Jeanneau Espace 990
Description
The Jeanneau Espace 990 is a pilothouse cruiser sailboat designed by Philippe Briand and produced by Jeanneau from 1985 to 1989. At 32.48 feet LOA, it's the smallest in the Espace series (preceding the 1000 and 1100), emphasizing all-weather protection via its enclosed wheelhouse, spacious accommodations for family cruising, and a balanced masthead sloop rig for coastal or moderate offshore passages. Built in fiberglass with wood trim, it features a fin keel with spade rudder (or optional keel/centerboard for shallow draft), offering quiet stability, a fast hull, and double cabins for up to 7 people. Around 100-150 units were built, and it's appreciated today as a robust, value-driven classic for cooler climates or extended weekends.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philippe Briand |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeanneau |
| Length | 32.480 ft |
| LOA | 32.480 ft |
| LWL | 26.920 ft |
| Beam | 11.150 ft |
| Displacement | 10738 lb |
| Ballast | 4619 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.890 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.610 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.31 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.01 ft |
| p | 35.11 ft |
| e | 10.89 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.31 ft | 12.01 ft | 35.11 ft | 10.89 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Jeanneau Espace 990 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 35.11 ft - (10702 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.89 ft - (3319 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.28 ft - (11058 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.97 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.39 ft - (11092 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 190.97 ft² |
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Jeanneau Espace 990 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.42 ft - (10491 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.67 ft - (4776 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.34 ft - (9248 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.81 ft - (4209 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 237.67 ft² |
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Jeanneau Espace 990 - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.87 ft - (12457 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.2 ft - (5852 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.69 ft - (11793 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.02 ft - (5492 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 368.2 ft² |
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Jeanneau Espace 990 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.87 ft - (12457 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.62 ft - (6590 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.62 ft - (6590 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 751.07 ft² |
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