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Gregor,
If you want to sail solo a H350/355 I advise to set mainsail sheet in cockpit centre.
If you're one in cockpit it is quite impossible to steer and ease sheet at the same time.
I have swaped original system to this one http://www.myhanse.com/removable-mainsheet-track_topic8988.html.
Much easier (and removable for harbour & social activities)
Bruno

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Originally posted by Gregor Gregor wrote:

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

I used to have 312 before moving to 355. With 312 full size genoa was needed and suited the boat very well. Assuming 350 is similar to 355 it was a nice to notice that ST-jib is far more powerful than on the 312. So in my opinion 350/355 are rigged sufficiently and certainly among fast cruisers in their category.

I would take the boat with shallow keel into windy weather before buying it. As said boat is fairly powerful and in windy, especially gusty weather requires firm handling to keep things under control. 

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Originally posted by Brufan Brufan wrote:

Gregor,
If you want to sail solo a H350/355 I advise to set mainsail sheet in cockpit centre.
If you're one in cockpit it is quite impossible to steer and ease sheet at the same time.
I have swaped original system to this one http://www.myhanse.com/removable-mainsheet-track_topic8988.html.
Much easier (and removable for harbour & social activities)

I did something similar on my 311. Although in Duth (translate button is there)
http://www.uisge-beatha.eu/logboek/142/Bouw-overloop.html
Uisge Beatha

Currently sailing Dehler 36 JV (2002)
Previous boat: Hanse 311 #80

http://www.uisge-beatha.eu
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Originally posted by Perttu Perttu wrote:

Originally posted by Gregor Gregor wrote:

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


I used to have 312 before moving to 355. With 312 full size genoa was needed and suited the boat very well. Assuming 350 is similar to 355 it was a nice to notice that ST-jib is far more powerful than on the 312. So in my opinion 350/355 are rigged sufficiently and certainly among fast cruisers in their category.

I would take the boat with shallow keel into windy weather before buying it. As said boat is fairly powerful and in windy, especially gusty weather requires firm handling to keep things under control. 

- Perttu

Thanks Perttu.
On my 311 I have the standard st jib, a code 0, and a genacker. Once had a 150% genua. This was too much when sailing upwind in gusty weather.
Uisge Beatha

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My son is 6'5" so he hits his head a bit whereas I'm under 6'2" and it feels quite spacious - except for the doorway into the head.
We've been out in seas as high as the top of the spray dodger and it was still quite comfortable.
In terms of single-handing - with the autopilot it's pretty easy.

cheers

Connan
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Gregor,
 
I own a 345 and sail frequently single handed. I have the ST Jib, a flat cut furling Gennaker and the Elvström FCL main sail. True wind under 8 kts the boat is underpowered with Jib, Main hence the Need for a Gennaker.
Above 10 kts true sailing with jib and main turns into pure fun. When conditions get gusty 18 - 20 kts you can release the main sheet from both helm stations ( just apply the wheel brake for a few seconds or engage the Autopilot ).
 
Lines at the mast and single handed would be a no go for me.
Frank
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I agree that for single hand sailing the lines in the cockpit is more comfortable and safe than working at the mast. In case of the Victoire, you see several lines are brought to the aft. Bringing the remaining lines to the cockpit is something that needs investigation aboard. Several Vitoire's are equipped with a furling main. Would not be my first preference, however read the experiences from various owner's who are enthusiastic about the system. Read counter sides too ;) 
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