After the worldwide success of the Jeanneau Yachts 60 that debuted final 12 months, the French producer has raised the stakes by introducing the brand new Jeanneau Yachts 65 to its flagship vary of crusing yachts. Succeeding the previous 64, which bought greater than 70 items, the brand new 65 heads a prestigious Jeanneau Yachts household that now contains 4 luxurious fashions together with the 51 and 54.

The Jeanneau Yachts 65 is billed as an all-rounder that gives a protected, comfy expertise for a household, with many capable of see her with their very own eyes when the mannequin debuts at this 12 months’s Cannes Yachting Pageant.

Designed to supply pleasurable crusing even in winds of lower than eight knots, the brand new flagship has a basic hull, as soon as once more designed by Philippe Briand, paired with a modern, trendy deck format. With over 12,000 crusing boats constructed to his designs for the reason that late Nineteen Seventies, the vastly skilled French naval architect is satisfied he’s helped produce one other winner in a crusing market that includes a rising variety of twin-hulled choices.

“For homeowners in search of a household boat for prolonged journeys, the Jeanneau Yachts 65 presents the very best bundle available on the market right this moment. As a crusing yacht ideally positioned for the voyage market, it could actually entry all marinas with none difficulties and presents a comparable floor space within the cockpit to that discovered on board a catamaran,” says Briand, who has studios in his native La Rochelle and London.

“For my part, the Jeanneau Yachts 65 presents a conclusive argument for why monohulls are a more sensible choice for prolonged voyages than multihulls, as they’re extra comfy at sea, safer and extra enjoyable to sail. Certainly, the Jeanneau Yachts 65 is what we name une valeur positive or a protected wager for any proprietor.”

These phrases rang by my head on a visit to the south of France as I examined the Jeanneau Yachts 65 within the Bay of Cannes with a powerful east wind and a pleasant swell, which the yacht dealt with with ease.

The virtually 68ft mannequin comes with a 90sqm furling mainsail and an 80sqm self-tacking jib as normal, in addition to a 175hp Volvo Penta D4-180 engine, which was nicely soundproofed, permitting the yacht to be manoeuvred discreetly with the help of thrusters.

The 2 stainless-steel steering wheels are sheathed in leather-based, which is a pleasant contact, and helming is nice, permitting you to really feel the responsiveness of the hull. The yacht is designed to be used with a small crew and all of the halyards and sheets return to the electrical winches, which could be operated from the console.

A strong onerous prime with a sliding sunroof covers the cockpit, though one downside is that it could actually typically hinder the skipper’s visibility throughout manoeuvres. Briand’s touches embody redesigning the taper of the coachroof ahead of the mast with a contact of automotive styling.

Flush Deck, Fluid Circulation

Manufactured at Groupe Beneteau’s Italian shipyard in Monfalcone on the Adriatic Sea, the semi-custom crusing yacht is rigorously constructed with a glued hull counter-mould and an infused deck and deck counter-mould.

The Jeanneau Yachts 65 has a special deck format and inside to the previous 64 and shares a couple of traits with the CNB 66, which was produced on the identical Monfalcone facility earlier than the Groupe Beneteau model was purchased by Solaris.

On the 65, the circulation, entry to manoeuvres, storage and luxury at sea and anchor have been thought out in minute element. Within the stern, the storage door folds all the way down to reveal a built-in stairway that accesses the swim platform and the transverse dinghy storage.

On deck, an non-compulsory bench seat aft presents fold-down seats both facet for a skipper to make use of, whereas in the event you carry the cushions on the principle part, you may entry the flip-up out of doors galley, an analogous function to that on the 60.

Ahead of the wheels are two massive, low storage lockers that may be coated in cushions to kind the beginning of monumental lounging areas on each side. Both sides of the cockpit has a C-shaped couch and a protracted teak desk that may be lowered electrically to additional develop the sunbed lounging space.

Circulation may be very fluid due in massive to the largely flush deck. With the gently sloping, step-free facet decks, a cockpit with only one step as much as the eating space and the exterior positioning of the shrouds and cap shrouds, motion from the strict to the bow is protected for crew members or younger youngsters.

Versatile Inside

Inside, the Jeanneau Yachts 65 presents a brand new model and decor by Winch, the prolific British designer who heads one of many yachting world’s largest design studios. The decor has advanced in comparison with the earlier fashions, and is considerably comparable in spirit and inside ambiance to Jeanneau’s new technology of motor yachts.

The teak or white oak woodwork, each in hole pore, is harmonised with a selection of flooring colors and a variety of luxurious leather-based upholstery. Gentle tones dominate the inside, which helps showcase the luxurious detailing.

The impression of quantity is bolstered by the presence of quite a few portholes and skylights above and on the perimeters, whereas we appreciated the great headroom, ease of motion inside and the big variety of handrails.

The saloon features a versatile coffee-cum-dining desk on the starboard facet together with a C-shaped couch that may accommodate eight friends, whereas there’s a dealing with sofa on the port facet. Aft of the eating space and starboard of the companionway is the choice of a well-designed navigation station together with chart desk, or the world can as an alternative be used for a cabin with bunk beds.

To port of the steps, the three-sided galley is nicely ventilated and naturally lit by the portholes, and is properly built-in into the principle saloon. The usual model presents loads of cupboard space, tools (microwave, fridge, extractor hood, three-burner range and sliding waste bin) and enticing Corian worktops. Excellent news: a wine compartment could be added!

House owners can select between two, three, 4 or much more cabins, with each the fore and aft areas capable of be arrange as one full-beam suite or two cabins. The choice of an aft full-beam proprietor’s suite features a king-size mattress measuring 2m by 1.8m, with a settee to starboard, nook desk to port and en-suite toilet ahead to starboard. The realm may also be designed with an en-suite double cabin to starboard and a twin to port.

The ahead night time zone could be designed as a full-beam cabin with a forward-facing mattress alongside the starboard facet, couch to port and en-suite within the bow. The realm may also be organized as two double cabins, every with en-suites, whereas Jeanneau has mentioned a six-cabin constitution model is being developed.

As with the Jeanneau Yachts 60, the brand new 65 is elevating the model’s picture because it pushes into the market of semi-custom yachts with the next degree of efficiency and a modern, elegant and trendy design. The cockpit is especially user-friendly, and the variety of choices is massive and appeals to homeowners seeking to get pleasure from lengthy cruises within the firm of household and buddies.

“This huge semi-custom cruising yacht is a focus of the technical know-how of Jeanneau, who’re forerunners when it comes to efficiency and well-being at sea,” Briand says.

“The Jeanneau Yachts 65 is adaptable to its proprietor, with customisation designed and crafted in direct contact with the shopper, permitting them to create a ship that displays their picture.”

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