Beneteau recently added three new models to its line-up, including this 323 (which is actually closer to 33 feet LOA). It replaces the aging 311, which was only moderately successful in the US market. The new 323 couples good overall performance with a spacious cockpit and living accommodations suitable for four. During our test sail we learned that she's quick, and a bit tender.

The Company

Beneteau is the largest sailboat builder in the world. The company manufacturers monohulls and multihulls ranging in size from 23 to 57 feet, and recently introduced a trawler to the US market. …