We took a look at an 04 Beneteau 393, 06 423 and the 08 Oceanis 40. The 393 had too small a cockpit and the pullman style V berth was tiny. We liked both the 423 and 40. Both had pros and cons, with boat show specials an 08 40 is within reach but I have not been able to find much online about them, from an owners point of view.
The design is pretty radical but it is growing on me and the the amount of light in the cabin is amazing for a sailboat. Does anyone have any comments on the boat. How is the quality, is that new wood Moabi Albi durable? How are the systems holding up. I heard the alternator on a 43 was not sufficient to charge the batteries, any problem with that on the 40? How easy is it to sail.
The used boat broker is telling me the new 40s are not popular, that the 423 are being held on to as a result. Is an 06 423 a better boat. I know we give up one head in the 40 but otherwise it feels just as big except for the smaller V berth.
thanks, any advice or comments would help to make this big step up.
The design is pretty radical but it is growing on me and the the amount of light in the cabin is amazing for a sailboat. Does anyone have any comments on the boat. How is the quality, is that new wood Moabi Albi durable? How are the systems holding up. I heard the alternator on a 43 was not sufficient to charge the batteries, any problem with that on the 40? How easy is it to sail.
The used boat broker is telling me the new 40s are not popular, that the 423 are being held on to as a result. Is an 06 423 a better boat. I know we give up one head in the 40 but otherwise it feels just as big except for the smaller V berth.
thanks, any advice or comments would help to make this big step up.