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Old 03-05-2022, 16:17   #1
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Thoughts on Beneteau Oceanis 46.1, 55.1, First 53 and Yacht 54 ?

*51.1, not 55.1.

We are looking to purchase our first cruiser. I'm an experienced dingy sailor/racer, been on my buddy's Hunter and a few other smaller cruisers.

We are looking for a safe, fast, comfortable boat for coastal cruising. Will probably never cross an ocean with it, but you never know. We'll mostly do day cruises, cruise from port to port, entertain on it, etc. We have no big offshore dreams.

We'll be sailing part time for the next few years. Will probably never graduate to full time, but will spend a couple/few months on the boat every year nevertheless.

We are mainly considering used 46.1 and 51.1s at this point. We like these Beneteaus for their cockpits and the room/practicality down below. The sheets and winches are located in one spot well aft on these boats. I may be single handing at times.

Having fixed the odd boat, I'm a bit worried about the balsa core on Beneteaus. We plan to keep our cruiser for a long time.

I don't have time to do much work on a boat. I pretty much need something that is ready to sail and is mostly trouble free for the next few years. I am pretty handy. If something broke I am able to fix it, though time is an issue.

Being a dingy sailor, I don't know what to think about the in mast furling on the main. Is that preferable to a traditional mast, if I have the choice ?

Would a First 53 be too "racy" for leisure sailing ? It seems to have 80% of the comfort a 51.1 has ? Or would the 51.1 with the First package be a better choice ? I like speed but I also need to keep the companions happy.

My first mate likes the kitchen on the Yacht 54 the best, but the equipment that comes on them seems to be pretty limited compared to the 51.1 The 51.1s seem to have a nice kitchen setup.

Thoughts and advice ?

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