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03.06.2021 6:45:42
The riggers are now sorting out a full winter service of the mechanism. Replacing a number of sheets and line. The sail is being evaluated for a re-cut to remove the stretch if possible. [links]
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The riggers are now sorting out a full winter service of the mechanism. Replacing a number of sheets and line. The sail is being evaluated for a re-cut to remove the stretch if possible. [links]
Once unfurled we simply let the topping lift off and allow the boom position to be, initially, set by the sail. here
Keeping this lower boom position we furl using a little back pressure on the outhaul. This year not a single crease when furling. here
On the day of the survey the wind was F6 gusting higher. Too windy to unfurl on the quayside and out on the water we unfurled just 50% due the sea state and wind. A week later when we had taken delivery and having a full rig inspection the sail jammed at the 50% mark when unfurling due to a large crease. It was easily cleared but the riggers assistant pointed out that the main halyard was too tight and easing this certainly made for easier operation. more
In the last week I have noticed a small separation at the top of the mainsail on one of the seams. We will get that fixed this week so if the wind drops as predicted, the main will come down in the next day or so. [links]
Twin anchor rollers extend forward of the stem, almost like a mini-bowsprit, to keep the hook from dinging your gelcoat when weighing anchor. It’s still pretty tight up there, though, and I suspect you’ll have to be careful when leaving an anchorage. Still, the combination of a nearly plumb bow, truncated stern, low cabintrunk and chines aft make for one fast, sexy-looking hull. [links]
The Sun Odyssey 439’s hull is solid, hand-laid fiberglass, while the deck incorporates a balsa core and is fabricated using Jeanneau’s proprietary Prisma injection-molding process. This technique allows Jeanneau to closely monitor the amount of resin going into the fabrication, which results in an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. here
A fiberglass grid set into the lower part of the hull helps accommodate rig and keel loads under sail, and supports cabinetry, the cabin sole and other belowdecks structures. The single rudder is fabricated with a composite stock, and 1x19 stainless steel shrouds and a manually adjustable split backstay support the double-spreader deck-stepped mast. Chainplates are inboard, alongside the low cabintrunk, leaving the side decks clear. here
Construction more
The SO 439’s German mainsheet system leads back to winches and clutches at each of the two helm stations. The same winches also serve the jibsheets, and therefore it is impossible to trim the main and jib simultaneously from one side. Someone needs to go to the lee side when bearing away, even if the boat is on its ear. Because the winches and clutches are so far aft, it is also necessary to position yourself aft of the wheels to tend them efficiently, which can be a problem if the person driving wants to changes wheels, say, midway through a gybe. Neither of these issues is necessarily a deal breaker, but they may conflict with some sailing styles. [links]
The new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 has been impressing people with its sailing ability ever since its arrival and here we have the first Australian review by Boatsales at this link.
Once the passage is over, below decks offers a premium living space that includes a number of clever features designed to maximise creature comforts.”
Stowage space below is abundant and despite all of the above they’ve still managed to fit in a full size forward facing nav’ station. Always a popular feature. [links]
Jeanneau has returned to shaft drive after a dalliance with legs. We assume that the principal attraction of rotating legs was their ‘joystick’ manoeuvring ability, but low customer take-up may and maintenance requirements may not have justified the expense.
Specifications
Model: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 Performance
Length overall: 12.35m
Waterline length: 11.47m
Beam: 3.99m
Displacement: 7784kg
Draft: 1.37m (swing)/1.60m (shoal )/2.25m (deep)
Sail drive: Shaft
Fuel: 200L
Water: 530L
Holding tank: 80L
Mainsail: 42.8m 2 (std)/43.3m 2 (Perf)/35.1m 2 (furling)
Genoa: 34.3m 2 (std and Perf)
Jib: 25.3m 2 (self-tacking)
Gennaker: 59.8m 2 (std)/69.4m 2 (Perf) more
Priced from: $396,173 including high-strength polyester sails with fully battened main with German mid-boom sheeting back to twin Harken 46.2STs and furling 110 per cent genoa with aft sheeting; mainsail boom bag with lazy jacks; rigid vang and lowered gooseneck; coachroof Harken 40.2ST halyard winch; cockpit table; swim platform with telescopic ladder; two-cabin, single-head layout; separate navigation desk; U-shaped galley with double sink and two-burner stove and oven; 190-litre top-loading fridge and sliding-seat dinette; 30hp Yanmar shaft drive with three-blade fixed prop more
Our evaluation test boat had the Premiere and Preference trim packages included. more