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Jouet 950
Designer: Yves Marechal  ·  Builder: Yachting France (Fra)  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Jouet 950

Designed by Yves Marechal and built by Yachting France starting in 1983, this 31-foot French cruiser represents solid European sailing boat engineering from the early 1980s. The Jouet 950 features a masthead sloop rig and fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration, providing a good balance of performance and directional stability that appeals to coastal cruising sailors. With a displacement of 7,938 pounds and moderate sail area of 436 square feet, this fiberglass yacht strikes a comfortable middle ground between performance and seaworthiness. The beam of 11 feet provides generous interior volume for a boat this size, while the 5.67-foot draft offers reasonable shoal water capability without sacrificing upwind performance. Her comfort ratio of 18.26 indicates a motion that's neither overly quick nor excessively gentle, suitable for extended coastal passages. The capsize screening formula of 2.21 suggests this boat handles rough conditions well, making it appropriate for offshore coastal cruising in experienced hands. Her SA/Displacement ratio of 17.59 indicates moderate sailing performance—not a racing flyer, but capable of respectable passage times. The Jouet 950 appeals to sailors seeking a well-built European cruiser with traditional sailing characteristics and proven offshore capability.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 31.17 ft / 9.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.00 ft / 7.92 m
Beam 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
Max Draft 5.67 ft / 1.73 m
Displacement 7,938.00 lb / 3,601 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 436.00 ft² / 40.51 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Yves Marechal
Builder Yachting France (FRA)
First Built 1983
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 176
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.59
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 201.62
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 18.26
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.21
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.83 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.75
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,021.91 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.58
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.30 ft / 12.59 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 35.80 ft / 10.91 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
SA Fore 247.80 ft² / 23.02 m²
SA Main 187.95 ft² / 17.46 m²
SA Total (100%) 435.75 ft² / 40.48 m²
Est. Forestay Length 43.01 ft / 13.11 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Jouet 950 ★
31.2 ft
Bavaria 31
31.2 ft
Hunter 31
31.3 ft
Tartan 31
31.3 ft
LWL
Jouet 950 ★
26.0 ft
Bavaria 31
27.6 ft
Hunter 31
26.3 ft
Tartan 31
26.0 ft
Beam
Jouet 950 ★
11.0 ft
Bavaria 31
11.2 ft
Hunter 31
10.9 ft
Tartan 31
10.9 ft
Displacement
Jouet 950 ★
7 lbs
Bavaria 31
9 lbs
Hunter 31
9 lbs
Tartan 31
9 lbs
Ballast
Jouet 950 ★
—
Bavaria 31
3 lbs
Hunter 31
4 lbs
Tartan 31
3 lbs
Sail Area
Jouet 950 ★
436 sq ft
Bavaria 31
484 sq ft
Hunter 31
458 sq ft
Tartan 31
506 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Jouet 950 ★
176 s/nm
Bavaria 31
177 s/nm
Hunter 31
183 s/nm
Tartan 31
159 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Jouet 950 ★
17.6
Bavaria 31
17.5
Hunter 31
16.2
Tartan 31
18.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Jouet 950 ★
—
Bavaria 31
35.7 %
Hunter 31
41.2 %
Tartan 31
43.2 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Jouet 950 ★
18.3
Bavaria 31
—
Hunter 31
22.4
Tartan 31
20.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Jouet 950 ★
2.21
Bavaria 31
—
Hunter 31
2.05
Tartan 31
2.10
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Jouet 950 ★
201
Bavaria 31
197
Hunter 31
239
Tartan 31
229
Hull Speed
Jouet 950 ★
6.8 kts
Bavaria 31
—
Hunter 31
6.9 kts
Tartan 31
6.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Jouet 950 ★
2.8
Bavaria 31
—
Hunter 31
2.2
Tartan 31
2.6
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