I am by no means a world cruiser but I can tell you that the
First 456 is an oddity for Beneteau. Very different from the rest and I know of one called Klondike that finished a circumnavigation (do a search and you will find their blog). Going upwind they are very fast and powerful, of course draft can be a problem in some areas if you have one like mine which is 8ft. yes 8 ft. but there is a shallow draft version of 6 ft. +/-. I have posted two videos in youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XqrgzWVZNU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEAG93iuREw
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Originally Posted by kwaltersmi
Those who are pro-Beneteau First 456: Would you take this boat on a bluewater passage or consider it a proper boat for a "world cruise"?
I don't have an opinion (or experience with the First 456), I'm honestly just seeking your personal opinions.
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