34' Beneteau 343 2005

The large skylights in the saloon create an interior that is bright and airy. The mahogany woodwork adds a touch of warmth. The entire interior is well ventilated. There are five opening overhead hatches, eight opening ports and four fixed hull ports.

The aft stateroom features 6′ 6″ of headroom, and an athwartships double berth measuring 6′ 7″ by 7′ 1″. The area is furnished with a hanging locker, open shelving along the hull, and is well lit by two reading lights and a ceiling lamp. The design incorporates an interesting method of creating air flow: an opening port in the cockpit footwell provides fresh air, as does an opening port in the cabin side. The company also installed an opening port in the transom.

The forward cabin, which isn’t a hovel, having 6’ 1″ of headroom, and a triangular double berth measuring 6′ 7″ x 5′ 5″ x 1′ 4″ at the foot. Shelving along the hull, and lockers to port and starboard provide some storage. A hatch overhead provides ventilation, and a ceiling lamp and two reading lights add illumination.

The L-shaped galley has generous 6′ 6″ of headroom. It is fitted with an Eno two-burner propane stove-oven combo and a single stainless-steel sink. The working countertop and covers a dry storage bin; a dual voltage 4.5-cubic-foot, front-opening refrigerator is below. Countertops are laminated, a plus compared to heavier alternatives, and are fitted with wooden fiddles that will easily keep small items in place. The galley has sufficient stowage space to be suitable for a week-long cruise.

The head is the largest you will find on a 34' vessel. It is located opposite the galley at the base of the companionway steps, the perfect location. The headroom is 6 feet, 6 inches and there's a separate shower, an overhead hatch and an opening portlight. It is perfectly positioned to double as a wet locker too. A deck hatch and two ports circulate fresh air and void steam, and fitted blinds provide privacy. This head is designed to be easy to clean and maintain. 

The navigation station adds a chart table measuring 26″ x 20″ that has an uncovered tray outboard for the storage below.

• Roller Furling 140% Genoa in Excellent Condition
• In Mast Roller Furling Mainsail in Excellent Condition
• All Sail Handling Lines Led to the Cockpit
• Inboard Genoa Tracks
• 2-Lewmar#40CST Primary winches
• 2-Lewmar#30CST Cabin-top Winches
• Spinlock Line Clutches
• Winch Handles
• Boom Vang
• Aluminum mast and Boom
• Stainless Standing Rigging
• Anchor Pulpit
• Anchor Windlass
• Plow Anchor w/Chain and Rode
• Double Lifelines w/Gates
• Leather Wrapped Pivoting SS Steering Wheel
• Drop Leaf Cockpit Table
• Stern Pulpits with Walk-thru Transom
• Hot/Cold Cockpit Shower
• Swim Platform
• Swim Ladder
• Cockpit Cushions
• Dodger and Bimini

The cockpit is functional, comfortable and quite spacious. It measures 85 inches on the centerline from stern to companionway with clearance between wheel and helm seat. The wheel is mounted on Beneteau's patented pivoting pedestal that opens up to provide easy access to the swim platform. The swim platform, access is via another patented design, the swiveling helmsman's seat that lifts and drops out of the way. A hot and cold shower is also conveniently located in the transom above the swim platform. There are two large cockpit storage lockers. Cockpit seating features inlaid teak and there are cockpit cushions. There is a fold up cockpit table. The Dodger and Bimini provide protection from the wind and sun.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.