Jeanneau Leader 9.0 CC

Stretching 29 feet, 11 inches in length and riding on a roomy 9-foot, 9-inch beam, Jeanneau’s Leader 9.0 CC is more than just a spacious and versatile dayboat — it’s also a terrific weekender that can easily handle overnight getaways with the family.

Step aboard and you’ll be quickly impressed with the abundance of deck space in both the bow and stern cockpits. The aft cockpit features an inviting lounge seat across the transom, plus a pull-out seat to starboard that retracts into the gunnel when no longer needed. Available cockpit tables include a traditional model with removable legs, or a retractable model with telescopic legs that collapse to support a large aft sunpad. A huge in-floor lazarette stows bulky gear, or provides space for adding a generator or Seakeeper if desired.

Up in the bow, a large central sofa forward of the console is the ideal place to stretch out, while an aft-facing wraparound bow seat creates a delightful, private area for conversations. Generous storage is found under each of the seat bases.

The helm is designed for comfort, with tilt steering, plenty of space for available Garmin 9- or 12-inch screens, a VHF, engine instrumentation, cup holders and storage for small items. It also includes something you don’t often see on a center console: A sliding door that leads below to the spacious cabin, complete with a large forward double berth and a separate head compartment with a marine toilet, sink and shower.

Available with twin 200- or 300-hp engines, the 9.0 CC offers thrilling performance with its modern Michael Peters-designed hull.

“Because Jeanneau has had this model available in Europe for several years, they’ve positioned this boat at about $75,000 to $100,000 less than competing models,” says Larsen Marine’s Paul Petersen. “It’s a remarkable value for a well-designed, great running boat.”