Hi all,
I consider buying a Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 (2001). From your experience, will this type of boat be capable of longer passages and even circumnavigating (‘milk run’) but also tough waters like North Sea and Bay of Biscay in Europe. Looking at construction, rigging, anchor winch, hatches/windows, behavior in strong wind/sea conditions, keel bolts, tank capacity etcetera.
If this is a right type of boat for me, what do I have to have a closer look at during inspection? What are the weak points?
B.t.w.: I am a former merchant navy officer, so I know to be prepared. And I know this is not a typical classic blue water boat, but trying to find the facts. Possible alternative is a Hunter 40.5, so comparison is interesting.
Not asking for guarantees (since nobody can give those), nor initiating a religious discussion, but looking for real experiences with this boat type.
Could you please help?
Many thanks in advance,
Hans van de Koppel
The Netherlands, Europe
I consider buying a Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 (2001). From your experience, will this type of boat be capable of longer passages and even circumnavigating (‘milk run’) but also tough waters like North Sea and Bay of Biscay in Europe. Looking at construction, rigging, anchor winch, hatches/windows, behavior in strong wind/sea conditions, keel bolts, tank capacity etcetera.
If this is a right type of boat for me, what do I have to have a closer look at during inspection? What are the weak points?
B.t.w.: I am a former merchant navy officer, so I know to be prepared. And I know this is not a typical classic blue water boat, but trying to find the facts. Possible alternative is a Hunter 40.5, so comparison is interesting.
Not asking for guarantees (since nobody can give those), nor initiating a religious discussion, but looking for real experiences with this boat type.
Could you please help?
Many thanks in advance,
Hans van de Koppel
The Netherlands, Europe