Jeanneau 45 DS Polars

[Tom]

I had searched for a set of polars for our new to us 45 DS without any luck. So, I used the on-line Avalon tool to generate a set. Our boat is not listed, so I used the Beneteau 45 template and then adjusted the hull and sail parameters etc to those of the 45 DS. I'm attaching the result. Comments welcome.J 45 DS Polars.pdf (65.66 KB)
Tom, Alchemyst, 45 DS #312, 2011

[DarknStormy]

There was an older thread, may be of use:


jeanneau.proboards.com/thread/2903/polar-diagram-jeanneau-2011-model

[Tom]

Michael - thanks. That's for a 42DS but it looks more accurate than what I did. We haven't had the 45 DS for long, but we have already proven to ourselves that she will point at 30 degrees apparent in about 15 knots apparent. Our genoa has a slightly unusual cut- the leach curves inwards and so there's no interference with the spreaders when sheeting in tightly (we have a 130% genoa)
Tom, Alchemyst, 45 DS, #312 2011

[DarknStormy]

Ahh yes, sorry, time to get the contacts adjusted :-\