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
>________________________________
> From: Marek Fluder <mar...@gmail.com>
>To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>Sent: Monday, October 7, 2013 7:56 PM
>Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking to upsize. (previously Volvo Diesel -
>opinions?)
>
>
>
>Thank you all guys for sharing your opinions.
>They are appreciated very much.
>The actual deal breaker for me happened today afternoon spending some time at
>my dock looking at identical Beneteau 331 and Catalina 34 mk2. There is
>something about Catalinas that strikes my chord... Your opinions confirmed my
>feelings.
>I am inclined towards Cat 320, ~2000 vintage, but still opened to suggestions.
>
>
>Marek
>C&C 24 "Emilie"
>Hamilton Harbour, ON
>
>
>
>On 2013-10-07, at 7:58 PM, Indigo <ind...@thethomsons.us> wrote:
>
>
>Don’t know the model of the Volvo
engine in a fellow Club members Swan, but he found that a replacement for a
suspected faulty thermostat was not available in the USA! Caused him to miss
the Club Cruise.
>
>
>________________________________
>
>From:CnC-List
[mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On
Behalf Of Dennis C.
>Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013
7:33 PM
>To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>Subject: Re: Stus-List Volvo
Diesel - opinions?
>
>Water pump
for Universal - ~$200
>Water pump for Volvo - $600++
>Starter for Volvo - $600++
>
>In other words, take $$ for Universal or Yanmar part and multiply by 2 or 3 to
get Volvo part price.
>
>I'm assuming the 331 has a newer Volvo. If it's an older Volvo, it's an
anchor.
>
>My opinion, look at a Catalina 309. Much nicer boat.
>
>Dennis C.
>Touche' 35-1 #83
>Mandeville, LA
>
>
>>
>>________________________________
>>
>>From:"honeys...@aol.com" <honeys...@aol.com>
>>To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>>Sent: Monday, October 7, 2013 5:16
PM
>>Subject: Re: Stus-List Volvo
Diesel - opinions?
>>
>>The parts for
the Volvo diesel are VERY, VERY expensive for such a cheap
engine. I agree with the below assessment that the B 331 is indeed a pig
to sail IMHO is just a over blown Bayliner with a fancy name. This is not an
example of the finer Beneteau boats.
>>
>>Jack
>>C&C 39 TM
>>
>>In a message
dated 10/7/2013 6:12:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, charliekilo...@gmail.com
writes:
>>Don't
know about the Volvo diesel, but the B331 is a pig under sail.
>>>
>>>Make sure you get a good sea trial so you know what you're getting
>>>into before you lay down a bunch of dough.
>>>
>>>My $0.02
>>>
>>>Cheers
>>>Colin
>>>
>>>
>>>On 10/7/13, Steve Thomas <sthom...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>>> Good engines, parts are very expensive.
>>>>
>>>> Steve Thomas
>>>> C&C27 MKIII
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of Marek
>>>> Fluder
>>>> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 3:49 PM
>>>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>>>> Subject: Stus-List Volvo Diesel - opinions?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am looking into a larger boat purchase and found a Beneteau 331 with
Volvo
>>>> engine.
>>>>
>>>> I would be interested in hearing opinions about these engines especially
in
>>>> Toronto area - availability of decent service, parts,
>>>> etc.
>>>>
>>>> Will appreciate all opinions including remarks about
"cata-bene-huntalinas"
>>>> :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Marek
>>>>
>>>> C&C 24 "Emilie"
>>>>
>>>> Hamilton Harbour, ON
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
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