Bénéteau Océanis 281 Shoal draft

Sailboat 28′ 6″ Monohull Since 1994

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Océanis 281 Shoal draft
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
1994–2001
Designer
Finot Conq Architectes
Hull material
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberg
Rig
Sloop Marconi masthead

Dimensions

Length overall
28′ 6″ (8.69 m)
Waterline length
24′ 2″ (7.37 m)
Beam
9′ 7″ (2.92 m)
Draft
3′ 10″ (1.17 m)
Displacement
6,614 lb (3,000 kg)
Ballast
1,742 lb (790 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 inboard engine
Power
24 hp
Fuel
8 gal (30 L)

Sails and rig

Sail area
415 sq ft (38.6 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
6
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.8

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

Displacement / length
209

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

Ballast ratio
26%

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

Capsize screening
2.04

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Keel : L-shaped keel (with bulb)
Ballast ratio
26 %
Ballast type
Cast iron
Cockpit
Closed aft cockpit
Construction
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberglass polyester - Deck: Sandwich fiberglass polyester
Country
France
EC design category
B
French customs tonnage
7.58 Tx
Genoa area
233 ft²
HN (French rating)
13.0
Helm
Single tiller
Mast configuration
Deck stepped mast
Number of levels of spreaders
1
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi masthead
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Single spade rudder
Sailboat range
Océanis
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
15 °
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
N/A €
Standing rigging
1x19 strand wire continuous
Trailerable
No
Unsinkable
No
Version
Shoal draft

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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