Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1095 launched

The range of jaunty 695, 795 and 895 Merry Fishers are the best-selling Jeanneau powerboats in the French boatbuilder’s flotilla. We get that. There’s just a great combination of space utilisation, cruising comforts, weather protection and performance using on-trend outboard power. And there’s undeniable affordability in these mass-produced boats.

We’ve been rather, well, merry following our previous boat tests of the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 (review), and this Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 (review)
and most recently the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895 (review).

But now there’s a new flagship Merry Fisher 1050 launching at the Paris Boat Show in December 2 this year that pushes the model envelope.

Jeanneau says the new Merry Fisher 1095 takes full advantage of the new world of outboard engines using a purpose-built hull that tips the scales to 4638kg dry.

The boat runs up to twin 300hp outboards and has 400lt fuel supply, with options including up to 260lt of water for weekend cruising away.

?Amazingly for a boat of this calibre and intent, the 1095 has up to three separate cabins that can sleep six people or two cabins and a large storage space. There is a fully enclosed bathroom with shower stall and plenty of hull windows to direct light below decks.

The galley is up on the saloon level, where side and rear-opening doors integrate the walkaround decks, the aft cockpit seating, and the bow sunpad. Of course, you would add a barbecue.

The Merry Fisher 1095 looks like a robust twin-outboard rig with all the hallmarks of its sister ships but on a larger scale. Given the creep of outboard power into bigger weekender-style boats, Jeanneau is on the money with the release of this new flagship Merry Fisher.

While pricing hasn't been announced, we understand Sydney dealer Matt Willett Marine has a 1095 Merry Fisher on order  for a 2018 Sydney boat show release. We hear there's already there’s been interest from 895 buyers in this new bigger model.

The 1095 Merry Fisher will make a great weekender and with outboards you can sneak into places and anchorages for the night where others dare venture. Maintenance on the mooring will also be greatly reduced with the outboard legs tilted clear of the water.

We look forward to following up this news. Meantime, more at Jeanneau.