What the fleet has seen
The Beneteau Oceanis 31, 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 31 is a fractional sloop designed by Finot, Conq Assoc. and Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot), built by Beneteau from 2006 to the present. It has an LOA of 9.7 m, a beam of 3.4 m, a draft of 1.8 m, and a displacement of 4849 kg. Beneteau designs prioritize interior volume, high freeboard, and amenities like folding transoms and in-mast furling, making the Oceanis a practical choice for young families and coastal cruising. Aboard *Sailing Triteia*, the owner of a 2009 Beneteau Oceanis replaced original cross-cut Dacron sails with a tri-radial cruising laminate from Rolly Tasker, downsizing the genoa from 140% to 130% for easier single-handed handling in high winds.13:00 The new full-batten mainsail uses a Tides Marine Strong Track system to reduce friction. *SEILmagasinet* notes the Beneteau Oceanis remains a practical choice for young families due to its interior volume. *The Sailing Doodles Podcast* identifies 2006 Beneteau models as well-equipped, turn-key liveaboard cruisers in the $100,000 price range, often featuring water makers, solar arches, and dinghies suitable for Caribbean passage-making.14:48
