Duncan Kent tested her in Palma This is an excerpt from Duncan Kents full review which can be found in Sailing Today 208 on sale Thursday 26th June.

Beneteau 38. With the Beneteau colors flying from the staff the GT 38 cuts a sharp profile during our tests on the French Riviera. She was built between 1982 and 1985 by Bénéteau France with 566 hulls completed. The Océanis 38 is a 366 1113m cruising sailboat designed by Finot Conq Architectes France.

Climbing down Siestas tight safe companionway the saloon is framed by the cutaway bulkhead. While she may look similar to many other express hardtops in class there are some important differences. The low cabin top provides a nice profile while belying the.

Not to be confused with an earlier MOORINGS 38 that was based on the FIRST 38. With pine coloured interior and simple design they have an ultra modern and spacious feel. The interior design has not dated like so many of the Bénéteau First 38s contemporaries.

The latter had a striking open loft-style arrangement that looked stunning the boat appeared much larger than the raw dimensions suggest and it was cost effective to produce. In the tradition of the latest 411 the Oceanis 381 cleverly combines practical features performance and elegance on a boat size where function generally outweighs personalization. Life below decks on the Bénéteau First 38.

We think the GT 38 is a noteworthy boat for a number of reasons. 516157m Similar versions sold to charter trade as MOORINGS 38. She has been awarded 2014 - European Yacht of the Year.

Beneteau Oceanis 38. Contact 30 6974 069 357. Our 2016 Beneteau 38s feature Beneteaus new design concept.