Beneteau 36CC 1999
We own a Bene 36cc and we absolutely love it. This will be our third season with the boat. We lived full time for 4 months last summer as a test for a 2 year trip to the Bahamas begining next august.
The interior accommodations are the best. The galley is huge and very practical. The aft master berth is great. Lots of space. Although, it would be nice to have the bed in the center instead of on to one side but still very comfortable. The galley and the master berth is what hooked and reeled in my wife...
Sailing this boat is very easy, even single handed. It feels solid in any conditions. You are very protected from water.
We had a bit of trouble with the in-mast furling at first but it was just a question of adjusting the halyard tension and boom kicker. Now it works like a charm.
I guess the only negative i have about the boat is storage capacity. When i compare to similar sized boats, they seem to have much more exterior storage lockers and space than the 36cc. It's easy to understand why once you see how much room the aft master takes up. But with a bit of creativity, you can stuff the boat quite a bit. It seems that no matter which boat we choose, we never have enough space...
If you have any specific questions don't hesitate.
François
