Jeanneau leader 12.5 for sale

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$ 569,000

The Leader 12.5 features a new and unique hull with infusion technology. Stringers and the hull are molded into one piece providing more fiberglass and less resin. With 21 degrees of dead rise at the transom, the deep-V hull design has a sharp entry, two lifting strakes, and a spray-reducing chine that extends the full length of the hull, providing predictable handling and exceptional comfort across a wide range of conditions.

Twin cockpits on the main deck, ahead and behind the hardtop-protected helm console, offer flexible seating, sunning and dining options in open-air surroundings. A wide walk-around deck to port leads to the forward cockpit, which offers raised triple chaise lounge seating facing forward with additional bench seating in the bow.

Down below, the Leader 12.5 interior is air-conditioned, allowing for overnights aboard. The fully equipped galley is complete with a ceramic cooktop, fridge, optional microwave, plus storage. Forward the salon seating transforms to a king-size bed while amidships owner’s cabin also has a filler cushion to create a full-sized king bed. To starboard, there is a spacious enclosed head.

This boat has been lightly used, less than a full year old, very very low hours and well cared for, freshwater boat. Basically a new boat at a great price, and one of very few boats availble on the market that is actually in-stock. Come see it before it's gone!

Specifications

• Price USD:$ 569,000

• Builder:

  Jeanneau

• Model:

  Leader 12.5

• Location:

  US
• Type: Power
• LOA: 40 ft
• Beam: 11.75 ft'

• Category:

  Cruisers
• Water Capacity: --
• Fuel Capacity: 152 gallon
• Engine Details: Yamaha 300 HP
• Engine 1: 300 horsepower
• Engine 2: 300 horsepower
• Engine 3: 300 horsepower
• Engine Fuel: unleaded
• Days on Market:

We offer the details of this boat or yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This boat is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.  Sistership may be pictured.

United Yacht Sales - Florida Treasure Coast is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sundance Yacht Sales.

Being back in the market for a boat has helped me evaluate new models through a completely different prism. It allows me to walk through a boat and better imagine how I would use it and if it would work for my growing family.

As a certified boat snob, I have a lot of boxes that a boat needs to check. Box one is the eye test. Seeing the Jeanneau Leader 12.5 out of the water at last year’s Düsseldorf show, I was struck by how much volume the hull had (not necessarily ideal when it comes to waxing, but I digress) and how masculine the lines were. In the crowded world of walkarounds, the look is distinct. Check.

Box two is performance. A trio of 300-hp Yamahas should, according to Jeanneau, offer a 30-knot cruise and a 45-knot top end. That zippy cruise speed, when paired with a deep-V (21-degree deadrise at the transom) and a sharp entry, should offer comfort on those snotty crossings to the Bahamas. The fact that the bottom is a proven Michael Peters design only adds to the peace of mind this model engenders.

Jeanneau Leader 12.5

Have a closer look at the Leader 12.5 in the gallery below:

The versatility of the outdoor spaces is, frankly, staggering for a 40-foot walkaround. There are sunshades fore and aft, a fold-down gunwale to port (complete with a human-sized ladder) and a boarding door to starboard. I estimate you could have as many as 10 guests aboard before it starts to feel crowded. I pride myself on not watching too much television, but with the addition of a newborn to my crew and Disney+ permanently downloaded on my phone, I appreciated the large fold-down TV above the grill station. Movie night under the stars after a cookout? Check.

Belowdecks is where things really get interesting, and where my first impression about the hull volume comes to fruition. The space in this boat—again, for its type—is impressive. A forward berth quickly converts to a dining area for five with the raise of the table. Amidships there is a stateroom that’s equipped with a double and single berth. Now, I don’t know that you would want to pile three guests in there, but it’s nice to know that you could in a pinch.

I opened the door to the head with trepidation. Seeing how much space was given to the stateroom, I suspected this was where concessions were made. But, again, I was impressed with the civilized amount of room and happy to see a separate stall shower. Livability: Check.

After touring this boat at the cold indoor show, I rested my feet for a minute while compiling my notes in the cockpit. I watched as boaters young and old filed through the boat. Grandparents, parents, beer-slinging buddies, showgoers of all different nationalities—they all seemed impressed with the versatility this newcomer had to offer. I listened closely for any gripes they might have. I don’t want to admit in writing how long I lounged in that cockpit, but let’s just say I didn’t hear complaints during my time aboard.

With an approximate base price of $403,000, I expect this model to garner a lot of attention stateside after she officially debuts in Ft. Lauderdale. As much as I enjoyed the boat while anchored at an indoor show, I’m looking forward to getting aboard while the boat is afloat (hopefully on some warm clear water) with the sun pouring down. That’ll be the only way to prove what I already suspect: This boat checks all the boxes.

Jeanneau Leader 12.5 Specifications:

LOA: 40’3”
Beam: 11’9”
Draft: 2’8”
Displ.: (approx.) 14,606 lbs.
Fuel: 304 gal.
Water: 53 gal.
Standard Power: 3/300-hp Yamahas
Cruise Speed: 30 knots
Top Speed: 45 knots