Used Oceanis 461 (Beneteau) Sailboats for Sale

The Beneteau Oceanis 461, launched in 1996, is a popular cruising sailboat designed by Bruce Farr for naval architecture and Armel Briand for the interior. It was part of Beneteau's strategy to offer a comfortable and easy-to-handle cruising yacht, embodying a balance between sailing performance, interior volume, and user-friendliness. Beneteau, with its long history of boatbuilding since 1884, transitioned to fiberglass construction in the 1960s, a move that allowed for more efficient production and broader appeal in the recreational sailing market. Their collaboration with renowned naval architects like Bruce Farr, known for innovative and performance-oriented designs, ensured that the Oceanis 461 met the evolving preferences of cruising sailors, 3].