The Janneau DB/37 OB is an exquisite blend of style and performance, designed for those who seek both elegance and adventure on the open waters. Measuring approximately 11 meters in length, this yacht is a perfect embodiment of Janneau’s commitment to quality and innovation. The DB/37 OB is characterized by its sleek exterior and spacious interior, offering ample room for relaxation and entertainment. Designed by renowned naval architects, the yacht features a planning hull configuration, allowing it to glide effortlessly through the water while maintaining stability and comfort. The exterior design is both modern and timeless, ensuring that it stands out in any marina. Inside, the attention to detail is evident in every corner, from the high-quality materials used to the thoughtfully arranged spaces that maximize comfort and functionality. Powered by twin outboard engines, the DB/37 OB delivers impressive performance, capable of reaching exhilarating speeds while ensuring a smooth and responsive ride. With a cruising speed of 25 knots and a maximum speed of 40 knots, it offers a thrilling experience for those who enjoy a dynamic cruising lifestyle. The yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 8 day-guests and has sleeping arrangements for 4, making it ideal for weekend getaways. The Janneau DB/37 OB is not just a yacht; it’s a statement of luxury and performance, crafted for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Length
11.2M
Beam
3.6M
Draft
1M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
4
Cabin
2
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
25KT
Max Speed
40KT
Fuel
850L
Range
250NM
Engine
2 x Yamaha 425 HP
Option 1
2 x Mercury 400 HP
Option 2
2 x Suzuki 350 HP
Naval
Janneau Design Team
Exterior
Michael Peters Yacht Design
Interior
Janneau Design Team
New Starting From
€350,000
High Price Brokerage
€320,000
Low Price Brokerage
€280,000
Forty knots from a pair of outboards, delivered without drama.
The standard twin Yamaha 425s give the DB/37 OB genuine outboard urgency, with Mercury 400s or Suzuki 350s offered as alternatives for owners with a preferred brand or dealer network. Cruising at 25 knots and running to 40 at the top, she covers the same ground as the inboard IB in noticeably less time, at the cost of a shorter 250 nautical mile range on her 850 litre tank. Joystick steering and a full electronic helm make close quarters work, docking, coming alongside a fuel berth, holding station off a beach, straightforward rather than stressful. Twin Raymarine displays sit alongside the engine maker’s own instrumentation, giving a clear read on trim, fuel and position without cluttering the helm.
Transom mounted power means a cleaner run from bow to stern.
With no sterndrives to house, the OB carries the same plumb bow and taut sheer as her IB sibling but gains extra usable length aft, where the outboards sit clear of the swim platform rather than eating into it. Michael Peters drew the hull, favouring a flat, confident run through the water over an aggressive deep V. The helm sits beneath a hardtop with a functioning sunroof, shading three occupants across bucket seats with flip up bolsters. High rails run the full length of the bow, a practical detail as much as a styling one, and welcome for anyone moving forward under way.
A cockpit built to switch roles between running fast and sitting still.
Aft, a facing couch arrangement surrounds a removable teak table for lunch underway, then folds flat into a sun pad the moment the anchor goes down. A ceiling mounted television retracts out of sight when not in use, keeping the space uncluttered. Forward, a further sun pad for three sits behind the high bow rails, catching sun away from the wash of the cockpit. Storage is worked in throughout rather than left as an afterthought, and the exterior windows that run the length of the cabin keep the boat feeling open even with the hardtop closed overhead. It is a deck built for a full day aboard, not just the run out and back.
Below decks, the OB loses nothing to her inboard sibling.
Two cabins sleep four, with a separate shower compartment that doubles as useful sleeping adjacent space when the boat is used for a full weekend rather than a single day. Hull windows bring natural light into both cabins, and the finish throughout favours practical, wipeable surfaces over anything that demands careful treatment, sensible on a boat that will see saltwater and wet feet daily. Day capacity runs to eight guests, with one crew member enough to manage her. The accommodation is not the headline reason to choose the OB over the IB, that remains the extra speed, but it is complete enough that the choice between the two comes down to preference rather than compromise.
A faster, lighter alternative to the IB, priced accordingly.
At 350,000 euros new, the DB/37 OB undercuts her inboard sibling by a considerable margin, a reflection of outboard power’s lower unit cost against sterndrive diesels. She measures 11.2 metres overall on a 3.6 metre beam, with a shallow one metre draught that opens up anchorages a deeper hulled boat could not reach. Jeanneau’s own engineering department builds both versions of the DB/37 side by side, so an owner choosing between IB and OB is choosing a character, not a different level of construction quality. For a buyer who prioritises speed and outboard simplicity over outright range, the OB is the more direct, more immediate version of the same well judged hull.
Length
11.2M
Beam
3.6M
Draft
1M
Guests
4
Cabins
2
Cruise Speed
25Kt
Max Speed
40Kt
Length
11.3M
Beam
3.6M
Draft
1.1M
Guests
4
Cabins
2
Cruise Speed
25Kt
Max Speed
35Kt
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