Jeanneau is bringing 13 boats to the Paris Boat Show, with power and sail models side by side, and it's one of the best chances this season to compare a good slice of the range in one place. The line-up runs from the Cap Camarat and Merry Fisher motor boats to the TH38 powercat, the EX 34 Hardtop and the Sun Odyssey sailing yachts.
For anyone weighing up a new boat, that spread matters. It's rare to be able to step from a family cruiser onto a day boat and then onto a sailing yacht within a few minutes, and doing so tells you more than any brochure. You get a feel for headroom, how the cockpit works with people in it, and where you'd actually sit on a long day out.
Two of the boats on show are newer additions worth a close look. The EX 34 Hardtop is a 34-foot open-air day boat with a hard top overhead and a soft enclosure, so you can keep the open feel in good weather and close things in when it turns. She also has two cabins, which makes a night or two aboard a realistic option rather than an afterthought.
The TH38 is a different proposition altogether. She's a 38-foot powercat with room for 15 people on deck, which puts her in a useful spot for owners who like to bring friends and family along. Joystick control takes much of the stress out of berthing, and there's a choice of windscreens to suit how and where you plan to use her.
The Cap Camarat range covers a wide spread of sizes and styles, and the Merry Fisher cruisers have long been popular with families who want a sheltered wheelhouse and a practical layout. On the sail side, the Sun Odyssey yachts remain the backbone of Jeanneau's cruising range, and seeing several together is a good way to judge which size fits your plans.
A show visit works best with a little preparation. Think about where you'll keep the boat, how many people usually come out with you, and whether you're after day trips, weekends or longer passages. Those answers narrow things quickly, and they make conversations on the stand far more useful. If you already own a boat, it's also worth thinking about selling or part-exchange early, as timing can shape what's possible.
Jeanneau, founded by Henri Jeanneau at Les Herbiers in the Vendée and now part of Groupe Beneteau, builds both sailing yachts and motor boats, and Paris is a fitting place to see how the two sides of the yard compare.
As a family-run Jeanneau dealer since 2007, with offices in Swansea, Milford Haven, Poole and Corfu, we're always happy to talk through the range before or after the show. Get in touch with our team, or visit the EX 34 Hardtop and TH38 pages on our website to find out more.
