Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895, the Weekend Boat of Families

June 1 2017

The Merry Fisher 895 is the biggest of the Merry Fishers, Jeanneau's successful range, made up of weekend type outboard motorboats.

Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895, the Weekend Boat of Families

As such, this weekend boat, less than 9 meters long, launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2016, is an ideal model for family coastal cruises with its front sleeping area and beautiful mid-cabin.

In short, the versatile and simple to live boat we have tried is equipped with 2 engines of 150cv Yamaha, and it is a gift that keeps on giving.

A Modern and Timeless Style

In style, the Merry Fisher 895 features a modern, clean, and clear line, characterized by a dynamic profile, highlighted by a rear-facing roof cap and an inclined windscreen giving it a sporty look.

The Merry Fisher 895 is definitely a very flattering boat with a rather timeless line that is clearly eyeing the design of much larger units!

On the practical side, its roof is equipped with a side door on the starboard side, appreciated both in maneuvering and navigation; 2 beautiful roof openers facilitate the ventilation and give a great luminosity to the cockpit and a rear window that can be concealed creates a unique space between cockpit and center.

A Bridge Plan Well Thought Out

The deck plan is quite classic, with a beautiful cockpit and an elevated front deck, sunbathing area. Access is easy with relatively large passages equipped with reassuring handrails.

The cockpit allows everyone to find their place around a vast table, surrounded by bench seats almost on all sides! The set is foldable and offers a great modularity, the master word of this type of boats. 2 beautiful swimming platforms surround the engines: there is therefore no problem when you want to swim or access the pontoon. Strong point: a starboard door, one thing still too rare ...

Cruise for 4 to 6 Passengers!

Inside, one appreciates the luminosity, the finish, and the floor plan.

The center is organized around the cockpit, located to starboard, behind which you can find a kitchen unit, opposite facing the center, and whose bench seats can either face the direction of travel or the table. The mechanism is simple and robust. A nice piece of work knowing that this center is logically transformable into a
double sleeping area.

The night area is at the front of the Merry Fisher 895, with a large double bed positioned in the tip, an amazing mid-cabin on a less than 9m unit, and a real wet room with marine toilets.

The hull and deck glazing ensure a great luminosity. The mid-cabin, closed, hosts a small bench and many storages. A good point for this model.

Yamaha Single or Twin-Engine

As standard, the Merry Fisher 895 is available in 1x300 or 1x350hp; in twin-engine in 2x150hp, but also in 2x200hp Offshore (cat B).

Tested with 2 Yamaha 150hp engines in a chopping sea in Cannes Bay, the Merry Fisher 895 has a top speed of nearly 34 knots. The ideal cruising speed is between 20 and 25 knots, which is quite sufficient for this type of boat, with a consumption of 72l / h.

The hull is simple of conception, goes well at sea. The boat has however a little tendency to lie down in a very pronounced turn, which is logical in view of the volume situated on the front of the hull, without any further consequence than surprising a little its passengers.

Yamaha engines are distinguished by their silence, but the electrical control is a bit off-putting, considering what the market offers.
Good news, the Japanese engine manufacturer has just remedied this problem!