The twin-hull platform creates unusually broad living space
The TH38 uses its catamaran beam to open up more usable deck area than a conventional monohull of similar length. Jeanneau highlights an expansive cockpit, adjustable seating and open sightlines that allow the social spaces to change throughout the day as passengers move between cruising, dining and relaxing.
That extra beam also supports easier movement around the boat. For owners who regularly carry family or guests, the ability to circulate between helm, cockpit and water-access areas without squeezing through narrow side decks can make a 38-foot boat feel substantially larger in everyday use.
Twin Mercury V10 outboards provide the performance
Jeanneau equips the TH38 with twin Mercury V10 outboards, giving the boat the acceleration and cruising performance expected from a modern power catamaran. In the recent sea trial, the boat was evaluated across a range of speeds as well as through turns, swell and close-quarters manoeuvring.
Outboard propulsion also keeps the machinery outside the accommodation spaces, helping preserve interior volume. For owner-operators, familiar joystick and electronic-control options can further simplify docking and low-speed handling compared with larger inboard installations.
Two private hulls support overnight cruising
Below deck, the twin hulls are used for private accommodation rather than relying on one compact central cabin. Jeanneau says the layout is intended to make the TH38 practical for overnight stays and longer coastal trips, extending the model beyond a pure day-boat role.
Separating sleeping spaces across the hulls can also improve privacy when two couples or a family are aboard. Combined with the generous cockpit and saloon-level social areas, the arrangement gives the TH38 a clear owner-operated cruising identity despite its relatively compact overall length.
Shallow-water capability expands where owners can cruise
The sea-trial material also highlights the TH38’s ability to approach shallow water and anchor close to beaches. That suits the way many power-catamaran owners use their boats, particularly in destinations where protected coves, sandbanks and shallow approaches are part of the cruising experience.
For the LYG market, the TH38 is relevant because it packages stability, social space, overnight accommodation and modern outboard performance into a size that remains manageable without professional crew. It gives buyers another route into the fast-growing power-catamaran segment below 24 metres.
Official sources: www.jeanneau.com.
