Jeanneau Brings Cap Camarat and Merry Fisher Models to Genoa

What is being shown

Jeanneau is attending the Genoa Boat Show from October 1 to 6, 2026. The announcement is directly relevant to owners and buyers in the sub-12-metre leisure-boat market.

Its LBG-relevant display includes the Cap Camarat 9.0 WA, Cap Camarat 10.5 WA, Merry Fisher 895 and new Merry Fisher 1095 Coupe. The mix shows how builders are concentrating practical features, social space and easier handling into smaller production boats.

The lineup spans open walkaround boating and enclosed weekender layouts while remaining within the sub-12-metre leisure segment. For buyers, seeing several models together makes it easier to compare deck layouts, propulsion choices and the amount of usable space for day boating.

Why it matters to leisure boaters

Jeanneau is also showing larger models at Genoa, allowing buyers to see how features move across different product families. The event also gives owners a chance to speak with dealers and product specialists about delivery, options, servicing and local support.

Boat shows remain one of the most useful places to compare production boats because buyers can move quickly between competing layouts and brands. Small differences in cockpit access, helm ergonomics and storage often become much clearer in person than they do in brochures.

The under-12-metre sector is especially competitive because owners expect a boat to be easy to handle, economical to run and flexible enough for family days, fishing, watersports or short coastal trips. Builders are therefore putting more attention into modular seating, outboard power and simplified onboard systems.

What buyers should look for

For LBG readers, the practical question is how much usable boating each design delivers for its size and operating cost. A smaller boat that is easy to launch, berth and maintain can often deliver more actual days on the water than a larger, more complex model.

The strongest value in these show announcements is the chance to see current production boats in one place and judge them as real ownership propositions rather than isolated specifications. That direct comparison can make a buying decision much clearer.