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
$30,000
Asking price · 27 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
27 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-35.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
United States (30.8%) · United Kingdom (26.9%) · Netherlands (19.2%)

Recent Listings

23 for sale · showing 10 newest

Beneteau Oceanis 281 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Beneteau Oceanis 281 listings appear across 7 countries. United States has the most listings with 8 (30.8%), followed by United Kingdom and Netherlands.

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

Country view

26 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$26,4508330.8%
United Kingdom$31,8517226.9%
Netherlands$28,0245019.2%
Switzerland$35,758207.7%
France$35,871207.7%
Spain$32,508103.8%
Greece$26,476103.8%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

11 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 30.131.27'$ 165,00012431
Beneteau OCEANIS Oceanis 33133.96'$ 57,6198222
Beneteau Oceanis 32132.64'$ 45,9958119
Beneteau Oceanis 3131.69'$ 74,6428018
Beneteau Oceanis 3433.92'$ 97,5007326
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,000395
Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 281You are here—$ 30,000275
Oday 2828.25'$ 9,800262
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.127.89'$ 25,222255
Beneteau Oceanis 32030.28'$ 37,823174
Beneteau Oceanis 30031'$ 34,190130

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 $30,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau Oceanis 281 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Beneteau Oceanis 281 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 27 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 35.0% 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 States (30.8%), United Kingdom (26.9%), Netherlands (19.2%).
05What should I look at instead of a Beneteau Oceanis 281?+
Comparable models include Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 30.1, Beneteau OCEANIS Oceanis 331, Beneteau Oceanis 321. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.