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Jeanneau Yachts 65 Full Tour and Review
3 March 2025 · 9 min · 95K views · Miami, Florida
What this video covers
The Jeanneau Yacht 65 is a 66-foot monohull designed to compete with cruising catamarans by offering comparable living space and a full-beam master stateroom.8:25 The vessel features a 17-foot beam, a 70,000-pound displacement, and a keel-stepped triple-spreader rig.1:06 Key design elements include a dinghy garage, a fold-down transom, and sloping side decks that allow movement from the cockpit to the bow without crossing the seating area.1:06 The cockpit is protected by a spray hood dodger that houses the mainsheet, though this structure can obstruct visibility during close-quarters maneuvering.1:56 The interior layout includes three cabins and three heads, with a heavily insulated engine room housing a 175-horsepower Volvo engine.6:19 While the build quality and finish are generally high, the floorboards in the galley exhibited minor creaking.8:08 The boat is intended for ocean passages, with outboard chain plates and a self-tacking jib configuration.2:45
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