirement. I would suggest starting from your budget first then look at boats at your budget range.
The second step is to choose a boat to fit your purpose. If you want to motor around on the lake or river with family, a power boat will fit your need. If you want to spend time learning sailing skills, enjoy the smooth ride without an engine, go for a sailboat.
The third step is going to decide the size of your boat. Are you planning for a day cruise, weekend cruise, or long voyage like a week or so? if you plan a long crossing, you will need a big size boat because you need big tankage for water, more storage space for you and your family.
There is no perfect boat. The one fits your needs is the perfect boat for you. Sometimes you have to sacrifice one thing to get another.
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