Jeanneau's Merry Fisher 1095 and N33 both offer comfort and clever design, with configuration setting them apart, Andrew Dembina writes.
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A duo of recently-launched motor yacht models by renowned French shipyard Jeanneau, each in the 34-35ft range, are proving very popular dayboat or overnight options in Asia. The boats in question, Leader 33 and Merry Fisher 1095, have more in common than length and an almost 11ft beam, yet some distinct differences might sway a potential owner one way or the other.
The Leader 33?s open design accentuates the sweep of gentle curves from bow to sizeable swim platform Some in Asia?s yachting circles still wonder if this region will welcome the growing global embrace of outboard engines in power boats under 40ft.
However, several builders are confident that the convenience ?of outboard engine accessibility, more servicing and repair options around the region, and less-perceptible vibration than inboard motors ? as well as far fewer decibels than outboards of old ? will win hearts here.
Leader, Jeanneau?s high-end sport boat range, has traditionally been one of the brand?s two inboard ranges, with NC, and our review boat had twin Volvo Penta D3-220s inboards and an overall length of 34ft 8in. However, Jeanneau launched twin-outboard versions of both the Leader 30 and 33 in 2019, offeri...