Beneteau Oceanis 46, 'Monastrell' launch day🥳⛵️ Ep59

[@charlesmiller4624]

Gorgeous boat! Well done👏👏👏. Looking forward to your journeys. Fair winds.

[@bruce3077]

Thanks Charles, she is gorgeous⛵️😍 I’m looking forward to some journeys too😉and I’ll be sure to share them here😁

[@jamieblack9349]

Congrats mate

[@bruce3077]

Cheers Jamie🍻😊

[@sailingcalypso]

Nice one Bruce, enjoyed the opening with boats I recognise launching. Big moment for you. What are your plans when you finally leave Trini?

[@bruce3077]

Cheers Andrew, it was a huge moment! I have video of many more boats but not sure about Calypso🤔 I’m still planning to get into the Pacific, finances permitting, but in the meantime I’ll head north, maybe as far as Dominica, after I finalise a few things in Trini😊

[@davidwarnes5158]

Cool , that dinghy frame is a bit high , the wind will get under that in a blow , get it at deck level, much safer .

[@bruce3077]

Totally agree David, I won’t be using it on passage, the dinghy usually sits upside down on the foredeck. I use the frame at anchor sometimes and the height means I can still open the hatch while getting some shade😊

[@normankuhn3611]

Hello, I am Norman from Germany, Berlin. I plan to,buy a boat when I am retiered, in around one year. I am interested in that model you have. Are you happy with this? Can you measure the lenght of the benchs in the cockpit. Is it 2 meter or less? Thank you for an answer. Best wishes for your tour, Norman

[@bruce3077]

Hi Norman, apologies for the delayed response😌 That's exciting for you, I hope it's everything you imagine it to be! Will you just sail locally, or will you travel? No boat is perfect, but overall I've been very happy with Monastrell! She's nicely laid out, very comfortable to live aboard, fun to sail, and so far has kept me and others safe. Having said that, there are some things you need to look out for before buying! The cockpit benches are 170cm long and although it would be nice to stretch out fully, they are an acceptable length for 😊 All the very best to you😁