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Boat testBroadblue 346: Cruising catamaran from England

Michael Good

 · 10.05.2018

Boat test: Broadblue 346: Cruising catamaran from EnglandPhoto: YACHT/R. Langdon
Individuality. High hulls, fixed foredeck, but no bimini: the Broadblue 346 stands out from the crowd of larger cats
Ride-on cats under 40 feet? Pointless, according to the prejudice. The ten-metre cat now proves the opposite with amazing possibilities. Download the test in PDF format
Crack drawing of the Broadblue 346Photo: YACHT/N. Campe Crack drawing of the Broadblue 346

As we all know, individual taste is debatable. In this case, however, one thing should be clear: beautiful is somehow different. No, the Broadblue 346 is not attractive or even elegant. But the catamaran from England is all the more convincing in its fight against a common verdict these days: cruising catamarans under twelve metres in length don't work.

The Broadblue proves that even a ten-metre cat can work well: A raised cockpit creates space in the cabins; a rig positioned far aft with a self-tacking jib ensures good handling. Two 16 hp built-in engines with saildrive help in calm conditions. However, this cat is not intended for charter.

You can read all about this extraordinary boat in YACHT, issue 9/2018, available in the DK shop. Or you can download the test report directly via the link below.

All halyards, sheets and trim lines run onto a central pedestal. The function is flawlessPhoto: YACHT/R. Langdon All halyards, sheets and trim lines run onto a central pedestal. The function is flawless
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Photo: YACHT/R. Langdon

Downloads:

Broadblue 346 (pdf)

Michael Good

Michael Good

Editor Test & Technology

Michael Good is test editor at YACHT and is primarily responsible for new boats, their presentation and the production of test reports. Michael Good lives and works in Switzerland on the shores of Lake Constance. He has been sailing since childhood and, in addition to his professional activities, has also been an active regatta sailor for many years, currently mainly in the Finn Dinghy and Melges 24 classes. He is also co-owner of a 45 National Cruiser built in 1917. Michael Good has been working for the YACHT editorial team since January 2005 and has tested around 500 yachts, catamarans and dinghies in that time.

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