An unforgettable boat Be it « the Royale Tour de France France à La Voile » or the « Owner’s » version, the interior layout of Selection has inherited all those qualities which have afforded the Jeanneau range its solid reputation for sea-going pleasure and comfort. Selection’s stylishly welcoming interior takes full advantage of hull allow the arrangement of finely-studied accommodation for 7 adults.
The saloon (1.80 – 5’11” headroom) is the crew’s domain, with at its centre, the crew’s domain, with in its centre, the table (Owner’s version) which can accommodate the entire complement at ease. The overall atmosphere is given by the fine woodwork. The aft cabin is reached by its own companionway ladder and each version has its own layout: Royale Tour de Franc à la Voile: 4 bunk berths Owner’s version : 1 double berth and 2 bunk berths. In both versions, storage space is ample and convenient, there being no lack of living space.
The central gangway leads to the toilet compartment and to the navigation area. The galley has its full share of fitted units. The interior profits to the full from the breadth of the hull making life aboard that much more comfortable. Selection does not go unnoticed and with good raison. The finest of bows, flat aft section, a long waterline length to obtain a displacement of under 3.5 tonnes (7716 lbs) such is the measured cocktail prepared by to the designers Joubert & Nivelt. An explosive cocktail when you consider Selection’s fantastic sail area. Rigging control and adjustment come easy thanks to well thought-out deck fittings: how-know the result of the most recent ocean-going races.
The highly original deck layout with its two companionway ladders allows for a free circulation of crew in port as at sea; it is, indeed, a model for others. No jammer is missing every halyard is differentiated and is within easy reach of the helmsman and crew-numbers in the cockpit. The winches, too, are arrayed aft. Manoeuvring is effected in the utmost safety and with the crew united is this way, that unforgettable surf-riding, of which Selection has the secret, is made possible. The balance of the hull is stunning and from cockpit or catwalk, hand to the tiller, the helmsman enjoys total control. Visibility forward being excellent.
Once the sheet is set for wind abeam or on the quarter, these she blows! The name of the game is then to place the bows in the through of the waves which carry her to exhilarating glides teasing the 17-knot mark.