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?