A couple of photo's here of the hatch garage that I teak decked for two reasons. One to stiffen it up and the other purely for cosmetics. I was loath to fit the Sunware Solar Panel on it but after much thought decided it was the only place to go.
I purchased 'Michaila' in September 1998 in Skiathos/Volos/Greece. She has been lovingly looked after while in my ownership, which is to date just over eleven years. During this period I've virtually refitted her from stem to stern. She is in truly excellent condition throughout and ready to sail......
Sunset
Link to Jean Berret History
Jean Berret
Meet the designers of the New Generation of Beneteau Yachts
Initially starting out in 1978 after graduation from design school Jean Berret began his career of creating memorable boats such as the Beneteau First 35. In 1983, Jean was joined by Olivier Racoupeau, a sharp specialist in dynamic/physical technologies, and they immediately joined the ranks of notably successful racing and cruising yacht designers. They soon evolved into Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design, which now has a vast number of boats drawn, and today can boast that more than 10,000 hulls of their creation have been launched.
Link to Drawing
Some useful info to go with Pic's
Galley : Plastimo Neptune 2500 gas cooker with piezio ignition powered by AA batteries, 2 burners, grill, oven, Pan Clamps. Top opening cool box with Isotherm Cool Plate and powered by Waeco Compressor Unit. 12 v Water Pressure Pump, Whale Galley Gusher Foot Pump, Hot/Cold Mixer Tap, Faucet from Foot Pump, Fire Blanket, Fire Extinguisher, 1 overhead light and 1 spot light.
Nav Area : Full size chart table. Nasa Weatherman, AIS, Navtex and Duet Log & Depth. Lowrance 5150c Plotter, Garmin 128 GPS, Autohelm 6000 head linked to Lowrance Plotter and Autohelm ST3000, AIS/VHF Splitter, Navman DSC VHF 7100, Nasa BM1 Battery Monitor, Plastimo & Aqua Signal Switch Panels, 2 x 12v sockets, 2 x Stereo Radios, one with CD and the other with Tape, 1 overhead light, 1 overhead red and flexi chart light.
Beneteau First 35 Measurements
LOA 35.17' {10.72m LWL 28.83' {8.79m Beam 12.17' {3.71m Draft 6.2' {1.92m Displacement 10,485lbs {6,016kg Ballast 4,850lbs {2,200kgs (46% B/Ratio) Sail Area 554.35' {51.46m Engine Volvo MD17D 36hp Diesel Fuel Tank 18 gallons 70ltr Water Tanks 52 gallons 200ltr Berths 8/9 3 seperate cabins plus saloon
AVS Measurement Link
Hull/Rig Formula's
Technical Specs based on True/Actual Waterline above keel : 2.35'
Ballast Ratio : 46% Angle of Vanishing Stability : 136.85 Displacement to Length Ratio : 195.34 Sail Area Displacement Ratio : 18.52 Motion Comfort Ratio : 187.66 Theoretical Hull Speed : 7.95 knots