Can you name this part on a 43DS?

[Zanshin]

What is the name for bent rounded metal bar that is between the steering pedestal and the table area, it supports the engine telegraph controls on the starboard side?


This item has a small crack on both sides where it attaches to the table - presumably from someone exerting too much weight and pressure. I think I will need to replace it and would like to either order the part from Jeanneau or perhaps get a stainless steel one made to replace this aluminum one.

Also, is this a common failure point? All the other mountings in the cockpit are still solid.

[MartyB]

That parts name is the elephantidontknowis part!uh huh.......

Did you email the picture to the fellow that sometimes posts here at jeanneauspares.com? That might get you a quicker reply, other than the SA ones from that marty guy on here!

marty

[Zanshin]

No, I didn't know a JeanneauSpares guy existed, I'll have to search the forum. It just seems pretty flimsy in Aluminum for a part that might take all the weight of a 200Lb person flying across the cockpit.

[MartyB]

Go to the march update page, and there is an add at the bottom.

What sized boats are you looking at currently? I've seen anything from 48-54'ish feet!

Marty

[MalcolmP]

Hi Zanshin

They are made by Goiot . There is a drawing at:
www.goiot.com/bdd/pdf/56.pdf

From looking the website I think it is called in French "PROTECTEUR AVEC CARTER CDE MOTEUR" but in English guess it should be "cable conduit and hand support"

This is not exactly the same model as you have an extended support to clear the larger nav pod

Ian at jeanneauspares.com will be able to confirm model and part number but if you need it quickly I would start with Gilles at JA

Goiot have now started using stainless steel on the newer pods, which seems more sensible, but I have not heard of a failure before

Whilst you are changing it over you may want to check or change the throttle/gear mechanism as these will rust if there has been any water ingress

very best

Malcolm

[Zanshin]

Malcolm - thanks! I filled out the www.jeanneauspares.com form earlier and will see if they can source that part. The part is just a "protecteur" which is pretty generic and not a true nautical term

Marty - I'm still looking and so far it is anywhere from a Beneteau 473 through a Jeanneau 54. There are a lot of models that might fit what I am looking for (with a bit of work). Even the Grand Soleil 50 is still in the running and if I could find an Oyster in the right price category and age I might do that as well. But at present the Jeanneau 52.2s coming out of charter are the best deals for me.

[MartyB]

Did jeanneau spares get back to you yet?

Those are BIG boats! Locally there is a really nice santa cruz 52 for 400K US. A quick sailing boat! 20 knots setup correctly would not be outrageous speed wise! If you want really big, there is a SC70 for sale, 25 knots, downwind in 30-40 knots of wind is not unheard of in one of them! At least per a crewman I know on a local one here in puget sound! Ok, so not quite what you had in mind?

Jeanneau's are pretty nice for what you pay for them tho.

Marty

[Zanshin]

I haven't gotten a response from Jeanneau Spares yet. Perhaps they are miffed because all I entered was my name and e-mail address, all the other "mandatory" fields such as address and phone numbers I filled in with "private".

25 Knots? I like speed but I want to load this boat down with supplies to go cruising, so I don't think I'll exceed hull speed. In addition, as a singlehander I think that any spinnaker on board won't see the light of day.

I've computed that a well-found boat up to around 54 LOA can still be singlehanded in most conditions and will have more room inside that I currently have at home - that should see me and whomever I might pick up on the way around the world in comfort, speed and safety.

[MartyB]

You might also try www.goiot.com/index.php directly if that is whom made the part as Malcolm suggested. They might be able to end one direct to you.

The SC52 is setup for short handed sailing, ie the couple that owned it since new has cruised in it, along with full race crews. It could be a bit rough riding in heavy conditions, being as it is a ULDB and more on the crew race setup for races such as Transpac etc. Depending upon the home unit you have, I can see a 50'ish foot boat being more spacious than a home.

The family that owns the local Jeanneau dealer here in Seattle, is on a 3 yr tour of the pacific. He was home in january for the boatshow, and at a dryland roundezvous for owners, mentioned there SO49iP was doing mid teens with an AS up, 20'ish knot winds, I want to say 20-30' seas. His 13 yr old twin daughters were able to handle the boat fine once sails were up etc by them selves. Steering was real light. A good thing to, I do not think either of them are more than 85 lbs dripping wet out of the shower, very petit in size. You can still get some good speed out of non race performance style boat in the 50' range.

Good luck
Marty

[Zanshin]

I still think I'll prefer to keep my surfing to the web I've always thought that the ULDBs are like catamarans - once you load sufficient water & supplies to go long-distance cruising their ability to plane disappears and you have a slow boat.

[MalcolmP]

zanshin said:

I haven't gotten a response from Jeanneau Spares yet.

Try an email direct to: [e-mail]

I am sure Ian will respond soon, but I know he has been busy commissioning my 39i today ;D She is now afloat and the rig has been stepped

Malcolm

[Zanshin]

Malcolm - I hope all went well with the commissioning yesterday!