BoatsBeneteau Oceanis 46.1

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Dual Rudders · First built 2017

A high-performance fractional sloop from Groupe Finot featuring a stepped hull design for maximum interior volume

Designed by Pascal Conq & Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot).

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & Dual Rudders

See her sail

The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1, on the water

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

Footage from Lady K Sailing

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 22 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 22
CoastalBluewater

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

Capsize screening 2.07
LightHeavy

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

Displacement / length 127
EasygoingPowered-up

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

Sail area / displacement 20.6
TenderStiff

26% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 26%

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

  • Draws more than ~85% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~87% of boats her size on file

Compared with 1997 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

What the fleet has seen

The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1, 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 46.1 is a 14.6-meter fractional sloop designed by Pascal Conq and Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot), built by Beneteau since 2017. This production cruiser features a wide, chined hull and dual rudders, with a 4.5-meter beam and a standard draft of 2.35 meters.0:52 The design prioritizes interior volume, offering a master stateroom comparable to those on 50-foot vessels, achieved partly through a stepped hull that adds 30 centimeters to the forward cabin.1:34 Aboard *Lady K Sailing*, the 46.1 maintained speeds of 7 to 8 knots in moderate winds. The deck layout centralizes all sail control lines and winches near the twin helm stations for single-handed operation, eliminating coachroof winches.2:42 Standard propulsion is a 57-horsepower Yanmar engine, with an 80-horsepower option available, providing a cruising speed of 9.2 knots.8:42 Interior configurations are modular, ranging from two to five cabins and up to four heads, including a forward galley option.3:09 The mast options include a standard aluminum spar, a performance carbon fiber version, and an ICW-friendly 63-foot mast.10:21

The living fleet

Sailed by the fleet

Where the fleet has filmed this boat.

Seen 5 times across 3 channels of the fleet.

Basemap © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On the water

The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 on video

Oceanis 46.1 - Genoa Preview - 4K VideoThe Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 features a stepped hull design to maximize interior volume in the forward cabin.SVN solovelanetBeneteau 46.1: What You Should Know | Boat TourThe Beneteau 46.1 features a 48-foot LOA, twin rudders, and an executive-style interior layout for cruising couples.Practical SailorGale in a roadsteadPrepare an Oceanis 46.1 for 45-knot gusts by securing the jib, mainsail, and tender before the storm.SVN solovelanetDufour 44 - SI&NO, the boat and the competitionThe Dufour 44 features a 4.45-meter beam and a low-boom design to optimize center of gravity.SVN solovelanetDufour 44 - YES&NO, the cross-examinationThe Dufour 44 features a single-rudder design and low-boom configuration to prioritize sailing performance and stability.SVN solovelanet

What broke, what changed

Gear aboard, as the crews told it

Moments from individual boats of this model that the fleet has filmed — one crew, one piece of kit, one day on the water. Not a review of the class, and not a count of anything.

Each line is one crew's account of their own boat. Another Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 may be fitted out entirely differently.

What they go for

Market signal

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

1seen for sale
US$299,000Median asking

  • The 2020 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 belonging to the creators friend Evie is currently for sale for $299,000

    from Lady K Sailingseen October 2026watch

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
25.8%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
20.6
Displacement / length
127.2
Comfort ratio
22.4
Capsize screening
2.07
Hull speed
8.8 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2291
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Construction
Monolithic polyester contact hull
Ballast type
Cast Iron
Production
Years built
First built 2017
Designer
Pascal Conq, Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot)
Builder
Beneteau

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The family

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Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.

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