Beneteau Oceanis 40.1

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The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1, on the water

The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.

Footage from SVN solovelanet

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 21 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 21

CoastalBluewater

2.11 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.11

LightHeavy

139 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 139

EasygoingPowered-up

18.8 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 18.8

TenderStiff

25% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 25%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

Draws more than ~82% of boats her size on file
Beamier than ~82% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2627 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

What the fleet has seen

The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1, as the fleet has seen it

Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.

The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is a fractional sloop designed by Marc Lombard and built by Beneteau from 2020 to the present, replacing the Oceanis 41.1.0:12 This 12.9-meter cruising sailboat features a fin keel with a bulb and dual rudders, a 4.2-meter beam, and a displacement of 7985 kg. Its flared hull design, inspired by the Oceanis 46.1, maximizes interior volume, allowing for configurations up to four cabins and two heads.5:08 The forward cabin is 60 centimeters wider than previous models.1:31 Standard sail plans include a furling main and a self-tacking jib, with performance options available. Aboard SVN solovelanet, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 was used to survey the coast of Elba, Italy, alongside a Lagoon 42, demonstrating its use in coastal exploration.5:11 Lady K Sailing notes that modern wide-stern designs, like the 40.1, prioritize interior volume and downwind speed but can compromise upwind performance and low-speed maneuverability due to twin rudders not receiving direct prop wash.4:51

The living fleet

Sailed by the fleet

Where the fleet has filmed this boat.

Seen 7 times across 2 channels of the fleet.

Basemap © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On the water

The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 on video

Sailing Directions: Discovering Elba Island by Sailboat and Catamaran with SVN SoloVelaNetNavigating Elba requires choosing between five ports and 130 bays based on specific wind and depth constraints.SVN solovelanet

Elba Island pilot book video - for subscribers only - promotional videoA Lagoon 42 and an Oceanis 40.1 survey the 130 anchorages and five ports of Isola d'Elba.SVN solovelanet

Sailboats Are Getting Fatter - Why it's BAD - Ep 298 -Lady K SailingWide, flat-bottomed hull designs improve interior space and downwind speed but compromise upwind performance and maneuverability.Lady K Sailing

First Visit to a Used Sailboat: What to Check Before Buying | Used Boat SeriesSystematically inspect deck hardware, steering, and structural integrity to screen used sailboats before hiring a surveyor.SVN solovelanet

Sailing Directions: Discovering Elba Island by Sailboat and Catamaran with SVN SoloVelaNetPortoferraio requires vessels to enter and exit on the left side of the harbor to avoid traffic.SVN solovelanet

Oceanis 40.1 (4K) Genoa 2020 PreviewThe Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 features a flared hull design that increases interior volume for a four-cabin layout.SVN solovelanet

Genoa Boat Show 2020 - boats, what's newThe 60th Genoa Boat Show highlights new models including the Grand Soleil 44 and Oceanis Yacht 54.SVN solovelanet

X Yachts X43 Sailboat TourThe X-Yachts X43 offers high-performance sailing with a 66-foot air draft and a 6-foot 1-inch minimum draft.Practical Sailor

Hanse 410: What You Should Know | Boat TourThe Hanse 410 offers a customizable production cruiser layout but features a restrictive integrated bow sprit design.Practical Sailor

What they go for

Market signal

Where the fleet has seen this model for sale, and the asking prices that came with it.

$400,000Median asking

From the fleet's own footage — our observed signal, not broker listings.

The record

Full specifications

The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.

Dimensions

Weights

Ballast / displacement

25.1%

Rig & sail area

Rig

Fractional Sloop

Ratios

SA / displacement

18.8

Displacement / length

138.9

Comfort ratio

21.1

Capsize screening

2.11

Hull speed

8.3 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

1881

Hull

Hull type

Fin w/bulb & dual rudders

Construction

Monolithic polyester contact

Ballast type

Cast Iron

Production

Years built

First built 2020

Designer

Marc Lombard

Builder

Beneteau

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41012.95 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Marc Lombard-designed fractional sloop featuring a high sail area-to-displacement ratio and dual rudders for performance

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Grand Soleil 40 (Polli)12.90 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Matteo Polli-designed fractional sloop optimized for ORC competition with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio

Sailing Alone in Fog Without Losing Your Cool11:09 from The Mariner

X Yachts X-4312.93 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Niels Jeppesen-designed fractional sloop balancing performance-oriented sail area with a stiff, bulb-keel hull

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Bavaria Yachts 4112.83 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 1995 fractional sloop with a high 23.59 SA/D ratio, designed for performance-oriented cruising

WHO WOULD'VE THOUGHT WE'D BE SAILING HERE AGAIN! EP-897:58 from Leading the Escapade

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS12.93 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 12.9-meter deck saloon cruiser featuring a high-volume hull and a deep, bulb-weighted fin keel for stability

Finally Cheap Enough to Be Dangerous - This 42-Foot Jeanneau DS from Practical Sailor

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Dufour 425 Grand Large Boat Tour | Our home at sea from Sailing Blue Prince

The family

Related models

The designs closest to hers — usually the rest of the builder's range, sometimes the same hull sold under another name.

Beneteau Oceanis 41.1A versatile fractional sloop from Finot-Conq featuring multiple sail plan configurations and a shallow draft option Beneteau Oceanis 40A spacious fractional sloop from Berret-Racoupeau featuring a versatile optional shallow draft keel Beneteau 40A 2007 Berret-Racoupeau design with a 1.9m draft, also marketed internationally as the Oceanis 40 and Moorings 41.3 Beneteau Oceanis 38.1A modular, Finot-Conq designed cruiser offering versatile keel options and a spacious layout for modern coastal sailing Beneteau Oceanis 46.1A high-performance fractional sloop from Groupe Finot featuring a stepped hull design for maximum interior volume Beneteau Oceanis 30.1A versatile 30-foot cruiser from Finot-Conq featuring dual rudders and multiple keel options for diverse sailing waters

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