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Review Of The Jeanneau NC 37

Jeanneau NC 37
A sports cruiser like no other. The NC37, New Concept 37 from Jeanneau is all about space. The design objective for the new Jeanneau, was to create a true sports cruiser that has all of the entertainment and day use areas on a single level. The cockpit, galley and saloon have all been designed on the upper level to create a seamless, accessible flow from the bow to the stern. The new Jeanneau NC 37 is a sports cruiser that captures the perfect mix of performance, spaciousness, and innovative design.

Comforts
The seamless indoor/outdoor flow of the new Jeanneau NC37 is certainly an innovative design feat. The open space and free-flowing nature are the first details that catch the eye as you step on board. All of the important entertaining areas are within easy reach of one another, keeping a certain ambiance on board.
The eye is then drawn to the rear of the saloon with large stacking doors and servery style window. The entire internal space is fluid with luxurious touches, characteristic to Jeanneau’s design ethos.
The rear cockpit is where most of the action will take place. Relax on the L shaped seating on the port side. From the lounge you have a clear view into the saloon and right through to the bow, with the windows and doors wide open. Let the laughter and conversation flow effortlessly from one end of the NC37 to the other. From the lounge there is a neat accessway to and from the rear platform to starboard.

Jeanneau’s design focus is always to make the most of the available space. The new Jeanneau NC37 is no different. The entire lounge assembly is mechanised and can be pushed back to create wide open space. Overhead is a large bimini which marries the curves of the hardtop.
The optional sunroof allows light to stream in over the helm position. This is a striking addition recommended by MW Marine. With the large 360-degree windows, sunlight floods the space. Some of the windows can be opened to allow air to flow through the NC37. Adjacent to the helm position is a sliding door providing quick access to the starboard walkway when berthing.
The galley is fitted with everything you could need for a few days on the water. The galley is located on the starboard side of the saloon in a north/south orientation of the NC37. Here you will find a twin burner set up with a sink, oven and fridge all within easy access. If the galley is not in use and you are looking to win some bench space, close the lid to double the space and hide the galley. This is what is so special about a Jeanneau and the design team’s focus on practicality without compromising style.
The new Jeanneau NC37 is fitted with a lounge/dining area directly opposite the galley. A large convertible table sits at the centre. The area is useable and functional. When at the helm, flip the seat at the bow end of the lounge to enjoy forward facing company.
When at the double helm bench, the new Jeanneau NC37 offers exceptional visibility. Enjoy 360 uninterrupted views from a comfortable standing or seated position. The large single pane glass windscreen and windows all around the cabin keep you safe, warm and dry, whilst not disrupting the view.

Let us not forget about the all-important sleeping accommodation. For a 37-foot platform, the new Jeanneau NC37 is exceptional. Featuring three separate cabins, the new Jeanneau NC37 has a much better setup than most bigger boats. In addition, you will find a separate shower and toilet which is simply luxurious for a platform of this size. Both are located on either side of the accommodation area below, meaning both have more room and they are not compromised on space.
Both the main cabin and second cabin can be fitted with doubles. The main cabin is located in the bow in a north/south orientation. The second is located on the port side under the lounge/dining area. The third cabin is found under the galley floor. You can squeeze two people into the third cabin but remember to duck your head. You can also access this cabin via a hatch in the galley. Some owners may decide to save this cabin as a storage space for this reason.

Performance
The new Jeanneau NC37 is powered by twin Volvo Penta 220hp engines. The NC37 reaches the plane efficiently and at a reasonable pace. With a dry weight close to 7,000 kilograms, and your guests and bits and bobs adding extra weight, it is no surprise that the NC37 does not leap onto the plane.
The perfect cruising speed on the new Jeanneau NC37 is the 20-21 knot slot. The top end speed is around 30 knots and that is as fast as you would want to go. It’s the perfect speed at which to take in the sights while making fuel efficient headway. The ride is incredibly smooth in almost all conditions.

The hull flattens out quite quickly from the bow entry, but still manages to easily handle the chop often experienced on Sydney Harbour. The stability at rest is exceptional. There is almost no side to side movement on the NC37 at anchor, or on a mooring with people moving about the boat. The hull is superbly designed by architect Michael Peters as are most of Jeanneau’s hulls. The hull handles impressively well for a boat of this size.
The bow thruster does assist with close quarters berthing but with twin engines, its use may be limited to days when the wind is blowing a gale and you need all the help you can get. There is also an optional joystick control which enables you to turn the legs independently of each other. It is loud but it does the job.

Summary
The new Jeanneau NC37 is a very well-designed boat. Useable, manageable, spacious, with touches of luxury, the NC37 ticks a lot of the boxes for Australian boaters. Single level living, elegant lines and a seamless flow from bow to stern, this 37 foot beauty feels much larger than the specs suggest.

Review Of The Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC

Review and walkaround of Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC

With an air of sophistication and an eye for quality, the Europeans have ‘rocked the boat’ so to speak, entering the centre console market with a bang. Normally a market dominated by the big US brands, Jeanneau has taken a typically functional design of a boat and crafted a centre console that is both useable and luxurious. The Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC is an impressive sight to behold out on the water and a serious alternative to Grady White and Boston Whaler.

Comforts
Spacious and luxurious are the two key adjectives in describing the new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC. Characteristic of all Jeanneau’s Cap Camarat designs, the 9.0CC provides stacks of space for fishing, lounging, cruising, and overnight stays.

Imagine setting off late afternoon after work. Supplies enough for a weekend on the water. Anchoring at your favourite secluded bay, not another boat in sight. Setting up at the bow with a few drinks and nibbles at your luxurious U-shaped lounge setting and stylish teak table on your new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC. Putting your feet up with your favourite people to watch the sun go down.

The excellent bow setup, however, does not at all impede on the all-important fishing space on the Cap Camarat 9.0CC. What it does enhance though is the comfort of those non-fishers on board, who can grab a beverage and get cosy on the comfortable lounger located on the leading edge of the console.

The design team at Jeanneau has thought of everything down to the smallest of details. Everything that can be folded or stored out of the way to make uninterrupted space for fishing has been designed to do so. Visibility on the new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC is a clear 360 degrees.

The stern is functional yet stylish. There is a bench seat running across the back with fold out seating tucked into the port and starboard side. It folds neatly against the side leaving plenty of space for fishing. There is an additional teak table to enjoy your sunset drinks. Typical to Jeanneau’s smart and space conscious designs, the table has been made so that it can be folded in half lengthways also providing better access to the mini galley under the helm position. Here, you will find all the necessities, like a sink, a single burner gas stove and a fridge. There is not space or facilities for gourmet cooking, but you’ll have everything you need for a few days away. If fishing is more your thing, you can order a factory version with a live bait tank here. Otherwise, the team at MW Marine have found a more convenient location for the tank in the rear starboard corner under the rear bench seat cushion.

Fishing is a very comfortable affair on the new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC. The gunwales are high and perfect to brace against with no awkward angles for the angler. The helm position is fitted with an aluminium GRP T-top, ensuring you will be nicely protected from the brutal summer sun on a Cap Camarat 9.0CC. The GRP T-top is not only functional and necessary for Australia’s challenging conditions but looks extremely elegant, in keeping with Jeanneau’s focus on style. You can mount a radio and other small electronics on the T-top also. As an option, fit an additional sliding sun protection cover that covers the entire stern and you and your guests will be well and truly protected on the new Cap Camarat 9.0CC.

When conditions get tough and the wind picks up, the console itself is large enough to hide behind with a reasonably high windscreen ahead. Ergonomically, the new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC is a sound design. The layout is excellent. Drive standing or seated and both are equally comfortable with controls and buttons all within an easy arm’s length. There is space here for multiple multi-function displays, engine gauges and associated performance aids such as trim tabs.

Lift the hatch beneath the comfy lounger or enter near the helm to access the cabin. Down below is where the team at Jeanneau will really astonish and impress you. You might expect to find a dingy toilet tucked in the deepest recess of the boat. What you will find is an excellently planned cabin, with two berths, a double berth and a children’s berth and of course the toilet. The new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC is so well-designed that you will be more than comfortable for a few days on the water.

Performance
Fitted with twin 225hp Mercury outboards, the new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC turns in excellent performance. If you are looking for extra oomph, you can option up to twin 250hp power. If you would prefer to run on a single engine, a 350hp engine is the most you can add.
The exceptionally designed hull handles like a dream. Designed by architect Michael Peters, the Cap Camarat hull turns as if it is on rails. The stepped hull runs beautiful lines and makes handling of the new 9.0CC a pleasure. Spray deflection is optimal sending it well out to the side.
The hull is solid and beautifully crafted. Jeanneau has complimented Peter’s design with superb craftmanship.
The fibreglass lay-up feels strong in all the right places and the 9.0CC doesn’t get pushed around on the water as less well constructed hulls tend to do.

A top speed of 40 knots is the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CCs sweet spot in good conditions. The sharp entry makes it more than capable as an offshore runner, while still maintaining the subtle stability you need for fishing and general cruising roles. Stability in general is excellent and you and your guests will feel secure and safe while cruising and the minimal rocking makes for a good night’s sleep.

Summary
The new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC is a perfect choice for the Australian boater’s lifestyle and conditions. The Cap Camarat 9.0CC runs beautifully, with the hull offering an exceptional ride. A luxurious, well-created version of a make that is more often than not a utilitarian concept, the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0CC is exceptional in its class.

Review of Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0WA

Review of Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0WA
Jeanneau build with purpose. But sometimes that purpose is to fulfill every purpose. Welcome to the Walk Around concept by Jeanneau, the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0WA. Here your imagination can run wild. Why decide, when you can fish, cruise, throw the wakeboard behind, entertain the family and stay overnight.

Comforts
Step on board to find the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0WA and all its trimmings. Spacious and sleek, the Cap Camarat 9.0WA is no ordinary boat. Built on a hull designed by architect Michael Peters, the new Jeanneau stands at a mighty 9.0 metres. While that might sound big, these vessels are renowned for their manageability and the Cap Camarat 9.0WA handles superbly.
We can vouch for a comfortable ride, with the beautiful hull design meaning spray deflection is on point and everybody inside stays nice and dry.
On board, the room up top is spacious and inviting. The large seating area looks exceptionally sleek, upholstered in mute grey. The accommodation and amenities below are contained in two berths, one forward and one at the rear, meaning overnight stays are a comfortable breeze. The entire cabin is finished in walnut, giving a cosy and stylish edge.
Skiing or wakeboarding are very real options. The Cap Camarat 9.0WA offers a nice little wake out the back. While this might not be every boaters cup of tea, for anyone looking for a new summer sport, or a good way to wear out the kids, throw a rope out the back and hop on. If you don’t want to get wet, you can enjoy the fun from the comfort of the seating at the stern and twin helm seats up front.
The galley is small but functional. Whilst you won’t be cooking up a storm, you can certainly get by with the single burner and the sink. The location of the galley outside to the port side of the helm seating means, while the galley is in use, it is difficult to shimmy past to the cabin area. The upside is the design maximises room downstairs in the cabin for twin berths and a bathroom.
Follow the stairs down to the cabin with easy and wide access. A ‘V’ berth is located at the bow which doubles as a dining area. This is where we really come to enjoy the design innovation from the team at Jeanneau. The table drops down to make a space for a bed. Just add cushions. There is no door as such but as a guest sleeping space, it’s not a bad setup. The second berth is a twin and is located under the helm area. It is perfect for short stay guests or kids and again does not have a door.
The head is located in between the berths. It doubles as a shower too with two retractable faucets, one in the sink and one in the shower area itself. The space is big enough for most people to stand.

Performance
The hull handles impressively well. Designed by Michael Peters, the Cap Camarat hulls are designed with a step. The Cap Camarat 9.0WA is nimble and turns as if it is on rails. Considering the size of the boat, this might be considered an over achievement from Jeanneau.
The helm position offers uninterrupted visibility. You can drive seated or standing, with all the controls a comfortable arm’s length away. The Cap Camarat 9.0WA is a sleek craft with a look that belies the all-round capabilities of the platform.
We put the Cap Camarat 9.0WA through as many paces as we could. Staying relatively close to the inner waters of Sydney harbour, we still experienced swell and chop, manoeuvring around all the other lucky boaters. The Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0WA handled superbly. It chewed up the slop with ease sending any spray well out to the side. Handling at slow speed was equally comfortable with the steering offering a precise engagement. The optional bow thruster was fitted to the test vessel and made parking a breeze.
The hull is extremely stable meaning you and your guests will feel a great deal of general comfort and safety, whilst also getting a good night’s sleep. There is just enough rock to set you off.

Summary
The Walk Around concept by Jeanneau is a winner, with the new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0WA a very impressive boat indeed. It is really an SUV on water. The Cap Camarat 9.0WA can do it all. Handling all conditions and offering endless options to expand your horizons, the Cap Camarat 9.0WA is the Australian boaters dream vessel. Relax in the luxury, take your mates fishing, throw the kids out the back for a good donut or ski, or take your family to a secluded bay for some snorkelling. The list is only limited to your imagination.

Review of The Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA

Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA Review
The Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA is a bit like the SUV on water. It has a large spacious design that lends itself well to all kinds of boating. You can tow tubes, fish, or simply relax in the comfortable and spacious lounging areas. And when it comes time to turn in for the night, it has all you need to keep warm and secure for a night onboard.

Comforts
The new 10.5WA is all about space. With generous space up top and below, a big day out or a weekend away with the family is what it is all about. A sleek and stylish design, with clean lines, and power to boot, this new Jeanneau range is no ordinary boat. Two berths, one forward and one at the rear will have you and the family taken care of for your overnight stays.

The open cockpit of the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA is the perfect lookout. From here you could watch and listen to majestic whales offshore or watch the kids tubing out the back. An incredible experience on any vessel, but on the new Cap Cammarat 10.5WA, with its central helm, offered exceptional control and visibility on the day.

The Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA is truly easy to manoeuvre even for a boat of this size. The seating is plush and comfortable too with three across and a wrapping lounge down the back. The front sun pad also provides an excellent whale watching platform if waters are calm enough.

It was easy to imagine the kids or kids at heart dominating the standard sun deck at the bow. Plenty of opportunities here to play and dive bomb into the water. Don’t worry about missing out however, as the new 10.5WA is really known for its spacious layout and usability. Head to the cockpit and the luxurious entertaining area. Here you can enjoy long summer nights with 360-degree views of blue, with family and friends. When the fun is over for the night, the bow area converts into a private cabin as well as a double aft cabin. This is what sets the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA apart, with its exceptional layout containing 4 berths in 2 distinct living spaces.

The full interior galley and spacious head with separate shower compartment means the new Cap Camarat 10.5WA is made for multiple night stays aboard. The eager fisherman or weekend warrior need not feel left out however, with large platforms either side of the outboards, the perfect place to land a catch. To the serious anglers out there, you may prefer a removable rear lounge for your fishing convenience.

Inshore and at rest the stability is exceptional, making overnight stays truly comfortable, only so ever slightly rocking you to sleep. Access too around the boat is exceptional with room to get by the walk around console without needing to squeeze past. The rear table is a delight and the perfect place for an afternoon wind down.

Performance
Signature to the 10.5WA, the stepped hull is designed by architect Michael Peters. This is an exceptional design from a true innovator. The step in the hull runs beautiful lines and makes handling of the new 10.5WA a dream. Spray deflection is optimal sending it well out to the side.
The hull handles everything thrown at it with ease. Cruising at high speeds and at slow is equally comfortable. Handling at any speed was precise. Considering the size, the new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA turns impressively like it is on rails. A true testament to the design and build.
You will be superbly comfortable in the helm position. There is enough seating across for several people to join you and you can comfortably decide whether you prefer to drive standing or seated.

The power from a twin-engine set-up is evident and pushes the hull onto the plane steadily. It can also be rigged with a single outboard. You need not worry about oncoming swell and small chop as the ride is effortless in the new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA with the fine entry cutting through waves with ease.

Summary
The Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA looks as beautiful as it runs. Perfect for the Australian boater’s lifestyle and conditions, the new 10.5WA can really do it all. Any boater would be very at home behind the wheel. If ‘on water’ entertaining is your forte, or be it cruising and discovering new bays for a few days of bliss or even a fishing weekend between friends, you would be on point with the new Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5WA.

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