Adrian Smith wrote:
I'm looking at purchasing a Beneteau First, either a 25.7 or 27.7.
Has anyone any advice to give either positive or negative.
How well do they stand up to sea conditions etc.




Markus Rautanen wrote:
I cruised a 27.7 last summer for three days. The wind was between 5 and 20
kts, so I can't say how it handles in rough conditions

heh heh some here would say that 20 knot winds were 'rough
conditions.'

... but under the
weather me had, I really enjoyed sailing it! The boat is really fast
compared to other 27-footers, especially on open winds.

All the equipment on deck I found more than satisfactory. Cockpit is quite
large for it's class, and it is widened in the aft to allow more space for
the helmsman. Interior is, as I'm sure you know, a bit roughly made with
little wood and plenty of GRP showing. The keel mechanism is easy to operate
with the electonic hydraulic pump.


Now you've got me interested... the south east US has many
shallow areas, a lifting keel is a great idea.

I will tell you first that I have not sailed the Beneteau
25.7 or the 27.7, but I have sailed the 36.7 of the same
model series. Right now I think they're importing the 34.7
as the "10R" maybe planning to build it in the US. The two
boats have different proportions, the 27.7 is wider &
flatter aft... it looks like the older Figaro design.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King