Jeanneau have updated their core model range with several major changes to a number of their boats to mark the changing needs and desires of the market. This renewal of the boats will create a more consistent model range and mark the major upgrades completed to the different boats.
Our Jeanneau team take a quick look at the differences and changes below and what they mean for our customers.
Aft Platform 3x larger – allowing easier stern to mooring, dinghy launching and swimming. The larger platform is supported by two individual rams, ropes and when in the upright position gives the stern a broad and powerful impression whilst keeping the trademark Jeanneau style and flair.
Improved companionway– split door companion way allows easier access and removes the need for finding storage space for it when not in use. A less obvious side effect of this is the height of the cill can be lowered and the gradient of the steps can be made shallower meaning easier and more comfortable access.
Modern bowsprit -Better anchoring, Better sailing, Better look.
The new revised bwsprit offers a number of advantages over the previous stainless steel roller. The one downside to a modern plumb bow is when retrieving the anchor there is a possibility of catching thebow and causing damage, the new GRP bowsprit reduces the likelihood of this.
From a sailing perspective it has the obvious advantage of being able to position a downwind sail further forward from the bows and has been reinforced with a stainless steel bracket for the extra support that this requires, unlike much of the competition this is a solid piece which provides support to the bowsprit in compression as well as when pulled upwards giving a much safer setup.
Finally it provides a more hidden anchor, and a sleeker more modern look to the overall hull shape and design.
LED Indirect and overhead lighting – First introduced as a standard feature in the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 the design team have decided to incorporate more indirect lighting throughout the Jeanneau range.
This style of lighting has a number of benefits, not least ambiance throughout and less glare when coming below decks at night.
For more information about the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey range speak to one of our team at Network Yacht Brokers Swansea today who will be happy to help answer them