We are in 2021, is the NC 895 still a good purchase?

[agarci]

Hello everyone, I am new here and read every thing so far on the NC 895 because I want to get the new 2020 “weekender” version. I live in miami and mostly want to cruise and head to the Bahamas, but after reading the 14 page post here I’m a little worried. There seems to be many complaints.

1. so it’s May of 2021, what are your CONS of getting this boat. I already read the a/c can’t keep up with miami weather, some people have leaks, bilge pumps can’t keep up...

2. Have they fixed most of these issues on the 2020 models. I read that now they are built here in the US?

[nc]

Hi,
Look at nc895 sport, it is CE B8 rating with 158 usgal of fuel with the 500hp rating.

[1095user]

I can't speak for the 895, but I love my 1095.  Yes, there was a punch-list of items that needed to be taken care of after I took delivery.  My dealer stepped up and covered the punch list under warranty.
My last new boat was a Regal.  I also had a punch list of items that needed fixing after taking delivery of that boat too. While we might expect everything to be 100% perfect when we buy a new boat (which is what we are used to when we buy a new car), in reality, it takes a while to work out the kinks and get things sorted.  Think of it like buying a new house. There are imperfections, mistakes, and things that were rushed.  Once sorted, life is good.  

The a/c in the salon of my 1095 could not keep up, but the two units in the cabins did great. I added another vent in the salon (tapped into the ducting) and now we have no problems.  The weather here is not much different to MIA (hot and humid - 95F this week!).  I believe they have rectified this problem in the 2021 version.  I know that's not the boat you are looking at, but at least it is a sign Jeanneau is listening.

There are other things to consider - quirky Euro fittings and components etc, but they are all easily swapped out if it bothers you. This might not even apply if you have a US built 895. 
I had the dealer rewire the bilge pumps to be automatic/manual instead of manual only.  It only took him a couple of hours to do - so not a deal breaker for me, and well worth the peace of mind.

The ride is fantastic. I like the redundancy of two engines with completely separate fuel tanks and fuel supply lines. I love the minimalistic look and feel  - it feels clean and spacious.  Some people like the more ornate cherry and lush fabric look, but I like the simplicity of the Jeanneau.  My friend has a 695 and he loves his too.  It is human nature to write about what upsets us, but there are some good reviews out there too!  Hope this helps!

[sapient]

I am also a happy owner of a 795 weekender for over two years. Happy enough to have a 2022 895 Sport on order to be delivered before the end of this year.

Looked at 895 seriously before purchasing my 795. The main reason was 895 with twin 200 HP Yamaha outboards feel under powered. It is a great river and lake boat IMHO, but as a offshore boat 895 hull design cant’t handle above average chops (hull designed for space, not deep V for cutting through the waves). Also back then around 2018, US factory just took over 895 production and the first batch of boats I inspected and tried have quite a bit issues in terms of fit and finish as well as electrical. I heard the recent US made 895s are improved in build quality.

FYI 1095 and 895 Sport are built in Poland. 895 Weekenders are built in US for the US market.

[stephenm27]

May 25, 2021 19:00:59 GMT 1095user said:

I believe they have rectified this problem in the 2021 version.  I know that's not the boat you are looking at, but at least it is a sign Jeanneau is listening.

I had the dealer rewire the bilge pumps to be automatic/manual instead of manual only.  It only took him a couple of hours to do - so not a deal breaker for me, and well worth the peace of mind.

I can offer experience from a 2021 1095:

The bilge pumps now installed are Whale SS5212 Smart 650, which according to Whale manuals, is fully automatic due to an internal solid-state sensor in addition to being able to be manually activated from the helm switch. 

Also, the 2021 salon AC supply vents have been added and enlarged to address the heat load in warmer climates. 

So, it does appear Jeanneau is continually revising and improving their design.  I would assume the same is true for the 895 despite it being manufactured in the US. 

[agarci]

Yeah I’m looking at the sport now. I just don’t like spending 200 k and then fix things

[sapient]

As mentioned by other owners before, buying a new boat is not like buying a new car or new TV. More like buying a new house.

From personal experience, in the past 10 years, my 60K Yamaha Jet Boat, 150K CC boats all purchased new, all have a punch list of things to fix in the first couple of years. So buying 2nd hand boat might not be a bad idea.

A friend’s new 500K Yacht just had a dealer technician fixing the sliding door for 3 hours this week. It is marine industrial wide issue across brands. Boat is a complicated toy unfortunately, many things tend to fail even when purchased new.

Luckily Jeanneau owners have this wonderful forum to share valuable information. Try it with other boat brands ...

[jimmyz]

I am a little late to this thread as my wife and I are planning to order a new 2022 NC 895 Weekender, but was hoping one of the veterans on this site could help me out about the full 'wet' weight. I plan to put her on my 2 year old Hi -Tide lift that has a 12,000lb capacity. I called the Hi-Tide lift manufacturer and they said she should come in right under 12K lbs fully loaded, but that does not account for any passengers on the boat when lifted. I feel this was an overly conservative estimate on their part as they estimate just the motors at 2K lbs with all fluids! My order will have Merc 225s (x2) at 475lbs dry weight, and Im also ordering a generator and AC.


Question - what are your thoughts on the fully loaded wet with all tanks full, + gear and equipment. Do I need to think of switching to a 16,000 lb lift before delivery?

Thank you,

JimmyZ - excited future 895 owner.