
Motorboat Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 WA 500hp review
Yacht · 28 ft (9 m) · Pula
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Key specs
- Builder
- Jeanneau
- Model
- Cap Camarat 9.0 WA
- Length
- 28 ft (9 m)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 1
Verdict
A versatile 28-foot walkaround with strong offshore capability, solid twin-outboard performance and a practical 1-cabin layout. It is best suited to buyers who want family cruising and day-boating in one package, but the price and the cabin arrangement vary by listing and should be checked carefully.
Pros
- +Walkaround layout with a deep cockpit and good foredeck access
- +Twin-outboard setup gives strong speed potential and confidence offshore
- +Wide beam and 10-person capacity suit family day boating
- +Well-specified with practical cruising equipment and 400L fuel capacity
Cons
- −Cabin and berth counts vary across listings, so configuration needs verification
- −Fuel economy will be higher than on single-engine boats
- −Below-deck space is modest for overnight cruising
- −Reported lengths and model-year listings are inconsistent across sources
The Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 WA is a GRP walkaround cruiser with a notably broad 2.98 m beam and a hull length around 7.96 m, giving it a stable footprint for a boat in this class.[1][2] Jeanneau’s own specifications list one cabin, while some marketplace listings describe a second cabin or alternate accommodation layout, which suggests that equipment and interior plan can vary by version or listing.[1][2][4][6]
On the water, the boat’s twin-outboard configuration is the key selling point. Public listings and reviews place the platform with engines up to 2 x 250 hp, and test data suggests a top-end around the low-40-knot range depending on setup, which is consistent with a fast family cruiser rather than a pure sportboat.[4][9][12][14] The beam, weight and walkaround deck should help it feel predictable and secure underway, especially in coastal chop.[1][2][14]
Comfort is good for day use: the model is listed with air conditioning, refrigerator, electric toilet, warm water, cockpit shower, cockpit table and teak cockpit, which makes it more usable than a basic center-console style boat.[8] However, the interior remains compact for longer stays, and the verified one-cabin arrangement limits privacy and overnight flexibility compared with larger cruisers.[1][2]
In value terms, the 9.0 WA sits in a competitive premium segment where the appeal is its combination of brand reputation, offshore ability and usable outdoor space. The main caution is specification drift between listings, including year, cabin count and even overall length, so buyers should verify the exact engine package and interior layout before treating any individual listing as representative.[4][6][8][12][14]


