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Beneteau 46.1: What You Should Know | Boat Tour
June 3, 2024 · 11 min · 49K views · Annapolis, Maryland
What this video covers
The Beneteau 46.1, a 48-foot cruiser, replaces the Oceanis 45 with a design focused on executive-style comfort and short-handed sailing.0:43 The yacht features a 23,500-pound displacement, a 15-foot beam, and twin rudders.0:52 All lines, including halyards, lead aft to electric combing winches, eliminating coach-top winches.1:39 The rig offers three mast options: a standard 66-foot aluminum spar, a performance carbon fiber version, or an ICW-friendly 63-foot mast.2:53 Standard equipment includes in-mast furling, a self-tacking jib track, and a bowsprit with an integral anchor roller that may limit anchor compatibility.3:01
Interior configurations include two-cabin and three-cabin layouts, with the latter featuring a forward galley.5:25 The master stateroom includes separate shower and head compartments.7:07 Notable design choices include a dorm-style refrigerator, a DC panel located near a storage void, and a cabin sole composed of many small, seamed panels.5:50 The boat is powered by a standard 57-horsepower Yanmar engine, with an 80-horsepower option available.8:49 Compared to the similarly sized Bavaria C45, the Beneteau offers a larger master stateroom but lacks the Bavaria’s dedicated instrument placement and marine-grade refrigeration.10:48
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