First Buy - Beneteau 351

[jherbert]

Hi all,

We are looking at a 1996 Beneteau 351 as our first sailing boat.

We're based in Malta so we'll be looking at cruising mainly the Mediterranean (once we're confident enough).

Can you point me to reviews or do you have any comments/feedback about this model? I'm aware that there's no such thing as a best boat but rather this is a matter of needs and means.

Thanks,

Joe

 

[joker460]

Here's an old review of the 350 which is similar to the 351 and 352

http://www.boatus.com/jackhornor/sail/BeneteauOcean350.asp

You can download the manual from the Beneteau website.

http://www.beneteauusa.com/community/boats.php?boat_id=52&type_id=1

351 reviews

http://www.sailnet.com/boatchk/showproduct.php?product=113&title=beneteau-oceanis-351&cat=74

They came with a variety of engines.

You may want to get one with a Yanmar, my preference.

Good Luck

 

[jherbert]

Thanks or the headsup ;-) we're looking at one with a 28hp Yanmar engine.