Single handed operation of the Jeanneau Yacht 57 By: Ian Van 414 33

Sailing 13 years ago 112,162 views

I have spoken to lot's of clients and potential buyers who ask the same question. Can this yacht be handled by myself or shorthanded? I always answer yes; the reasons are that when you get up to a vessel of 50ft or greater it actually becomes easier believe it or not. The reason for this is you start finding bow thrusters on 50+ yachts along with electric winches and in Jeanneau's case the way we order the yachts 53 + electric Genoa furler's. all of these options and with the new modern hull design make single handling a vessel of this size very easy. Actually I even find it easier to sail this 57 then my own Jeanneau 39i P.V. I hope that you find this video helpful in explaining what I'm trying to say and if you would like additional information on the Jeanneau product or are looking to buy or sell a yacht please feel free to contact me at any time day or night at 1-619-507-4416 or ianvt@cruisingyachts.net I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Ian VT

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Georgia Hilton - 6 years ago

gotta love the fact they always do these demos in perfect days... try docking a 40' Jeanneau in reverse with a 20 kt side wind and no thrusters...

Phil and Lyra - 6 years ago

Awesome, I'm sold, I'm ready to sail the world

John Jacobson - 7 years ago

nailed it!

Len Flier - 7 years ago

And that, there, ladies and gentlemen, is how you sell a sailboat. Pros call this "content marketing." You show people how to operate the boat in a friendly, non-stressed, non-salesy way, and you make friends with them as you do it. After a few videos, they know you, they know the boat, and they feel comfortable enough to start the process of buying one. He even gives you his phone number on the video. Bold move, but for something this expensive it probably pays off. Buyers should, of course, understand that there's a lot more to sailing a yacht than what is shown here. But, that's their lookout. Nice job, Ian. I wish you every success.

William Biggs - 7 years ago

Great video! Thank you!

Anthony Rey - 7 years ago

Wow. amazing

Gwendolyn de Ashborough - 7 years ago

Electric Winches and The ease of being able to Sail with One or Two people is the Key for me !

S. A - 7 years ago

Sean Bailey there is manual redundancy...

Sean Bailey - 7 years ago

Don't believe the hype, if your electronic furler or winches fail then....your pretty much screwed.

Alain Pascal Routhier - 7 years ago

Sure, lets try that in 20 knts or sorry land lubbers 26mph wind rue, and see how you do not thash that boat.

Sean Bailey - 7 years ago

I think the arguement was try single handing this boat in gale force winds.

Gwendolyn de Ashborough - 7 years ago

So, You don't think that this boat is Sea worthy ?

Nele Abels - 7 years ago

Impressive boat but really not my kind of sailing.

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Brian Purcell - 7 years ago

I want one so bad but I`m just a factory working numpty.

steve1978ger - 7 years ago

same here, but you know what they say, "the smaller the boat, the bigger the fun".

THE GEORGE - 7 years ago

Glad this is over !

Wesley B - 8 years ago

Yep! Next time. Lavalier mic, with wind shield. Great video anyway. I want a boat like that. Maybe I'll drop an extra dollar on the Mega Millions next week.

boerboel313 - 8 years ago

They should have placed the throttle higher up as to make it easier to reach without bending over.

PorkChop - 8 years ago

boerboel313 I was going to buy one until you pointed that out. Thanks. Dodged a bullet.

exrescueswimmer - 8 years ago

That's a great job docking - especially considering it's a single screw boat!

Tony Roberts - 8 years ago

Next time. Lavalier mic, with wind shield.

Victor Culver - 8 years ago

Looks like very easy handling. Thanks for the video.

Jantony Velazquez - 9 years ago

Nice docking. Even if it was under very good conditions it was perfect.

Kyrre Forland. - 9 years ago

Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. It's not fair, you make it look so easy. Every time i leave and enters the harbour with my 17 foot boat with a 40 hk, my hearth is racing and i'm almost pissing in my pants. More practice i guess.

Mike Stone - 10 years ago

Where's the fun of sailing a boat that is "all" electronic?

Sean Bailey - 7 years ago

Its all fun and games till your in a storm and your electric winches fail lol.

matrix49A - 7 years ago

The fun is being in the sea you don't have to use the "electronics " all the time.

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flyingtigre1 - 10 years ago

a - a m a z i n g !

Glass Guy - 10 years ago

Does anyone make a big boat that only has one big sail that works as well?

cornskid - 8 years ago

+Glass Guy Maybe a Nonsuch?

Scott McCullough - 10 years ago

Oracle has one that would go really well with one sail. be kinda hard to single hand it though.

Glass Guy - 10 years ago

So if you change direction i guess youd have to pull in the jib and then let it out again on the other side of the main sail? Ive always wanted to learn how to sail but i think id end up with spaghetti for rigging and a beached landing craft for a sail boat.

Samuel Marcom - 10 years ago

I dont have experience with big boats, but for small sailboats its alot easier than you would think and the jib just hits the mast and goes over (depends on if its a jib or genoa) but you should really learn, great passtime

Lalo Mazzullo - 11 years ago

excellent demonstration

Filmis Maximus - 11 years ago

Very nice!

rbarnesy - 11 years ago

Good demo.

The Traveler - 11 years ago

Awesome vid. Very helpful. Do you teach?? lol Getting ready to sell my powerboat and buy a sailboat and begin cruising...

Bruce McNair - 12 years ago

Thanks for the vid Ian, interesting to see how easy it was to handle such a large yacht. Cheers

Highland Dave - 12 years ago

Very interesting - not seen a video like this.

SV Farr Out - 12 years ago

I see the possibility to handle a yacht with no hands at all.

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alphasxsignal - 12 years ago

What is the price?

alphasxsignal - 12 years ago

Very interesting. Im looking to buy a boat of this size and singale handle it. This looks like a nice design. I have also looked at the Shannon boats.

Mark Barry - 12 years ago

Man you make that look so easy, I did my day skipper out of gosport England in winter, force 5 winds and trying to winch a Victoria into a birth, that experience put me off sailing for quite a while but you have just ignited my interest again.

Mr. Midshipman - 12 years ago

Your the best, a born natural, see that, you didn't even break a sweat while talking, chewing gum and docking. You been in a race or two:) Pay no attention to the armchair experts comments. They only prove their point, that they are just plan ugly nasty dildos in contempt of your video. Its sad people have to act stupid like that, thinking everyone else is. Without any doubt the 57' is the pride of the line. Bonjour

Mr. Midshipman - 12 years ago

What kind of bow thruster's, electric winch and 57' do you have?

Donald Fredrich - 12 years ago

Ok, Ian please let me know if you ever decide to quit your job as I would gladly take it. It would be ice to sail so many boats.

Leggo My Ego - 12 years ago

Does it have the 360 system yet? If not when can we expect that in light of the sense 55 getting their version of the 360.

NoiseMostBeautiful - 13 years ago

I admit to being a poor sailor having only limited time on any rigging almost at all to speak of. In less than 10 min. you've bosted my confidence greatly, it's amazing some of the equipment on these large sailboats! Thank you for your video.

Steve Kane - 13 years ago

Ian, I really enjoy all your presentations. You are very professional. Soon, I will be in the market for a larger yacht and I'll give you a call when I'm ready. Keep up the good work!

Quinton White - 13 years ago

that's awesome i wanted to know how to dock and sail boat when your single person

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