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JEANNEAU S/O 41DS

Jeanneau has been building its Philippe Briand designed range of deck saloon yachts for many years now and for those wishing to buy a well laid out offshore yacht they represent a lot of boat for the money.

Intended more for private ownership rather than the charter market, the 41DS is one of its more recent models in a range now stretching from 39-54ft LOA, and took over from the 42DS in 2012.

The hull is made from solid laminate and has a moulded interior liner to give added strength and

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