Jeanneau has now introduced its new Prestige range of sailing yacht models for 2011: the prestige flybridge, the prestige 350, 400, 440, 510, the prestige express, the 390s, 440s, the prestige 500s, and the prestige 60.
To become a benchmark in its market, the Prestige 350 is very innovative, becoming the first Flybridge model powered by stern drive. It takes on the new Prestige style, stemming from the famous Prestige 60 yacht, and makes its cruising role comfortable by offering the same standard of comfort as all the Prestige.
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The stern drive engine:
On this size of boat, the stern drive engine, which performs so well (+ 30% in comparison with shaft drive), offers an incomparable output. It makes therefore perfect sense to offer the best performing engine (and therefore the most economical for a given speed) on the latest Prestige. In addition, the way in which the use of this type and size of cruising boat has developed increases pressure to be able to sail where one wants in very shallow water. This fits in perfectly with stern drive transmission.
The new Prestige Yacht style:
The new Prestige style is being introduced on new models and by extension on the existing models. The Prestige 350 therefore takes on a new, assertive style (raised deck line, slender windows, large flybridge dominated by an arch aft) and an interior style based on new materials in more contrasted colours (painting of instrument panel, linings, woodwork) and with cleaner and sleeker lines.
The Prestige type of comfortable accommodation:
Throughout the Prestige line, the key features of on-board comfort are excellent ergonomics (including movement around the boat), a very light interior, a great deal of space and an extra large flybridge. To these criteria, the Prestige 350 adds a very attractive owner’s cabin with “sea view”, a second, particularly comfortable cabin with two single berths that can be converted to a double, a head compartment with its separate shower space, a full galley, a saloon with a very spacious settee and surprisingly spacious flybridge accommodation.
A new style of Prestige, with the interior open to the sea and an impressive living space, characterises the Prestige 400, which fits perfectly into the new world of the Prestige.
Going down to the interior, the new style Prestige offers a harmony of shape, materials and colours that is both contemporary and elegant without being excessive. On the exterior, the lines of the flybridge and side windows give the Prestige 400 a new, very personalised stamp. The U-shaped saloon, with its panoramic sea view, is unique and makes the new generation of Prestige stand out well.
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The spacious galley, although separate from the saloon, is not isolated and is also a very “open” space. The owner’s cabin (with sea view) and private head compartment offer real comfort. The second cabin has a comfortable head compartment also with private access. The layout of this accommodation allows a similar standard of comfort to be given to the occupants of both cabins.
The flybridge, thrusting, very spacious and protected by the seat backs, gives a U-shaped eating area, a protected sun deck and driver’s bench seat (into which a cockpit refrigerator can be built). Very comfortable and luxurious, the Prestige 400 becomes a flagship model in the world of the 40-footer.
The new Prestige 500 S lies perfectly in the philosophy of the world of the Prestige: “clear” design; good sea-keeping qualities; simple, elegant style; very large living space. In addition, the Prestige 500 S offers a very special consideration unveiling a new type of layout: the concept of an “owner’s suite” on a boat of under 50 feet.
Already unique in its market, the Prestige 500 S offers the comfort of much bigger boats in less than 50’.
“Clear” design: The Prestige 500 S is a large “coupé”, characterised by a very comfortable interior saloon (with a large, opening roof and a sliding panel aft), which gives onto a cockpit “lounge” on the same level (with tender garage).
The “coupé” concept greatly encourages use for cruising and relaxation during the sailing season, (as opposed to the “open sport top”, which is aimed mainly at day boating).
Sea-keeping qualities: the powerful, spacious hull has been designed to obtain the best speed/efficiency ratio and first-class sea keeping. For efficiency and economy in use, the engine chosen – VOLVO with IPS 2 transmission – gives the best. For performance, the very wide, evolutionary, measured (X °) V-hull ensures the desired speeds (smooth hull) and life on board in real comfort under way (basic stability).
Simple, elegant style: The style of the Prestige 500 S is marked out as simple, without excess, and very elegant. The high, powerful hull, emphasised by its very characteristic windows, is its first credential. The new outline, very uncluttered with large glazed areas and flowing sport top, is distinguished by the very fresh, individual lines (gouge line on the sport top, shape of the side windows, windscreen shape); lastly, the size of the sport top, covering half the length of the cockpit, and the very contemporary style of the cockpit “lounge”, giving a perfect balance of space. The natural, timeless elegance of the Prestige 500 S makes it stand out in an overly competitive design world.
Very large living space: The Prestige 500 S above all retains the charm of life on board. Choosing to offer “living on one level” determines the whole of the interior accommodation.
Outside, the cockpit “lounge” is treated as a real living area. Completely open to the saloon and galley through the sliding door when fully open (4-panel door), it becomes a natural extension.
Open to the sky to benefit from the sun, it can be completely protected by a furling sun awning.
The sundeck forward also benefits from very comfortable equipment, being fitted with a recessed bimini and backrests for reading.
