Jeanneau Cap Camarat 5.5 CC - Great climate: Jeanneau Cap Camarat 5.5 with centre console

The Jeanneau CC 5.5 are available with and without a cabin, but always with acentral control station. CC stands for "Cap Camarat", a stretch of beach nearSt Tropez. The second CC stands for "Centre Console".

Our test boat CC 5.5 isone of six modelsmeasuring from just under 5 metres to just over 8 metres in length, a maximum of120 HP. A 100 hp Yamaha provides for aMaximum speed from33 kn; in the harbour we go 3 kn at 1000 rpm. From 1500 rpm and just under 5 knots the boat starts todisturbing waves to generate.

With all beige trimmedEngine the bow lifts from 7.5 knots, and at 13 knots (3500 rpm) it glides along as a full glider. Themost economical We determine the maximum speed at 24 kn (4500 rpm), where one tank of fuel is sufficient for a theoretical distance of 108 nm plus 15% reserve. Even withFull throttle you can travel about 78 nm (plus reserve). TwicePraiseWe require at least 60 nm radius of action plus reserve. -Manoeuvrable the CC 5.5 completes every bend at both slow and fast speeds.

In the harbour, theFull circles The test boat goes where it is supposed to go in any speed and reacts directly to course changes.Criticism the mechanical control unit, which has to be replaced due to itsSluggishness The steering wheel rim is too thin and the skipper must use both hands when gliding. In the long term, the skipper's seating position is too comfortable despite the adjustable bucket seat on all sides.uncomfortableThe tips of your feet hit the driving position and you have to lean forwards when steering or accelerating.

Our test boat achieved top marks forExtreme manoeuvreswhich it completes without any negative behaviour. In the increasingly tighter full circles, the CC 5.5 leans towards the centre of the curve with the engine fully trimmed and brakes slightly. To our surprise, thePropeller at the narrowest pointAirwhen steering out of a bend: in this case, briefly take your foot off the accelerator and it takes hold again.

With an optimally trimmed motor, an earlyVentilating propellerthat the trim must be set to "down". Nothing happens when cornering with larger radii. The CC 5.5 swings safely over the longitudinal axis on the ima-ginary slalom course. The chapter on rough water is cancelled on the Main - sports boat waves are passed dry and safely.

ExposedCables and cable harnesses rubbing against the untreated cut edges under the dashboard mean a downgrade. Otherwise there arePlastics processing of the boat.
The standard version of the CC 5.5 without motor costs12 685.40 Euro and can be combined withAccessories upgrade well. The lighting has noAuthorisation for the German part of the North Sea and Baltic Sea and parts of the German inland waters.

The tank is located under the cockpit floor, fuel tap and pre-filter with sight glass are available. In addition to an electric bilge pump, the bilge can also be steered manually. The cockpit is bilged outboard like the anchor locker in the bow. The sunbed at the front with inlay boards and cushions costs extra, as do the bimini and tarpaulin, which we devalue.

Conclusion:
A safe, easy to trailer and manoeuvrable boat that needs a different steering system for the reasons mentioned above.

Data sheet: Jeanneau CC 5.5 CC

Shipyard: Jeanneau

Type designation: Jeanneau CC 5.5 CC

CE category: C - Coastal waters

Material of hull and deck: Plastic

Length: 5,48 m

Width: 2,38 m

Displacement: 0,72 t

Price: 32.253,00 €