Jeanneau was known to test the strength of his vessels by having them flung across a field.

Jeanneau yachts build quality. As you mention the Sunfast has been cleaning up in Europe and has beaten the First series boats in every meeting through the middle. In 1987 one of the models from this manufacturer sets a speed record of 170 21 kmh. The latest models 319 410 440 and 490 have Lombard-designed hard chine hulls a high aspect rig and fine entry bows giving the boats a distinctive modern look and increased performance.

The Jeanneau Prestige 42s turns a gale into a breeze. The distinguishing features of Jeanneau yachts have been their timeless elegance and quality of build. The proper comparison JeffH should make is between the First series and the Sun Fast series.

Beneteau has also built some undeniably good boats. Purchase liveable sailboats and powerboats for fishing cruising and water sports. In 1957 Henri Jeanneau made a passionate commitment to build quality boats.

From the first craft boat to the todays meticulously manufactured sailboats and motoryachts this passion and commitment are now shared by all our employees and our network of more than 300 distributors worldwide. It may look all modern and swish but the build quality construction and level of craftsmenship is just not the same compared to say 15 or 20 years ago. The Jeanneau Sun Oddysey series is far superior in quality to the Beneteau Oceanus series in construction design and finish.

This looks like a great boat with more choice of interios layout and rig etc. Jeanneau Prestige 42S Sports Boat Review Reviewed. JEANNEAU is a brand of the BENETEAU Group.

Arguing brand names is kind like pepsi vs coke. And where Jaguar improved in looks and quality both Beneteau and Jeanneau are maybe improving in looks but are degrading in build quality mainly to match prices with Hanse Bavaria Delphia etc. A helm platform allows the skipper to see over the windscreen.