2006 Beneteau 36' _{(10.67 m)} 343

The 343 was one of Beneteau's most popular models when it was new, and this boat has been well cared. A real sailor's boat from the factory, "Valiant" is being offered for only $79,900. She is equipped with the deep keel, a fully battened standard mainsail, adjustable backstay, and approximately 210' chain rode. The 343 shows some of Beneteau's innovations with a pivoting helm station wheel for better cockpit ergonomics at anchor, and a folding helm seat that gives great access to the swim step. Located close to Rock Hall, Maryland call to make an appointment to see this well-kept, clean sailboat.

Construction

Hull of hand-laid solid GRP bonded to a structural grid/hull liner of directional fiberglass/GRP for a strong, stiff, light composite. Vinylester hull barrier coat to resist osmotic blistering and zone-specific stitchmat laminates for specific increased strength optimization.

Cored GRP sandwich construction for stiffness, thermal and acoustic insulation and lighter weight. Solid fiberglass reinforcements in high load areas. Integral unidirectional GRP deck beams for added strength. Main bulkheads bonded 360° to the hull and deck for rigid torsional and compressive strength.

Accommodations

The Beneteau 343 features two staterooms and a very large head with a separate shower located aft at the companionway. The main salon features a dinette table to port with an "L" Settee and a straight Settee to starboard with a sit-down-aft facing navigation station to starboard as well. The aft stateroom has a huge double berth with nice light, ventilation, and a hanging locker. Plush foam mattress in the forward stateroom. The galley is aft and to the port side with a gimballed propane stove/oven with broiler outboard, stainless steel sink, hot/cold pressure water, dry storage outboard and below the countertops, and an athwartships under counter Isotherm DC Refrigeration system with front opening door and small freezer compartment. There is also wine storage under the galley countertop aft of the stove. Several opening ports provide light and cross ventilation and deck hatches feature sliding screens and blinds. The cabin sole is teak and holly, and the interior is finished in dark wood joinery with a beautiful finish. This yacht is equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning and heat pump. Easy engine access is under the removable companionway stairs, and from the aft stateroom. The cockpit is aft and features two large storage lockers (one port, one starboard) plus a propane locker with two large bottles aft. Walk Thru Transom with transom shower. The Pedestal steering wheel pivots for easy access through the transom and features a starboard cockpit table that stows away vertically.

On Deck

Dodger, bimini, and connector with hand rails on dodger frame new in 2017

Matching Helm cover

Welded stainless steel bow fitting with offset fairlead

(2) Roller fairleads and aluminum mooring cleats forward

(2) Roller fairleads and aluminum mooring cleats midship

(2) Roller fairleads and aluminum mooring cleats at stern

Stainless steel bow rail, bi-color navigation lights

(2) Stainless steel stern pulpits

Lifebuoy support

Flagpole holder

Outboard motor bracket

Double lifelines w/large gates supported by

SS stanchions

(2) Teak handrails on coach roof

Central pivoting helm seat for ease of access swim

platform (Beneteau patent)

(2) Teak slatted helm seats on each side of the cockpit

(2) side cockpit lockers

(1) starboard aft cockpit locker

(1) separate LPG gas locker to port

Stainless steel pivoting steering wheel & pedestal holds

the steering compass, control lever, a large support

for navigation instruments, handrail, cup holder

Drop-leaf cockpit table

Engine control panel built into seating to port

Manual bilge pump in cockpit

Access to transom/cockpit is offset on the starboard

side, to enable easier passage through the cockpit

Transom with teak slatted swim plaform with

protective strip

Swim ladder

Handrail to assist in boarding

Hot and cold cockpit shower

Running Rigging

Genoa halyard

Main halyard

Boom topping lift

(2) Genoa sheets

Rigid boom vang led to cockpit

Genoa roller furling line led to cockpit

Mainsail halyard led to cockpit

Mainsail topping lift

(2) 4-sheave deck organizers

(2) Double jammers to port: Main halyard, roller furling

inhaul and outhaul, mainsheet

(1) Single jammer to port: for traveler control

Mainsheet traveler

(1) Double jammer to starboard: mainsail traveler &

boom vang

Main sheet replaced in 2022

Sails

140% Roller furling genoa

Roller furling mainsail new mainsail in 2018

Mainsail System

Mainsheet track with adjustable traveler

Mainsheet tackle (4:1), leading to a cockpit winch

Winches

(2) Lewmar® 40 chrome self-tailing genoa

sheet winches

(1) Lewmar® 30 chrome self-tailing winch on coach roof

to port (for mainsail handling). Second winch to

starboard is offered as an option for spinnaker gear

(2) winch handles

(1) winch handle pocket in cockpit

Salon

Salon with two fore-and-aft settees

Center table to salon: inlaid wood table with bottle

rack and drop leaves with molded wood fiddles. The

table is fixed to the mast support post.

Wood/stainless steel shelving to port and starboard

Stowage locker with door along the hull to port

Stowage under port and starboard settees

(2) Lewmar® opening hatches

(2) Lewmar® opening ports with curtains

(1) Large panoramic window at deck level

Four halogen ceiling lights

Three reading lights

(2) Fixed hull ports (1 each side)

Companionway

Sliding PMMA tinted companionway hatch

Varnished companionway with non-slip surface for

improved safety

Companionway opens for easy access to engine

compartment and batteries

Navigation Station

Chart table to starboard, with molded wood fiddle

Radio/CD Player with two speakers in salon

Instrument space on bulkhead facing the table

Drawer

Locker

Halogen ceiling light

Forward Cabin

Headroom: 6'1"

Triangular double berth (6'6" x 5'5")

Shelving along the hull

Locker with door to port and shelves

Hanging locker to starboard

Opening deck hatch with blind

Ceiling light with independent switch

(2) Reading lights

Galley-to-Port

Laminated countertop with molded wood fiddle

Stainless steel sink

Mixer tap with hot/cold pressurized water

Gimbaled two-burner propane stove with oven

12 Volt electric (4.5 cubic foot) front opening fridge

Aft Head Compartment

Shower compartment w/mixer tap, shower &

wood seat

FRP washbasin w/mixer tap & hot/cold

pressurized water

Large bowl manual marine toilet

(1) Opening deck hatch

(2) Opening ports in coach roof coaming with blinds

(2) Ceiling lights and halogen strip light for the mirror

Holding tank: 21 gal

Electric sump pump

Owner’s Stateroom

Headroom: 6’7"

Double berth (6’6" x 7’1")

Hanging locker

Open wood shelving along the hull

Opening port in coach roof coaming w/curtain,

(1) Opening port to cockpit side w/curtain, and

(1) Opening port to transom

Opening deck hatch

(2) Reading lights and ceiling light

Electrical

14-function 12 Volt electrical panel

(1) 75 Amp service battery

(1) 75 Amp engine battery

Coupling relay

Electric fuel gauge

Lights: There are 7 reading lights, 2 halogen strip

lights, and 11 ceiling lights.

(5) 110 Volt outlets

20 Amp battery charger

Engine Equipment

Yanmar 3YM30-291 – 29 hp

Engine compartment sound proofed with

insulating foam

Engine control panel (tachometer & alarms) and engine

control lever in cockpit

Stainless steel propeller shaft

Three blade fixed propeller

Rotomolded 20-gallon fuel tank with electric gauge

Water filter

Fuel filter

60 Amp alternator

Cruising Package

Raytheon ST60 Tridata

Raytheon Radar

Raytheon E-80 Chartplotter and Autopilot

ICOM M402 VHF Marine radio

Cold water cockpit shower

110 Volt shore power cord

AM/FM stereo/cassette player with salon speakers

Sternrail seats

Beneteau 343