Jeanneau Espace 990 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

32.48' · 9.9 m

Disp.

10,538 lbs · 4,780 kg

First year

1985

The Jeanneau Espace 990 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the "deck saloon" concept, a design philosophy that sought to marry the interior visibility of a motor cruiser with the soulful performance of a sailing yacht. Launched in the mid1980s and designed by the prolific Philippe Briand, the Espace 990 was part of a larger range—including the Espace 800, 1000, and 1100—intended to offer a genuine "living on the water" experience. Unlike traditional sailboats of its era that often felt like "basements" when below deck, the 990 utilized a raised coachroof and expansive windows to flood the cabin with light. This model was particularly revolutionary for its dualhelm stations, allowing the skipper to navigate from the exposed cockpit in fair weather or from a protected interior position during offshore passages or inclement conditions.