Do you like travelling as a couple or would you like to spend a weekend on the water with friends? Then the Dutch Jetten 41 Sedan is a reliable "travelling companion". The forward cabin is reserved for the owner and is equipped with a double berth (1.50 x 2.00 m), slatted frame and pleasantly soft mattress (approx. 15 cm thick). To make it easy to get in and out of bed, the shipyard has installed steps to the side of the berth. There is a suitable number and size of storage options. If you open the narrow (approx. 0.44 m) cabin door, you have to be careful that its handle does not bang against the door of the centre cabin, as there is no stopper or locking mechanism. The problem is the same the other way round (centre cabin door).
In the centre cabin (extra), the shipyard provides a bunk that is just under 1.20 m wide and over 2.00 m long with slightly thinner cushions than in the front. Here, too, there is a slatted frame under the mattress. Fresh air enters the cabins via portholes and deck hatches. The same applies to the wet room on the port side, which is equipped with a large toilet bowl (electrically operated) and a spacious shower with a practical folding door
One floor up, you come to the saloon with driving position, seating area and galley. At the owner's request, the galley is arranged in a U-shape on the port side. The galley equipment includes a 3-burner gas cooker, stainless steel sink, 110-litre Waeco refrigerator with freezer compartment, a decent work surface and suitably large storage space. A glass cabinet is located in the flat sideboard aft, which also houses the pull-out television. The matching seating area is located on the opposite side. It consists of a well-upholstered L-shaped bench seat and a table with a stool, thus providing ample seating for four people.
In the cockpit, the designer accommodates an interrupted U-shaped bench with access to the bathing platform via a stable bulkhead stern door in the centre. The highlight of the platform: a staircase on each side leads to the wide side decks, which are non-slip and have sturdy railings (with access in the centre). Handrails on the cabin roof are responsible for further safety of movement in this area. The latter also has a sliding hatch on our test boat, allowing the skipper to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine in good weather.
The driver sits on an elegant Recaro sports seat with numerous adjustment options that allow every driver to find a comfortable position. The feet are placed on a folding step directly on the seat. If you steer the boat standing up (1.80 metres tall), you have to lean down to avoid having the low roof overhang in your field of vision. The view to the sides is "unclouded", while the view to the stern is obstructed by the wide struts.
The electronic gearstick and steering wheel can be operated perfectly from all positions. The instrumentation and operation (owner's request) consists of two monitors (Raymarine "hybrid touch"), which the skipper has a first-class view of and control over. There is also nothing to criticise about the position of the autopilot, switches, fuel gauge and twin levers for the bow and stern thruster.
With the two thrusters (extra) and the ultra-smooth single-lever control, the Jetten can be manoeuvred unerringly and gently. The slowest speed we have travelled at idle speed is 4 knots. In order to cover as much distance as possible at a comfortable and effective cruising speed, the 170 hp Vetus Deutz diesel is revved up to 1500 rpm and "ploughs" through the water at around 7 knots. With the 810-litre tank, this results in a respectable range of over 600 nm plus 15% reserve. The boat reaches less than a third of this distance at full throttle at 9.3 knots.
Apart from the high fuel consumption, the driver has nothing to fear in full-throttle bends, as the Jetten 41 only leans slightly on the outside of the bend and swings easily into the self-generated wave. The turning circles are about two boat lengths, the steering wheel can be turned easily as normal, the propeller always remains fully friction-locked and therefore makes no cavitation noises. The normal driving noise is also more than reasonable at a maximum of 71 dB/A at the driving position. Self-extinguishing foam insulation and an "anti-drumming plate" are responsible for this pleasant value.
To quickly find the straight course again after circling, use the rudder angle indicator and allow the hull to stabilise briefly. Whether fast or slow, the Jetten stays on track except for very few swerves. If you want to make things really easy for yourself, drive the boat on autopilot, lean back, relax and just watch out for traffic. We were unable to objectively assess how the hull performs in rough water due to the lack of waves.
The diesel engine is located under the saloon floor; it can be reached via a small hatch in the floor. The service technician can easily reach the engine side facing the port side, but the other side is more difficult to reach. However, there is a hatch in the wall that can be opened from the footwell of the centre cabin. We measured a maximum of 39 °C (air 17 °C, water 13 °C) in the engine compartment, which is a sign of sufficiently dimensioned ventilation.
The installations in the engine compartment were carried out firmly and cleanly by the shipyard. The tank system with tanks welded into the hull, stopcock, large inspection hatch, crimped and screwed hose connections and double filter system from Vetus also made a good impression. The same is reflected in the
The same is reflected in the electrical system, whose fuse box and main switch can be found in the huge storage box under the cockpit. The 230 V shore connection feeds a charger and the heating rod that heats the 50 litre hot water boiler; heating by the engine cooling system is almost a matter of course. Heat for the cabins is generated by a 5 kW air heater from Eberspächer.
Further praise is due to the equipment with electric and mechanical bilge pumps, fire extinguishing system, emergency tiller (operated via the cockpit stowage box) and large escape hatch. A bathing ladder is missing on our test boat, but according to Jetten Yachting it is included as standard. This also applies to the solid plastic rubbing strake, which provides effective protection against bumps, and the high-gloss stainless steel cleats. Fenders are fitted to the railing. The shipyard provides a manual winch for anchoring (hydraulic is possible for an extra charge) and a stainless steel anchor hanging in a sturdy bow roller.
Jetten installed Rina lanterns on our test boat as navigation lights, which are not permitted on every body of water in Germany. The top-mounted lanterns sit together with the radar dome on a folding mast, which can be easily lowered and raised hydraulically. The huge locker under the cockpit floor and the forecastle boxes are ideal for stowing equipment.
The bodywork shows clean weld seams and the seamless primer coat inside and out provides a neat finish. Jetten produces the fixtures with a precise fit and even gaps. With the exception of a clear lacquer runner on the pantry block, the surfaces left a classy impression on the tester.
Conclusion: The Jetten 41 Sedan allows two people to travel in comfort, but also has enough space to accommodate two guests. The driving characteristics, workmanship and installations received good marks, as did the equipment with fire extinguishing system and complete bilge pump.
Data sheet: Jetten 41 Sedan
Shipyard: Jetten Yachting
Type designation: Jetten 41 Sedan
CE category: B - Outside coastal waters
Material of hull and deck: Steel
Length: 12,49 m
Width: 4,30 m
Displacement: 16,40 t
Price: 310.695,00 €
