New US B40

[Andrew Landis]

Hi, I've recently joined group. I have ordered a bew B40, should be here in March. Does anyone know if Beneteau has fixed issues in there production for 2011. Also, how diffrent are US vs European production re problem areas such as Shower Drain leaks etc.

[CAN DRAC]

Congrats, AJL!

 

I know the feeling of waiting and looking forward to March!

 

Ours is a 2008 US built 43. Not sure about the differences but I recommend a visit to the factory.

 

Here's a link to the pics we took when ours was being built:

 

http://seaknots.ning.com/photo/albums/900123:Album:2688

 

It was very interesting to see the deck separate from the hull and meet the team that's working on it, ask all the questions directly, etc.

 

Really recommend it!

 

-franc

s/v Can Drac

[Andrew Landis]

Thanks for your input and pictures, yes I'm planning on goint to the factory. I'll ask all my questions and concerns, hopefully will be minimal concerns. Its my first New Boat, I want it to go well, we all work very hard and need some enjoyment

[Andrew Landis]

Well I was planning on visiting Beneteau, my broker txt me today, boat will be here in 2 weeks. cant wait!

[Mike Brown]

AJL, a couple of years ago Beneteau changed their US production line over so they can handle any model boat on the same line. So a 40 could be built behind a 31 and then followed by a 50, etc. The change over was intended to make the line more productive with fewer errors. While I do not have any data the last few models I've had experience with (we help move boats to and from the Annapolis show every year) seemed to have few if any issues. One was a 40 and the other a 50 and both sailed very nice and quite similiar to our 43 which is a good thing. Both boats had minor issues, but all new boats do, and the tech guys quickly had them fixed. Congratulations on the 40, she's a great sailing boat which I'm sure you'll enjoy. BTW where will you keep and sail her?

Mike

[Andrew Landis]

Hi Mike, thanks for the input. We live in the Buffalo Area, Lake Erie,  which is where we sail.

[Alain Brauckmann]

Congratulation ... the B40 is sailing really fine. 

Did you choose 2 or 3 cabines?

[Andrew Landis]

Hi Alain, I got the Blue Hull  2 Cabin version, came in yesterday. We have snow in Buffalo, I still sat inside it for about an hr today

[Alain Brauckmann]

so you have the same boat as we have ...

In 2 Weecks i am pollishing our blue hull for the first time after delivering ( summer 2009 ).

I'll report ...