Bénéteau Oceanis 51.1

Sailboat 52′ 4″ Since 2016

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Oceanis 51.1
Type
Sailboat
Built
2016 on
Designer
Berret Racoupeau/Nauta Design
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
52′ 4″ (15.94 m)
Waterline length
47′ 7″ (14.51 m)
Beam
15′ 10″ (4.82 m)
Displacement
30,710 lb (13,930 kg)
Ballast
7,485 lb (3,395 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,182 sq ft (109.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
60′ 1″ (18.32 m)
J (foretriangle base)
20′ 8″ (6.29 m)
P (mainsail luff)
57′ 8″ (17.58 m)
E (mainsail foot)
18′ (5.50 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.3

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

Displacement / length
127

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

Ballast ratio
24%

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

Capsize screening
2.02

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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