Jeanneau Prestige 38s

[Whitelighter]

Just read the review in MB&Y which landed today and my first thoughts are what an absolutely cracking boat and a stunning price (especially considering the punding the euro is giving us at present. Two good sized cabind, big hard top, two cockpit seating areas and a garage to boot!

What has left me a bit confused, and I think this is where MBM do things a bit better for Joe Normal is the final specs and prices given in the report. The article starts by (quite rightly) lauding the price at just under £210k which includes (from the article) 320Hp diesel Cummings engines, hard top with electric opening, teak decks, delivery, commissioning and 'a host of other features' which sounds like a very complete spec to me.

So why was the cpost of the boat they tested £277k? An increase of £67k over the standard boat. From the report it sounded like everything you would want comes as starndard, so what makes up the difference. Anyone know?

 

[Sneds]

Engine Twin Volvo Penta D4.260DP (2 x 260hp) Inboard Diesels (£0.00)
Interior Upholstery Lona Dallas (£714.00) Upholstery Vegas Dallas (£714.00) Upholstery Jaguar Caraibe (£0.00)
Vitroceramic Hob in Lieu of Gas Hob (£577.00)
Reverse Air Conditioning 10000BTU 230v - Saloon (£3,902.00)
Reverse Air Conditioning 8000BTU 230v - Forward Cabin (£3,677.00)
Warm Air Heating System Throughout Boat (Diesels engineed Boats Only) (£3,376.00)
Double Berth Conversion Kit for Saloon (£733.00)
Removable Carpet in Saloon (£272.00)
Three Way Valve for Holding Tank (£276.00)
2KW Radar Scanner (£1,548.00)
Autopilot - Dual Station (£2,935.00)
Navigation Pack 2008B - C120 GPS/Plotter, ST60 Tridata, ST60 Multi Grapgic Repeater (£4,113.00)
Upgrade to Raymarine E120 with E80 Repeater on Flying Bridge (£4,267.00)
External Pair of Retractable Davits (£2,501.00)
Mooring Kit (£465.00)
Anchor Kit (£552.00)
Flying Bridge Cover (£532.00)
Aft Closing Kit (£1,540.00)
Bimini Top on Flying Bridge (£1,784.00)
Hydrulic Gangway 110KG (£6,944.00)
Cushion for Forward Sun Matress (£1,158.00)
External Screen Covers (£592.00)
Bow Thruster - Dual Station (£3,740.00)
Electrical Sea Pump for Deck Washing (£468.00)
Cockpit Shower (£347.00)
Generator 6KW (£11,805.00)
Trim Tabs (£1,819.00)
Anniversary Pack 2008 - Bowthruster, Teak Cockpit, Cockpit Shower and Removable Carpet in Saloon (£6,808.00)
Stainless Steel Aft Door (£2,470.00)
Teak Cockpit, Bathing Platform and Flying Bridge Steps (£2,448.00)
Cradle (£1,467.00)
Sea Freight Packing (£657.00)
Etch, Prime Hull and Two Coats of Antifoul (£840.00)
TOTAL: £156,325.00

Loads of extras available if you want them, give me a call and I'll cut you a deal...............ONLY JOKING! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Sneds]

I'll just take the 2 engines if I may? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Whitelighter]

Impresisve list but for a flybridge P36? No second helf on a sports boat.

Still, £1800 for trim tabs seems a bit steep /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[buster3]

great looking boat like the seating think it is a far better use of space than on the 42 s, but I am a fan.

 

[segaerta]

Saw it in the flesh at Ghent Boat Show last february. Great cockpit, but found space in the galley a little cramped. Absolutely stunning boat though, decent quality. They also come with the doors that shut off the cockpit - just like the 42S - between the two seating areas.

Alain

 

[Kibou_Crew]

If you got the money, Spend it! Get the boat!!

 

[segaerta]

Ah ... IF

I had the money
SWMBO allowed me to

etc etc etc


I'm happy with my Bav 35 so far. There's always something else, isn't there. But the future is in displacement yachts if I may believe the words of the CEO of Azimut.

 

[Whitelighter]

Dont get me wrong, i think the boat is superb. Just the article made out that the £210k was for a fully specced boat, then they sneak in the test boat was £65k more. I ws just interested to know what adds so much that isnt considered essentials.

 

[goochie]

He He. Way to go girl! You're going to need a VERY rich boyfriend one day.

 

[PowerYachtBlog]

the door option is also interesting, I really think that Jeanneau have there acts togather for the price you pay and is among the best value you can buy out there
the start from price and tested price has always been something of MBY since its inception, I think to make it better informative they should advise what this 50k is about in a list