JOUËT 1280
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 43.14 ft |
| LWL | 34.12 ft |
| Beam | 13.98 ft |
| Draft | 6.23 ft |
| Displacement | 19,842 lb |
| Ballast | 8,047.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 355.21 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 587.71 sq ft |
About the JOUËT 1280
Reported sail area (standard sails): -Main: 33 m² / 355.21 ft² -Genoa: 54.6 m² / 587.71 ft² -Mizzen: 14 m² / 150.7 ft² Also available with a Volvo TMD 30, 86 hp motor. Thanks to Brian Worgers for photos and a brochure.
The Jouët 1280 is a rare, heavy-displacement ketch designed by Yves Mareschal and built by Yachting France in 1984, with only 15 hulls produced. Its substantial displacement of 19842.0 lb and high D/L ratio of 223.0 indicate a vessel built for stability and comfort rather than speed.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable platform for short-to-medium offshore passages who value a traditional ketch rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.07 and high displacement, the Jouët 1280 is inherently stable and suitable for protected offshore cruising, though its age and rarity require careful verification of structural integrity.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1980s French heavy-displacement ketches like the Jeanneau 439 or Beneteau First 43, though the Jouët is significantly heavier and less performance-oriented.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the JOUËT 1280 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 43.14ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the JOUËT 1280yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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