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Post by iwalani on Nov 1, 2019 13:20:09 GMT
I am looking to buy a 39i. I noticed that there are slightly different dimensions in the 2008 model than the 2007 model. Someone also told me that they use a different build process beginning in 2008. Can anyone please tell me about that?
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Post by zaphod on Nov 1, 2019 15:56:50 GMT
I am not aware of any differences between model years of the 39i. What differences have you found and what are your sources?
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Post by iwalani on Nov 1, 2019 18:20:04 GMT
Tom Doves online Sail Calculator lists the following two models.
LOA Jeanneau 39i 2008 38.17
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i 38.91
LWL Jeanneau 39i 2008 35.17
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i 35.14
Beam Jeanneau 39i 2008 12.75
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i 12.73
Displacement Jeanneau 39i 2008 16163
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i 16159.7
Sail Area Jeanneau 39i 2008 725
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i 758.86
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Post by zaphod on Nov 1, 2019 20:01:03 GMT
Those are very slight differences that could easily be attributed to the metric/imperial conversions.
The differences in sail area could be classic main vs furling main, and the displacement differences could be different keel options.
As far as I know they were all built the same way. The "i" in 39i refers to the injection molding process they used to build the decks. I can't imagine Jeanneau would re-tool their molds to make such incremental changes in the middle of a production run.
You will also notice that the Tom Dove site allows users to enter their own boat's specifications thus contributing to the database. I doubt there is very much effort put into verifying the accuracy of every entry. It is a pretty crude and outdated website.
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Post by buddyseattle on Nov 1, 2019 21:46:48 GMT
I believe there were few changes, interior only, mostly cosmetic, between these years. We looked at both during our purchasing process. There was a furling and non-furling model, as well as a taller masted Performance version. Below is an excerpt from the specs I have from 2010. Which I believe was the same.  www.23hq.com/BuddySeattle/photo/61673002/original |
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Post by iwalani on Nov 2, 2019 1:46:40 GMT
Thanks so much to all for the feedback. I was concerned because I am currently looking at a 2007 and a 2008 and am trying to decide between the two.
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Post by buddyseattle on Nov 2, 2019 17:27:22 GMT
Good luck with your decision making. We've been really happy with our 39i.
I would suggest that the differences are small and that you'll find more differences in the condition of the boat in terms of maintenance, modifications (good and bad) and needed repairs.
If you need any assistance on any details of the 39i, feel free to reach out or use this forum. It's been a great source of expert advice and information.
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Post by zaphod on Nov 3, 2019 0:49:52 GMT
Good luck with your decision making. We've been really happy with our 39i. I would suggest that the differences are small and that you'll find more differences in the condition of the boat in terms of maintenance, modifications (good and bad) and needed repairs. If you need any assistance on any details of the 39i, feel free to reach out or use this forum. It's been a great source of expert advice and information. Yes, we are loving our 39i as well. We were faced with a choice between an '06, an '07 and a '11. The '11 was in far better condition, and that is what we bought! Are your potential boats listed online? Send us the links so we can compare! |
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Post by MalcolmP on Nov 3, 2019 7:35:05 GMT
Yes agree fully with all the above. IE same dimensions. Only cosmetic and interior differences. The first 39i version had annoying enclosed fairleads that may now have been changed or modified subsequently. The waterline vinyl stripes were different sizes too.
From 2008 they had open fairleads and the waterline graphics were two same width stripes. These had the large oval saloon table, with a poor expensive extension option. The worst thing we have found is that whilst the main plywood finish is good, much of the edge and fiddle trim is an artificial painted "teak" layer on top of a mahogany type wood which is prone to scratching and difficult to repair...
Towards the end of the production run the interior had a facelift, these were called "Step" versions and have a distinctive red vertical stripe on the name graphics. The main changes were the saloon was made more angular, the oval table was replaced with a rectangular drop leaf table. The Alpi wood grain was turned 90 degrees to be horizontal not vertical and the trim colour was changed and I believe is much less prone to damage.
There may have been a few late model ones at the end of the production that had rose gold graphics and taupe canvas.
We have had our 2008 shallow draft 39i from new and find her perfect for our type of long distance but coastal sailing.
Hope you find your dream model
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Post by zaphod on Nov 3, 2019 17:08:20 GMT
Yes agree fully with all the above. IE same dimensions. Only cosmetic and interior differences. The first 39i version had annoying enclosed fairleads that may now have been changed or modified subsequently. The waterline vinyl stripes were different sizes too. From 2008 they had open fairleads and the waterline graphics were two same width stripes. These had the large oval saloon table, with a poor expensive extension option. The worst thing we have found is that whilst the main plywood finish is good, much of the edge and fiddle trim is an artificial painted "teak" layer on top of a mahogany type wood which is prone to scratching and difficult to repair... Towards the end of the production run the interior had a facelift, these were called "Step" versions and have a distinctive red vertical stripe on the name graphics. The main changes were the saloon was made more angular, the oval table was replaced with a rectangular drop leaf table. The Alpi wood grain was turned 90 degrees to be horizontal not vertical and the trim colour was changed and I believe is much less prone to damage. There may have been a few late model ones at the end of the production that had rose gold graphics and taupe canvas. We have had our 2008 shallow draft 39i from new and find her perfect for our type of long distance but coastal sailing. Hope you find your dream model Wow! That is a lot of detail on interior changes! I believe the rectangular drop leaf table was an option on later models as well. We were glad to get a boat with that option although some people complain it is too big. The edging, handholds and other woodwork on our boat seems pretty good quality and I see no signs that it marks easily. What do you mean by enclosed fairleads? I have attached a couple of interior pics of our boat which is one of the last 39i produced in the U.S. plant.   |
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Post by Quiddle on Nov 5, 2019 9:02:44 GMT
This is an open fairlead. The closed type, which I have, lack the gap in the top and are a nuisance as you have to run one end of the line through them.  |
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Post by zaphod on Nov 5, 2019 17:55:46 GMT
This is an open fairlead. The closed type, which I have, lack the gap in the top and are a nuisance as you have to run one end of the line through them. Oh I see! You are talking about the mooring line fairleads. A closed fairlead would be really annoying! A quick scan of 2007 39i listed online shows that not all of them have closed fairleads. That would drive me crazy. If I had closed fairleads I would be tempted to cut them and create a slot. A bit of time spent with a dremel finishing the cut edges and polishing would be time well spent. (Or you could change them out if you can get at the bolts.) |
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