2005 Beneteau 343

This incredibly maintained Beneteau 343 was born to sail the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Areas.  It's the perfect size for a couple or a family.  The Beneteau 343 is a dream to handle whether under sail or under power.  With In-Mast furling, Roller Reefing Genoa, Asymmetrical Spinnaker, Lines led to the cockpit; there is a sail combination for most wind and sea conditions and if the wind disappears there is a Yanmar 29 HP diesel to take you to your destination.  Lots of space down below (including headroom at 6 feet 7 inches) with beautiful Douka wood yet very light and airy with cabin top hatches. Roomy V-Bert with large Double Bed, great Aft Cabin with large Double Bed, large hanging locker, TV and good lighting.  The beautiful Salon with its slightly curved settees and center line table with flip up extension is a great space to entertain family and friends.  Lots of Shelf space on both sides.  Head and Navigation Table to Starboard with the "L" Designed Galley to Port.  

This is a Wonderful and Practical Sailboat to cruise in or if you are a "Week-End" club racer she can do you justice on the race course as well.  

The Owners are waiting for the Buyer who is looking for that Perfect Bay and Coastal Dream Sailboat!

Length Overall:                   35 ft   6 in

Length on Deck:                 34 ft   0 in

Length on Water Line:      30 ft 10 in

Beam:                                    11 ft   5 in

Maximum Draft:                    4 ft 10 in

Mast Height:                        49 ft   5 in

Displacement:         11,861 lbs

Ballast:                        4,321 lbs 

Head Room:              6 ft  7 in

Yanmar 3YM30        3 Cylinder Diesel

29 Horse Power      Max RPM 3600

Full Engine Access at Companion Way Stairs and Aft Cabin Area

Cruising Speed Approximately 6 Knots

Max Speed Approximately 8 Knots

Bronze 3 Blade Folding Prop

Dripless Shaft Bearing

Single Lever Control at Hel Station

Main Sail                                                    304 Sq Ft      In-Mast Furling

Genoa –                                                     346 Sq Ft      Roller Reefing

Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/ Sock           941 Sq Ft

Main Sail – Quantum Sails 2014

Genoa – Quantum Sails with Matching Toast Color UV Fabric 2015

Original Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/ Sock – North Sails  Lightly Used

Designed by Buret-Racoupeau Design Team

New Bottom Paint – June 2020

Solid Laminate Hull with Structural Fiberglass Grid glassed in place

Balsa Core Deck with Solid Fiberglass Reinforcement in High Load Areas

Hull and Deck are Laminated Together to Unitize Construction

Aluminum Toe Rail is Bonded and Screwed in Place

Bulkheads are bonded to Hull

Diamond Pattern Non-Skid Deck

Molded Cabin Side Wood Handrails

5 Opening Cabin Top Hatches

2 Fixed Cabin Top Ports

SS Anchor Roller

Deep Anchor Chain Locker at Bow

Manta 35 lb Galvanized Steel Anchor

Double SS Lifelines with Pelican Hook Gates

SS Bow and Stern Pulpits

Salt Water Wash Down

Wire Rope – Shrouds, Forestay, Spilt Backstays

Roller Reefing  

Mast-Swept Back Double Spreaders

Main Sheet Traveler – Cabin Top

4 Starboard Cabin Top Line Clutches

5 Port Cabin Top Line Clutches

Cabin Top    2 Lewmar 30 Self Tailing

Cockpit         2 Lewmar 40 Self Tailing

Lewmar Electric Anchor Windlass

Plexiglass Companion Way Locking Hatch

2 Plexiglass Drop Boards, 1 Plastic Hinged Bottom Board

Stabilized Teak Cockpit Seating

2 Stowage Locker

1 Propane Locker for 2 Tanks

Patented Helm Seat Swivels Up for Swim Ladder and Platform Access

Auxiliary Rudder Post Plate 

Manual Bilge Pump

Single Wheel Helm Station with Instrument Pod

At Instrument Pod:

Plastimo Compass

2 Raymarine Multi-Display I50

1 Raymarine I60 Anemometer Display

1 Garmin 5208 Touch Screen Chartplotter.

            8.4” Screen              IPX7 Water Proof Rating

            BlueChart g2 U.S. Coastal Area Software Radar, Sonar,        

            Weather, Man Over-Board Capable

Autopilot

Patented Pivoting Wheel

Bimini Frame Mounted 120 Watt Solar Panel

SS Stern Mounted Swim Ladder

Transom Teak Non-Skid Swim Platform

Life Sling on Stern Pulpit

Small Outboard Mounting Plate on Stern Pulpit

Sony Remote AM/FM Radio Control with Interior and Exterior Infinity Speakers

Sunbrella:  Toast Color

New Dodger (2017) with Clear Pressed Vinyl Panels: 1 Large Center Panel, 2 Offset Side Panels and 2 Small Side Panels.   Excellent Condition 

Side and Rear (Dodger) Stainless Steel Handrails

New Connector (2017) from Dodger to Bimini.   Excellent Condition

New Bimini (2017)  Excellent Condition

New Helm Station/Pod Cover (2017)

Beautiful Douka (type of Mahogany) throughout the interior reflecting incredible craftsmanship.  There is a wonderful cherry stain finish providing a welcoming ambiance in the cabins. 

3 Cabin Layout:      V-Berth

                                    Aft Owners Cabin

                                    Salon 

V-Berth

            V-Berth has a very large Double Bed

            Froli Plastic Inner Spring Mattress – Incredibly Comfortable

            Side Shelving on Port & Starboard Sides

            Large Hanging Lockers on Port & Starboard Sides

Aft Owners Cabin

            Port Side of Boat

            Large Double Bed

            Opening Port for Natural Light and Ventilation

            Large Hanging Locker

Salon

            4 Step Companion Way

           Stabilized Teak Flooring

           Center Line Beautiful Douka Dining Table with Fold Down                 Leafs each side

           Curved Settee on Port Side and Slightly Curve Starboard                  Side Settee

          7 Can be Seated Around the Table

          Shelving Behind Settees

          Stowage Below the Settee Cushions 

Starboard Side Douka Navigation Table with Opening Top

LED Lighting

Settee Seating

Stowage Below Nav Table in Cabinets

Remote Display Holder

Beneteau Switch Panel 

Power Control Panel

Xantex Charger Monitor

ICOM VHF Radio

Sony Am/Fm Radio

“ L” Designed Galley

Large White Synthetic Finished Counter Top Plenty of Space to Prep Meals

Recessed area for utensils with a Cover

1 Deep Stainless Steel Sink, Hot & Cold Pressurized Water

Front Opening Refrigerator/Freezer with Attached Douka Wood Panel

Propane 2 Burner Stove with Oven and Stove Top Cooking Racks for Underway

Lots of Cabinets and under Oven Pots & Pan Stowage

Pressurize Hot & Cold Water System

Hot Water Tank – 6 Gallons

Holding Tank – 21 Gallons

12 Volt Switch Panel (At Nav Station)

110 Volt Power Outlets

110 Volt Shore Power with Battery Charger

Air Conditioner/Heat    1 Zone

2 Raymarine Multi-Display I50

1 Raymarine I60 Anemometer Display

1 Garmin 5208 Touch Screen Chartplotter.

            8.4” Screen              IPX7 Waterproof Rating

            BlueChart g2 U.S. Coastal Area Software

Radar, Sonar, Weather, Man Over-Board Capable

Autopilot

Maintenance Records On-Board and Transfer with Sale

Owners Manual

Potential purchasers should assume that any items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Engine hours are approximate, may be reported verbally by the seller, and are recorded at the time and date of the original listing of this vessel. Owner's use during the time of this listing may affect the total engine hours upon a prospective buyer's inspection. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his/her agents or his/her surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. This vessel is subject to sale, price and inventory changes or withdrawal from market without notice.