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POWER REVIEW | JEANNEAU NC 895 SPORT

The Real Sport
Utility Vessel
Story | Andy Adams and John Armstrong

The brand new Jeanneau NC 895 Sport is a boat that will be
of real interest to a lot of our readers because it is leading the
way in fashion, function and design in a world dominated by
sport utility vehicles and a newfound fondness for outdoor
activities. The NC 895 model was introduced a couple of
years ago as an express cruiser. Where car makers seem to
put some stripes and fat tires onto a regular SUV and then
call it a "sport" model, Jeanneau totally re-designed the decks,
the cabin and all the accommodations. This is a real sport utility vessel! The NC 895 Sport brings a new sense of adventure
and outdoor activity to a boat that proved to be a strong
performer when we first tested it as the NC 895 express cabin
version. The new NC 895 Sport that we ran in Florida this
summer, was powered by twin Yamaha 250 horsepower
engines and the performance was very impressive with a
30-mph cruise at 4,000 RPM and overall great handling.
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The new Sport version cabin and deck layout is logical, functional and accommodating. The Sport carries on many of
Jeanneau's innovative and clever design features from the
cabin version. These include floor tracks so the aft bench seat
can slide forward, enabling you to tilt both of the F250
Yamaha engines clear of the water. Then, when you are ready
to head out, tilt the engines back down into the water and you
can slide the seat about a foot and a half back, greatly increas42

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The glass sunroof is manual and it's light weight,
simple and reliable.

ing the cockpit area. With the twin outboards, the swim platforms are split port and starboard with the starboard side
being equipped with the pull-out boarding ladder and a pair
of hand holds as well as stainless steel rails beside the engines. To make even better use of the cockpit space, the transom, port and starboard seats fold out from the hull sides, and
there is a large removable teak table. This creates a wonderful
outdoor dining area. You can buy a sunshade that extends out
over the cockpit for more protection from the weather. The
new deck design is asymmetrical for greatest versatility, and
features recessed decks on the starboard side and substantial
welded stainless-steel rail all around. An important living area
is the bow, that offers quite a substantial seating and recreation area. Clever design features include an offset anchor
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Special Feature: Seven Newbies from the 2019 US Sailboat Show in Annapolis
Special Feature: METS Trade Show – Latest New Products from Around The World
Travel Destination: Belize – Sailing Solitude
At the Helm: Looking ahead to a great summer in 2020!
Power Review: Neptunus 750 Flybridge
Sail Review: Beneteau First Yacht 53
Power Review: Gran Turismo 36
Sail Review: Excess 12 and Excess 15
Power Review: NC 895 Sport
Power Review: Boston Whaler 230 Vantage
The Port Hole: February 2020
Book Review: Ready to Come About
Crossing The Line: Last Crossing to Havana
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