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Jeanneau DB/37Dayboat for more than one day

Christian Tiedt

 · 07.04.2023

The inboard version of the Jeanneau DB/37
Photo: Jeanneau
The definition of a day cruiser is clear: it's a small open sports boat that you can spend a whole day on. Dayboat sounds similar. However, it actually means the opposite - at least at Jeanneau, which has given its latest model series a corresponding abbreviation, such as the new DB/37.

For the French, the term dayboat is a classic understatement: like its slightly larger predecessor DB/43, the DB/37 is also a fully-fledged motor yacht - a boat where you don't have to do without anything, even if it's just for a day trip.

With Jeanneau, "openness" makes the difference

Okay, one difference remains: even the Jeanneau DB/37 is an open boat. There is no enclosed deckhouse. Only the driving position and galley are protected by the hardtop, which is supported by just one pillar on each side. The rest is wind and freedom - a crucial detail that is certainly justified with a view to the Mediterranean or US sales markets such as Florida. In the Baltic region, the right clothing would be more important.

Purist lines, a striking character, a decidedly sporty style... The DB/37 is an eye-catcher," is how Jeanneau advertises the new boat.

You can agree with that. In addition to the purely visual aspects, however, the functionality of this "true party boat" (also Jeanneau) also emphasises this. In addition to the sporty driving experience, the series scores with its modular aft deck. What serves as a seating area underway becomes a large terrace right on the water with just a few pushes of a button and a few hand movements at anchor. Outward-folding segments of the bulwark in combination with the large bathing platform make this possible. Awnings fore and aft can be set up quickly and protect the ice in the long drink glasses. The seating area can be converted into a sunbathing area.

Everything is also available below deck

The layout of the 11.83 metre long Jeanneau DB/37 features a bright owner's cabin with a double berth, which also has direct access to the bathroom with WC and separate shower. The guest cabin also offers two berths and extends amidships across the full hull width of 3.57 metres. The GRP glider is available as a version with inboard engines (2 x Volvo Penta D4-320) or outboards (maximum 2 x 400 hp). With outboards, the bathing platform is smaller, but there is additional storage space under the cockpit.

Technical data: Jeanneau DB/37

  • Manufacturer: Jeanneau (France)
  • Length: 11,83 m
  • Width: 3,57 m
  • Depth: 1,17 m
  • Cabins: 2
  • Berths:4

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Christian Tiedt

Christian Tiedt

Editor Travel

Christian Tiedt was born in Hamburg in 1975, but grew up in the northern suburbs of the city - except for numerous visits to the harbor, North Sea and Baltic Sea, but without direct access to water sports for a long time. His first adventures then took place on dry land: With the classics from Chichester, Slocum and Co. After completing his vocational training, his studies finally gave him the opportunity (in terms of time) to get active on the water - and to obtain the relevant licenses. First with cruising and then, when he joined BOOTE in 2004, with motorboats of all kinds. In the meantime, Christian has been able to get to know almost all of Europe (and some more distant destinations) on his own keel and prefers to share his adventures and experiences as head of the travel department for YACHT and BOOTE in cruise reports.

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