Jeanneau 39 DS 2007 modle with closed fiarleads

[davidj]

Jeanneau 39 DS  2007 model   closed fairleads and  has any one had this problem with mooring and the fairlead hole is to small and fiddly 

the later model look as if they has  50mm cut out of them  is this a DIY or a factory mood  if  DIY whats the best results grinder or hacksaw    thanks for any help  David

[Tafika II]

I think you are referring to the line chocks, or at least that is what we call them in the US. In late 2007, Jeanneau offered the late year models with open chocks, so they were factory installed and you no longer had to feed them through the closed "eye". Since they are stainless, I don't see any reason why you could not cut them, grind and polish them to make them the open version. We took delivery in NOV 2007 and Tafika 2 has open chocks. If you want me to measure the spacing, I'll be on the boat tomorrow & can measure + take a picture. Please keep in mind, our boat is a 42DS but I would think the gap opening would be the same.

[davidj]

that would be a good help i can see it thy cut them at right angles too  thanks David 

[Tafika II]

Here's the pictures. Opening is about 1" and the overall length is 8"

[davidj]

thanks looking at them thy had them cut and polished  so i will do the same thanks