Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jeanneau DB/37 IB 2022 vs Jeanneau Leader 40 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jeanneau DB/37 IB 2022 vs Jeanneau Leader 40 2019 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Jeanneau DB/37 IB 2022 and 300 hp for the Jeanneau Leader 40 2019. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Jeanneau Leader 40 2019 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Jeanneau DB/37 IB 2022 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jeanneau Leader 40 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jeanneau Leader 40 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jeanneau DB/37 IB 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.10 ft
Length overall - Detail40.50 ft
Length - Feet38.1
Length - Feet40.5
Length overall - Meters11.61
Length overall - Meters12.34
Length overall - Inches457
Length overall - Inches486
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.70 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.13
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches44
Beamnot available
Beam12.60 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches151
Displacementnot available
Displacement16603.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelD4-32
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine ModelD4-32
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower320 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal96
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters363.4
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity65