Test / Discovering Leader 9.0 WA Series 2

In this 4-part test, we present the Leader 9.0 WA Series 2's program, layout and performance on the water, as well as its positioning in the Open hull market.

The successor to the Leader 9.0 WA Série 1, Jeanneau's best-seller with over 1,000 units sold, the new Série 2 has a solid heritage. With a versatile program for both family and sporty sailing, it retains the Cap Camarat's DNA and is fully in line with the range renewal initiated by the French manufacturer.

In the first section, we look back at the versatility of the program for this boat, designed by Michael Peters and Sarrazin Design, before taking a closer look at the layout details in the second section, with a pictorial tour from the deck to the cabins.

Then it's time to cast off in part 3, devoted to sea trials, confirming the Leader 9.0's proven characteristics in the choppy waters of the Bay of Cannes.

Finally, we take a closer look at pricing in the last section, comparing it with the rest of the market and with some of Europe's leading open hull manufacturers.

Summary of the report

1 Testing the Leader 9.0 WA Series 2: healthy, playful behavior

Testing the Leader 9.0 WA Series 2: healthy, playful behavior

2 The Leader 9.0 WA Series 2, an open boat with an offshore program inspired by its big brothers

The Leader 9.0 WA Series 2, an open boat with an offshore program inspired by its big brothers

3 Leader 9.0 WA Series 2: a hyper-versatile deck layout

Leader 9.0 WA Series 2: a hyper-versatile deck layout

4 Pricing: Leader 9.0 WA Series 2 on a par with the competition

Pricing: Leader 9.0 WA Series 2 on a par with the competition

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