Jouet 1280 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

43.14' · 13.15 m

Disp.

19,842 lbs · 9,000 kg

First year

1984

The Jouët 1280 represents a significant chapter in the history of French yachting, emerging during the early 1980s as a flagship for the Yachting France conglomerate. Designed by the renowned naval architect Philippe Briand, this 42foot cruiserracer was built to balance the aggressive performance requirements of the era with the growing demand for luxurious, longdistance cruising capabilities. At its launch, the 1280 was positioned to compete directly with the prestige models of Beneteau and Jeanneau, utilizing Briand’s signature ability to create hulls that were both aesthetically sharp and hydrodynamically efficient. Today, the model is regarded as a robust example of "Golden Age" French fiberglass construction, favored by bluewater sailors who appreciate the structural integrity provided by the Yachting France yards during their peak production years.