Toy 1280 Ketch 1984 Rare double cockpit, bright deck saloon and aft skirt for comfort and safety. Sails on roller, Volvo D engine...
Toy 1280 Ketch 1984
Rare double cockpit, bright salon on deck and aft bulwark for comfort and safety. Roller furling sails, recent Volvo D2-75 engine, 3 cabins, 2 bathrooms, enhanced autonomy. Well-maintained, high-end equipment. Ideal for long-distance cruising or living aboard.
Character sailboat signed Yves Mareschal, this Jouët 1280 ketch (1984 – only 15 units built) combines classic elegance, robustness, and excellent sea qualities. Its long keel and ketch rig make it a safe boat, perfect for offshore cruising.
A well-maintained, upgraded, and mechanically reliable boat
This model has benefited from rigorous maintenance and numerous recent upgrades:
Volvo Penta D2-75 engine (75 HP) installed in 2017 (~1500 hours)
Seacock and hydraulic helm pump replaced in 2024
Bow thruster (2009)
Osmosis treatment completed
Chainplates renewed (2020)
Optimized sail plan and rigging
New roller furling mainsail (2020)
Replaced staysail on roller (2015)
Genoa + jib
Asymmetrical spinnaker (sock)
Roller furling genoa (2013)
Onboard comfort – large autonomy
3 cabins / 2 bathrooms
Water tank: 400 L
Fuel tank: 400 L
Bimini (2021), dodger (2015), sunshade (2020)
Finished interior with durable equipment (Corian)
Main features
Length: 13.15 m
Beam: 4.26 m
Draft: 1.90 m
Displacement: 9 tons
Sail area: 101 m²
A seaworthy sailboat
Stable (index 2.07), comfortable, and safe, this Jouët 1280 is perfectly suited for offshore navigation with a small crew thanks to its balanced ketch rig.