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Symphonie 32 jeanneau

The symphonie 32 jeanneau is a 31.99ft masthead sloop designed by philippe briand and built in fiberglass by jeanneau (fra) between 1979 and 1983., 320 units have been built..

The Symphonie 32 jeanneau is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.

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My second hand boat / Jeanneau Symphonie, a comfortable downwind sailboat for a sextant transatlantic race

Marie and Méderic are brother and sister. Confined together during the Covid epidemic, they began to dream of the open sea by following the Vendée Globe 2020/2021. After a few sailing lessons at Les Glénans, they found the perfect boat to sail to the West Indies with comfort on board: the Symphonie from the Vendée shipyard Jeanneau.

A desire to take to the sea born of confinement

Mederic, 24 years old, sailing instructor at Les Glénans and Marie, his 30 years old sister, web developer, bought a second hand Symphonie to realize their dream of offshore racing with a sextant. The idea was born during the Covid-19 epidemic, when, confined to two, they escaped through ocean racing videos.

Marie explains "We followed the Vendée Globe 2020-2021, and in particular the film on Alan Roura's round-the-world race. It made us want to (re)sail."

Training courses in dinghy sailing and then in houseboat sailing to learn

If Mederic sailed from 7 to 10 years old in Optimist , Marie took her first dinghy lessons in Les Glénans at the time of the deconfinement with her brother. In 2021, they will repeat the experience. Méderic continued his training at the sailing center, which, in exchange for a volunteer program to maintain the fleet, offered sailing courses. The young man then switched to a program of discovery of habitable sailing before taking a training course and a position as an instructor in September 2022. Marie, for her part, also did a cruising course chaperoned by her brother instructor. Since then, Mederic has obtained his offshore Yachtmaster and is currently taking the Ocean grade, which he will validate after a sextant navigation. Why not combine business with pleasure by making this crossing with a sextant.

She explains: "I loved dinghy sailing, being outside all the time, close to the water. This transatlantic race is both adventure and escape, but also technical knowledge to learn. It's hyper exhilarating to learn a lot of things continuously."

Let's take the plunge!

The brother and sister are still thinking about buying a boat to do their transatlantic race together. But this is not the first project they have thought of and until now, it has not led to much. They are starting to think about buying a future boat, to determine the timing of the preparation when Mederic, at the beginning of the school year 2022, tells him "We have to go."

Looking for the boat that will combine comfort and performance

The project is taking shape, the date is given, the transatlantic race will take place in September 2023. There is one year left to prepare everything. To begin with, they had to find a boat. They establish a set of specifications:

• One of the first cruising race boats of the 80's, type First , Aquila, Rush, Attalia...
• A sailboat between 9 and 10 m with a draft of 1.60 m to face the conditions of the return transatlantic race
• At least one cabin to have some privacy
• A high headroom to avoid spending time hunched over
• A comfortable sailboat , but one that moves well
• A boat that is not too expensive even if it means doing some work and having the opportunity to learn.

Marie details: "We wanted to have some comfort elements on board. We were looking for a boat that wasn't necessarily the fastest, but that still performed well. A boat on which we could continue to learn to sail and why not also race."

The rare pearl, the Jeanneau Symphonie

They found several advertisements on Le Bon Coin and began their visits, 6 or 7, before choosing Nausicaa, a Symphonie from the Jeanneau yard. It is a 9.5 m sloop rigged sailboat built by the architect Philippe Briand in 1979, which they found in the Morbihan.

The brother and sister tell: "Nausicaa was the first ship we visited. We also visited another very similar Symphony. It was a bit more polished and clean inside, but had perhaps some structural problems. Nausicaa had already sailed twice around the Atlantic, the last one with four friends on board. It already had offshore equipment. For example, our boat has a Hydrovane windvane, which we would have added and which would have required a certain budget. The Symphonie is a welcoming and large boat with a lot of interior space. Of the entire range, it was probably the most comfortable. At the beginning we were ready to compromise on comfort, but the project is also to live aboard with brother and sister in the Caribbean."

A spacious and bright interior with storage

The interior layout is indeed rather spacious for two. The forward point offers a small cabin, a bathroom with sink and toilet is installed on the port side. On the starboard side, there is a nice storage space. This is a strong point of this model, on board which there are many lockers and equipment. In the saloon, which is very bright, there is an L-shaped bench seat on the port side, a second double bench seat on the starboard side and a huge saloon table in front of the sponge, which can also be used as an additional sleeping area. The L-shaped galley has two sinks, a gimbaled gas stove and a refrigerator that the brother and sister will not use during their trip. Finally, on the starboard side, a nice map table is right next to the companionway, with a coffin berth on the stern. The companionway leads to a small cockpit bathtub closed on the stern and equipped with a tiller.

The set of sails is composed of a mainsail in average condition, a heavy overlapping genoa and a light genoa , a reefing solent to go upwind, a storm jib, a rather light symmetrical spinnaker associated with a spinnaker pole. A jib is missing, as the sails were all torn.

Buy and take over 10 days on the Atlantic coast

After a visit in August, and a navigation on board, the boat was bought on September 9, 2022 for a negotiated sale price of 13 000 euros instead of the 18 000 euros requested.

Mederic explains: "We were able to negotiate the price, as some of the items were not in good condition. The headsail set is torn, for example."

Mederic and Marie got their boat back on September 18 and left for 10 days of sailing. If they would have liked to cross the Channel to visit their brother who lives in England, the conditions do not lend themselves to it. So they took their boat along the Atlantic coast.

A light airspeed boat that performs well downwind

They explain: "We had a big genoa with a very heavy cover, but it was great, because downwind, the boat was going really well. Very quickly, we were sailing at an average of 6 knots. Downwind, you go fast. Upwind, it's less stable and doesn't come up very well because of this large, very hollow genoa. People often talk about upwind or downwind boats and we quickly realized that Nausicaa was clearly a downwind boat. And it is very good for the transatlantic race! In light airs, we are between 5.5 and 7.5 knots. It's really nice to have a boat that moves forward in light airs."

A refit before the big departure

Since the beginning of December 2022, Nausicaa is at the shipyard in Lorient . Mederic and his sister spend a large part of their time there to complete this major refit before setting sail . Through training sessions and videos, they are learning about electronics, mechanics , electricity... and are doing the work themselves. They hope to put the boat back in the water at the end of March, which has a new harbor place in Lorient center. They will be able to continue the work there and Marie will be able to sail the boat in the evening after work.

Big strengths and one drawback

Mederic and Marie conclude: "The Symphonie is a boat with a real comfort on board and which goes well downwind. We are finally happy to have chosen a production boat, even if at the beginning it was not in the program. Everybody knows it, we can find parts easily, we can discuss it on the forums. The weak point is finally that although it has been rather well maintained by its 5 or 6 successive owners, it is not very young anymore and there are things that wear out."

Fin w/spade rudder

Specifications SYMPHONIE 32 (JEANNEAU)

1979 - 32.00 ft / 9.75 m - Jeanneau (FRA) - Philippe Briand

SYMPHONIE 32 (JEANNEAU) Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 32.00 ft / 9.75 m LWL: 26.75 ft / 8.15 m S.A. (reported): 479.00 ft² / 44.50 m² Beam: 10.75 ft / 3.28 m Displacement: 9,800.00 lb / 4,445 kg Ballast: 4,410.00 lb / 2,000 kg Max Draft: 6.16 ft / 1.88 m Construction: FG/balsa cored deck Ballast Type: Iron First Built: 1979 Last Built: 1983 # Built: 320 Builder: Jeanneau (FRA) Designer: Philippe Briand

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Type Engine: Diesel Fuel: 17 gals / 64 L Water: 30 gals / 114 L Hull Speed: 6.93 kn

Jeanneau Symphonie 32

The Jeanneau Symphonie 32 is a remarkable sailboat that offers both performance and comfort for sailing enthusiasts. With its sleek design and excellent craftsmanship, this vessel is a popular choice among sailors looking for a versatile and enjoyable sailing experience. Measuring 32 feet in length, the Symphonie 32 strikes a perfect balance between agility and stability, making it suitable for various sailing conditions.

The interior of the Jeanneau Symphonie 32 is designed to maximize comfort and functionality. The spacious cabin features a well-appointed layout that includes a comfortable salon, a fully equipped galley, and a well-sized head compartment. The clever use of space allows for ample storage options and ensures a cozy atmosphere while onboard. Whether you plan a day trip or an extended cruising adventure, the Symphonie 32 provides a comfortable living space that caters to the needs of the crew.

In terms of performance, the Jeanneau Symphonie 32 delivers an exhilarating sailing experience. Its well-balanced hull design, combined with a reliable rigging system, allows for easy handling and responsive maneuverability. With its moderate displacement and efficient sail plan, the Symphonie 32 offers excellent upwind performance and can maintain a steady speed even in challenging weather conditions. Whether you're an experienced sailor or a novice, this sailboat provides an enjoyable and exhilarating ride on the open waters.

LOA: 32.00 ft LWL: 26.75 ft Beam: 10.75 ft Draft: 6.16 ft Displacement: 9800.00 lbs Ballast: 4410.00 lbs Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder Hull construction: FG/balsa cored deck Rigging type: Masthead Sloop

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Founded by hardware store owner, Henri Jeanneau who started by racing and then building small power boats. His first fiberglass model was introduced in 1960 and the first sailboat in 1964. TIME LINE 1956 M. Henri Jeanneau starts boat building in his Fathers workshop following his success in the “Six heures de Paris” power boat race. 1957 Creation of the first “Jeanneau” a simple wooden outboard motor dinghy 1958 The first “Jeanneau” fiberglass hull molded 1960 The “Sea-bird” speed boat, Jeanneau’s first full production fibreglass boat 1970 First of 2800 Sangria sailing yachts produced 1970 - 1990 Corporate ownership change to United States based Bangor Punta. 1981-1985 O’Day - also under Bangor Punta, built (under license in US) about 120 Sun Fizz yachts marketed as the O’DAY 39. In 1986 this was remodeled by Hunt & Associates and produced as the O’DAY 40. Ownership subsequently reverted to France with acquisition by Chatellier SA 1990 Short lived joint venture with Italian Ferretti Craft to build the Yarding Yacht range 1990-1992 The ATLANTIC 44, is built in Athens, Greece on license from Jeanneau, is almost identical to Jeanneau SUN MAGIC 44. Similarly the SUN LEGENDE 41 was produced under license in Greece as the OLYMPIC SEA 42. 1995 Acquired by Groupe Beneteau to create the largest sailboat group worldwide 1995-1997 Polish built yachts include SUN FAST 17 & Sun ODYSSEY 24.1 (The SUN FAST 17 later was available as the BALT FAMILY 17) 2001 Jeanneau acquires Ostroda Yachts of Poland. A separate division, JAT (Jeanneau Advanced Technologies) were the builders of the Lagoon range of catamarans as well as a number of custom projects such as Americas Cup yachts and the Kevin Costner ‘Waterworld’ trimarans. (During the 1990’s TPI in the USA produced some Jeanneau catamarans) A few Sun Fast yachts were produced in Australia under license, during the early 1990’s. Some Polish yards produced a number of Jeanneau Yachts and motorboats during the mid 1990’s. Notably the Jacek Centowski designed SUN ODYSSEY 24.1. Following the 80 or so models produced under the Jeanneau brand during 1995 to 1997. These have continued to be produced in Poland and marketed under a variety of brands including: Sportina 730: Clever 24.5: Sportlake 730: Apolonia 24: Noryacht 770: Fly23S: and Delphia 24. Jeanneau is a division of Groupe Beneteau. Jeamnneau Owners Network

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• Guy Ribadeau Dumas
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• Jacques Fauroux
• Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot)
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• Joubert-Nivelt
• Marc Lombard
• Morrelli & Melvin
• Olivier Petit/Jeanneau
• Philippe Briand
• Philippe Harlé
• Philippe H. Harlé
• Ron Holland
• Tony Castro
• Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32

The sun odyssey 32 and sun fast 32i are two versions of the same boat, designed by philippe briand. the attractive combination may well capture a good share of the market in this size slot..

Following its founding in 1956 by Henri Jeanneau, and subsequent sale and resales, Chantiers Jeanneau SA became, in 1995, a member of the Beneteau family of power and sailboat builders. Forty-plus years after its start, the company has produced 60,000 boats, and currently launches 4,000 boats annually, of which 1,200 to 1,500 are sailboats. The US market accounts for 100 to 125 sailboats. All are built in France, and range in size from 17 to 54 feet.

Skeptics assumed that the absorption of the smaller company would result in the loss of its identity, but results are the opposite. Beneteau and Jeanneau share the same top management, but marketing and dealer networks are separate operations.Paul Fenn, president of Jeanneau America, and Wayne Burdick, president of Beneteau USA, are friendly rivals who enjoy a spirited competition in the sales arena, competing for both buyers and dealers.

Jeanneau benefited significantly in two areas following the merger. Its position as a purchaser of raw materials was significantly enhanced, and it gained better access to new technology than it would have had it remained on its own. A primary example is the parent company’s response to France’s institution of regulations requiring the elimination of styrene vapor emissions by 2008. With the cash available to invest in new technology, the company is now using more environmentally friendly machinery and techniques.

The deck of the Sun Odyssey 32, for example, is constructed with a closed-mold, resin-infusion method that meets the new standard. In the process, glass fiber is placed between steel male and female tooling, the molds are sealed, and resin is pumped into the laminate. So, in addition to controlling vapor, more precise glass-to-resin ratios are achieved, as are smoother surfaces. Though still in the developmental stages, the concept is similar to SCRIMP and vacuum-bagging techniques that are becoming more commonplace among high-end production manufacturers. The issue raises questions about the future of small manufacturers required to adapt in a regulatory environment.

Both companies also enjoy what Jeanneau describes as a “sympathetic government eager to protect domestic industries,” an attitude that has, perhaps, contributed to the conglomerate’s ability to enjoy substantial market share at home and abroad.

Sun Odyssey models are known primarily as cruising boats with full interiors and a turn of speed; the Jeanneau Sun Fast line lives on the performance-oriented side of the design arena, but offers identical creature comforts.

That Jeanneau simultaneously introduced the Sun Odyssey 32 and Sun Fast 32i is unusual, but provides potential buyers with an opportunity to compare two boats with identical hulls and decks that have significantly different sailplans and displacement. That’s a far cry from awaiting the introduction of a performance version of a new model during the decision making process.

Design Veteran designer Philippe Briand is credited with the lines of the 32-footer, which combines good looks and large interior volume with sprightly performance.

In profile, she carries the combination of nearly plumb bow and reverse-transom that has characterized modern performance cruising sloops since Bruce Farr began the trend in the 1980s. However, compared to early French models, the intersection of her low, forward-sloping cabintop and the deck, coupled with triangle-shaped portlights, presents a sleek appearance. Her sheer line is nearly flat.

Despite having a large inventory of halyards and sail controls, her deck layout is clean. A wide beam carries aft to a wide transom, defined by a swim platform and two seats that break up what otherwise would be a broad slab. Like so many other designers these days, Briand tries here to maximize interior volume, cockpit space, and transom access without wrecking the looks of the boat. He succeeds better than most. Of course, you have to enjoy the plumb-stem, wide-transom look to begin with, and to do that you have to appreciate form following function.

Steering and Deck Layout Our first pleasant surprise upon stepping aboard the test boat was that a major manufacturer is producing a 32-foot cruising boat with tiller steering. Always at issue is whether a tiller requires more strength to manage than a wheel, and there’s no question that in many cases it does. It is observed, for example, in the venerable Skene’s Elements of Yacht Design, that in order to steer a boat with the same amount of force needed to turn a 28″ pedestal wheel, you would need a tiller 12’9″ long.

Of course, tillers far shorter than that do work, and on boats much bigger than 32 feet. Much depends on how the rudder is balanced, how the boat is balanced, and where the center of effort is in the sailplan. When all is in harmony, a tiller is responsive to the touch, rarely heavy to handle, and obviously simple, with no extra moving parts to break. While it can make some maneuvers tricky for a full cockpit crew under sail, it allows easy movement forward and aft, and can generally be lifted completely out of the way when the boat is at rest, opening the cockpit entirely.

Assuming that the boat can be steered easily enough with a tiller, the biggest trade-off is the loss of the pedestal, which today is home to so many instruments and controls, tables, and drink holders, that the Keene brothers at Edson must be getting hard-pressed to find room for more.

Both models of the 32-footer are equipped with Sparcraft masts, though the SO is deck-stepped, the SF keel- stepped. The SO is fitted with stainless steel wire rigging and one set of swept spreaders; the SF with rod rigging and double spreaders. Shrouds on the SF are farther inboard, to create closer sheeting angles.

The sail inventory on the SO is factory- supplied Technique Voile sails constructed of Bainbridge’s HSX hybrid Dacron. Jeanneau says the fabric is lighter than conventional Dacron, so produces less weight aloft, and is more tightly knit and durable. The sails also have a softer hand. The mainsail carries 80% battens that are easy to trim while producing excellent shape. Boats are equipped with a split backstay, but the owner of our test boat added a block and tackle arrangement that improves and simplifies tuning.

Jeanneau has equipped the boat with its version of a mainsail stacking system, a “lazy bag sailcover with lazy jacks.” In operation, the main is easily doused between lines and stacked inside a zippered sailcover attached to the boom. To our eye, the bag looks a bit flappy when the sail is up. The Doyle StackPack would be a neater alternative. Forward, the headstay is equipped with a 135% genoa and Profurl furler.

A significant difference exists between the gear and arrangement of mainsail controls on the two models. The SO mainsheet is led from the middle of the boom to blocks located port and starboard on the coachroof forward of a spray dodger that houses instruments and provides a surface for the addition of a canvas dodger. Though the arrangement is easily manageable and keeps clutter out of the cockpit, it compromises the ability to tweak the mainsail.

The SF is equipped with more efficient end-boom sheeting, and a mainsail traveler in the cockpit at the helmsman’s fingertips. The price is paid in some clutter and the loss of cockpit space. The SF also is equipped with a solid vang.

Our test boat was equipped with Harken 16 self -tailing winches on the cabintop. These are single-speed winches, but we’d go for the optional two-speed winches, and a second winch to port. The standard arrangement leads mainsheet, outhaul, and jib halyard to a Spinlock XAS sheetstopper to starboard. A separate stopper handles the furler line. To port, a triple rope clutch controls two reef lines and the main halyard. Spinnaker gear adds the need for at least one additional double stopper.

Cockpit seats are generous, measuring nearly 7′ long and and 15″wide, with 12″ backrests, and so provide support and length to fully recline. The footwell allows plenty of room for crew to stretch their legs.

The length of the cockpit on the centerline from the tiller to the companionway is 73″. A nice touch is that the helm seat drops out of the way to the cockpit sole, allowing swimmers and passengers easy access through the stern. Cockpit stowage is in a 38″ long, 20″ deep locker with a false floor that provides room for stores and an inflatable dinghy. Space below the seat to port is occupied by a stateroom.

Decks are 14″ wide, and handrails span recesses on the cabintop, providing a full grip without interfering with her low profile. Tracks for headsail leads on the SO are near the base of the cabin, but there’s an absence of track for outboard sheeting of headsails or spinnakers. However, eyes welded into the base of the stern pulpit provide places to secure turning blocks when flying a drifter or spinnaker.

The space at the bow is large enough for crew work, but too short for sunbathing. The anchor locker is a sealed compartment designed to store an anchor, chain, and rope secured to a Lofrans electric winch that is standard gear.

Accommodations Spaces in the saloon are fairly conventional. Notable characteristics are a minimum headroom of 6’1″ throughout, a minimal nav station, and the extensive use of teak and teak veneers, including battens on a white headliner running the length of the 9’6″ long, 6’9″ wide cabin. The headliner is secured by screws, and can be removed to reach deck hardware.

Add several portlights and hatches, including two in the hull at eye level when seated, and she has a feeling of spaciousness.

The port settee measures 5’7″, and will seat 3-4 adults at the table, positioned on the centerline. Elevate a table leaf, and four passengers to starboard also have a dining surface. The wine is close at hand in a compartment recessed in the center of the table. Storage is below and outboard of the settees, and on shelves running the length of the hull.

The navigator faces aft at a chart table measuring 28″ x 20″ with a 4″ deep storage area. A fuse panel is outboard, and fixed with screws rather than a piano hinge. Space for instruments is at a premium on a small bulkhead, though adequate for small GPS and VHF units. Outside, instruments will need to be mounted on the aft end of the house, and be large and well-lit enough to see from the tiller. Here’s where instrument fanciers may begin to miss that Edson pedestal.

The chef will operate in a smallish, C-shaped space that has all of the tools of the trade: two burner stove-oven, single stainless steel sink, dry locker outboard, and refrigerator aft. The working surface is 31″ wide, so elbow room is adequate, and storage is in several cabinets and drawers.

A bi-fold door encloses the forward cabin, which has adequate space for dressing and 6’2″ of headroom. The berth measures 6’1″ on the centerline, but comes to a sharp V at the foot. Storage is in a hanging locker, on shelves, and below the berth in a space shared with a water tank.

The aft cabin is an almost-queen-sized, almost-square area, that allows bunkmates to sleep athwartships more comfortably than fore and aft. The space is ventilated by a port in the cockpit, but could do with a second that would allow the aftmost passenger more ventilation.

A large storage cabinet outboard shares space with a stainless steel holding tank aft of the head, above the waterline to allow for a gravity drain. The steel tank should be less odorous than PVC.

On balance, the area belowdecks provides space to lounge, is well organized, functional, and well appointed. Finishes on fiberglass surfaces and wood joinery are quite good. Cabins will accommodate four crew comfortably, and light and ventilation are adequate.

Construction Jeanneau continues to build solid fiberglass hulls in the traditional manner with production workers hand- laying fiberglass and distributing resin with rollers. After NPG gelcoat is sprayed on the mold, layers of woven roving are laminated with vinylester resin, which is gradually becoming the industry standard. However, polyester resins are employed in the layup of the final layers of mat and roving. The use of chopped strand mat is disdained.

The companyuses a grid system constructed of laminated plywood bonded to the hull and glassed with biaxial or unidirectional cloth, after which stringers are bonded to the hull sides. It continues the use of plywood in the stringers rather than lighter products.

All of the furniture bases for cabinetry are molded in a single pan that is bonded to the hull with epoxy. Cutouts in the pan accommodate underwater transducers and seacocks, and those areas are easily accessible for maintenance. Similarly, wires are run through heavy hoses to reduce chafe and ease modifications and maintenance.

Economies of scale are reflected in the methods employed in the construction of cabinetry. In previous years, Jeanneau’s joinery was considered to be slightly above average; more recently, computer-controlled woodcutting equipment is producing cuts that are within thousandths of an inch of specifications, and the final product evidences the changes. Varnishes are applied mechanically.

Both boats are constructed to meet varying European CE standards, depending upon crew size.

Performance With assistance from Dan Krier of Marine Sevicecenter of Seattle, and a willing client of his , we tested the SO on a balmy morning on Puget Sound. The wind built to 13 knots during our test sail (before fading away later) and she performed well with the full main and 135% genoa. In 5 knots of breeze she sailed close-hauled at 3.5 to 4.5 knots; when winds piped up to 10-13 knots speed ranged from 5 to 6.3 knots. The semi-balanced rudder and tiller produced slight weather helm at the upper range, just about right, and the boat responded quickly to every move of the tiller. At 15° of heel she settled into a comfortable groove, close to the wind, and tacked within 90°.

With sheets eased and sailing on a broad reach in 9-10 knots of wind, speed held steady in the 6-knot range. We think she’ll add a couple of knots of boatspeed under a cruising or conventional spinnaker.

She tracked well and felt buoyant in the near-flat conditions. We’d want to sail her in heavier chop to better evaluate her motion if we planned on sailing offshore or in high-wind areas like San Francisco. And we’d sure like to compare the performance of the SO32 and her almost-twin sister.

Under power, her standard 18-hp Yanmar pushed her quietly at 6 knots in the calm water (a Yanmar 3GM 27 would be a wiser option in some areas), and her 4’11” fin keel produced good tracking and maneuverability in a tight marina.

Comparison Here’s how she stacks up to two similar-sized, contemporary production boats, the Catalina 320 and J/32.

The Catalina 320, designed primarily as a couples boat, or for a family with young children, measures 34’3″ overall, including the bow pulpit, and 32’6″ on deck, with a 28′ waterline. Her beam is 11’9″, and draft with fin keel 6’3″. According to Catalina, her approximate weight is 11,300 lbs., including 4,000 pounds of ballast. Total sail area is 521 square feet, assuming a 100% foretriangle. Her SA/D is 16.5, on the high end of the low-power scale. The current price is approximately $91,000, FOB the factory.

The J/32, the most recently introduced J/Boat not equipped with a sprit, measures 32’5″ on deck, has a 29′ waterline, and 11′ beam. She draws 6′, displaces 10,000 lbs., and carries 3,850 lbs. in her keel. Her SA/D is 18 (100% foretriangle), in the middle of the moderate scale. When introduced in 1997, the base boat retailed for $109,000. Base price today is $157,000.

The SO32 measures 31’5″ at the stem, but her LWL is 27’11”, within inches of the 310, but a foot shorter than the J-Boat. She’s the narrowest of the three, has a standard draft of 4’11”, and displacement of 10,009 lbs. She carries 3,020 lbs. in her keel.

The Sun Fast 32i has the same hull and deck as her sister. Her displacement is 9,237 lbs., the keel is 6’5″ deep, with 2,491 lbs. of ballast, so she’s significantly lighter, with most of the weight removed from the keel. Normally, this would make her more tender, but the added keel depth puts weight and leverage lower, and so compensation is made at the cost of added draft.

The interior layout and tankage are identical. A high-aspect mainsail is 11″ shorter on the foot, but the sailplan is balanced by a larger headsail. Her mainsail carries 275 square feet, her genoa 307 square feet, and a spinnaker 721 square feet.

Most recent pricing for the SO32 is $90,575; the SF32i list price is $95,575, FOB East Coast. Options with the SO32 include a mainsail furler ($1,620), and cockpit table on steering wheel pedestal ($700). Additional standard gear on the SF32i includes spinnaker halyard, foreguy and topping lift, spinnaker gear and barber hauler, tweaker system on the mainsail, and rigid boom vang. Sails are not included in her base price. An owner can expect to spend $4,337 for factory sails, or more for a performance inventory.

Conclusion Jeanneau struggled for quite a while to create a presence in the US, a task made difficult by ownership changes in the ’90s. Today, Jeanneau joins its sister company as a real competitor in the US market. With the Sun Odyssey 32 and Sun Fast 32i , the company has introduced boats that will appeal to a broad spectrum of sailors at prices designed to compete with major American production builders.

The boat is well designed, constructed, outfitted, and sails well. We’d like to know how she goes in stiff breezes and bumpy water.

Contact – Jeanneau America, 410/280-9400, www.jeanneauamerica.com .

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Strange Glow Over Moscow Skies Triggers Panic as Explosions Reported

B right flashes lit up the night sky in southern Moscow in the early hours of Thursday morning, new footage appears to show, following reports of an explosion at an electrical substation on the outskirts of the city.

Video snippets circulating on Russian-language Telegram channels show a series of flashes on the horizon of a cloudy night sky, momentarily turning the sky a number of different colors. In a clip shared by Russian outlet MSK1.ru, smoke can be seen rising from a building during the flashes lighting up the scene.

Newsweek was unable to independently verify the details of the video clips, including when and where it was filmed. The Russian Ministry of Emergency situations has been contacted via email.

Several Russian Telegram accounts said early on Thursday that residents of southern Moscow reported an explosion and a fire breaking out at an electrical substation in the Leninsky district, southeast of central Moscow.

Local authorities in the Leninsky district told Russian outlet RBC that the explosion had happened in the village of Molokovo. "All vital facilities are operating as normal," Leninsky district officials told the outlet.

The incident at the substation in Molokovo took place just before 2 a.m. local time, MSK1.ru reported.

Messages published by the ASTRA Telegram account, run by independent Russian journalists, appear to show residents close to the substation panicking as they question the bright flashes in the sky. One local resident describes seeing the bright light before losing access to electricity, with another calling the incident a "nightmare."

More than 10 villages and towns in the southeast of Moscow lost access to electricity, the ASTRA Telegram account also reported. The town of Lytkarino to the southeast of Moscow, lost electricity, wrote the eastern European-based independent outlet, Meduza.

Outages were reported in the southern Domodedovo area of the city, according to another Russian outlet, as well as power failures in western Moscow. Electricity was then restored to the areas, the Strana.ua outlet reported.

The cause of the reported explosion is not known. A Telegram account aggregating news for the Lytkarino area described the incident as "an ordinary accident at a substation."

The MSK1.ru outlet quoted a local resident who speculated that a drone may have been responsible for the explosion, but no other Russian source reported this as a possible cause.

Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow with long-range aerial drones in recent months, including a dramatic wave of strikes in late May.

On Sunday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the region's air defense systems had intercepted an aerial drone over the city of Elektrostal, to the east of Moscow. No damage or casualties were reported, he said.

The previous day, Russian air defenses detected and shot down another drone flying over the Bogorodsky district, northeast of central Moscow, Sobyanin said.

There is currently no evidence that an aerial drone was responsible for the reported overnight explosion at the electrical substation in southern Moscow.

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First refuelling for Russia’s Akademik Lomonosov floating NPP

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The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactor units. In such reactors, nuclear fuel is not replaced in the same way as in standard NPPs – partial replacement of fuel once every 12-18 months. Instead, once every few years the entire reactor core is replaced with and a full load of fresh fuel.

The KLT-40S reactor cores have a number of advantages compared with standard NPPs. For the first time, a cassette core was used, which made it possible to increase the fuel cycle to 3-3.5 years before refuelling, and also reduce by one and a half times the fuel component in the cost of the electricity produced. The operating experience of the FNPP provided the basis for the design of the new series of nuclear icebreaker reactors (series 22220). Currently, three such icebreakers have been launched.

The Akademik Lomonosov was connected to the power grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020.

Electricity generation from the FNPP at the end of 2023 amounted to 194 GWh. The population of Pevek is just over 4,000 people. However, the plant can potentially provide electricity to a city with a population of up to 100,000. The FNPP solved two problems. Firstly, it replaced the retiring capacities of the Bilibino Nuclear Power Plant, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya Thermal Power Plant, which is more than 70 years old. It also supplies power to the main mining enterprises located in western Chukotka. In September, a 490 km 110 kilovolt power transmission line was put into operation connecting Pevek and Bilibino.

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For the first time Rosatom Fuel Division supplied fresh nuclear fuel to the world’s only floating nuclear cogeneration plant in the Arctic

The fuel was supplied to the northernmost town of Russia along the Northern Sea Route.

The first in the history of the power plant refueling, that is, the replacement of spent nuclear fuel with fresh one, is planned to begin before 2024. The manufacturer of nuclear fuel for all Russian nuclear icebreakers, as well as the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, is Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC), a company of Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL that is based in Elektrostal, Moscow Region.

The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactors of the icebreaking type. Unlike convenient ground-based large reactors (that require partial replacement of fuel rods once every 12-18 months), in the case of these reactors, the refueling takes place once every few years and includes unloading of the entire reactor core and loading of fresh fuel into the reactor.

The cores of KLT-40 reactors of the Akademik Lomonosov floating power unit have a number of advantages compared to the reference ones: a cassette core was used for the first time in the history of the unit, which made it possible to increase the fuel energy resource to 3-3.5 years between refuelings, and also reduce the fuel component of the electricity cost by one and a half times. The FNPP operating experience formed the basis for the designs of reactors for nuclear icebreakers of the newest series 22220. Three such icebreakers have been launched by now.

For the first time the power units of the Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant were connected to the grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020. The supply of nuclear fuel from Elektrostal to Pevek and its loading into the second reactor is planned for 2024. The total power of the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, supplied to the coastal grid of Pevek without thermal energy consumption on shore, is about 76 MW, being about 44 MW in the maximum thermal power supply mode. The FNPP generated 194 million kWh according to the results of 2023. The population of Pevek is just a little more than 4 thousand, while the FNPP has a potential for supplying electricity to a city with a population of up to 100 thousand people. After the FNPP commissioning two goals were achieved. These include first of all the replacement of the retiring capacities of the Bilibino NPP, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya TPP, which has already been operating for more than 70 years. Secondly, energy is supplied to the main mining companies in western Chukotka in the Chaun-Bilibino energy hub a large ore and metal cluster, including gold mining companies and projects related to the development of the Baimsk ore zone. In September 2023, a 110 kilovolt power transmission line with a length of 490 kilometers was put into operation, connecting the towns of Pevek and Bilibino. The line increased the reliability of energy supply from the FNPP to both Bilibino consumers and mining companies, the largest of which is the Baimsky GOK. The comprehensive development of the Russian Arctic is a national strategic priority. To increase the NSR traffic is of paramount importance for accomplishment of the tasks set in the field of cargo shipping. This logistics corridor is being developed due regular freight voyages, construction of new nuclear-powered icebreakers and modernization of the relevant infrastructure. Rosatom companies are actively involved in this work. Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL (Rosatom Fuel Division) includes companies fabricating nuclear fuel, converting and enriching uranium, manufacturing gas centrifuges, conducting researches and producing designs. As the only nuclear fuel supplier to Russian NPPs, TVEL supplies fuel for a total of 75 power reactors in 15 countries, for research reactors in nine countries, as well as for propulsion reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world runs on TVEL fuel. Rosatom Fuel Division is the world’s largest producer of enriched uranium and the leader on the global stable isotope market. The Fuel Division is actively developing new businesses in chemistry, metallurgy, energy storage technologies, 3D printing, digital products, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. TVEL also includes Rosatom integrators for additive technologies and electricity storage systems. Rosenergoatom, Joint-Stock Company is part of Rosatom Electric Power Division and one of the largest companies in the industry acting as an operator of nuclear power plants. It includes, as its branches, 11 operating NPPs, including the FNPP, the Scientific and Technical Center for Emergency Operations at NPPs, Design and Engineering as well as Technological companies. In total, 37 power units with a total installed capacity of over 29.5 GW are in operation at 11 nuclear power plants in Russia. Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC, Elektrostal) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fuel for nuclear power plants. The company produces fuel assemblies for VVER-440, VVER-1000, RBMK-1000, BN-600,800, VK-50, EGP-6; powders and fuel pellets intended for supply to foreign customers. It also produces nuclear fuel for research reactors. The plant belongs to the TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom.

Rosatom obtained a license for the first land-based SMR in Russia

On April 21, Rosenergoatom obtained a license issued by Rostekhnadzor to construct the Yakutsk land-based SMR in the Ust-Yansky District of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

ROSATOM and FEDC agree to cooperate in the construction of Russia's first onshore SNPP

ROSATOM and FEDC have signed a cooperation agreement to build Russia's first onshore SNPP in Yakutia.

Rosatom develops nuclear fuel for modernized floating power units

Rosatom has completed the development of nuclear fuel for the RITM-200S small modular reactor designed for the upgraded floating power units.