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Post by MalcolmP on Nov 13, 2006 22:06:01 GMT
Despite concerns that the Sun Fast range was to be relegated, Jeanneau are set to unveil an all new dedicated Sun Fast at the Paris Boat Show in December. The "Sun Fast 3200" follows in the eminent footsteps of the JOD35 and many other Sun Fasts designed by Daniel Andrieu www.andrieudesign.com, and has being designed as a contender for the 2008 Transaquadra transatlantic race www.transquadra.comJeanneau Owners Network hopes to being preview pictures and more information on this exciting new 10m twin rudder dedicated performance boat in the next few weeks. |
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Post by MartyB on Nov 14, 2006 4:29:35 GMT
SOunds kewl! Unfortunetly, it will probably take 2 yrs to see here in the NW US!  Is there any talk of a new 35'/11M'ish size? Marty |
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Post by MalcolmP on Nov 14, 2006 18:41:53 GMT
To early to say if there will be an 11m, but the press release says that is heralds a new generation of Sun Fast, so we should be hopeful at least............. SOunds kewl! Unfortunetly, it will probably take 2 yrs to see here in the NW US! Is there any talk of a new 35'/11M'ish size? Marty
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Jeanneau will officially unveil a new Sun Fast 3200 at the upcoming Paris Boat Show. This new concept in racer/cruiser design heralds a new generation of Sun Fast.
The Daniel Andrieu design of 9.80 metres has twin-rudders, is simple to handle and, above all, fun. Designed for performance-oriented cruising this boat is particularly impressive sailing downwind.
This design concept fits in perfectly with the famous "Transquadra" trans-Atlantic race and for this reason new Sun Fast has been chosen to be a special class within the next edition of the race. |
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Post by MartyB on Dec 5, 2006 4:04:50 GMT
WHen does the paris show start? any word, pics etc on this new SF 3200?
marty
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Post by MalcolmP on Dec 10, 2006 5:45:23 GMT
I hope to have some better images soon, but this is a photo taken at Paris of the SF3200 concept. The prototype should be in the water about June 2007. The boat is designed for reliable performance rather than as a round the cans sledge. There is significant interest already for the Transquadra, so high expections that there will be a fleet of these crossing the Atlantic  |
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Post by Tim on Dec 11, 2006 12:50:13 GMT
A few thoughts...
Perspective possibly - but doesn't the boat look a bit short on beam?
Surprising really considering
1) Jeanneau's preference for beam in both crusing and racing boats (JOD 35 for example)
2) That the boat is designed as an offshore racer with twin rudders (cf mini transats, IMOCA boats ect)
Where does the main trimmer go? It almost seems as if there is space behind the tiller, yet the sheet cleats in front. This position is, however, blocked by the tillers.
I like the trend towards smaller headsails/larger mains (indicated by the tracks going inside the shrouds) with the option of a furling code sail in front of the main forestay.
Always exciting to see a new performance focussed Jeanneau anyway. Have you worked out how we are going to get ourselves a test sail Malcolm?
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Post by MartyB on Dec 11, 2006 18:56:17 GMT
Sorry Tim, malcolm and I get to do the test sail  ;D ;D ;D Now I just have to figure out how to cross one continent, an ocean and a ice cap to get there via a silver jet powered bird!  Spousal unit would like that, she keeps threatening me with taking me to England and see some of the larger gardens their. A quick trip to France to sail a boat along with it, could be fun! ;D ;D ;D Might even be able to right it off if I played me cards correctly.......... Kinda wondering how a tiller controlled yacht will go here int he states, I see more tillers over in europe than here, most folks want wheels......... Otherwise, looks like a fairly fast boat. I do like the concept of a larger main, smaller jib and a rollable downwind sail up front on a sprit for ease of use by a smaller crew/couple personally as Tim points out also. Any word on hull material? Or have I missed that? marty |
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Post by MalcolmP on Dec 11, 2006 21:42:26 GMT
Marty & Tim I will let the factory know we have some test pilots lined up  Just got some more pictures that I will try to get posted on the web tommorrow PM Biggest surprise for me is that it masthead, but clearly thay are looking at offshore reliability, not tweakability I doubt if there will be any exotics in tha hull, as they are aiming to keep this affordable Malcolm PS decided I could not to keep you guys waiting, so here is the sailplan......  THIS IMAGE IS COPYRIGHT TO JEANNEAU |
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Post by Tim on Dec 12, 2006 9:40:25 GMT
I'm also very surprised that the boat is mast head rigged. I'd have expected a more fractional design with an overlength spinnaker pole to compensate for the small J. It doesn't appear to be making much use of that long boom either.
The boat is clearly set up for ORC cat 1 though with the provision of the emergency exits at the back.
There is just a small part of me that's slightly disappointed it's not more extreme. I was hoping it would be a real departure from the SunFasts of old - not necessarily to sell in big numbers but as a great publicity exercise.
Shame the boat won't be ready for the Fastnet next year.
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Post by MartyB on Dec 19, 2006 2:50:05 GMT
I noticed today that the main website out of France has limited info on the SF3200. has the two pics Malcolm has posted, along with a floorplan depiction, and not much else. No actual measurements, in either metric or imperial.
I guess we take a wait and see, along with for us on the left side of atlantic, how long will it take for J.USA to get info on that site!
Marty
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Post by andrewsarratt on Dec 19, 2006 12:54:41 GMT
Guys,
Re the measurements for the Sunfast 3200. I got this from the spec sheet. LO 10.30 HL 9.80, WL 8.75 Beam 3.49 -Dis 3.5 ton, draft 2.10 Ballast 1.3 ton or 37%- excellent- lead bulb. main sail 34.5m jib 31.4 - As-spin -86m big!! Down wind looks that it is going to be fun. I sail a Sunfast 35, super down wind,but not great upwind. Other comments, cockpit looks tight for a crew sailing around the cans, i wonder will we have options. I compared it against the A35 which everyone is talking about. The Sunfast is 3.5 ton, WL 8.75 compared to 4.4 ton and 9.3 WL -Sail plan much the same- which mean the Sunfast could be a little faster. Some how i think the IRC will be high!! if she came in at 1..020 or lower then around the cans and offshore would be on. Andrew Yacht Windmill Dublin.
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Post by Tim on Dec 22, 2006 10:05:32 GMT
I HAVE to get a go on one of these in a big blow. Looks like it could be a very stable surfing platform.
Certain aspects of it's design remind me of the X-35. No harm if it's anything like that boat.
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Post by MartyB on Mar 17, 2007 23:39:03 GMT
I just went to teh sunfast3200 site, and found both francais, and english, just had to click the flags at the bottom of the site. The local sale rep, mentioned that this boat is supposed to be the equal to half of an open 60, so it should be quick, but they will probably not bring any into the puget sound region fo teh US! Marty |
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