Jouet 920 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30.42' · 9.27 m

Disp.

6,835 lbs · 3,100 kg

First year

1979

The Jouët 920, introduced in the late 1970s and produced into the early 1980s by Yachting France, represents a significant chapter in the evolution of French production cruiserracers. Designed by naval architect Daniel Tortarolo, the 920 was conceived during an era when European builders were beginning to move away from strictly IORinfluenced (International Offshore Rule) hull shapes toward designs that prioritized interior volume and ergonomic comfort without sacrificing seaworthiness. This 9.20meter (approximately 30foot) vessel was positioned as a versatile family cruiser capable of offshore passages, a role it fulfilled by balancing a relatively generous beam of 3.15 meters with a displacement of roughly 3,300 kg. While the builder Jouët eventually merged into the larger Yachting France conglomerate, the 920 remains one of their most enduring legacies, celebrated for bringing "big boat" features—such as a dedicated aft cabin—to the 30foot class.