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Bénéteau 40 and 46 Oceanis set to debut at Southampton 2006 PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 06 July 2006

Oceanis value from Bénéteau
Oceanis value from Bénéteau
Since the launch of the Océanis 50 last December, Bénéteau have continued to update the Océanis range with the arrival of the Océanis 40 and 46 in September 2006. In what is seens as a bid to try to slow the 1000 units sold and still rising march of the Jeanneau SO 40.3, Bénéteau hope to emulate the success of it's rival.  Despite the poor quality images shown, Oceanis is the name given to Bénéteau's luxury cruising range as opposed to it's Cyclades models which are more designed around sailing families on a budget.  These two stylish Oceanis models have hulls and decks designed by the Berret-Racoupeau design office and an interior created by Nauta Design to try to give some elegance and style.

Jean Berret and Olivier Racoupeau’s have tried to balance high-performance whilst ensuring there are well-proportioned with enough space to create excellent, Cruising value pound for pound can't be found much cheaper yet comfortable interior accommodation in the design of the hulls.  No indication of price on the water yet for the UK, but with the Oceanis 47'3 around £170,000 and the 393 at around £105,000, cruising pound for pound can't be found much cheaper elsewhere.

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The spacious and luminous interiors combined with light coloured woodwork in something Bénéteau call Moabi stain added with stainless steel give a modern light comtemporary feel to the Oceanis range.

Different cabin arrangements are available
Different cabin arrangements are available
These prestige yachts will be presented as soon as the shows open and will be offered in the following versions: 3 cabins, 2 head compartments for the Océanis 46 and 3 cabins, 2 head compartments or 2 cabins, 1 head compartment for the Océanis 40.

If you are looking for a cruising yacht that won't break the bank, Bénéteau should be on your list this year at Southampton. 

Oceanis 46
Length overall ……………………14.09 m
Hull length …………………….....13.70 m
Maximum beam ……………..… 4.30 m
Light displacement …………..10 000 Kg
Draught………………..………....2.05 m
Mainsail  ………..………………47.60 m²
Genoa ……………….………….…53.40 m²
Naval Architect..……….…Berret-Racoupeau
Interior Design…………….…Nauta Design
Fuel Capacity ……………….….237 L
Fresh water Capacity ……………568 L
Sailing category applied for ………A8/B9/C14

Oceanis 40
Length overall …………………………12.17 m
Hull length …………………….............11.87 m
Maximum beam ……………………..… 3.96 m
Light displacement ……………..…….7 680Kg
Draught………………..………………....1.95 m
Mainsail  ………..……………..………37.25 m²
Genoa ……………….……………..…38.60 m²
Naval Architect..………...…Berret-Racoupeau
Interior Design……………......…Nauta Design
Fuel Capacity …………………..……..….200 L
Fresh water Capacity ……………………360 L
Sailing category applied for ………A8/B9/C10
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