Posts from the ‘Seatrials & design reviews’ Category
Designed by the famous Groupe Finot, naval architects with more production yachts afloat than any other design firm, the Beneteau 423 has both brawn and beauty. A confident bluewater hull combined with extraordinary comfort, gorgeous interior woodwork, loads of volume and plenty of light will satisfy the most demanding sailors whether it is for offshore [...]
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The Beneteau M432 is 3 Cabin 2 Head layout that was built in France (only) strictly for the charter market (1988-1990 production). Phillipe Briand Designed. The Master Stateroom is forward with a double V-berth that has 3 storage compartments under the Berth with hanging locker, small settee and additional storage. Next to the forward cabin, [...]
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The First 375 is the outcome of the sum of experience gained from the prototypes that Beneteau has entered from the most exacting international trophies, Admiral’s Cup, One Ton Cup, SORC, etc. Specifications LOA 38’1″ LWL 33’2″ Beam 12’6″ Draft (standard) 6’6″ Draft (optional) 4’11″ Ballast (standard) 5,291 lbs Ballast (optional) 5,732 lbs Displacement [...]
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In Production from @ 1998 to 2008 Sailing World October 29, 2001 A Cruising World Boat of the Year with a racing package and an IMS rating that makes it more than competent on the racecourse. by Peter Danjou The April sun and a warm southwesterly put a smile on Paul Neilsen’s face as [...]
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Sailing World Beneteau First 36.7 – 2002 BOTY Best Value A fast racer/cruiser from Farr Yacht Design by Lynn Bowser © Walter Cooper If you’re shopping for a racer cruiser in the mid thirty-foot range and you want to get a lot of bang for your buck, then the 36.7 is hands down your best [...]
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The Beneteau 311 combines the amenities of a large cruiser with the easy handling performance of a 30-footer. It features private cabins forward and aft, a full galley with plenty of storage, and a generous main salon with centerline table. The Beneteau 311 also features an optional retractable keel. All of these features make the [...]
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Cruising World: written by Mark Pillsbury First unveiled at last fall’s U.S. Sailboat Show, the Sense line and its optional break-through steering system became the talk of the dock. Boat review from our August 2011 issue. Billy Black (Stanton & Michael were sailing the S43 for this picture) . Want to create some buzz at [...]
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Cruising Laminate In the constant pursuit of a better cruising sail, our manufacturers have helped us to meet this need by producing a cost effective material with superior stretch resistance and durability. The results are these cruising laminates Neil Pryde has used successfully now for over 12 years. Performance By using the same construction techniques [...]
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Now that we are taking delivery and commissioning the Beneteau Sense 50′s that were ordered last year I thought that I should review my notes and add some new ones. Please read Charlie Doane’s Blog post about our sail on Sense 50 #2 from St. Petersburg to Naples in January 2011. Commissioning Notes Chilled Water [...]
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