Bénéteau Oceanis 343

Sailboat 35′ 5″ Since 2005

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Oceanis 343
Type
Sailboat
Built
2005–2008
Designer
Berret - Racoupeau
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
FG solid lam. hull w/ balsa cored deck
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
35′ 5″ (10.79 m)
Waterline length
33′ 10″ (10.30 m)
Beam
11′ 4″ (3.44 m)
Displacement
17,416 lb (7,900 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
565 sq ft (52.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
43′ 5″ (13.24 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 10″ (3.90 m)
P (mainsail luff)
39′ 2″ (11.93 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 7″ (4.14 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
13.5

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
201

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Capsize screening
1.74

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG solid lam. hull w/ balsa cored deck

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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