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The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 is a 35-foot-4-inch production cruiser featuring a fractional rig without a backstay, twin rudders, and hard chines.0:44 Designed by Mark Lombard, the boat utilises swept-back spreaders to support the mast, allowing for a larger mainsail roach and an open cockpit layout.3:22 It offers three keel configurations: a 4-foot-11-inch shoal draft, a 6-foot-7-inch deep draft, and a hydraulic lifting keel that adjusts from 4 feet 1 inch to 8 feet 4 inches.5:04 The hull, with a light displacement of 12,050 pounds, is constructed of fibreglass with an internal grid and a cored deck.1:50 Performance varies significantly by configuration; while the standard self-tacking jib simplifies handling for couples, the optional bowsprit, Code Zero, and performance rigging increase speed in light air.7:42 The interior features a modern, open layout intended for coastal cruising and weekending rather than heavy-displacement blue water voyaging.6:10 Pricing typically ranges from the mid-$200,000s to low $300,000s depending on options and equipment.9:15

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