Single hand a Jeanneau 409/419?

Hi Dune. Congratulations on your new boat!
Been reading through these pages and I applaud you on your outlook and attitude. Life is too short!
I'm 51 and not owned a boat before however, I grew up fishing on small boats and we charter as much as we can. I've got a RYA DS but My wife is not RYA trained in any way and neither are the boys. We have got through it all but the learning curve is always steep particularly when we only charter once a year and try to get out as much as possible. I think single handed/short crewed is workable with the right attitude. Know your limitations and stick to your comfort level. The boat you've purchased is the right boat. It's the right boat for you and you've done your research. Only you know what you need.
We are also on that same journey.
We are looking in the size range 37-40ft. New would be great but I have to respect the budget. Our's is around the max 100K mark. However, the wife says that we could look at a marine mortgage to finance a new yacht. The choices out there are vast..... used or new.
Can I ask how you've found the process so far with Jeanneau? Or perhaps this is a top for another thread?
I wish you success and happiness aboard you pride and joy.
Well done.
 
Just to update, my Jeanneau 389 arrived at Levington on Thursday. I went over yesterday to get some pictures as she'll be off into the shed next week for coppercoating etc.. Can't wait to get her in the water.

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Good stuff.
Getting close now, clocks go forward week Sunday.

Did you go for conventional furling genoa in the end? Have you specified any off wind sails or will you consider that later?
 
doug748 said:
Good stuff.
Getting close now, clocks go forward week Sunday.

Did you go for conventional furling genoa in the end? Have you specified any off wind sails or will you consider that later?
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Yes, I went with the standard furling genoa and traditional main. I haven't yet added any other sail options but will no doubt add some later down the road when I have a better idea on what will work best.
 
Leave the shrink wrap on the hull for a season & you can peal the weed off in one go
You would be the envy of the marina.:encouragement:
Pity antifouling does not come in a form like that
Strips of coated sticky tape 150mm wide ???

sorry--- its called thread drift !!
 
Well good luck with your new yacht. I once had a new bike but that was as good as it got.

I don't think you will regret going for the slightly smaller model esp if you end up single/short handing more than you first thought. In the fullness of time do report back and tell us if you would have done anything differently - particularly in terms of going in at this level with a new boat.
 
I thought copper coat was an epoxy??

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Congrats to the OP btw. Nice boat, time to fill it with happy memories.

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PaulRainbow said:
Do you also think a couple of coats of antifoul would be a good idea ?
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No - I am a firm believer in coppercoat - it is an excellent investment if you plan to keep the boat for a while.

However, if investing in coppercoat and planning to keep the boat a while, best to put down a barrier of epoxy before the coppercoat. Coppercoat itself is epoxy, but not as effective as a dedicated barrier epoxy at stopping osmosis.
 
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