Jeanneau EX Series: Experience the Essence of Boating

The Jeanneau EX Series is Jeanneau’s newest powerboat line, and it centres on two things: the elements and the essentials. Wind, sun, salt and the turning of the seasons on one side, and a boat built to meet them without any fuss on the other. Nothing superfluous, no complex systems, nothing standing between you and the moment. The name EX stands for exactly that combination: exploring with only what you need.

Where many ten-metre powerboats keep adding more technology and more choices on board, the EX Series does the opposite. The layout makes immediate sense, everything is within reach and the technology stays in the background. That makes the line suitable for experienced owners and complete newcomers alike: you step aboard and you go. As an authorised Jeanneau Powerboats dealer in the Netherlands, Jonkers Yachts presents the complete Jeanneau EX Series, so you can experience for yourself what this approach means in practice.

Jeanneau EX Series Hardtop and Cabin

The Jeanneau EX Series currently consists of two models: the Jeanneau EX34 Cabin and the Jeanneau EX34 Hardtop. Both are 10.4 metres long, have two fixed cabins with a separate head compartment, and are built on the same exclusive deep-V hull. The difference lies in how much shelter you get, and therefore in how you use the season.

Jeanneau EX34 Cabin

The Jeanneau EX34 Cabin is an enclosed day boat with a fully glazed wheelhouse. The wide sliding glass door opens all the way when the weather allows, and closes the wheelhouse off the moment the sky changes. Out in the open when it’s sunny, sheltered when it rains: you head out whenever you like, without checking the forecast first. With heating and air conditioning on board, the EX34 Cabin stays comfortable at any latitude and in any season.

The panoramic all-round view from the glazed wheelhouse keeps manoeuvring and navigating straightforward, while in poor weather the helm station turns into a bright interior saloon. Two standard cabins and a separate head give the EX34 Cabin the liveability of a larger boat, so a day trip easily extends into an overnight stay or a long weekend. The forward cabin is light and contemporary, and the layout can be configured to your preference. For owners who want to keep boating in the early and late season, this is the logical model in the Jeanneau EX Series.

Jeanneau EX34 Hardtop

With the Jeanneau EX34 Hardtop, everything starts with life in the open air. The fixed hardtop provides shade and protection from the sun, while a soft enclosure can be deployed or stowed in a single motion as soon as the weather turns. That way you keep the open character of a day boat, with the certainty of staying dry when you need to. The helm station suits both standing and seated positions and offers an unobstructed view in every direction.

The EX34 Hardtop adapts to your day. The aft deck combines a generous sundeck with a cockpit that converts into a galley and lounge, and on the roof you’ll find a rack for boards and bikes. A sliding hatch comes as standard, with an electrically opening soft top available as an option. The Jeanneau EX34 Hardtop also has two fixed cabins and a separate head compartment, so staying the night on the spur of the moment is always an option. This model is aimed at owners who prefer to cruise with the wind in their hair and as little preparation as possible before casting off.

EX34 Cabin or EX34 Hardtop: which one suits you?

Because the hull, length, layout and accommodation level are identical on both models, choosing within the Jeanneau EX Series comes down mainly to shelter. The EX34 Cabin closes off completely and, with heating and air conditioning, is the obvious choice if you want to stretch the season as far as possible, cruise outside the summer months, or spend a lot of time on more open water. The EX34 Hardtop keeps the feeling of open-air cruising front and centre, and with its stowable soft enclosure and roof rack it appeals to anyone who also uses the boat for watersports and day trips with kit on board.

In practice, owners who see the boat as a year-round means of getting out on the water usually choose the EX34 Cabin, while the EX34 Hardtop is popular with owners who cruise mainly in high season and want to stay as close as possible to the water and the elements. During a visit to Jonkers Yachts you can compare both versions side by side, which makes the difference in experience immediately clear.

Five living spaces on one boat

Both models in the Jeanneau EX Series share the same spatial logic. Life on board is divided across five zones: the aft swim platform, the aft cockpit, the central saloon, the helm station and the forward saloon. The heart of the boat sits at its centre, sheltered and accessible to everyone, and that is where people naturally gather.

That layout makes the EX34 feel larger than its 10.4 metres suggest. You can walk from the swim platform to the forward saloon without obstacles, so several activities can happen at once without anyone getting in each other’s way. Cooking, cruising, sunbathing and swimming each have their own zone, yet all remain connected.

Hull, performance and handling of the Jeanneau EX34

The Jeanneau EX34 is built on a compact, lightweight and exclusive deep-V hull developed for good seakeeping. You notice it in the smooth way she takes the waves and in the confidence she gives from the moment you cast off. The steering is direct and predictable, and the EX34 reaches speeds of up to 40 knots whenever you feel like it. The CE category is B-8 / C-10 (pending).

More important than top speed is how simple the boating stays. The controls are logically placed, the technology is tucked away, and there is nothing you need to figure out first. Jonkers Yachts arranges sea trials so you can experience this yourself and see how the Jeanneau EX34 Cabin and EX34 Hardtop behave on the water where you actually cruise.

Design and styling of the Jeanneau EX Series

The EX Series was developed by Jeanneau Design in collaboration with Centowski & Denert Design. The result is a boat with clean lines, plenty of glass and a recognisable identity of its own within the Jeanneau range. The exterior is clearly related to the rest of the fleet, but the emphasis on shelter, circulation and usability puts the EX Series in a category of its own.

The same consistency applies below. Materials were chosen for durability and ease of maintenance, natural light reaches deep inside, and the finish is contemporary without being fashionable. That keeps the Jeanneau EX Series a line that will still look right ten years from now.

Buying a Jeanneau EX Series at Jonkers Yachts

As an authorised Jeanneau dealer in the Netherlands, Jonkers Yachts guides you from the first introduction through to the handover of your Jeanneau EX34. From our base at Marina Port Zélande in Ouddorp you can view the models in the Jeanneau EX Series, compare the EX34 Cabin with the EX34 Hardtop, and work with us on the configuration that suits your cruising grounds and your plans.

Our involvement doesn’t stop at the purchase. Jonkers Yachts takes care of service and maintenance, winter storage, transport and the supply of genuine Jeanneau parts, so all you need to concern yourself with is being on the water. Would you like to know when the Jeanneau EX Series can be viewed at our showroom, or arrange a sea trial? Get in touch with us.

Discover other Jeanneau series at Jonkers Yachts

Alongside the new EX Series, Jonkers Yachts represents the complete Jeanneau Powerboats range. If you’re unsure whether the Jeanneau EX34 is the right size and type for you, we’re happy to help you compare.

Jeanneau Cap Camarat WA Series

The Jeanneau Cap Camarat WA series offers walk around models from 5.5 to 12.5 metres with sheltered accommodation and an open aft deck. Worth a look if you’re after a smaller or a larger format than the EX34, with the same sporty character.

Jeanneau Twin Hull Series

The Jeanneau TH series consists of power catamarans that stand out for their space, stability and easy movement on board. A good option for owners who value maximum living space over compact dimensions.

Jeanneau Sea Loft

The Jeanneau Sea Loft is about living on the water and offers a completely different take on spending time on board. For anyone who wants the sea as an address rather than a destination.

Contact Jonkers Yachts to discover everything about the Jeanneau EX Series and the rest of the Jeanneau range. Our team will help you find the choice that fits the way you want to be on the water.