I had a Jeanneau Sunfizz 39 footer for 19 years from new. Centre board was
raised with a hydraulic pump. ISTR she drew 3'9" to 7'. There waas never
any trouble with the mechanism.

The boat was very well constructed with a 40hp Perkins diesel. Only
maintenance in nearly 4,000 hrs was to be very particular about changing the
filters, the oil and the zincs. The gearbox wore out after about 15 years
and had to be replaced completely as o/haul costs would have been
uneconomic.

Beneteau are now making Jeanneaus but the name is still used.

HTH

David Brister, (now with a power boat)