Two different approaches to leisure boating in Hong Kong
Jeanneau has confirmed two contrasting models for the Hong Kong International Boat Show at Club Marina Cove in Sai Kung, where the event runs from 3 to 6 December 2026. Its official announcement lists the Sun Odyssey 350 sailboat and the Merry Fisher 795 Sport Series 2 powerboat.
The pair makes a useful comparison because the boats are intended for different styles of leisure use despite both being manageable private vessels. The Sun Odyssey is designed around sailing and overnight cruising, while the Merry Fisher Sport focuses more heavily on flexible deck arrangements for activities close to shore.
For owners based in Hong Kong, marina access, regional weather and the availability of places to cruise often influence the choice of boat more than raw length. The show provides an opportunity to discuss those practical realities with dealers familiar with the waters around Sai Kung.
Sun Odyssey 350 offers a modern cruising-sail layout
Jeanneau positions the Sun Odyssey 350 as the successor to the widely used Sun Odyssey 349, with an updated hull profile and a bow designed to clear the waterline. The yard says the arrangement is intended to support easier manoeuvring and more responsive light-wind handling.
Twin off-centre helm stations provide alternative driving positions and better opportunities to see ahead when the yacht is heeled. Walkaround sidedecks are designed to reduce awkward transitions between the cockpit and forward deck, a practical advantage when moving in sailing gear.
Below decks, the published description highlights a bright saloon with standing headroom exceeding 1.85 metres. Buyers should nevertheless inspect access to bunks and lockers, ventilation and galley arrangements before deciding if the boat would suit their usual cruise duration.
Merry Fisher Sport converts from work deck to lounge
The Merry Fisher 795 Sport Series 2 is intended for owners who combine cruising with angling, watersports or active day trips. Jeanneau describes a modular cockpit that can be cleared for equipment and movement or furnished with removable seats and a table.
A forward cockpit adds another place for guests to sit, and the enclosed wheelhouse gives protection during less settled conditions. A double berth and a separate compartment with a marine toilet extend the boat’s use beyond a basic open dayboat.
The distinction from a more accommodation-focused Merry Fisher model lies in the degree of deck flexibility. Buyers should check how quickly the seating systems can actually be rearranged, where stored components are secured and what remains accessible during a day of activity.
Appointments at Club Marina Cove
The official show location is Club Marina Cove in the Sai Kung area, and Jeanneau is asking visitors to request an invitation for the four-day event. The display should be regarded as an opportunity for inspection rather than a claim that either model will be making its first global appearance.
An owner should discuss local after-sales service, common marina dimensions, registration costs and possible engine or rigging options before committing to a purchase. The realities of maintaining a privately owned vessel in Hong Kong can differ from those in Europe or Australia.
The two-model display illustrates the choice between comfortable sailing and a more utility-focused powerboat within Jeanneau’s sub-twenty-four-metre range. The most appropriate option will be the boat whose layout and operating demands reflect the trips its owner actually intends to make.
