Interest in experience with the Beneteau 350. Defects, performance/handling, PHRF etc. Any owners or sailors with information, knowledge or experience - I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
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Some Good Leads.....
In addition to any replies that you might get here, in the section of this web site under "The Boats", "350", is some useful areas. One section has a review by an owner and another section has four owners listed and, as a suggestion, you can write E-mails to them. My experience has been, of the E-mails you send out, expect about a 50 percent reply rate. For a coastal cruiser or family boat, the 35 footer is a good size and a very cost-effective boat. Depending on how much stuff one takes along (we take a lot), for longer trips it's more of a couple boat due to stowage limitations; however, in the Northwest one has to be prepared for hot and cold, rain and non-rain, and occassionally sun. Each weather condition requires different clothing which must be packed and which requires stowage space, and longer trips requires changes of clothing. Good luck in your quest for information and hope you get some responses. Because different models often use the same or similar equipment, information about related models could prove useful, i.e., same model year but different size or same size but different model year.
In addition to any replies that you might get here, in the section of this web site under "The Boats", "350", is some useful areas. One section has a review by an owner and another section has four owners listed and, as a suggestion, you can write E-mails to them. My experience has been, of the E-mails you send out, expect about a 50 percent reply rate. For a coastal cruiser or family boat, the 35 footer is a good size and a very cost-effective boat. Depending on how much stuff one takes along (we take a lot), for longer trips it's more of a couple boat due to stowage limitations; however, in the Northwest one has to be prepared for hot and cold, rain and non-rain, and occassionally sun. Each weather condition requires different clothing which must be packed and which requires stowage space, and longer trips requires changes of clothing. Good luck in your quest for information and hope you get some responses. Because different models often use the same or similar equipment, information about related models could prove useful, i.e., same model year but different size or same size but different model year.
Oceanus 350
I have this model, built in 1991. She is an excellent cruiser, and racer in winds above 12 knots. A larger boom for light air racing would be nice. Practical sailor has an excellent boat appraisal of these boats. A sexy cruising machine was their idea. Down wind is her best sailing when racing. I have the shoal draft wing keel, it is perfect for the lake I sail on. I have had some leaks, and other minor problems. email me for specfic info.
I have this model, built in 1991. She is an excellent cruiser, and racer in winds above 12 knots. A larger boom for light air racing would be nice. Practical sailor has an excellent boat appraisal of these boats. A sexy cruising machine was their idea. Down wind is her best sailing when racing. I have the shoal draft wing keel, it is perfect for the lake I sail on. I have had some leaks, and other minor problems. email me for specfic info.
Beneteau 350
Bill - Thanks for the comments. Couldn't find your e-mail address. Mine is sailinchip@aol.com. If you get the chance, I would like to exchange notes.
Bill - Thanks for the comments. Couldn't find your e-mail address. Mine is sailinchip@aol.com. If you get the chance, I would like to exchange notes.
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