Bénéteau Oceanis 461

Sailboat 45′ 1″ Since 1994

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Oceanis 461
Type
Sailboat
Built
1994 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
45′ 1″ (13.75 m)
Waterline length
39′ (11.89 m)
Beam
13′ 7″ (4.15 m)
Draft
5′ 10″ (1.77 m)
Displacement
20,944 lb (9,500 kg)
Ballast
7,496 lb (3,400 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,089 sq ft (101.2 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
158

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
36%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.97

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
1.98
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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