Beneteau / Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a marvel of compact design, blending style, comfort, and exceptional sailing capabilities. At just under 10 meters, this sailing yacht is perfect for those who desire the thrill of the open sea without the complexities of managing a larger vessel. The Oceanis 30.1 features a spacious cockpit and a well-appointed interior, crafted to provide maximum comfort for both day sailing and extended voyages. Its twin rudder design ensures excellent handling and stability, making it easy to maneuver in various conditions. Below deck, the yacht offers two comfortable cabins and a bright, airy saloon that can accommodate up to six people, making it ideal for families or small groups. The interior is designed by Nauta Design, known for their refined aesthetic and functional layouts. The Oceanis 30.1 is powered by a reliable Yanmar inboard engine, offering efficient and economical cruising. Constructed with a GRP hull, it combines durability with a lightweight build, enhancing its sailing performance. The yacht’s design is a collaboration between Finot-Conq for naval architecture and Beneteau’s in-house team for engineering, ensuring a high-quality build. With a starting price that offers remarkable value, the Oceanis 30.1 is an excellent entry point for those new to sailing or a perfect addition for seasoned sailors looking for a versatile and agile yacht.
Length
9.5M
Beam
3M
Draft
1.9M
Day Guests
10
Sleeping
6
Cabin
2
Cruise Speed
6KT
Max Speed
8KT
Fuel
130L
Range
150NM
Engine
Yanmar 21 HP
Naval
Finot-Conq
Exterior
Beneteau
Interior
Nauta Design
New Starting From
€120,000
High Price Brokerage
€105,000
Low Price Brokerage
€85,000
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She holds her line even when nobody is holding the wheel.
A narrower waterline beneath those broad bows lets the Oceanis 30.1 track straight through a gust without constant correction, and she settles happily around 20 degrees of heel rather than fighting the helm. Cruising speed sits around 6 knots, with 8 knots available when conditions cooperate, figures that suit her as a day sailer and weekend cruiser rather than a boat chasing records. The standard tiller keeps steering light and direct, while an optional twin wheel set up suits owners who prefer a more traditional cockpit feel. Light winds are where she is happiest, exactly the conditions most owners actually sail in.
Nine and a half metres that behave like a bigger boat.
Finot-Conq drew the hull with broad bows and a beam of three metres, a shape chosen to maximise below deck volume without sacrificing the narrow waterline that keeps her tracking cleanly upwind. Beneteau’s own team handled the exterior styling, keeping the deck clear and the cockpit open for a crew of two or three. Bronze skin fittings and cockpit locker lighting are small details, but they point to a boat designed for real use rather than a boat show stand. At 3,995 kilograms displacement with a ballast ratio of around 24 per cent, she carries enough weight low down to sail confidently without feeling heavy underfoot.
Two cabins and a saloon that never feels like a compromise.
Below deck, the broad bow sections translate into a genuinely usable forward cabin, while the saloon seats up to ten guests for lunch at anchor despite the boat’s modest length overall. Storage sits beneath the bunks and inside cubby style lockers scattered through the cabin, a practical answer to the usual small boat complaint about stowage. The galley is compact by necessity, and owners planning longer trips tend to add the optional fold up chart table to free up space when it is not needed. It is a layout built for a couple or a small family rather than a full crew, and it suits that brief well.
Six can sleep aboard, and ten can comfortably spend the day.
That range is the point of a boat this size done well. The saloon and cockpit combine to host a full day’s sailing party, while below deck the two cabins and single head are sized for a couple or family staying aboard overnight. Finishes are simple and functional rather than showy, in keeping with a yacht built to be sailed hard and cleaned up quickly rather than admired at a dock. USB charging points are fitted throughout, a small but telling nod to how owners actually use a boat like this today. It is comfortable without pretending to be more than a ten metre cruiser.
An accessible price for a genuinely well engineered small yacht.
At 9.5 metres length and a 1.9 metre draught, she needs little in the way of marina space, sailing capably with just two aboard and no dedicated crew at all. A Yanmar 21 horsepower engine and 130 litres of fuel give a motoring range of around 150 nautical miles, plenty for coastal cruising between anchorages. Naval architecture from Finot-Conq and interiors from Nauta Design bring genuine pedigree to a boat priced well within reach of a first time owner. For anyone wanting to learn to sail properly, rather than simply own a yacht, the Oceanis 30.1 is a sound and honest place to start.
Length
9.5M
Beam
3M
Draft
1.9M
Guests
6
Cabins
2
Cruise Speed
6Kt
Max Speed
8Kt
Length
10.8M
Beam
3.6M
Draft
1.9M
Guests
6
Cabins
2
Cruise Speed
6Kt
Max Speed
7.5Kt
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