Beneteau Oceanis 300 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Beneteau Oceanis 300 means looking at a 1991–1995 cruiser from the second Oceanis generation, designed by Groupe Finot. Around 200 were built, with the Clipper trim the more common version and a lift-keel twin-rudder model also out there. It is a popular family cruiser that has aged into a modern classic of the range, so a careful look at condition and outfit matters more than chasing a specific year.
Layouts on the Used Market
The boat carries a solid fibreglass hull with an iron wing keel and draws about 4.4 to 4.7 feet dependent on load, keeping it friendly to shallow berths. Two hull configurations appear: the standard fin-keel Clipper and the lift-keel, twin rudder version. Below, buyers get six berths across two cherry-wood cabins, an airy saloon with a full-size dining table, an L-shaped galley at the companionway, and an aft head with shower moulded as a single fibreglass unit. The abundance of opening ports gives strong light and airflow, so even the fin-keel boat feels open at anchor.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A spinnaker is commonly fitted, reflecting the boat's light-racer sail plan for downwind cruising. Gennakers, hot water, cockpit showers, and autopilots are often seen on brokerage examples, the latter two speaking to how many of these yachts were set up for comfortable extended cruising. For a buyer, an autopilot and cockpit shower signal a boat used for real passage life rather than day sailing, while a gennaker widens the light-air range without demanding a full downwind inventory.
What to Inspect
Documented known issues for this model are few, so inspection should focus on the basics of a 30-year-old production cruiser rather than systemic faults. Verify the iron keel for corrosion where it meets the fibreglass hull, confirm the roller furling gear on main and headsail operates smoothly since easy rigging depends on it, and check the one-piece fibreglass aft head moulding for cracks or staining that would undermine its easy-clean design. The lift-keel version warrants a close look at the lifting mechanism and twin-rudder bearings for wear.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts regularly turn up in France, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Canada. For a shopper, the practical checklist is short: confirm which keel version suits your cruising grounds, look for an autopilot and cockpit shower as signs of a cruising-ready boat, and inspect the iron keel and furling systems closely. A well-kept Clipper with the common spinnaker and often-seen comforts remains a sensible entry into Finot-designed Beneteau cruising.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Beneteau Oceanis 300. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $38,463 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $35,549 | -7.6% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $29,500 | -17.0% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $39,747 | +34.7% |
| Mar 26 | 6 | $35,200 | -11.4% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $39,046 | +10.9% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $40,212 | +3.0% |
Where they're listed
Beneteau Oceanis 300 listings appear across 9 countries. France has the most listings with 5 (35.7%), followed by United States and Belgium.
Country view
14 listings · 9 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $38,463 | 5 | 0 | 35.7% |
| United States | $29,500 | 2 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Belgium | $34,850 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Canada | $43,242 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $39,747 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% |
| Germany | $35,549 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $33,313 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% |
| Italy | $35,549 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $40,212 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bavaria 300 | 31.33' | $ 35,251 | 34 | 10 |
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| Beneteau Oceanis 300You are here | — | $ 35,543 | 14 | 3 |