Jouet 1280 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Yves Mareschal·1984·~15 hulls·Yachting France
Jouet 1280 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
43.14' · 13.15 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Performance 4040.42'$ 123,5003118
Beneteau First 3840.2'$ 34,7803114
J-Boats J/8026.25'$ 29,080269
Beneteau First 37537.08'$ 40,824226
Jeanneau Symphonie 3232'$ 21,694145
Beneteau First 45645.5'$ 74,141144
J Boats J/4040'$ 69,000102
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,574105
C&C 33-232.58'$ 25,21692
Baltic 3534.83'$ 78,71255

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Jouet 1280?+
Comparable models include Performance 40, Beneteau First 38, J-Boats J/80. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.