Polar diagram for SO 36.2

[pb]

Hi, I've tried to search for a polar diagram for the 36.2 but can't find one. I would be grateful for any pointers as to where I could find one.

I plan to fit a removable Barton mainsheet track in the cockpit (just at the front end of each locker in front of binnacle) . When I do, I'll show some pictures. I find in gusty winds off Plymouth,especially in what passes for summer, one needs to be quick with the sheet.


Thanks

[MalcolmP]

Welcome to the forum

I have also had a look and can't see a Polar/VPP for the SO36.2 on-line

Your best bet would be a request to Jacques Fauroux the architect at: [e-mail] www.fauroux.com

The French tend to call them VPP's

The Barton track does look a well engineered piece of kit, do send in some photos etc -n before and after so it can go on our hints and tips section

Malcolm

[gayleforce1999]

Hello as onwer of an so36.2 I wrote an e-mail to J Faroux requesting the vpp. , as suggested , but asbosutely no answer. .
Is possible no one can support us? Jeanneau can help us? Or we can receive a support only when we buy a new boat?

[pb]

Thanks for trying gayleforce. For a boat that was, I think, quite popular in its time there is not that much technical support or information on the web. I wanted the polar diagram as the boat's ballast ratio seems a bit anaemic (28%) and I wanted to look at the hullspeeds. However, I've found If one reefs early and the boat sails on its lines I have found I can make good passage times with typical speeds of 6-7 kts. It's nothing like the longkeeler I used to have - nearly twice as fast which catches me out at times!

The removable mainsheet track is a boon and although expensive, being able to sail in a more dinghy like fashion seems to suit the boat (or is it me?) in stronger winds. I recommend it. Last summer we had an exciting sail to Fowey with my 24y son and his friends, initially against my better judgement as the winds were over 30kts with much stronger gusts. We were quite lonely out there. At times with 3 reefs in mainsail and jib we still managed long periods of 7.5 kts (not surfing) and we were very comfortable. With care steering we didn't really slam at all. 2 reefs wasn't any faster but was just more of a strain. The Barton track didn't break! The lads took a video but I haven't learnt how to upload it but I will try.

I wish there was more information out there particularly concerning longer passages SO36.2s have made. I should like to sail to Gibraltar in her and I wonder if anyone out there has any experience of longer passages or other tips. 

Overall I like the boat - the sails need to be really flat when windy (I've made it a loose foot too) and the boat is clearly tender but with active care and tweaking it can be pushed safely. I'm not sure it can be left like my old boat but it steers really sweetly which is a great pleasure.

Incidently all the hull valves have been checked each year as it's been a bit of a theme recently - 2 replaced last year, they went dangerous but the rest are fine brass or not. This is a 16 year old boat and really I'm quite impressed with build quality and fittings (the interior teak is remarkable) and lack of leaks considering it's not supposed to be a “premium ” boat.

[MalcolmP]

Jan 15, 2014 22:28:30 GMT pb said:

The removable mainsheet track is a boon and although expensive, being able to sail in a more dinghy like fashion seems to suit the boat (or is it me?) in stronger winds. I recommend it.  

If possible please do post some photos of the track in situ and removed. There is quite a lot of interest in the Barton system for other models as well so would be of wider interest