1988 Beneteau Oceanis 350

Step below and you immediately feel how beamy and open this 35-footer is, with that trademark Oceanis sense of space that makes longer stays comfortable. The two-cabin layout gives you a generous aft stateroom and a proper forward cabin, so guests or family aren’t crammed into quarterberths. On deck, the wide side decks and sensible coachroof handholds make moving forward under way feel secure, even when reefed down. Under sail, the moderate displacement and balanced hull form give you an easy motion and predictable manners in a chop, while the roomy cockpit keeps the crew sheltered and relaxed on passage or at anchor.

For this region’s mix of light-air days and punchy afternoon breezes, the Oceanis 350 hits a sweet spot. She’s big enough to feel solid and reassuring when the breeze pipes up, yet still compact enough to slip into tighter marina berths and snug mooring fields. The shoal-friendly underbody and responsive steering make short-tacking along irregular shorelines less work and more fun. Below, the excellent natural light and generous ventilation keep the cabin pleasant in both cooler shoulder seasons and warmer summer spells, so weekends easily stretch into week-long cruises without feeling confined.