What the fleet has seen
The Beneteau 461, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Beneteau 461 is a 14.2-meter masthead sloop designed by Bruce Farr and Armel Briand, built by Beneteau between 1996 and 2001, and also known as the Oceanis 461. It features a fin keel with a bulb and a spade rudder, a 4.2-meter beam, and a 9500 kg displacement.3:01 The design balances performance with cruising comfort, aiming for responsiveness and pointing ability without a high-strung race setup. Approximately 210 units were built, many of which entered charter fleets.6:17 The 461 offers multiple interior configurations, including two-, three-, and four-cabin layouts, prioritizing volume and livability.4:05 Its moderate displacement-to-length ratio in the mid-150s contributes to its sailing characteristics.2:13 The design philosophy extends to larger Beneteau models like the 50, 57, 44 CC, and 62.7:55
