WAVE review
Other · 26 ft (8 m) · ACI Marina Pula
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Key specs
- Builder
- Jeanneau
- Model
- Merry Fisher 795
- Length
- 26 ft (8 m)
- Guests
- 4
- Cabins
- 1
Verdict
The Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 is a compact cabin cruiser that combines easy handling, practical coastal performance, and good all-round livability for short trips or weekend use. This specific 2021 boat is notably well equipped, though the listed 4-guest limit is more restrictive than the model’s broader 9-person CE ra
Pros
- +Compact size makes marina maneuvering and docking easier
- +Single outboard setup is simple and efficient
- +1 cabin, 1 bathroom, and galley improve overnight usability
- +Bow thruster, autopilot, and chartplotter support confident handling
- +280L fuel tank suits day cruising and short coastal runs
Cons
- −4-guest listing is tighter than the model’s maximum person rating
- −Interior is practical rather than spacious
- −Water capacity is limited for longer stays
- −Single-outboard layout offers less redundancy than twin-engine boats
- −Cabin length and headroom are best for short cruises, not large-group comfort
The Merry Fisher 795 has a proven small-cabin cruiser layout: a protected wheelhouse, a single cabin, and a compact cockpit arranged for practical day boating and occasional overnights. Jeanneau’s published dimensions and CE C9 rating place it firmly in the coastal cruiser category, while the 280L fuel tank supports extended day use without frequent refueling.[1][9]
On the water, the design favors straightforward handling more than outright speed. The model is typically paired with 150–200hp, while the boat in question is listed with 250hp, which should give strong acceleration and reserve power for loading and coastal passages; the installed bow thruster, autopilot, and Garmin electronics further improve low-speed control and route management.[3][9][11]
Comfort is good for a 26–27ft boat: one cabin, one bathroom, heating, air conditioning, fridge, galley, and shore power make it workable for weekend cruising, but space remains compact. The 100L water tank and single-cabin layout point to short stays rather than extended liveaboard use.[1][3][4]
Value is strongest for buyers who want a versatile, well-known family cruiser with sensible systems and easier ownership than a larger twin-engine boat. Relative to its size, the listed equipment package is strong, but the best fit is coastal day cruising and short overnight trips rather than full-time comfort or large-group charter use.[3][6][10]
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