Jeanneau 349 swim platform

May 14, 2016
25
Hunter Hunter 27 Newport RI
Hello to Jeanneau 349 owners. We just this year purchased a new 349. We’re very excited to get her in the water. I’m just curious to know, the rear lazzaret cannot be accessed unless the swim platform is down. This appears to be a huge inconvenience, is there a possible work around? Or can you drop the swim platform when you are underway? Or possibly you can drop the platform once in your destination harbor, to access gear, boat hooks, fenders etc..,.?
Any advice from 349 owners is appreciated!
John
 
Oct 22, 2014
20,995
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Congrats to you John. We will need pictures of your new family member.

Perhaps the manufacturer thought you would stow your critical gear in another space. Save the rear lazarette items needed when the swim platform is down.