What to look for?

Hard to believe there is no one on the firum with an opnion on this one ;)

Thanks Connan.

Is the black water tank standard?

The size of the box for the gaz tank, is that limited to those Campin Gaz tanks, or is their space available for a larger tank (I rebuild the holder on my 311 to hold a larger tank).

The total size of the sails in relation to the boat, is that in balance or is the boat under or overpowered?

Gregor

Thanks Brufan.

Brufan wrote: Even if the hulls are the same, the H355 is a bit different from H350 : - Shrouds are set on the side (H355) - H350 has two small locker in aft cockpit - No more on H355 - The main differences are about the heads.  H355 (2 cabins) has a separate shower.  Some H350 have fore heads and a third cabin or a very huge storage cabin/locker. - H355 has a lower transom access - H350 is powered with Yanmar - H355 with Volvo - There's somme difference on accommodation especially about lockers & storage - H350 is partly sandwich built (balsa core) - H355 is solid laminate except for deck of course - Late H355 (after may 2011 as far as I know) may have Selden rig instead of Spacraft Note : H355 models differs a bit one from the other on a few détails.

The 350 I was offered has an aft cabin, and one in the front. The shower is located on port in the back. I noticed a huge storage / locker.

Ad 1. What is the advantage / disadvantage for this one?
Ad 4. Not sure, you mean the entrance to the cabin?
Ad 5. This one has a Yanmar.
Ad 7. This could give issues with water coming in. On the other hand, my Hanse 311 is probably build the same way.
Ad 8. Didn't watch on this one.

Gregor

Clear explanation Bruno.

I'm in the process of considering a Victoire 1044 and a Hanse 350. The latest was not on the list until the yard suggested it to me based on my explanation of why I'm looking for a larger boat.

The V1122 is even far more expensive than a V1044 ;) and also far above budget.

I do agree on your comparison. The V1044 is in pretty good shape (build yr 2000), however it has some work to do. On the other hand there is the H350, used on the inland waters (IJsselmeer and Waddenzee). The current owner doesn't have any sea experience with this boat. Both have their downsides: the H350 has a wheel where I prefer a tiller and the V1044 has most of the lines at the mast. Sailing solo most of the time, I feel much more comfortable when having all lines in the cockpit. For this reason I no longer look at the Breehorn 37.

I must say, I really do like my H311, it's a great boat and spent a lot of time bringing it to my fits and needs. However I'd like to have a little more living comfort and stability at sea.