This article originally appeared in Boating Magazine’s September issue. Jeanneau’s NC11 melds the very best of traditional seakeeping and robust construction with a modern design aesthetic. In France, sailing and boating qualify as national pastimes almost on a par with soccer — and the sports heroes (and heroines) are oftentimes sailors. The French always do an exceptional job of designing boats […]
This article originally appeared in the June issue of Lakeland Boating. Attention Great Lakes boaters — I think I found the best boat to cruise on your waterways. And I found it in Florida! I’m speaking of the Jeanneau Leader 33 — the newest entry from Jeanneau’s Leader lineup. This little pocket yacht comes with some very cool features. Featuring a […]
This article originally appeared in Southern Boating Magazine’s April 2017 issue. Solid performance, thoughtful layout, and maximum livability define the Jeanneau Leader 46 express cruiser. We idled out of the long, straight channel leading north from Kent Island Narrows into the Chester River on the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay. I pass the No Wake signs, push the throttles forward smoothly, and the […]
“For all those who love the sea, the new Leader 30 brightens outings with family and friends” It’s been said more than once that the best things in life come in small packages. This well-known and often used proverb seems perfectly appropriate when describing the latest addition to the Leader family, the Leader 30. When it comes to boat design, […]
Discover the world of Jeanneau & Prestige: December 9-11 You are invited to spend the weekend of December 9-11 with Prestige & Jeanneau at this year’s exclusive Sea & Shore event experiencing our beautiful yachts, VIP style! Let us show you why Prestige Yachts and Jeanneau Power consistently outperform the competition and deliver style, comfort, and luxury with their innovative, fresh design. […]
“An afternoon aboard the Jeanneau Leader 36 reminds the editors of the rejuvenating power of the water” Daniel Harding, Senior Editor – Power & MotorYacht Magazine The smell of sweet and spicy sausage seasoned with a healthy squeeze of fresh lemon wafted through the saloon and out the enormous sunroof of the Leader 36, our company boat for the summer. […]
It’s hard to get around the fact that new boats, especially cruising boats, can get expensive. That’s why one of the best features of the Velasco 37F is the price. Right from the very beginning, the Velasco 37 was designed and built with affordability in mind. Powered by twin Volvo D4s or optional D6s, the Velasco 37F, nicely equipped, will power […]
At Jeanneau, introducing a new model and seeing how people react to it is always very exciting. Normally new models are introduced at the fall boat shows which mark the beginning of the new model year. But sometimes, we launch new models a little later in the year just in time for the start of the winter boat show season. […]
In 1957, Henri Jeanneau, already passionate about aeroplanes and automobiles, had just discovered a brand new passion for powerboating, one that began as he watched a boat pass by his window. Soon afterward, in the small town of Les Herbiers, France, home to a rich heritage of artisan work, he began building a wooden hull with which he participated in […]
A story of fun, adventure and a bit of mishap, by Paul Fenn For the most part, the boating season here on the Chesapeake Bay is pretty much toast. Oh, there are still a few boats running around and of course the diehard racers are still out there but for all practical purposes the season is over. Last week however, we […]
