Beneteau Oceanis 281 Sailboats for Sale

Groupe Finot·1995 – 2001·~331 hulls·Beneteau
Beneteau Oceanis 281 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.5' · 8.69 m
Disp.
5,732 lbs · 2,600 kg
First year
1995

The Beneteau Oceanis 281 represents a pivotal moment in the development of the "pocket cruiser," a segment where manufacturers struggle to balance seaworthiness with the creature comforts typically found on much larger yachts. Launched in 1995 as an evolution of the more performanceoriented Beneteau First 265, the 281 was designed by the prolific naval architecture firm Groupe Finot to maximize internal volume without sacrificing the stable, predictable handling required for family coastal cruising. Produced until approximately 2002 with 331 units completed, the model remains a benchmark for how much living space can be engineered into a hull under 30 feet. According to the Beneteau Group Heritage archives, the design was specifically aimed at providing an "unrivalled ease of handling" for the entrylevel cruising market.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 32,173
Asking price · 31 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
31 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
United Kingdom (30.0%) · Netherlands (26.7%) · United States (23.3%)

Recent Listings

22 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau Oceanis 281 listings appear across 7 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 9 (30.0%), followed by Netherlands and United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

30 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 32,1059330.0%
Netherlands$ 31,3578326.7%
United States$ 30,0007123.3%
Switzerland$ 36,756226.7%
France$ 36,555206.7%
Spain$ 33,128113.3%
Greece$ 26,688103.3%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

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ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 30.131.27'$ 160,79712438
Beneteau Oceanis 3131.69'$ 77,4168727
Beneteau OCEANIS Oceanis 33133.96'$ 57,5008527
Beneteau Oceanis 32132.64'$ 48,0698443
Beneteau Oceanis 3433.92'$ 95,5576615
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0004016
Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 281You are here$ 32,1733110
Oday 2828.25'$ 9,8003110
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.127.89'$ 24,773267
Beneteau Oceanis 32030.28'$ 36,624178
Beneteau Oceanis 30031'$ 34,908143

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau Oceanis 281 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau Oceanis 281 over the past 12 months is $32,173. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau Oceanis 281 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Beneteau Oceanis 281 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 31 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau Oceanis 281 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau Oceanis 281 is down 0.2% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau Oceanis 281 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau Oceanis 281 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (30.0%), Netherlands (26.7%), United States (23.3%).
05Do Beneteau Oceanis 281 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Beneteau Oceanis 281 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.3% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau Oceanis 281?+
Comparable models include Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 30.1, Beneteau Oceanis 31, Beneteau OCEANIS Oceanis 331. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.