Motor Boat & Yachting – August 2019

PERFORMANCE

TEST ENGINE Yamaha 250hp F250 petrol outboard

ECO FAST MAX

RPM 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 5,600

Speed 6.6 7.6 10.0 13.5 22.8 26.9 30.5 35.0 39.5 42.1

L/H 8.5 14.2 21.5 26.2 33.4 45.5 60.5 88.5 94.0 94.8

L/Nm 1.29 1.87 2.15 1.94 1.46 1.69 1.98 2.53 2.38 2.25

Range 177.0 119.9 104.2 115.4 152.9 132.4 112.9 88.6 94.1 99.5

proper use of it as a sleeping space. That said,
a couple of relatively young kids could easily
top and tail in here, neatly tucked behind the
removable ladder and within easy reach of the
main double berth. And if you don’t use it as
a bed, it remains a great space for the storage
of infi lls, cushions and tables.

DRIVING PERFORMANCE
Though its output is 50hp below the transom’s
maximum rating, Yamaha’s F250 is a fi ne match
for this boat. It blasted onto the plane in under
four seconds, passed 30 knots in eight, and
40 knots in 16 before topping out at 42.1 knots.
There’s plenty of grip at the prop, very deft
controllability of trim from both the outboard
angle and the trim tabs, and a really satisfying
surge of thrust at pretty much every point in the
rev range. It’s a nicely balanced boat too, with
a pleasant dose of novice-friendly slip in a hard
turn and a pivot point directly under the helm.
Even refi nement is impressive. There’s a
pleasant dip in sound readings in the crucial
20-30 knot cruising zone, allied to a distinct
absence of vibration. There are no bangs or

clatters from the various doors, lids and hatches,

and the long wraparound screen is so effective

that even the back end of the cockpit gets

good protection from the elements underway.

VERDICT

While Jeanneau’s new 7.5 DC S2 has the look

and feel of a classic Nordic day cruiser, it is in

fact one of the best resolved Jeanneau sports

boats of recent times. It marries ingenuity of

space with laudable quality of fi nish and a

thoroughly well-sorted hull. It brings together

practical weekending facilities with generous

and fl exible day spaces and it does so without

unduly compromising either the looks or the

dynamism of the drive. Aside from the ladder

in the cabin, which is diffi cult to remove, and

some of the optional extras, which look a shade

pricey, there is simply nothing here to dislike.

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Simple heads compartment is perfectly

adequate for overnighting duties

The main cabin is refreshingly light

and airy for a sports boat

Headroom is tight over the

second berth but it’s

handy for kids or stowing

cushions and covers

Sports boat looks and handling
hide a surprisingly spacious interior

proper use of it as a sleeping space. That said, clatters fromthe various doors, lids and hatches,

The main cabin is refreshingly light

and airy for a sports boatand airy for a sports boat