Sven, Had a 340 for several years. Performance was very good. Wouldn't cross an ocean in one, but we had it out in bad weather many times, worst being 60 knot sustained and 90 knot gust 14 foot seas on Lake Erie." Knot"fun, but no problem with the boat's construction. Very nice live aboard for week or two. Engine access good, systems were simple. Storage space is a problem, but that's with most boats. Won several regatta's in the cruising category with her. Not a Hinckley, but that's pretty obvious...mnh