Leader 33, the best of Leader 30 and 36

The Leader 33, new 2017 in sportop version

After the Leader 30, previewed at Cannes in 2016, Jeanneau presented its big brother, the Leader 33 at the Nautic in Paris. The range, which until then consisted of 4 models, continues its downward trend with this 10.56 m model, which takes up the exterior design of the Leader 30 (9.23 m) and the interior layout of the Leader 36 (11.47 m), but in a more compact version.

Like the rest of the range, the Leader 33 has contemporary and sporty lines. It is available in open or sportop versions and twin-engine, unlike the Leader 30, which is only available in open and single-engine versions. The sportop has an electric sunroof that opens to take advantage of good weather conditions or, on the contrary, remains closed when it is too hot or bad.

Open version with hoop

This new sporty, but above all family-friendly Express follows the codes of the Leader range, namely a very large exterior. For example, there is a very large bathing platform with storage for a tender, which provides a link to the sea and makes it easier to swim. You then enter the cockpit, which has the same features as the Leader 30, namely a lot of space, a large U-shaped saloon and above all, as on all Leaders, a rear sundeck that remains at the station.

Sportop with electric sunroof

Here, to address this issue, the stern backrest tilts towards the bathing platform to create a large sundeck while still being able to enjoy the dining table. You then benefit from a sunbathing area, coupled with a cockpit saloon, as on the rest of the range. The table can also be lowered to transform the saloon into a very large sundeck.

Rear sunbathing area
Large sunbathing version

A bar and steering position on the starboard side complete the cockpit layout. The latter is equipped with a bolster seat. On the port side, once again, the trick is to quickly transform the front of the saloon bench seat into a co-pilot seat for 2 people.

Cockpit
Co-driver's seat

On the foredeck, which can be accessed via side decks protected by external handrails, and on the roof, there is a large sunbathing area for 3 people, with a lift-up backrest.

Below deck, the interior layout is the same as that presented on the Leader 36, namely a space between the forward cabin and the open-plan living area.

Square

The saloon is open and bright during the day and a private cabin area at night. At the forward end, part of the bed is kept at the berth, next to a sofa. All you have to do then is transform the sofa and add an extra mattress to get a real bed.

Bed with sofa in the front point
Full bed in the front tip

As on the Leader 30, a curtain creates privacy and, as an option, a galandage door (as on the Leader 36) divides the cab.

Open cabin
Cabin closed by a galandage door

In this large open saloon, there is also a fully equipped kitchen on the port side and a large bathroom with separate shower on the starboard side. Finally, at the stern, an independent mid-cabin for 2 people completes the interior layout.

Kitchen
Bathroom with separate shower
Mid-cabin

Note the many glazing elements that provide both lots of light - long hull windows, deck portholes, coamings, skylights - and a view of the sea.

The Leader 30 and 33 at the Nautic de Paris
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