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The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 is a 47-foot 11-inch production cruiser designed by Pascal Conq with a focus on maximizing interior volume through a wide, chined hull.1:39 The vessel features a 14-foot 9-inch beam and a shoal-draft keel drawing 5 feet 9 inches, making it suitable for shallow-water cruising in areas like the Bahamas.1:49 Performance data from sailing magazine tests indicates the boat maintains speeds of 7 to 8 knots in moderate wind conditions, aided by a twin-rudder configuration that maintains control when heeled.3:46 The interior layout includes three cabins and three heads, with an island berth in the forward owner's cabin.6:53 Systems on the featured 2020 model include a 57-horsepower Yanmar engine, 1,300 watts of solar capacity, Starlink, B&G navigation electronics, and a bow thruster.8:32 While the hull construction uses polyester fiberglass and foam-core sandwich techniques typical of production boats, the design prioritizes livability and ease of handling for couples or small groups.9:23

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