Test / Merry Fisher 1295 Fly, interior and exterior design maximized

The Merry Fisher 1295 Fly is the largest unit in Jeanneau's Merry Fisher range. With the choice of a powerful outboard engine, the shipyard is able to provide maximum space and volume on board. Let's discover the layout of this unit in the second part of our test.

Several ways to get on board

The Merry Fisher 1295 Fly is the largest unit in the Merry Fisher range, with an overall length of 12.56 m - 11.92 m hull length - and a beam of 3.80 m, for a total unpowered weight of 8,181 kg. She is fitted with three 300 hp outboards, flanked by two bathing skirts. The boat is approved in category B, and can accommodate up to 10 people.

Les trois moteurs hors-bord encadrés par les jupes de bain avec une entrée classique à tribord
Three outboard motors framed by bathing skirts with a classic starboard entrance

Thanks to the choice of outboard motorization - made possible by the development of high-power engines - the Merry Fisher 1295 offers more living space. Starting with the cockpit. It can be accessed either from the starboard platform, secured by a gate, or from the coupe door on the port side. In a more American version, access is also possible via a hydraulic gangway on the port side.

La porte de coupé à babord permet l'entrée à bord comme l'accès facile à l'eau
Port-side coupe door for easy entry and access to the water

A cockpit with direct access to the sea

The cockpit features a large L-shaped bench seat, the central section of which swivels forward to allow the engines to be raised easily. A large table with fixed supports covers an access hatch to a large cargo hold, where you'll also find the two 600-liter fuel tanks on each side, or an optional generator or stabilizer.

La banquette de cockpit avec sa table de repas
Cockpit bench seat with dining table
Un grand coffre permet d'installer un stabilisateur ou encore un groupe electrogène
A large trunk provides space for a stabilizer or generator

The starboard bulwark extends over the water, with electric controls to enlarge the cockpit. This extra space is ideal for water sports - you can inflate your paddle, for example - but also for swimming. At anchor, you can also choose to secure it with removable stanchions.

Le pavois tribord se déploie de manière électronique et sert de plateforme de bain
The starboard bulwark deploys electrically and serves as a bathing platform

A comfortable saloon with a galley linked to the cockpit

Access to the interior is via a central sliding glass door. Directly at the entrance is the galley, which can also be used as a cockpit bar by opening the rest of the bay window and deploying a tray. The kitchen is U-shaped and fully equipped with a hob, oven, double sink and plenty of storage space, including an underfloor locker. The opposite cabinet houses a double refrigerator or a fridge and freezer.

La cuisine est située sur l'arrière du carré en lien direct avec le cockpit
The galley is located aft of the saloon, directly connected to the cockpit
En vis-à-vis de la cuisine, un meuble accueille le réfrigérateur
Opposite the kitchen, a cabinet houses the refrigerator

The spacious U-shaped saloon is positioned on the port side, with a large bench seat and table. A television is concealed under the storage cabinet behind the windshield. The saloon is very bright, with virtually uninterrupted glazing and ventilation openings.

Le carré positionné à tribord peut être agrémenté en option d'une télévision
The starboard saloon can be fitted with an optional television

A modern, well-equipped cockpit

The interior cockpit is positioned on the starboard side, with a spacious dashboard housing all navigation instruments and engine controls. Two 12" Garmin GPS screens display both cartography and on-board functions. The pilot's seat offers excellent visibility, and can be used either sitting or standing. Finally, it turns to face the saloon. We particularly appreciate the large side door on the starboard side, which allows the pilot to quickly get onto the gangway for maneuvering. This extra door also makes it easier to move around the boat.

Le spacieux poste de pilotage intérieur duquel on accède facilement sur la passavant tribord
The spacious interior cockpit, with easy access from the starboard gangway
La banquette pilote pivote également vers le carré
The pilot's seat also swivels towards the saloon

Three double cabins and two bathrooms

Three double cabins are located below deck. The owner's cabin is located at the bow, with its central double bed, storage space and direct access to the bathroom with separate shower. The other two cabins feature twin beds, which can be combined to create double berths. A second bathroom, also with separate shower, is located below deck. The sleeping area is also brightly lit by the hull's large windows, which also feature ventilation openings.

La cabine propriétaire située sur l'avant
The owner's cabin at the front
Une des cabines invités avec ses deux lits simple qui se transforment en lit double
One of the guest cabins with two single beds that can be converted into a double bed
La salle de bain invités
The guest bathroom

A large forward cockpit for greater privacy

Back outside, one of the highlights of the Merry Fisher 1295 is its large forward cockpit. There are three large sun loungers facing a bow seating area, on which an occasional table can be set up. The addition of cushions creates a huge sunbathing area. Access to the foredeck is via the port gangway - the deck layout is asymmetrical - or from inside the boat, through the cockpit side door.

Les 3 chaises longues du cockpit avant
The 3 sun loungers in the forward cockpit
La banquette avant à la proue du Merry Fisher 1295 Fly
The front bench seat on the bow of the Merry Fisher 1295 Fly
Le passavant bâbord est réduit par rapport à celui de tribord
The port gangway is smaller than the starboard one

A fully equipped flybridge for open-air piloting

Finally, the highlight of the boat is a fully equipped flybridge. Access is via the cockpit ladder. The stern is occupied by a U-shaped saloon, where the front bench seat can be transformed into a forward-facing bench seat by tilting the backrest. A galley unit with sink can be fitted with a grill and refrigerator with drawer. There's a second helm station, for outdoor cruising, with a seat that can also be tilted up. Finally, the front of the flybridge is occupied by a very large sundeck. A retractable bimini can be installed for protection from the sun.

Le carré du flybridge sur l'arrière
The flybridge saloon aft
La banquette avant du carré de flybridge se transforme en siège copilote face à la mer
The front bench in the flybridge saloon converts into a seaward-facing co-pilot's seat
Le grand bain de soleil sur l'avant du flybridge
The large sundeck at the front of the flybridge
Le poste de pilotage du flybridge
The flybridge helm station

Meticulous decoration

For the materials and decoration of the Merry Fisher 1295 Fly, Jeanneau has opted for quality, with Corian on the galley worktop and leather inserts on the interior furniture.

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