well built but was pretty much of a bust in terms of
performance (in most conditions, it didn't sail faster than a
well-sailed non-"First" series "cruising" oriented B331, its closest
B-made boat in terms of size, etc.),


A first 33.7 will sail circles around any Oceanus 331 across the board.
Check the specs, read the ratings and check with owners. They are
vastly different performing boats.

RB
35s5
NY

On 17 Jan 2006, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

well built but was pretty much of a bust in terms of
performance (in most conditions, it didn't sail faster than a
well-sailed non-"First" series "cruising" oriented B331, its closest
B-made boat in terms of size, etc.),

A first 33.7 will sail circles around any Oceanus 331 across the board.
Check the specs, read the ratings and check with owners. They are
vastly different performing boats.

I don't have to check the specs because my statement you quote above
is based on substantial direct experience sailing both (although the
key sales guy for one of the two main B dealers in the area had also
noted the what he termed "embarrassment" associated with this
factoid). And, BTW, why do you think B isn't marketing the B 33.7 at
least on the U.S. coasts except in the most passive of ways?

I don't have to check the specs because my statement you quote above
is based on substantial direct experience sailing both

Oh, I'd just "guess" that the 33.7 with more sail area, almost half a
ton less disp. and a PHRF much lower than the 331 indicated it might be
a far better performing boat.

And, BTW, why do you think B isn't marketing the B 33.7 at
least on the U.S. coasts except in the most passive of ways?

Because it's out of production???? Live and learn. Okay, just live.


RB
35s5
NY