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Bénéteau Oceanis 46.1

A cruising sailboat balancing long-distance comfort against rigging one person can handle.

Bénéteau Oceanis 46.1 — Sailing Yacht
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Bénéteau Oceanis 46.1 — Sailing Yacht
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Overview

The Oceanis 46.1 is a sailing yacht built for cruising. In this class, design centres not on racing performance but on long-term liveability: cabin layout, storage volume and the time spent aboard at anchor are what matter.

Sail propulsion uses wind directly as thrust and reduces dependence on fuel; in exchange, route and timing become tied to weather. Modern cruising yachts carry an auxiliary diesel engine, but the primary mode of travel is sail.

On the rigging side, boats like this become manageable with a small crew by leading lines back to the cockpit. Sailing safely with few people aboard is one of the most practical measures of a cruiser's design.

Details

Brand
Bénéteau
Category
Sailing Yacht
Body
Sailing yacht
Propulsion
yelken
Produced
2018–