I order a 2010 Jeanneau 39 DS with the new performance package (previously available only with the 39I) and I have two keel options:
1. Standard keel
- Cast iron fin keel with elongated bulb and exterior
epoxy barrier coat
- 6’7”
- Weight 5026 Lbs
2. Performance keel
- Cast iron fin keel with elongated bulb and exterior
epoxy barrier coat
- profiled leading and trailing edges
- 7’3”
- Weight - 4631 Lbs
The Shoal draft keel (4' 11", 5628 lbs) is much shorter permitting more possibilities in the south Florida or Bahamas but I have to remove the performance option to get it. The performance option includes:
- Genoa tracks adjustable
Harken lead cars with control
line lead aft to cockpit;
- Performance mast SELDEN aluminum with double spreaders,
spinnaker track mounted forward
- Backstay adjustable via a SELDEN adjuster
- Genoa
furler Facnor® racing series with removable drum, double sail slot and aerodynamic profile, mounted to stemhead fitting,furling
line lead aft to roof
winch
- Running
rigging Dyneema® mainsail halyard, genoa halyard, mainsheet, genoa sheets
- Performance mainsail Prestige series tri-radail with sandwich construction of double taffeta layers for form stability, 2 automatic reefs
- Performance
furling genoa 125% tri-radail with sandwich construction of double taffeta layers for form stability and Sunbrella® UV luff protection, Rutgerson® stainless steel eyes
- Feathering
propeller, 3-blade, Flex-o-Fold
My first move was taking the standard keel by default but I realize the performance keel is only 8" more and 400 lbs less! I know this choice is all related to water dept but my research results tell me I will not go anywhere further with the 6'7" compare to 7'3" so why not choose performance?
Need help to choose before they built the boat!