JOUËT 600
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 19.68 ft |
| LWL | 16.73 ft |
| Beam | 7.78 ft |
| Draft | 3.28 ft |
| Displacement | 2,315 lb |
| Ballast | 661.4 lb |
| Material | 5.0 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.5 kn |
Accommodation
| Berths | 5 |
| Heads | 3 |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the JOUËT 600
Centerboard model: Draft: CB up - 1.8'/.55m CB down - 4.36'/1.33m
Designed by Berret and built by Yachting France (FRA) between 1979 and 1983, the Jouët 600 is a compact fractional sloop with a production run of 82 hulls. Its lightweight displacement of 2315.0 lb and high SA/D ratio of 21.54 indicate a design prioritizing speed and agility over heavy cruising comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and day-sailers who value performance and ease of handling, particularly those seeking a manageable package for single-handed or couple sailing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2315.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.36, the Jouët 600 is not recommended for serious bluewater offshore passages due to its light construction and limited reserve buoyancy.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1970s European performance day-sailers like the Beneteau First 6.5 or O'Day 22, these boats share similar fractional rig configurations and lightweight hull forms aimed at racing and spirited coastal cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the JOUËT 600 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 19.68ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the JOUËT 600yet 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.
Own a JOUËT 600? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Used sails that fit the JOUËT 600
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