Bénéteau Oceanis 331

Sailboat 34′ Since 1999

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Oceanis 331
Type
Sailboat
Built
1999 on
Designer
Group Finot
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
34′ (10.36 m)
Waterline length
30′ 6″ (9.30 m)
Beam
11′ 2″ (3.41 m)
Displacement
9,920 lb (4,500 kg)
Ballast
3,086 lb (1,400 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
520 sq ft (48.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ 1″ (12.52 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 4″ (3.76 m)
P (mainsail luff)
34′ 7″ (10.54 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 3″ (4.35 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.0

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

Displacement / length
156

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

Ballast ratio
31%

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

Capsize screening
2.09

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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