The Jeanneau Velaasco 43, introduced at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, is certainly not what one usually expects to see when they hear there's a new Jeanneau in town. But this sailboat builder has proven it can come up with interesting powerboat designs, as well, and when reviewer Zuzana Prochazka goes through this boat she finds excellent use of space, and a flybridge that can be custom-configured on the spur of the moment. Find out what else Zuzana found, in this First Look Video.


Jeanneau Velaasco 43 bridge

The bridge has a grill, fridge, and wet bar, as well as lots of seating options.

Written by: Zuzana Prochazka
Zuzana Prochazka is a writer and photographer who freelances for a dozen boating magazines and websites. A USCG 100 Ton Master, Zuzana has cruised, chartered and skippered flotillas in many parts of the world and serves as a presenter on charter destinations and topics. She is the Chair of the New Product Awards committee, judging innovative boats and gear at NMMA and NMEA shows, and currently serves as immediate past president of Boating Writers International. She contributes to Boats.com and YachtWorld.com, and also blogs regularly on her boat review site, TalkoftheDock.com.