The Jeanneau Leader 805 is a hugely popular sports cruiser, offering a fantastic blend of performance, comfort, and practicality. With her stylish lines, spacious cockpit, and well-designed interior, she is equally suited to relaxed family weekends as she is to extended coastal cruising.
This 2000 example is powered by a Volvo Penta KAD43 diesel with DuoProp leg. Benefiting from significant upgrades and refits in recent years—including bow thruster, heating, rewiring, updated navigation electronics, and renewed upholstery—this Leader 805 represents an excellent turn-key package with all the desirable extras.
Mechanical & Performance
Volvo Penta KAD43 diesel engine (approx. 960 hrs) with DuoProp leg
Full engine service including all belts in 2022, serviced annually thereafter
Leg fully stripped and serviced in 2022, serviced every other year since
Auto trim tab controls (2024) with pitch & roll adjustment
Additional automatic bilge pump fitted
High water alarm in engine bay
Electric tube heaters throughout (including engine room)
Erberspacher diesel heating
Bow thruster fitted 2022 (helm & remote control)
Hull & Maintenance
Hull sandblasted back to gelcoat, re-primed & antifouled October 2022
Antifouled annually since (including drive leg)
Trudesign composite skin fittings throughout (2022)
New stainless steel swim ladder (2024)
Navigation & Electronics
Raymarine Axiom 7” chartplotter with RealVision 3D sonar
ICOM VHF with GPS & DSC
Stereo in saloon + separate Bluetooth radio at helm
LED navigation lights (port & starboard upgraded 2024)
Low-level cabin deck lighting
12V/240V television
Safety & Electrical
All 240V wiring replaced with ocean-grade cable
Dual smoke/CO alarm
Pilot gas alarm
Complete new set of fire extinguishers (2022)
Additional 12V fuse block under helm + 24-hour 12V fuse box in engine bay (with separate isolation switch)
Interior & Comfort
New cockpit soft furnishings (2023)
Curtains for all portholes plus clip-on covers for hatches & saloon door
Galley: two-burner hob, 12V fridge, hot & cold sink, microwave
Saloon stereo system
Calorifier for hot water (engine or 240V supply)
Electric heads with SeaSmart disinfectant pump, hot/cold sink & shower faucet
2023 transom shower (hot & cold)
Deck & Exterior
Spacious cockpit with helm & co-pilot seating
Self-draining icebox beneath helm seat
Electric anchor windlass with 20m chain
New forward canopy screens (2025)
Stainless steel fittings throughout
Broker’s Comments
This Jeanneau Leader 805 has been exceptionally well cared for, with a comprehensive programme of servicing and upgrades over the past few years. From her bow thruster and updated electronics to her refreshed cockpit upholstery, heating, and rewired electrical system, she offers peace of mind and great value as a family sports cruiser. Reliable, stylish, and well-equipped, this example is turn-key and ready for her next adventure.