The Horizon Group
The Horizon Group
Monohull
With sleek lines and impressive volume, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 delivers ocean-going performance with the comfort of a much larger yacht.
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Following in the wake of her elder sister the Oceanis 51.1, this 40-foot cruiser, with a new hull design by Marc Lombard, offers unrivalled deck volume and interior space, and there are no concessions to performance. The 12-metre-long Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is available in different layouts, draughts and rigs, adapting to the most demanding sailor’s cruising requirements and satisfying their need for comfort and pleasure under sail.
How can you enjoy life at anchor as much as sailing? With the innovative flared hull design of the Oceanis 40.1, and steps extending over a third of the bow, BENETEAU has broken new ground but made no concessions. The result is a hull that has true speed potential and is stiff under sail. Above the waterline, her deck plan and ultra-spacious interior by Nauta Design is unheard of on a boat this size. You cannot help feeling that you are aboard a 45-foot cruiser!
With a walnut or light oak ambience, the styling of the interior by Italian designer Nauta is remarkably bright and excels in the skilful arrangement of the living spaces. She is available with two, three or four cabins and a C-shaped galley on the starboard, offering lots of storage and a spacious worktop. On the port side, there is a large saloon with a table and a removable bench, and a chart table at the foot of the companionway provides ample working space. Everything is modular so that everyone can live the way they want and enjoy sailing wherever the wind takes them.
The philosophy of the Oceanis 40.1 is to make sailing and mooring really pleasurable. The strengths of this cruiser, studied in detail by the architect Marc Lombard and the BENETEAU design office, are unrivalled space inside, a huge deck plan and the ability to clock up miles when you are cruising.
The ergonomics and easy movement in the cockpit make life on board so simple. Nothing interferes with the joy of life at anchor. Feel like splashing around the boat in an idyllic creek? The transom easily converts to an extensive swim platform, similar in size to the ones you find on the largest Oceanis cruising yachts. Having access to the sea is an integral part of life on a sailing yacht, and this one is a model of its kind.
As there is no one way to sail, and because everyone takes their cruising at their own pace, the Oceanis 40.1 comes in several versions. Sailors keen on performance can choose the First Line version, with a longer mast and a greater draught. The in-mast furling system and self-tacking jib will make manoeuvring easier shorthanded. A classic mast for a semi-full batten mainsail is also available.
The hatches and the many hull and coachroof portholes, two of which look towards the cockpit, fill the boat with natural light and ventilation, making her exceptionally bright. You really feel like you are entering a much bigger boat! The Oceanis 40.1 comes in 4 different versions with two, three, and four cabins to fit everyone’s idea of a holiday on board. Couples and large families will feel like they are at home! The owner’s version has a suite with an ensuite shower and head, and a bed easily accessed from either side. The four-cabin version has two forward spaces with bunk beds.
The mobile application, Seanapps, and its onboard unit let you view the status of the boat’s various systems (battery charge, fuel or water tank levels, maintenance scheduling) via your smartphone, as well as plan your route or review your sailing status using your mobile phone.
If you would like to buy a Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 for private use, for placing in our highly regarded charter fleet in the Caribbean, or would simply like to learn more about other yachts email Robin Hodges at [email protected]. Full contact details for our team can be found here.
