And then there's the Bene 10R; a Farr designed boat (34ft). I don't think it's
part of the First Series. Seems to sail well and also well thought out and
engineered.
A relative who races Etchells finally bought a family racer/cruiser, the 10R,
and is very impressed with it. Of course, since it's newer, it's a bit more
expensive.
Not near as pretty as the old C&Cs. I prefer the more pronounced sheer line
and the Benes forward part of the doghouse doesn't look right, IMHO; although
the 10R is better forward than others.
Ron
C&C 30
Wild Cheri
STL
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From: Dennis C. <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 7, 2013 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize. (previously Volvo Diesel -
opinions?)
Marek,
First, Beneteau has 2 lines, the First series and the Oceanis series. The
Oceanis series is very cruiser oriented. As others have pointed out, they are
not exactly greyhounds of the seas. The Beneteau Firsts are racer/cruisers.
Having worked on several Beneteaus, Catalinas and Hunters, I think I'd prefer
the Catalinas. The Hunters are a distant third. The Catalinas sail well, are
fairly quick and seem to be fairly well made.
We have traveled several times from Louisiana to Florida with some friends who
have a 2006 Catalina 309. My 35-1 doesn't outsail it by much. My friends
really like it. He is a retired marine surveyor and former owner of Bristols,
Pearsons, and several other boats. He speaks well of his 309.
If I recall correctly,
at one time, Catalina had the highest upgrade rate in the industry. That is,
Catalina owners that moved up from one Catalina to a larger Catalina. Hard to
argue with that.
There are lots of other boats you might consider, Bavaria 32, Jeanneaus, Elans,
and even Island Packet.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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