Designed by Yves Marechal and built by Yachting France starting in 1983, this 31-foot French cruiser represents solid European sailing boat engineering from the early 1980s. The Jouet 950 features a masthead sloop rig and fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration, providing a good balance of performance and directional stability that appeals to coastal cruising sailors. With a displacement of 7,938 pounds and moderate sail area of 436 square feet, this fiberglass yacht strikes a comfortable middle ground between performance and seaworthiness. The beam of 11 feet provides generous interior volume for a boat this size, while the 5.67-foot draft offers reasonable shoal water capability without sacrificing upwind performance. Her comfort ratio of 18.26 indicates a motion that's neither overly quick nor excessively gentle, suitable for extended coastal passages. The capsize screening formula of 2.21 suggests this boat handles rough conditions well, making it appropriate for offshore coastal cruising in experienced hands. Her SA/Displacement ratio of 17.59 indicates moderate sailing performance—not a racing flyer, but capable of respectable passage times. The Jouet 950 appeals to sailors seeking a well-built European cruiser with traditional sailing characteristics and proven offshore capability.
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What is the Jouet 950's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Jouet 950 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.59. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Jouet 950's comfort ratio?
The Jouet 950 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 18.26. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Jouet 950 safe for offshore sailing?
The Jouet 950 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.21. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Jouet 950?
The theoretical hull speed of the Jouet 950 is 6.83 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Jouet 950 weigh?
The Jouet 950 has a displacement of 7,938.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 31.17 ft.
Who designed the Jouet 950?
The Jouet 950 was designed by Yves Marechal, first built in 1983.