Head forward along broad side decks with decent handholds and there is another lounging area let into the deckhead.

Beneteau oceanis test. Designed by Jean-Marie Finot the Oceanis 400 is Beneteaus performance cruiser and it follows the success of the Oceanis 40 and 510. Even with the autopilot physically disconnected it felt like steering through treacle. I was scheduled to review a different boat but this particular Beneteau was so impressive that I changed my mind.

See the August 2015 issue of Yachting Monthly for the full test. 224sq m Spinnaker area. The 400 is a handsome boat with beautifully-executed deck tooling.

Beneteau recognized owners desires to have the boat they want. 20hp Yanmar diesel Fuel tankage. This marries a rotating saildrive leg with a bow thruster and joystick control that makes it possible to drive the boat sideways or in any other direction with your fingertips.

135 Dacron genoa 3950. Beneteaus renowned Oceanis cruising yacht range has recently been updated the 38 being. Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62.

Such options seem to. The Oceanis 461 we tested from Port Ginesta in October was a performance First Line version with a deeper lead bulb keel a taller mast and a genoa which provides 28 more sail area. In large part my interest is driven by an appreciation for this size of entry-level performance cruiser.

68sq m Typical engine. A 48 North Boat Test. Boasting bold graphics the Beneteau Oceanis 301 rose to the top.