First-time owner John Raynor wanted an easy-to-handle yacht that he could relax on with family and friends. Has his Beneteau Oceanis 35.1 measured up?
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Beneteau Oceanis 351: A family boat that’s fun to sail
In the 1990s production cruising yachts got fatter and faster so Beneteau quickly joined the trend by relaunching its popular Oceanis range. Duncan Kent takes the Oceanis 351 out for…
Bénéteau Océanis 38 review: from the archive
Designed as a base for everything from a dayboat to a three-cabin cruiser, is she jack-of-all-trades? Chris Beeson finds out
Beneteau Oceanis 35 review: from the archive
The new Beneteau Oceanis 35 offers ‘three boats in one hull’. But do they work? Graham Snook heads to Palma to find out
Bénéteau Océanis 41.1 review: from the archive
Charter yachts have a tough life. Every week is someone’s annual holiday and the boats are worked non-stop throughout the season, so the new Bénéteau Océanis 41.1 is naturally built…
Bénéteau Océanis 43 review: from the archive
Bénéteau chose the Valencia base of America’s Cup defender Alinghi to introduce the latest offering in the Oceanis range, the Bénéteau Océanis 43. It was a smart idea for two…
Bénéteau First 35 review: from the archive
The Bénéteau First range has been making waves in the cruiser racer market. But does their latest offering, the Bénéteau First 35 deliver all that has been promised? The Sydney-Hobart…
Bénéteau First 38 review: From the archive
There are Bénéteaus and Bénéteaus. Traditional sailors will cast a weather eye to the lean and hungry-looking hulls of the First series of yachts, while the comfort-seeker will be well…
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 – the spacious family cruiser
The 40ft yacht market is fierce, so has the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 got what it takes to make an impact on the family cruiser market? Graham Snook heads to the…
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Does Beneteau’s new entry-level Oceanis redefine what owners should expect from smaller yachts? Graham Snook travelled to Les Sables d’Olonne to find out