Design and Construction
Briand’s enlargement gave the 390 a solid fiberglass hull and deck with beam carried well aft for volume. Yachting Monthly noted she was very much an enlarged version of the original 350 in both shape and style anchor.
Rig and Handling
A masthead sloop with 630 square feet of sail and a 30-horsepower Perkins diesel, she favors control over pace, suited to relaxed cruising rather than racing.
Accommodations
The open-plan interior used light ash veneers anchor. Three options existed: a two-cabin owner’s version and two three-cabin charter versions anchor, all with two heads. Charter layouts had a dinette with facing galley or a conventional L-shaped galley and saloon anchor. The chart table was rudimentary in all versions anchor.
Cockpit
The large cockpit features a semi-permanent table anchor, privileging social use over clear winch access.
The Verdict
A sensible volume-oriented cruiser trading a real nav station for an airy interior and sociable cockpit.
Pros
- Enlarged 350 hull form with straightforward construction
- Bright open-plan interior with light ash veneers across three layouts
- Two heads standard even on three-cabin charter versions
- Large cockpit with semi-permanent table for outdoor living
Cons
- Rudimentary chart table in all versions limits navigation work
- Modest sail plan marks her a comfort cruiser not a performer
