Jeanneau Attalia swing keel

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Hello everyone. We are considering buying a nice-looking example of a Jeanneau Attalia swing keel. There's not that much information about them on the web, so if anyone has any experience of the type, could you share it? Things to check over, watch out for etc. In principle we're very keen. Many thanks.
 
A chap on our moorings has one. The lifting plate dropped out whilst on the mooring & he does not have a pattern for a new plate. Or the will power.:confused: So he sails it about without it in. A dog to windward but he does not care.o_O
 
Daydream believer said:
A chap on our moorings has one. The lifting plate dropped out whilst on the mooring & he does not have a pattern for a new plate. Or the will power.:confused: So he sails it about without it in. A dog to windward but he does not care.o_O
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Hmmm... not a compelling endorsement. I reckon all of these swing-keel boats need lots of careful maintenance. The Attalia was available with a fixed keel, I think, and that would be a better choice if it has to be an Attalia.
 
Daydream believer said:
A chap on our moorings has one. The lifting plate dropped out whilst on the mooring & he does not have a pattern for a new plate. Or the will power.:confused: So he sails it about without it in. A dog to windward but he does not care.o_O
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how deep is the mooring?? Maybe when he comes to sell the boat he'll include the coordinates for that part of it and the new owner can snorkel for it.
 
pvb said:
Welcome to the forums!

There doesn't seem to be much online info on the Attalia's keel. Have you looked at this on the Jeanneau Owners website?

Jeanneau Drop Keels - Jeanneau Owners Network
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Thanks for the welcome. I read the forums a lot. But haven't had reason to post till now! I have put a similar request on the Jeanneau Owners forum and also looked at the post you highlight. V useful. Thanks.
 
Daydream believer said:
A chap on our moorings has one. The lifting plate dropped out whilst on the mooring & he does not have a pattern for a new plate. Or the will power.:confused: So he sails it about without it in. A dog to windward but he does not care.o_O
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Definitely worth checking the keel then. Thanks for the info!
 
pvb said:
Hmmm... not a compelling endorsement. I reckon all of these swing-keel boats need lots of careful maintenance. The Attalia was available with a fixed keel, I think, and that would be a better choice if it has to be an Attalia.
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I should have said we're in the Netherlands and quite keen on the lifting keel idea because of the shallower areas it would allow us to access. The boat we're looking at has obviously been very well looked after. But it's certainly seems worth giving the keel extra scrutiny.
 
MK101 said:
Hello everyone. We are considering buying a nice-looking example of a Jeanneau Attalia swing keel. There's not that much information about them on the web, so if anyone has any experience of the type, could you share it? Things to check over, watch out for etc. In principle we're very keen. Many thanks.
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found this pic on google search, looks the same as on my sundream
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(i replaced the rope and carpet on mine)=

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also when i got the boat 4 years ago i had the original yard in burnham remove the lifting keel, check the mechanism, pivot pin and shotblast and epoxy seal the keel

diagram of the mechanism=

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1: Pulley Box

2: Raising winch and cleat

3: Drop keel release valve with hose tail (access under floor)

4: Drop keel arm pulley

5: Drop keel arm

6: Drop keel arm axle

7: Drop keel

8: Lateral centring studs

9: Drop keel axle

Jeanneau Drop Keels - Jeanneau Owners Network


Im unable to get at the lift keel at my club however but am thinking of going to another local club this year or next to get the boat high enough to check it all again.
 
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Hi Woozy, I should have written a reply as well as giving you a thumbs up. Thanks for the info - much appreciated. Can I ask, once you'd checked the keel over, have you been happy with the system? We're keen on the flexibility it seems to give. Cheers, MK
 
MK101 said:
Hi Woozy, I should have written a reply as well as giving you a thumbs up. Thanks for the info - much appreciated. Can I ask, once you'd checked the keel over, have you been happy with the system? We're keen on the flexibility it seems to give. Cheers, MK
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well, its nice to have the flexibility of haveing the option to go in shallower areas and my boats normally on a swing mooring and i leave the keel down for that. Boat seems as stable with the keel up due to the long stub keel
 
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