La Joie de Mer is one of the newest breed of 29 meter Jongerts, designed by Tony Castro and built in 2005. She is known for her excellent build quality, modern comforts of a well-heeled yacht, and her exceptional sailing performance. Already regarded as a fine sailing vessel, in 2008 and 2011 her keel was optimized to strengthen her sailing prowess and be more competitive on the Corinthian racing circuit. As a result, it’s noteworthy that La Joie de Mer is especially lively in light winds.
The layout and flow of La Joie de Mer lends itself to enjoying life aboard whether sailing or at anchor. A custom carbon Hall Spars mast and Park Avenue boom, rod rigging, Harken winches and a captive main winch, plus all North 3DI sails make up the main sailing package. The rig was taken out and serviced for the 5-year rig survey, in the fall of 2023. The tender is housed in the garage aft, so decks are clear. Twin helm wheels look forward to two inviting outdoor settee/lounge pads.
The popular enclosed deck saloon, with opening windows for fresh air breeze, has twin tables and settees on both sides while forward is the interior helm/nav station providing excellent visibility and protection. A bar is the main attraction on the other side while a jump seat there can provide an optional observation view forward.
The lower saloon has dining to one side and lounging/cocktail area on the other. The dining table can be in a lower position as a cocktail table while for dining it is raised and extended to welcome diners. A large overhead skylight bathes the saloon in natural light. The aft corridor leads to the master stateroom aft with queen bed, a VIP with double bed and Pullman berth, plus a twin-bedded stateroom. All staterooms are equipped with hanging lockers, shelves and other storage plus ensuite bathrooms.
Forward of the saloon is a large galley, crew mess, entry to the engine room, a captain’s cabin and crew cabin, each with ensuite head. The interior is a lovely honey-colored teak throughout with modern appointments.
La Joie de Mer has been carefully and generously maintained. Big-ticket items were completed including: the 5-year rig survey 2023, the entire painting of the yacht 2022, and antifouling 2026. Other replacements from a new night generator, batteries and mainsail to new galley equipment are also recent. Mechanical and other systems are up to date with servicing. La Joie de Mer is in exceptional condition, available for purchase, positioned to give a new owner immediate cruising and Bucket racing pleasure---
La Joie de Mer—the Joy of the Sea...
Highest pedigree: Tony Castro naval architect; Jongert built.
Excellent sailing performance; optimized keel, carbon rig and sails
Popular functional deck layout; upper deck saloon w/ opening windows, interior helm/nav station
Reckmann furlers recessed in deck
Submarine anchor, foredeck is clear
Tender garage aft
Lovely teak interior and an expansive skylight for natural light in lower saloon
5 year rig survey/service completed 2023
Hull and superstructure fully painted 2022
Antifouling completed 2026
Exceptional condition; all set to cruise or blue water voyage immediately
Priced to sell now
US Duty Paid
Length o.a.: 29m / 95’2”
Length o.d. 27.28m / 89’ 6”
Length w.l 24.94m / 82’
Beam: 6.72m / 22’
Draft: 3.8m / 12’6”
Displacement: 95 tons
grt: 104
Hull: Aluminum; Painted full Awlgrip system (New 2021/2022)
Extensive thermal and vibration insulation.
Antifouling (New 2026)
Superstructure: Aluminum; Painted full Awlgrip system (New 2021/2022).
Class: Hull built to Lloyd’s 100A1 SSC; Yacht, G6
*Keel modified for higher performance; completed 201l. Documentation available.
Decks: Teak
Original engine specs:
Maximum speed: 12.5 knots
Cruising speed: 9.5 knots @ 1,550 rpm
Consumption (approx.): 15 l/h
Range (approx.): 2,500 nm
Engine has been de-rated so current engine specs vary from above
Rig: Hall Spars: Custom carbon mast and spreaders and Park Avenue boom.
Completed 5-year rig survey and service in October 2023. The rig was completely removed from the boat, dismantled, serviced, and reinstalled with new electric wiring.
Global BSI discontinuous rod rigging
Dyneema running rigging
Sails: All sails by North Sails
Mainsail: North Sails, 3DI (New 2022, in use since 2023)
Genoa: North Sails, 3DI (2016)
Stay sail: North Sails, 3DI (New 2024)
Yankee: North Sails, 3DI (2018)
Trysail: North Sails (Orange; 2005)
All sails are serviced regularly
Winches:
8 x Harken: 6 hydraulic carbon racing (Serviced in 2023)
2 x Manual carbon racing
Hydromar hydraulic captive winch for main sheet (Serviced in 2023)
Engine: Scania, D9 turbo, 6-cylinder, 316 HP (234 KW), 2005 (De-rated for slower idle speed)
Engine hours: 8,217 hrs. (May 2025)
Consumption: 12 l/h @ 1350 rpm
Serviced by a qualified technician, May 2025
Generators:
1 x KOHLER 27.0 KW
1 x Fisher Panda 18 KW night generator (new 2021)
Both generators serviced by a qualified technician in May 2025
Generator hours (May 2025):
Kohler: Display shows 764 hrs; Known hours: 14,877 hrs.
Fisher Panda 18x: 8,502 hrs.
Consumption:
Kohler: approx. 6.8 l/h
Fisher Panda: approx. 5.0 l/h
Fuel separator:Primary RACOR system for all machinery; one set for the 2 generators, one set for main engine.
In 2024 regular maintenance was carried out, including the installation of new engine mounts and the re-alignment of the shaft.
