Sailing in San Diego

[mteas1]

Hi Everyone,

I'm the new kid on the block that's fallen for Jeanneau's. I love the way they look and the way I feel when aboard but have never sailed on one. Most of the sailing I do is in the San Diego area. Once I buy I plan on coastal cruising up and down the coast and local races, beers cans and such. I will most likely be staying between Pt Conception and Ensenada. I'm not a huge competitor, just like to go fast and have fun.

I've read much about 36iP, 37, 39iP and the new 409 but never sailed on any of them. I've been sailing one year with 65 outings and 200 hours. I've crewed on a Columbia 50, Swan 44, Newport 33, Beneteau 32 and chartered various Hunters and Catalina's. I hold a US Sailing coastal cruising certificate.
I'm looking to sail on Jeanneaus. I don't want to buy a boat I have not sailed on, or at least similar boats. The boat dealers won't take you out for test sails, only final sea trials before closing a purchase.

I'm looking to sail on Jeanneaus! I'm available to crew in local races or just sail for the fun of it. San Diego of LA area.I'm 90 % retired so I'm available just about any time.

Warm regards,

Marty

[mkremedy]

mteas1
You need to get a sail on a 36iP. We have ours since 2007. She's a great sailer. We sail out on New York, that 's to far for a day trip for you.
Happy Sailing,
MKREMEDY

[mteas1]

Thanks for replying. Did you buy your boat new? I priced the 409 and the 36ip online and there is not much difference in price. The P version seems like the only way to go. I would prefer something 2-3 years old.There is a 2007 for sale in Ventura that I'm going to touch base with next week. Cheers, Marty

[MartyB]

oh dear, ANother MARTY! please help us! if there are tooo many marty's in one place, it goes down hill!...........

So with that, something the OP Marty may want to do, check with local dealer to see if any local jeanneau's are raced, see if his name can be sent to the owner, or get the owners name to get on crew. 

Another potential, is there a moorings/sunsail near you that day rents these boats? crewing is cheaper, even if a 6 pack or two needs to come along, but leasing a boat for a day or half day could also get you on the boat too.

Marty

[boltnbrew]

Contact Ian VanTuyl at Cruisingyachts.com
or
IVTYachtsales.com

He's the local Jeanneau rep and should be able to put in touch with most of the San Diego owners who race.

[mkremedy]

mteas1
We bought our boat new in 2007, we ordered it the the way we wanted it. P version, classic sail, 6-4" draft, large wheel, 2 cabins. I added a stern seat behind the pedestal, you can see a picture of it in the "Hints & Tips" sectin on this web site. I was out on the boat, under power and I was thinking about how good the auto pilot was steering a straight line, then I noticed the pilot was off, so the boat was steering itself while under power. I also have a
3 blade flex-o-fold prop.
I find it hard to beleive that this is our 5th season witht he boat and she still looks new.
Happy Sailing,
MKREMEDY

[mteas1]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm in touch with Ian Van Tuyl. He's been a big help. MKREMEDY, I think you have the type of boat I want. I'm reluctant to buy a new boat as my first boat. Fortunately I have time to look. Still looking for a ride. Warm regards to all. Marty