Which yacht? Two aft cabins, less than 36 ft

[Tintin]

The kids are growing and its all getting a bit cramped, so I'm starting to think about a larger yacht with two aft cabins - one for each of them.

Would you mind suggesting boats so I can draw up a list to reserach further.

Ideally no more than 36 ft and preferably less as a lot of the time I will be single handing, and I also subscribe to the "big boats, big bills" concept.


Thanks

CR

 

[Golf Charley]

Charter companies buy and sell a lot of Beneteau 331's for the reasons you describe

 

[RobF]

Might be helpful to get an idea of the kind of sailing you're intending to do and what budget you had in mind. I've sailed a couple of twin aft cabin Bavaria 34s and was impressed. Good value for money, sail well, not too bad in a F7.

 

[Tranona]

Bavaria 34, 36, or 37 like mine from early 2000's are good in the £45-55k price range. smaller ones have settees either side of saloon, 37 has a C shape seating area and linear galley. Usually several for sale as they were very popular new so plenty about, particularly the smaller ones.

 

[Grumpybear]

Jeanneau Sun Odysseys 34.2, 36.2, 35, 37 all have twin aft cabin versions. I assume you are thinking pre enjoyed rather than new, to keep the cost down.

 

[Sybarite]

The kids are growing and its all getting a bit cramped, so I'm starting to think about a larger yacht with two aft cabins - one for each of them.

Would you mind suggesting boats so I can draw up a list to reserach further.

Ideally no more than 36 ft and preferably less as a lot of the time I will be single handing, and I also subscribe to the "big boats, big bills" concept.


Thanks

CR

Feeling 10m40; Gibsea 9m60; Jeanneau Sunrise 35; Oceanis 350 - all probably about £35k - £40k.

 

[E39mad]

What's the approx budget?

First 345 is a very sweet sailing boat and built with "proper" wood (interior fit out) at that time!

 

[Scillypete]

The kids are growing and its all getting a bit cramped, so I'm starting to think about a larger yacht with two aft cabins - one for each of them.

Would you mind suggesting boats so I can draw up a list to reserach further.

Ideally no more than 36 ft and preferably less as a lot of the time I will be single handing, and I also subscribe to the "big boats, big bills" concept.


Thanks

CR

http://www.richardhancock.com/catamaran_prout.html

33ft and only a little wider than the benjenbavs plenty of room and the kids cabins will be well away from each other. . . . . in fact they could have a hull each

 

[jhr]

Another vote for an Oceanis 331. I don't own one but I have sailed on a couple and they go nicely, with rather sportier performance than many other mid-30 foot AWBs. This size of boat is peak charter company territory and layouts tend to be very similar, whatever the manufacturer, but the standard of internal fit-out is nice on Bennys (or was on the 331, anyway: I haven't looked at a new Oceanis, recently).

 

[richardbayle]

Bennie 331

I agree with the others voting for this. Sailed mank miles and very comfortable.

If you can cope with just two cabins, Beneteau 323. Beneteau First hull, very quick, well appointed and sometimes I wonder why I went bigger.

Only sometimes.

 

[richardbayle]

Bennie 331

I agree with the others voting for this. Sailed mank miles and very comfortable.

If you can cope with just two cabins, Beneteau 323. Beneteau First hull, very quick, well appointed and sometimes I wonder why I went bigger.

Only sometimes.

Meant "many" Have no idea where mank came from, keys aren't even close

 

[mdonnelly]

Jouet 950

 

[Mrnotming]

Boat too small now?

Dufour 36 Classic,lots of room with two aft cabin model.Well specified models up to Grand Cruise Spec are available.Boat has manners,Sails upgrade to Pentax if only the jib, will transform upwind ability, though she is happiest reaching down the Celtic Sea in SW 22 knots app.wind,when 8.7knots will often appear on the log, making long passages enjoyable.Money no object, an X-boat cruiser/racer would be nice, but would have to be much longer to have the same accomodation.11M of Dufour has manageable sails for a couple.
I have a big water tank where the bow thruster should be, so I have no outlay for repairs to the bow thruster,and lots of water for the whiskey!Also by reading PBO Masterclass, I learned how not to dock the poor thing in a blow!Modern designs need different approaches,all doable.If you and yours are not too tall,a Dufour 35 is reckoned to be almost as much boat for less money.I need 5'11 and there is some headroom to spare in the 36 as she was aimed at the North American market following complaints about lack of headroom in the 35.The 32 is an able boat too, but with kids you could grow out of it sooner.Try to get a lead keel with whatever boat you decide on,as there is more sailing and no weeping bits.A well epoxied iron keel however should rest easy in its environment.

 

[Lumo]

I agree with paulclan, I was going to suggest the Dufour 35 Classic until I saw the 36 he describes, similar boar but about a foot shorter ;-)

 

[rotrax]

The kids are growing and its all getting a bit cramped, so I'm starting to think about a larger yacht with two aft cabins - one for each of them.

Would you mind suggesting boats so I can draw up a list to reserach further.

Ideally no more than 36 ft and preferably less as a lot of the time I will be single handing, and I also subscribe to the "big boats, big bills" concept.


Thanks

CR

Hi, Had good sailing from a Gibsea 96 three cabin version. Srong, sound boat and available at reasonable prices.

 

[cmedsailor]

I am biased of course and it's on your upper limit (well slightly more actually), but since a few people suggest Beneteau Oceanis 331, how about Beneteau Oceanis 361?
Good accommodation, 3 cabins, excellent heads, lots of space, very good cockpit and it's a fast cruiser built on a Beneteau First 35s7 hull.

 

[Sans Bateau]

According to Dick Durham, no boat under 40ft should even have one aft cabin, let alone 2!

 

[Mudisox]

Try a catamaran!

 

[cmedsailor]

According to Dick Durham, no boat under 40ft should even have one aft cabin, let alone 2!

And why this?

 

[Sans Bateau]

And why this?

According to Dick Durham, the 2 x 1.6 metre berth plus wardrobe, standing headroom and seat on a 35ft Etap 35i is "no more than a giant locker".

http://www.yachtingmonthly.com/reviews/boats/1/127998/etap-35i