This new coastal cruiser from the prestigious French builder combines two major trends: the growing popularity of pocket cruisers, and the growing popularity of outboard power. It also packs a lot of comfort, innovation and living space into a 29-foot boat.
For all-weather comfort, the helm deck is enclosed with a hardtop and surrounded by large picture windows. The hardtop itself has two separate opening hatches to let in more air. And the sliding door next to the helm on the starboard side gives immediate access to the side deck, which is a great advantage in docking or going through locks. The back of the passenger seat opposite the helm can be flipped forward to create a large lounge along the port side; a table can be placed in the center for lunch or cocktails. The galley is up, behind the helm.
Below, the master stateroom also has lots of light, plus an en suite head with a sink and shower. A second stateroom is tucked under the helm deck.
You climb on the boat via a boarding door midships on the starboard side, or from the swim platform. The aft bench seat is on a track; you can slide it all the way back to create maximum space in the cockpit, or forward if you want to fish or tilt up the outboards. And there’s a large L-shaped lounge on the port side for outdoor relaxing.
The Jeanneau NC (for New Concept) 895 is designed as a family cruiser, and it’s a safe boat, with large railings going forward. There’s a large sunpad on the bow, which can be adjusted to a bench seat.
Specs.: LOA: 29’2”; Beam: 9’9”; Draft: 2’0”; Disp.: 6,746 lbs.; Fuel: 106 gals.; Water: 42 gals.; Power: 1×350-hp outboard; 2×175-hp outboards. http://jeanneauamerica.com
