HELP! I am trying to choose a boat to buy, at the same price I can purchace a 2004 Jeanneau 35 OR a 2005 Beneteau 323, both equipt about the same. I would greatly appriciate any input. Thanks
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Double check the condition of each
I would have expected the Jeanneau to be a slightly more expense boat say $10 - $15,000 - so if they are similarly equiped - check the condition Both are beautiful boats - I'm sure you'd be thrilled with either - but there is quite a difference - The Jeanneau is over 2' longer , almost a foot more beam, and over 2,000lbs heavier and appears to rate about 20 pts better (phrf) The determing factor may be - how are you going to use the boat - day sailing -- weekend cruises - beer can racing - I really love my B321 - but a bigger, faster boat and no significant age difference - Pretty easy to go for the Jeanneau Good luck
I would have expected the Jeanneau to be a slightly more expense boat say $10 - $15,000 - so if they are similarly equiped - check the condition Both are beautiful boats - I'm sure you'd be thrilled with either - but there is quite a difference - The Jeanneau is over 2' longer , almost a foot more beam, and over 2,000lbs heavier and appears to rate about 20 pts better (phrf) The determing factor may be - how are you going to use the boat - day sailing -- weekend cruises - beer can racing - I really love my B321 - but a bigger, faster boat and no significant age difference - Pretty easy to go for the Jeanneau Good luck
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Yes, the Beneteau is lightly used, and the Jeanneau had a year in charter. I will be using the boat for costal family cruising, day sailing, and a bit of racing. The additional size of the 35 is a plus for me, but I do like the light usage of the 323. Have you sailed both? Any fealing which boat you think will hold its value better? Thanks again.
Yes, the Beneteau is lightly used, and the Jeanneau had a year in charter. I will be using the boat for costal family cruising, day sailing, and a bit of racing. The additional size of the 35 is a plus for me, but I do like the light usage of the 323. Have you sailed both? Any fealing which boat you think will hold its value better? Thanks again.
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Yes, the Beneteau is lightly used, and the Jeanneau had a year in charter. I will be using the boat for costal family cruising, day sailing, and a bit of racing. The additional size of the 35 is a plus for me, but I do like the light usage of the 323. Have you sailed both? Any fealing which boat you think will hold its value better? Thanks again.
Yes, the Beneteau is lightly used, and the Jeanneau had a year in charter. I will be using the boat for costal family cruising, day sailing, and a bit of racing. The additional size of the 35 is a plus for me, but I do like the light usage of the 323. Have you sailed both? Any fealing which boat you think will hold its value better? Thanks again.
Chartering or CHARTERING
There are lots of people that can objectively assess the real impact of "chartering for a year" - from my perspective - once it's got that label, it can (and often does) knock the price down considerably and make the boat harder to sell. If you are comparing a B323 that's a one owner (by a couple in there 60's) that's been day sailed 10 times a year on Sunday afternoon to a Jeanneau 35 that has the equivalent of 5 or six years use jammed into one year - then there really could be quite a difference As far as your other questions - I have sailed neither - Ignoring the charter impact, I would expect both to hold there value reasonably well Brian
There are lots of people that can objectively assess the real impact of "chartering for a year" - from my perspective - once it's got that label, it can (and often does) knock the price down considerably and make the boat harder to sell. If you are comparing a B323 that's a one owner (by a couple in there 60's) that's been day sailed 10 times a year on Sunday afternoon to a Jeanneau 35 that has the equivalent of 5 or six years use jammed into one year - then there really could be quite a difference As far as your other questions - I have sailed neither - Ignoring the charter impact, I would expect both to hold there value reasonably well Brian
Charter boats typically...
are not rigged/equipped too well with sails and other equipment. If the Jeanneau is rigged like your basic idiot-proof sailboat with under-sized, cheap sails and other stuff, then you'll likely be putting money into her soon to get the boat performance you might want. Also, charter companies tend to ignore/delay maintenance b/c in most charter setups they're chartering out a boat owned by somebody else, not theirs. So, you'll also likely be catching up on some maintenance items. All of that said, the larger, faster boat will prove more fun for what you're doing, I believe. BEO
are not rigged/equipped too well with sails and other equipment. If the Jeanneau is rigged like your basic idiot-proof sailboat with under-sized, cheap sails and other stuff, then you'll likely be putting money into her soon to get the boat performance you might want. Also, charter companies tend to ignore/delay maintenance b/c in most charter setups they're chartering out a boat owned by somebody else, not theirs. So, you'll also likely be catching up on some maintenance items. All of that said, the larger, faster boat will prove more fun for what you're doing, I believe. BEO
Beneteau 323
I can't do a comparison, never having sailed the Jeanneau, but I do like my Beneteau 323 very much. It is quite comfortable and seems to sail well in all conditions I have encountered so far. When I was buying it a year and a half ago, I came down to deciding on the new 323 or a used Beneteau 321. One of the things that did decide me was that the cabin in the 323 is very well arranged and exceptionally bright, as well as providing standing headroom for almost anyone who comes aboard -- since I am 6'4" and have a number of taller family members, that is saying a lot. The head compartment is remarkably big, yet the cockpit is very comfortable for a crowd. As with all boats at any size, there are numerous compromises -- storage versus living room, price versus customization, etc. -- but I find that for our needs we are very happy with our choice. One other concern with a boat that has been in charter is that arrangements of cabins are often differ3ent from what would be the case in an owner used vessel. Good luck whichever way you go.
I can't do a comparison, never having sailed the Jeanneau, but I do like my Beneteau 323 very much. It is quite comfortable and seems to sail well in all conditions I have encountered so far. When I was buying it a year and a half ago, I came down to deciding on the new 323 or a used Beneteau 321. One of the things that did decide me was that the cabin in the 323 is very well arranged and exceptionally bright, as well as providing standing headroom for almost anyone who comes aboard -- since I am 6'4" and have a number of taller family members, that is saying a lot. The head compartment is remarkably big, yet the cockpit is very comfortable for a crowd. As with all boats at any size, there are numerous compromises -- storage versus living room, price versus customization, etc. -- but I find that for our needs we are very happy with our choice. One other concern with a boat that has been in charter is that arrangements of cabins are often differ3ent from what would be the case in an owner used vessel. Good luck whichever way you go.
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