No matter the brand of anything there will be fans and detractor which reflect the broad range of preferences, hot buttons and prejudices. Speed - yes, even an Oceanis will move quite nicely with proper sail trim to match the conditions. Main sheet routing on the Jeanneau 409,439, etc line has been adopted by some Beneteaus.

Jeanneau part of Beneteau Corp = Yes, for some time but they still work hard to keep their brand separate although you do see some designs pieces crossing over. The chosen Boat will be our Home from home and will be loved, whatever she may be. Cruising the Med will be awesome, I am hoping it will inspire much creativity, Musically and Art wise as well as be a set of Adventure's one will treasure forever. The new Oceanis looks lovely as does the new 'First' as do most new yachts but unfortunately at this point in my life a new Oceanis 50 is but a fantasy lol so looking at Boats post 00 is all one can muster. Some don't make that mistake at all thus we see variance in years and models, a 98 may be superior in build quality and materials to a 2003 for example.ДЄs for Jeanneau, didn't Beneteau buy Jeanneau and now both are currently being built by the same company, or is it a mistake on my part? I am not saying this is true of all companies but it happens to many, some realise quickly and avoid the hole mind you. This can lead to them faltering on their initial mission statement of quality must come first, happens time and time again. I have seen some older yachts, some very beautiful boats but to be frank new technology and new innovations do lead to certain leaps.Д¬ompanies as we know can go all out for a quality product reputation then as they grow, they like all other companies with investor's and share holders trim, trim, streamline their production processes, eek out every penny of saving for profit. Personal preferences are personal and I am sure every one who is in the same boat as me lol who is looking at production boats due to their Bang for buck is very happy with their choice be it buying or currently owning. All models mentioned along with the Bav's and Jeanneau's will handle the Mediterranean beautifully and I am sure each and every model has made the Atlantic safely too. We are planning some long cruises thus they bode well in one's thoughts. In my reading they will happily truck along on a Beam at 10 knots + and are certainly Boats that handle Blue Water well. I have noted a few Oceanis owners here and it would be lovely to hear more about the performance side of them You are all so kind and it is greatly appreciated. It is going to need some real in depth evaluation but what has been discussed here in this thread is wonderful information for not only me but others too.

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