Beneteau Oceanis 46

About this yacht

A prestigious yacht that heralds a new era in the history of cruising yachts. The Océanis 46 is an unequivocal invitation to delight in her design, comfort and performance.

The hull and deck plan are the work of the Berret Racoupeau design office. Their designs have led to the creation of an aesthetically powerful and attractive yacht with remarkable sea keeping qualities.

The interior architecture and design are by Nauta Design. This great Italian name, a benchmark in the super yacht world, has helped the Océanis 46 achieve her true personality ? one of contemporary lines where luminosity, comfort and wellbeing take precedence on board.

About the Bénéteau Oceanis 46. The Oceanis line is Bénéteau's flagship cruising sailboat range, designed by Berret-Racoupeau and Finot-Conq for owner-operated cruising rather than charter performance. The Oceanis 46, in production from 2007 to 2013, became the workhorse of the line for the mid-15-metre segment — over 200 units delivered globally, with a healthy second-hand market across the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

Cruising profile. A 46-foot Oceanis is an owner-operated Mediterranean cruiser — typically three cabins, two heads, with all sail-handling led aft to the cockpit for short-handed sailing. Natural cruising grounds: Turkish Riviera (Bodrum → Marmaris → Fethiye → Kaş), Greek Saronic + Cyclades, Croatian Adriatic, Italian Tyrrhenian. The 14.4-metre platform sails confidently in 12-22 knot true wind, with a comfortable motion in beam seas.

What to inspect on a 2009 Oceanis 46. Rig age (standing/running rigging on a 15-year cycle), sail wardrobe condition (mainsail and genoa typically replaced at 8-10 years), engine hours on the Yanmar diesel auxiliary, hull osmosis check, and the all-important hatch/window seal condition. Turkish-flagged Oceanis 46s often have private-use history rather than charter wear — a meaningful advantage for the second-hand market.

Market context. Comparable 2008-2010 Oceanis 46s list between €130k and €175k depending on rig replacement status, sail wardrobe, electronics generation and tender package. NewSail's brokerage handles the marine survey coordination, ownership transfer paperwork, and any flag changes the buyer requests.