Some of my earliest boating experiences took place aboard flybridge cruisers, on which the only spot to pilot the boat was a cramped topside station, cabin accommodations were limited, and the only power available consisted of inboards and sterndrives.
Oh my, how things have changed.
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The new Jeanneau NC 1295 Fly that I tested bears an only faint resemblance to those traditional flybridge cruisers. Amenities both above- and below decks are innovative and posh. This 41-foot-2-inch length-overall pocket cruiser also handles and performs much differently, thanks in large measure to using triple outboards.
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This flagship of the Jeanneau NC series is in nearly all respects a thoroughly 21st-century take on the flybridge concept. A walkthrough is like touring a custom home with so many places to explore and marvel at. For example, the salon has a 360-degree panoramic view thanks to large glass windows all the way around. There's also a dining table and seating nook, along with a galley adjacent to a bar that serves the cockpit area too. A flip-up flatscreen TV is great touch.
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In the forward starboard corner is an exquisite lower helm station for piloting in comfort. A pair of 12-inch Garmin multifunction displays provide critical navigation information for a safe passage. A Helm Master EX joystick control and thruster aid low-speed maneuvering in tight quarters. It all makes for splendid year-round boating opportunities. And once you arrive, the helm chair swivels to face the salon area and socialize.
I normally don't get too excited about entryways, but the salon features two that enhance safety and convenience. One is a sliding door next to the helm that lets the captain quickly exit to help man the deck. The other entry to the salon from the aft cockpit features a clever sliding-glass-door design that opens in the middle or the port side. The latter can create a pass-through for a galley counter to serve crewmembers in the cockpit. From the salon, head forward and down a few steps to ogle the luxurious private staterooms. There are three, including a master forward with a large island berth and a dedicated head compartment with an enclosed shower. Two guest staterooms-one on each side with smaller berths-share an enclosed head with a separate shower.
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The aft cockpit is packed with features, including a portside boarding door, a portside transom platform and transom gate, and a side terrace that folds out on the starboard side to expand the deck space. L-shaped lounge seating stretches across the transom and port side, and there's cavernous storage below the aft cockpit. A SureShade can extend to offer relief from the summer sun.
The NC 1295 Fly also holds pleasant surprises in the bow. A wide side walkway leads forward to a trio of sun lounges, plus a bench seat at t...
Oh my, how things have changed.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1498743624/1679907137/articles/oOV8l5Cbn1679989820851/9698771761.jpg]
The new Jeanneau NC 1295 Fly that I tested bears an only faint resemblance to those traditional flybridge cruisers. Amenities both above- and below decks are innovative and posh. This 41-foot-2-inch length-overall pocket cruiser also handles and performs much differently, thanks in large measure to using triple outboards.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1498743624/1679907137/articles/oOV8l5Cbn1679989820851/1876639959.jpg]
This flagship of the Jeanneau NC series is in nearly all respects a thoroughly 21st-century take on the flybridge concept. A walkthrough is like touring a custom home with so many places to explore and marvel at. For example, the salon has a 360-degree panoramic view thanks to large glass windows all the way around. There's also a dining table and seating nook, along with a galley adjacent to a bar that serves the cockpit area too. A flip-up flatscreen TV is great touch.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1498743624/1679907137/articles/oOV8l5Cbn1679989820851/9396166996.jpg]
In the forward starboard corner is an exquisite lower helm station for piloting in comfort. A pair of 12-inch Garmin multifunction displays provide critical navigation information for a safe passage. A Helm Master EX joystick control and thruster aid low-speed maneuvering in tight quarters. It all makes for splendid year-round boating opportunities. And once you arrive, the helm chair swivels to face the salon area and socialize.
I normally don't get too excited about entryways, but the salon features two that enhance safety and convenience. One is a sliding door next to the helm that lets the captain quickly exit to help man the deck. The other entry to the salon from the aft cockpit features a clever sliding-glass-door design that opens in the middle or the port side. The latter can create a pass-through for a galley counter to serve crewmembers in the cockpit. From the salon, head forward and down a few steps to ogle the luxurious private staterooms. There are three, including a master forward with a large island berth and a dedicated head compartment with an enclosed shower. Two guest staterooms-one on each side with smaller berths-share an enclosed head with a separate shower.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1498743624/1679907137/articles/oOV8l5Cbn1679989820851/6657766997.jpg]
The aft cockpit is packed with features, including a portside boarding door, a portside transom platform and transom gate, and a side terrace that folds out on the starboard side to expand the deck space. L-shaped lounge seating stretches across the transom and port side, and there's cavernous storage below the aft cockpit. A SureShade can extend to offer relief from the summer sun.
The NC 1295 Fly also holds pleasant surprises in the bow. A wide side walkway leads forward to a trio of sun lounges, plus a bench seat at t...
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Boating (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2023