Jeanneau 57 - "Zanshin" is back

[Zanshin]

After hurricane Irma left the BVI devastated and destroyed many boats, I was uncertain as to the fate of my Jeanneau 57, "Zanshin". Although she was tied down on the hard at Nanny Cay she toppled like a domino with the rest of the boats and the pictures of devastation that came from the BVI after the storms were bleak.

There were a number of problems with the yard, and despite my best attempts the yard didn't lift "Zanshin" from her side until late March of last year and due to business commitments I was unable to visit her until now. For that reason I've been silent on the forum - but that will change now.

"Zanshin" lost her rig (well, half of the mast is still there) and all of the deck hardware (stanchions, pushpit, pulpit, etc.) is broken or bent. The boom is unscathed but there are 2 holes in the hull below the waterline which were caused by the stands when she toppled over.

My big worry was that either of the two diesel tanks (1000l in total) leaked or that water ingress through broken hatches would have made the insides inhabitable but when I finally got aboard a couple of days ago I was amazed to see that there was no water ingress and no damage below! Some cushions got loose and skidded across and the stuff on my work table had fallen, but apart from that everything was in order... even all my glassware and single malts and plates survived!

I'll post some pictures when I can, in the next couple of days I'm volunteering for the BVI Spring Regatta and have some mails out regarding quotes for new rigging and deck hardware. I hope that Jeanneau gets back to me...

[MalcolmP]

So good to hear from you again. Really look forward to more info.

Very best Malcolm

[MalcolmP]

Mar 24, 2019 20:46:06 GMT MalcolmP said:

So good to hear from you again. Really look forward to more info.

Very best Malcolm

Also great news that the interior is in good condition still      , she is such a stunning boat. 

[rene460]

Hi Zanshin,

 Very glad to hear that you have at last been able to get back to your boat, it must have been a very long and painful wait.  Also great news that the inside has not suffered extensively during the delay.  I hope that the delay does mean that the pressure on the repairers has eased a little, and they have their workload under control so you can get things done.

I saw the photos at the time, must have been difficult to know that your boat was among them.  That is not supposed to haven in a cyclone shelter.

Now looking forward to seeing progress in getting repairs complete and back on the water.

rene460

[Zanshin]

Thanks for all the kind words!

I am getting quotes from Sparcraft for the mast (although I should see if Selden can compete as well) and Jeanneau for the deck hardware and from local fiberglass shops for the holes in the hull.It will be exciting to sail again, but certainly it will also be a significant drain on my wallet

This coming week is the BVI Spring Regatta and I'm volunteering, this will certainly keep me busy while the quotes come in and I decided where I want the work done.

[MartyB]

Sounding like, this could have been way worst than it was or is!
Glad this is in the easier than harder to fix bracket. Look forward to more updates.

Marty

[ales]

It is amazing that you did't lost hope and joy!
All the best!
I am sure it will be even better when afloat again.

[Zanshin]

Thanks for all the kind words!

The plan is as follows:

1. Repair the 2 holes caused by the stands in the yard. Since these are below the waterline, they are my first priority
2. Half the mast is still there. Rather than remove it, I am going to have padeyes put in place and will stabilize the mast for step 3...
3. Motor from the BVI to St. Johns in Antigua (via St. Martin)
4. Put "Zanshin" aboard a Peters and May transport heading to Rhode Island
5. Motor from there to a yard in Annapolis

Then the fun begins with refitting and renewing.

Pictures to follow soon...

[MalcolmP]

Apr 7, 2019 20:35:25 GMT Zanshin said:

Thanks for all the kind words!

The plan is as follows:

1. Repair the 2 holes caused by the stands in the yard. Since these are below the waterline, they are my first priority
2. Half the mast is still there. Rather than remove it, I am going to have padeyes put in place and will stabilize the mast for step 3...
3. Motor from the BVI to St. Johns in Antigua (via St. Martin)
4. Put "Zanshin" aboard a Peters and May transport heading to Rhode Island
5. Motor from there to a yard in Annapolis

Then the fun begins with refitting and renewing.

Pictures to follow soon...

Sounds as a great plan as I would expect from you. Look forward to following progress.