Fun and easy with plenty of space and at a fair price? Meet the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1

The French yard replaces its 35.1 with a lighter package that has more space and options and better performance. Toby Hodges sails the new Beneteau Oceanis 34.1.

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[lukemoores]

As a keen dinghy sailor, I’m really looking forward to these hopefully halving in price by the time I want to move onto cruising yachts! Looks great.

[Johnonayacht]

The amazing thing is how much volume you get now. Compared to an 80’s J-35 the volume is insane and the boat speed is two knots more. Impressive

[gypsycat]

I love this boat! So much in such a manageable size

[meoutwest]

Thanks for doing a review on a boat more people can afford.

[Mineirovsky]

Good look fitting a proper sprayhood with that bridle on the way

[vorda]

In most cases, Beneteau products ships on the principle of invested = received. they are not scattered with expensive materials, but their boats are so well used, the only thing that would really be a better version with two cabins would be a bigger shower and storage.
a lot of new boats have all the ropes tucked under the plates on the deck I'm old school I like to keep an eye on all the ropes ;-)

[Muratshayev]

As always interesting and informative. Thanks!

[DCGULL]

What a nice boat: lots of sail area with the ability to address light/heavy airs, light/bright & appropriate cabin footprint (amazing space!), 7.5 to 8 knots in 10 -12 both upwind and down with probably 31' of H2oline- I'd be very happy doing that all day long on flat seas! Losing 500 Kg? Not sure how it was done, hope the boat is sturdy enough to last 'til resale? Pretty, fast-ish for the family crowd, I'm sure it'll be a Beneteau winner!!! LOVE, no ADORE the swing keel option for lots of reasons. Deeper when down, 'driable' when up & relatively modest maintenance over time. Winner!!!!

[MBrln-novd]

Finally some design improvements with Beneteau. But at that price level, I would go instead for an Azuree 33C with higher build quality and better layout.

[Maloy]

4:28 HELPS. CREATE. Just how much of that cognac was there onboard?

[Aoi_Fans]

Looks good! Always liked the Marc Lombard designs and great to see it coming with the option of a swing keel. Looks a fun boat to charter for a week with some mates.

[flyingmedic]

I tested the 40’ . It was not a very strong feeling boat. Corners cut wherever feasible and minimal extras that make a boat special. It was like it had been produced on a production line without human intervention. Not for me.

[ceschias]

Do you recon that I could use this boat to start proper voyages from Livingston Rio Ducle Guatemala to the whole Caribean?

[keithfaulkner]

Does a 35' boat really need two wheels? Also. What was all that noise that seemed to be coming from under foot when you were moving around the cabin? I don't see that holding much value in a few years. That said. It has a place for someone sailing close to home who has a bit of disposable money. Thanks for doing a smaller boat tobey. Not everyone can afford a 60'+ yacht.

[better_together-wm]

What is faster, asymmetrical or code zero sail? Thanks

[Adrian-sail]

Looks like Marc Lombard had his wings clipped on this one, the RM 1070 is far superior ..

[shaneriehl]

Self tacking jib, but no main traveler?!?! Moulding for the alternative option left in place (they couldn’t afford two deck mounds for the two different options)?!?! I’ll give you $40K for it: it’s on par with a 1980’s Catalina 34 or Ericson 35 (both older but better build quality and comparable sailing capabilities).

[MrAppelvink]

You said a swinging keel, but is it as you described it a lifting keel or both?

[АндрейКафеджи]

ходь бы писали сколько она стоит актуальную цену и сколько 34.1 она меньше вико с35 которая 10м с чем-то.что ли и где покупать?

[tigerlancer]

Beautiful and affordable. Shut up and take my money.