Beneteau Evasion 22

[SaltyDan]

This forum seems to offer fantastic advice on prospective buyers of second hand yachts. I looked to find some advice before purchasing my Beneteau Evasion 22 last February, but given that few were made, found none. So after a season getting to know her, I thought I'd post a report.

She is a fantastic little cruiser (mine is the fin keel version). She is classed as a "motor-sailor", but absolutely sails very well. My experience is limited as she is my first proper boat, but I co-own her with my parents who have owned a Westerly Konsort, and co-own a 32' (British) Hunter (I don't know the model). They confirm that they find the sailing performance very good for a 22' boat, and a much more balanced helm than either the Westerly or the Hunter. She can reach 6 knots through the water in good conditions. And the 15hp engine is reassuringly powerful, making her agile in manoeuvring (reverse is a little tricky though).

The interior is also very well thought out. I am 6'4 and I can just fit comfortably in the dinette berth, and manage to sleep in the foreward berth also. I obviously can' stand up straight, but headroom is good, and many will be able to. And there is loads of locker space.

Very happy!

 

[Wansworth]

This forum seems to offer fantastic advice on prospective buyers of second hand yachts. I looked to find some advice before purchasing my Beneteau Evasion 22 last February, but given that few were made, found none. So after a season getting to know her, I thought I'd post a report.

She is a fantastic little cruiser (mine is the fin keel version). She is classed as a "motor-sailor", but absolutely sails very well. My experience is limited as she is my first proper boat, but I co-own her with my parents who have owned a Westerly Konsort, and co-own a 32' (British) Hunter (I don't know the model). They confirm that they find the sailing performance very good for a 22' boat, and a much more balanced helm than either the Westerly or the Hunter. She can reach 6 knots through the water in good conditions. And the 15hp engine is reassuringly powerful, making her agile in manoeuvring (reverse is a little tricky though).

The interior is also very well thought out. I am 6'4 and I can just fit comfortably in the dinette berth, and manage to sleep in the foreward berth also. I obviously can' stand up straight, but headroom is good, and many will be able to. And there is loads of locker space.

Very happy!

Just what I need,sounds great

 

[E39mad]

The early1980's Evasion Beneteau's were a great design, as were the Jeanneau Espace models. You don't see many in UK waters. Put some pictures up if you can - don't think I've ever come across a 22.