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Also awaiting delivery on a 43! You should join the Beneteau Corner on SeaKnots.com so we can exchange tips! You can see some of our first photos on our SeaKnots profile (including some taken at the factory during construction): http: //seaknots.ning.com/profile/CANDRAC
Guys, I have some question about it and would appreciate your clarification, or share of your experience. How you're about the systems, failures, and liveability of the boat ?
1- What brand and power is your windlass ?
2- What brand is the MP3 radio ? Does it support iPod ?
3- What brand are the loudspeakers ? size ?
4- Where they install it belowdecks ?
5- Does showers comes with protection (that acrilic door to avoid wetting) ?
6- What size (Amps) is the extra battery ?
7- Where they mount the microwave ?
8- Does the microwave runs out of the inverter ?
1-quick
2-I myself have it done a Sony DVD Player it has a MP3 socket
3-/4-I rathered JBL 20cm the 2 are just under the cockpit helm seats
5-The protections are extra price as known , I didn't want them.And I am still very happy without them.
6-2X120 amp and 1x 90 amp
7-I dont have microwave
8-In my ex boat ( oc 373 ),microwave runs only with shore power..
I just returned 2hs ago from dealer, and finally closed the deal. My OC43 should arrive somewhere begining November, in time to use next weather window to bring her home !!!!
Has anyone here used the outboard mount on the Oceanis/Beneteau 43? We just mounted a 6hp Tohatsu and the whole stern rail shakes a lot with the weight. Nothing looks broken but it's just not sturdy. Anyone else experiencing the same issue?
Has anyone here used the outboard mount on the Oceanis/Beneteau 43? We just mounted a 6hp Tohatsu and the whole stern rail shakes a lot with the weight. Nothing looks broken but it's just not sturdy. Anyone else experiencing the same issue?
I did the same experince and completely changed the this white plastic part wit a wooden ( teak ) bracket ..( a bit longer than the original one..So the prblem was solved..
Franc, you might be strong to handle a 6HP . We go with a 3.3 (miss the old lighter 2HP) and a 2mts RIB. This is the lightest we found in market. With such weight, never noticed any shake. We also went for strong arms bimini attached to stern rail, making for a stronger set.
Yes, I too have a flimsy stern rail. (hull #9). I have spoken to Beneteau and they are looking into it.The mount nearest the stern entry (to port) is showing crazing on the fiberglass. This rail needs additional vertical support, as the top and lower rail extend beyond the stern, creating a cantilever situation. Please call /write Mike Watson at Beneteau and urge them to respond / correct.
LONGHAWK
Anyone else experiencing difficulty furling/ unfurling the main. Seems this system is very tempermental. I am having the batten pockets redesigned on hull #9.
Hi, I bought a O43 this week, lying in Croatia. Anyone that has read any boat reviews. Can't find any detailed test on the net except this one (in slovenian):
revijakapital.com/navtika/clanki.php?idclanka=1149
I also found this more general article:
boatpoint.com.au/reviews/2007/beneteau-oceanis-40-43-46-9933
Hi, I bought a O43 this week, lying in Croatia. Anyone that has read any boat reviews. Can't find any detailed test on the net except this one (in croatian):
revijakapital.com/navtika/clanki.php?idclanka=1149
I also found this more general article:
boatpoint.com.au/reviews/2007/beneteau-oceanis-40-43-46-9933
I have not seen the boat yet, so I am looking forward to the end of may when I will sail it for the first 2 weeks
Here is a google translation of the slovenian article: tinyurl.com/agk5jm
Australian article: boatsales.com.au/reviews/2007/beneteau-oceanis-43-10457
Voile test: boutique.editions-lariviere.fr/site/anciens-numeros-voile-magazine-n-135-2281-2-3.html
Yachting World test search: marinedirectory.ybw.com/reprints/results1.jsp?tem=
How do you think the 43 performs under sail? Under different wind speed and angles?
Have the seats in the cockpit same size (170cm) as in the OC40 or are they longer? Is the headroom in the cabin and galley ok (I am 191 cm tall)?
I found taking off the white plastic mount was impossible. How did you manage. I think Beneteau must have gled it with sikaflex.
For the moment I connected by welding the rear handrail to my arch.
I am also thinking of getting an new 8HP the lightest between Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda to put on a RIB fiberglass or aluminium tender around 280 cm.
A comment on this choice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Denis
s/y HIBERNIA
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