Bénéteau Oceanis 430

Sailboat 43′ Since 1986

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Oceanis 430
Type
Sailboat
Built
1986 on
Designer
Phillipe Briand
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
43′ (13.11 m)
Waterline length
36′ 11″ (11.25 m)
Beam
13′ 1″ (3.99 m)
Displacement
19,800 lb (8,981 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
744 sq ft (69.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
50′ 5″ (15.36 m)
J (foretriangle base)
15′ 10″ (4.82 m)
P (mainsail luff)
44′ 3″ (13.50 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 5″ (4.40 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.3

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

Displacement / length
176

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

Capsize screening
1.94

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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

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