The Beneteau 343, also known as the Oceanis Clipper 343, was designed by Berret & Racoupeau and built in France by Beneteau.
Underwater Profile: Bulb fin keel with spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP
Length Overall: 35'4" / 10.8m
Waterline Length: 33'10" / 10.3m
Beam: 11'3" / 3.5m
Draft: 6'3" / 1.9m
Rig Type: Masthead sloop
Displacement: 17,416lb / 7,900kg
Designer: Berret & Racoupeau
Builder: Beneteau (France)
Year First Built: 2005
Year Last Built: 2008
Owners Contact: Beneteau Owners' Association
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 19.1
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 36.4
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 181
4. Comfort Ratio: 22.2
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 2.0
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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 19.1 suggests that the Beneteau 343 will approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 36.4 means that unless the bulk of the ballast is concentrated in a bulb at the foot of her keel, the Beneteau 343 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 181, tells us the Beneteau 343 is clearly a light displacement sailboat. If she's loaded with too much heavy cruising gear her performance will suffer dramatically.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 22.2 suggests that crew comfort of a Beneteau 343 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 2.0 is on the cusp of suitability for an ocean passage, so venture offshore with caution.
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