Jeanneau families on the used market
Jeanneau was born in Les Herbiers, in the Vendée, and is part of Groupe Beneteau. Under sail, the Sun Odyssey covers cruising, the Jeanneau Yachts range the largest boats and the Sun Fast offshore racing. Under power, the main families include the Merry Fisher, Cap Camarat and NC, and more recently the Velasco and DB.
Prestige started at Jeanneau as a range of motor yachts before becoming a brand of the group. The oldest models sometimes appear under the Jeanneau name in listings: what counts is the model and the year, not the label.
Sailing yachts: generation and programme
The Sun Odyssey has been renewed in generations, and some recent models introduced sloping side decks that make moving around on board easier. As with any production yacht, the version (cabins and heads), the age of the standing rigging, the condition of the sails and any charter history all move the value.
A Sun Fast is judged differently: buyers look at the sail inventory and its age, electronics, autopilot, offshore safety gear and racing use. Preparation for offshore racing has value of its own, provided it is documented.
Motor boats: engine, version and extras
On a Merry Fisher or Cap Camarat, the outboard power weighs heavily in the value. The engine year may differ from the hull year, and a recently repowered boat presents better with its invoices and an hours reading.
The version matters too: centre console, walkaround or day cruiser on the Cap Camarat, fishing-oriented or family-oriented versions of the Merry Fisher. For small boats, a roadworthy trailer sold with the boat is a plus, as are a cover or recent electronics. On an NC, Velasco or DB, engine maintenance and comfort equipment make the difference.
Preparing to sell a Jeanneau
- find the exact model name and version, the hull year and the engine year;
- have the engine hours recorded during a service;
- list the sails with their year, or the electronics and fishing gear;
- gather the boat's papers, the purchase invoice and evidence of VAT status;
- think about timing: demand for day boats is often concentrated before the summer.
