Jeanneau’s Brilliant DB/43 Yacht Stands Out With Its Unique Design

Around the world, different countries are known for different things: Swiss precision, German efficiency, Spanish zest, Italian luxury. And then there’s France, with its joie de vivre and knack for getting things just right.

That’s particularly true when it comes to enjoying life, whether on land or at sea, as evidenced by Jeanneau’s magnificent DB/43.

Reviving the once-iconic DB marque of the 1980s and inheriting all of its legendary savoir-faire, the all-new DB/43 delivers new levels of power and elegance, setting a milestone among premium day yachts. The DB/43 stands out in an active space with its unique design, spacious living areas with clever features and functions, and luxury.

Measuring a svelte 10 metres in length and riding on a 3.8-metre beam, the DB/43 gets it just right in terms of size, being ample enough to handle coastal seas while its shallow hull draws just 0.94 metres, allowing this yacht to easily access the smaller ports of call that tend to be the most fun. It’s also sized just right to be self-crewed, ensuring private family time remains so.

Like its 1980s namesakes, the DB/43 is a stunner, endowed with a sharp V-shaped hull form that is strong and capable yet refined and beautiful. Designed by the legendary naval architect Michael Peters in collaboration with Camillo Garroni, the DB/43 has a fresh look, standing tall amid what some have called a sea of sameness with crisp lines and muscular dimensions.

The DB/43 features either inboard or outboard power, the inboard variant pushed along by twin Volvo Penta D6 IPS diesels with joystick control, while triple Mercury of Yamaha 350s move the outboard-powered version. Most buyers will likely opt for the inboards, which permit a wide-open, uninterrupted, hydraulically controlled stern swim platform that combines with the twin fold-down cockpit gunnels to create a stunning and inviting aft terrace par excellence.

That aft cockpit is dominated by an expansive and sumptuously comfortable sun pad, emphasizing the yacht’s focus on fun in the sun. Overhead, a power retractable sunshade provides relief should the midday heat become a bit too much.

The sun pad headrest adjusts aft to create a forward-facing bench seat, which shares a beautiful rectangular double-leaf table with a matching aft-facing seat, creating the boat’s primary dining space. The outdoor galley sits just forward of this space, where solid surface counters, a sink, and a compact but efficient cooktop make meal prep a snap. Discreet metal pads set into the counter surface house extending pop-up LED lights for added convenience.

The helm area is protected by an overhead hardtop with an enormous power sunroof, allowing owners to have as much or as little light and fresh air as they wish. Twin bucket seats to starboard, with a single companion seat to port, provide great views underway. To far port is a small staircase leading up to the bow, where a second large and comfy sun pad awaits.

The doorway between the companion and helm seats leads to the belowdecks accommodation and the main day head at the foot of the stairs.

Guests enjoy a substantial, full-beam VIP cabin amidships with a double bed to port and a long chaise longue to starboard, serving as a sitting area or doubling as a single bed if needed. Long side privacy windows, light fabrics, and pale natural woods give the space a welcoming, bright, and airy feel, making guests think they’ve somehow inherited the master suite by mistake.

The owner’s stateroom in the bow is even more sumptuous, with greater headroom and its own ensuite head. Again, light woods and fabrics yield a bright and open feel, further accented by an attractive tray ceiling.

In true French fashion, the DB/43 is more than just a pretty face. This is a yacht meant for exploring far and wide, with its highly efficient hull able to deliver top speeds in the 80 kilometres-per-hour range. That’s astounding performance for such a luxurious yacht, which explains in part the great fuss the DB/43 has stirred.

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