Four alternatives for Australian powerboat owners
Jeanneau has released its four-boat programme for The Spit Boat Show at Fergusons Marina in Sydney, scheduled for 7 and 8 November 2026. The display combines two Merry Fisher cruisers with the DB/37 and Cap Camarat 10.5 WA, providing different answers to the question of how an owner wants to spend a day on the water.
The listed models are the Merry Fisher 895, Merry Fisher 1295 Fly, DB/37 outboard and Cap Camarat 10.5 WA. Each sits below twenty-four metres, but they vary in deck arrangement, guest accommodation and the emphasis placed on cruising or outdoor activities.
The Australian market places practical demands on a boat used for coastal trips, and visitors should consider how the design behaves in local seas rather than judging the appearance from the dock alone. A show viewing can help identify useful layouts before a more formal sea trial.
Merry Fisher 895 and 1295 Fly for family cruising
Jeanneau describes the Merry Fisher 895 as having modular interior arrangements and sleeping space for up to six people in two separate cabins. That structure is intended to give small families the option of spending a night or weekend aboard without moving into a considerably larger vessel.
The Merry Fisher 1295 Fly is the largest of the four displayed models and adds three cabins, an upper helm and a side terrace operated electrically. The manufacturer states a triple 300-horsepower outboard propulsion arrangement for the featured model, although buyers must confirm the actual package on an order.
Choosing between the two involves more than the additional cabin. The larger boat may suit longer trips and larger parties, but a buyer should understand higher operating costs, berth and haul-out requirements and the practical handling implications of a larger hull.
Two dayboats take a different approach
The DB/37 has been conceived as a more open and sociable dayboat, with design credited to Camillo Garroni and a Michael Peters hull. Fold-down terraces broaden the waterside area while at anchor, and the stated layout includes two cabins, making it suitable for occasional overnight stays as well as day trips.
The Cap Camarat 10.5 WA also features a hull associated with Michael Peters, with Jeanneau promoting a reported maximum speed above forty knots. Such figures depend on power installation, loading and sea conditions and should not be confused with the pace a family will normally choose for travel.
For Australian buyers, deck shading, safe access to the water and stowage for watersports equipment may be as important as peak speed. The show provides a chance to compare how the two dayboats balance cockpit entertaining against usable enclosed accommodation.
A practical Sydney viewing opportunity
Jeanneau confirms Fergusons Marina at The Spit as the venue and directs visitors to arrange their attendance through the official booking system. The short two-day schedule makes advance appointments particularly relevant for those seeking to inspect multiple models in depth.
Anyone choosing a motor yacht should request a complete local specification covering engines, electronics, fuel systems and warranty responsibilities. Models displayed at international events can have different options from boats offered in another market, so importing assumptions from overseas brochures can create confusion.
The display is designed to help prospective owners select a style of boating before committing to a particular boat. Visitors who compare the four layouts with realistic family use, annual berthing and maintenance expectations are likely to gain the greatest benefit from the event.
