Basic Information
- Builder:
- BENETEAU
- Category:
- Cruising Sailboat
- Sub Category:
- Aft Cockpit
- Model Year:
- 2005
- Year Built:
- 2005
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 35' 6" (10.82m)
- LWL:
- 30' 10" (9.40m)
- LOD:
- 34' 0" (10.36m)
- Beam:
- 11' 5" (3.48m)
- Max Draft:
- 4' 9" (1.45m)
- MFG Length:
- 34' 0" (10.36m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Displacement:
- 11861 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 67 Gallons
- Holding Tank:
- 21 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 20 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Berths:
- 4
- Total Heads:
- 1
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Hull Finish:
- Plastic
- Hull Designer:
- Beneteau
- Exterior Designer:
- Berret-Racoupeau
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Yanmar
- Model:
- 3YM30
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
BENETEAU 343
- One of Beneteau's Most Popular Models
- Two Cabins
- Shoul Draft (4'-9")
- Refrigeration
- Air Conditioning
- Cruising Spinnaker
- NEW 8/10/2020 Extensive Bottom Re-due See Details Below
The Beneteau 343 a boat designed by Berret-Fecoupeau is the perfect boat for a sailing couple or smaller family. Again, like her sister the Beneteau 323, the Beneteau 343 has been designed with all lines leading aft into the cockpit. This allows for short handed sailing when needed.
And for those looking for shoal draft, she only draws 4’-9". This boat was just launched and is ready for a full season of fun.
Bottom JUST Stripped and RE-DONE (SEE DETAILS BELOW) 8/8/2020
Just Launched
Very Clean and ready to go!
Overview
NEW UPGRADES or REPLACEMENTS
- NEW 8/8/2020 - Bottom Stripped to bare, (2) coats of epoxy barrier coat applied (Interlux Interprotect 2000E)
- NEW 8/8/2020 - Bottom Paint (2) coats of (Micron CSC Muti-season Ablative Paint)
- NEW 8/8/2020 - Keel ground to bare metal, metal etched, metal primer, barrier coated, fared and bottom painted.
- NEW 8/8/2020 - Prop cleaned and painted with Petit Prop Coat and New Zinc installed
- NEW 2020 - Running Rigging
- NEW 2020 - Head Pump
- NEW 2019 - Shower Pump
- NEW 2018 - Motor Mounts
HULL AND DECK CONSTRUCTION
Hull
- Hand-laid solid GRP bonded to a structural grid hull liner of directional fiberglass/ GRP for a strong, stiff yet light composite. Vinylester hull barrier coat and zone-specific stitchmat laminates for specific increased strength where needed.
- NEW 8/8/2020 - Bottom Stripped to bare, (2) coats of epoxy barrier coat applied (Interlux Interprotect 2000E)
- NEW 8/8/2020 - Bottom Paint (2) coats of (Micron CSC Mutiseason Ablative Paint)
- NEW 8/8/2020 - Keel ground to bare metal, metal etched, metal primer, barrier coated, fared and bottom painted.
- NEW 8/8/20 - Prop cleaned and painted with Petit Prop Coat and New Zinc installed
Deck
- Cored GRP sandwich construction for stiffness, thermal and acoustic insulation as well as weight reduction. Solid fiberglass in high load areas. Integral unidirectional GRP deck beams for added strength. Main bulkheads bonded 360 degrees for added torsional and compression strength.
- Walk-Thru Transom with Seat
- Swim Platform
DECK HARDWARE
- NEW 2020 - running rigging
- Bow Pulpit
- Stern Pulpit (Double Rail with Seats)
- Lifelines (Double)
- Mooring Cleats (6) with Roller Fairleads
- Flag Pole Holder
- Outboard Motor Bracket
- Cockpit Table (Drop-leaf)
- Pedestal with (Pivoting Wheel)
- Swim Ladder (Stainless Steel)
- Walk-thru Transom with Seat
- Windlass (Lewmar Electric)
GALLEY
- Stove (2 Burner w/ Oven - Stainless Steel)
- Refrigerator w/ Freezer
- Microwave
- Sink (Stainless Steel)
ELECTRONICS and ENTERTAINMENT
- Depth Sounder (Raymarine ST60 Tridata)
- Speed (Raymarine ST60 Tridata)
- Wind Direction/ Speed (Raymarine ST60)
- Chart Plotter (Raymarine C-70) 2008
- Auto Pilot (Raymarine 4000+ Wheel Pilot)
- Radar (Raymarine 24 Mile) 2008
- VHF (Icom M402)
- VHF Cockpit (Icom Command Mic
- Compass (Plastimo)
- Stereo
ELECTRIC
120 Volt
- Shore Power Service (2)
- Shore Power Cords (2) 50'
- Breaker Panel with Meter
- Battery Charter
- Water Heater
- Microwave
- Receptacles (5)
- Air Conditioning (Cruisair Reverse Cycle)
12 Volt
- Batteries (3) 2014
- Main Disconnect
- Breaker Panel
- Running Lights
- Steaming Light
- Anchor Light
- Interior Lights (7 Reading, 11 Ceiling)
- Fuel Gauge
SAILS and CANVAS
- Main Sail (Roller Furling)
- Genoa (Roller Furling 140%)
- Dodger with Side and Aft Grab Rail
- Dodger Window Covers
- Bimini with Boot
- Helm Cover
- Cruising Spinnaker with Sock
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