Plastic block at stern? - 2003 SO32

[frankc64]

This is at the stern of my 2003 SO32 (new to me). I'm wondering about the purpose of these plastics blocks, held in place with two screws. They are located both port and stbrd and appear to be factory installed. Sorry, but picture is rotated ccw for some reason, so may need to cock your head to the left.


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[psychotiller]

My 2004 SF 32i has the same block.  Just going by memory as I'm not on my boat at the moment but doesn't that hold the temporary seat across the transom in place?

BTW, congrats on the new boat!  how do you like it?  had it out on the water yet?  

[frankc64]

Psychotiller, is it the helm seat that somehow fits there and becomes a temporary seat?

There's a few minor thing to take care of but I really like the boat! Far better than my old Fantasia 27. About three weeks ago, I had it launched in Plymouth, MA and motor-sailed about 100 miles to Mystic, CT with a couple friends. Very chilly ride, but I could not have been more pleased. For several hours in Buzzards Bay we had 5-6 ft waves and 22-24 knot winds and the boat did great. From my view, it's in really good shape - has a brand new main, the engine is hardly used, and (I'm told) had never been slept on.

Now she's back on the hard much closer to home and I'm trying to sort through what's what along with winterizing, maintenance and maybe some upgrade plans.

[psychotiller]

Yes, the helm seat.  Though not so much of a helm seat for us since we have a tiller.  If that block isn't for keeping it in place when used as a seat it may serve a function when the seat is stored flat on the floor to open up the transom for easier access to the swim platform.  Again, just going by memory and  I could very well be wrong about the function of that block.  Hopefully heading to our boat for a sail tomorrow, I'll try to remember to take a look.

Glad to hear you are happy with your new boat.   Sounds like a great time of year over there to get lots of projects done and get her dialed in just the way you like.

[lateron]

Hi Frank and Psychotiller [great song!].........yes the blocks help support the helmsman's [if you have a wheel] seat when it is in the lowered position. I too have a tiller but I do like to use the seat sometimes when the boat is on autopilot and bowling along in a nice breeze.

I've had my SO32 for 4 and a bit years now and really like it. Been out in some blows in the North Sea UK and did a crossing to France and Belgium which has given me a lot of confidence in the boat. It will hopefully last me now as I am in senior years. Even the wife likes it.!!!

We visited Mystic in 2001 on a driving trip round New England, lovely place for a boat.

[rodgerg]

I have the same boat, the same plastic blocks and was told it was to mount the removeable stern/seat section. I have tried as many ways I can think of and cannot for the life of me work out how its supposed to be. Photo would be great,!

[frankc64]

Thanks guys. If I can get it to fit I'll take a picture.  Will give it a try next chance and will let you know.

Lateron, glad to hear that you been to Mystic. You're right, this is great place to have a boat! I'm actually headed to France in a few weeks to visit my daughter in Compiegne. I've never been to Europe, but looking forward to it.

Not sure if it's ok to change topic, but thought I'd ask since I've got so many 32 owners here. What have you done for maintenance on you woodwork? Interior/exterior. Looking around the forum, it seems that favorites are Z-Spar Captains Satin for interior and something called 'Semco' for the exterior. Right now, my exterior wood is bare and gray with some ugly ridges. Interior mostly looks decent but definitely some worn spots here and there. Floor boards look ok and I'd like to stay ahead on those.

Thank you,

Frank

[psychotiller]

Lateron, I agree, great song.  And I figured naming the boat Psycho Tiller was the best way to get plenty of room at the starting line and marks on race day

Rodgerg, photos attached, just happened to be out at the boat today and took a couple pictures.  It is a tight fit for sure,  just like the tight fit in the cabin sole boards.  Every time I take out those boards to inspect the bilge I think to myself "Wow, the Jeanneau designers must be amazingly good at Jenga and jigsaw puzzles."  (Only able to attach one pic per post, last pic coming in following post)



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Frank, I've had the same questions lately about the woodwork, interesting to hear others take on that subject. My interior woodwork is fine, exterior is weathered but otherwise in good shape.  For now I've just decided to leave the teak as is.

[psychotiller]

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[frankc64]

Good to know - I'd been setting that seat on the fixed seats. Setting it there looks to be more functional and out of the way.

Thanks Pyschotiller.

[rodgerg]

Thanks so much now got it stored correctly. I was always in the horrors it would slip off the side when I laid it down to get on. Much better.