Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Jeanneau DB/43 OB 2023 vs Jeanneau Leader 46 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Jeanneau DB/43 OB 2023 vs Jeanneau Leader 46 2021 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 380 hp, the Jeanneau Leader 46 2021 has a 30-hp advantage over the Jeanneau DB/43 OB 2023's 350-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Jeanneau DB/43 OB 2023 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Jeanneau Leader 46 2021 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jeanneau DB/43 OB 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Jeanneau DB/43 OB 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 49,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Jeanneau Leader 46 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail49.50 ft
Length overall - Detail46.11 ft
Length - Feet49.5
Length - Feet46.11
Length overall - Meters15.09
Length overall - Meters14.05
Length overall - Inches594
Length overall - Inches553
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches151
Beam - Inches162
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.70 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.13
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches44
Displacementnot available
Displacement23369.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepower380 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal238
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters900.93
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD6-380 DP
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6-380 DP
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity8
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity106