Beneteau Oceanis 311 Lktr Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Beneteau Oceanis 311 Lktr means looking at a 1998-onward cruiser designed by Jean-Marie Finot, built on a hull first drawn in the early '90s for the Figaro one-design race. That racing root gives the boat a fast, voluminous hull shared with the Beneteau 31.7, which matters more to a buyer than any badge: the same shape that slid easily for testers under push now carries families and charter guests. The lifting-keel and twin-rudder variants widen where she can go, but the standard 7-foot draft and skeg-housed shaft are the common cruising configuration.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 311's interior is consistent across the class: a double berth aft to port, a vee double forward, galley to port, and a bathroom with a small navigation area to starboard. A centreline table serves the saloon, and headroom is just under six feet. The clear main hatch matches the cabin roof for light. Because the hull was intended for cruising or charter, the accommodation is pragmatic rather than bespoke, and buyers should expect the same three-part sleeping plan regardless of upgrade level.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the brokerage trail in the United States, a swim platform and cockpit shower are commonly fitted, as are air conditioning, a bimini, and a chartplotter at the helm. Sail-handling buyers will frequently find a spinnaker or asymmetric spinnaker aboard. The practical takeaway is that climate comfort and basic navigation are usually covered, but a buyer should verify the canvas condition and that the chartplotter is current rather than assume a fully modern suite.
What to Inspect
The 311's prop and shaft are housed in a skeg, and the rudder is a lower-aspect type—both areas deserve a close look for impact or wear skeg and lower-aspect rudder configuration. The lifting-keel models add a centerboard trunk and pivot to check for play or leakage. The standard rig carries a 110% furler headsail and a less-roachy main than the First series; confirm the lazyjacks, zippered boom bag, and rigid vang are intact, since these manage the modest sail plan. The skeg and keel hardware are the moving parts most exposed.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Oceanis 311 Lktr is typically found in the United States market. For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm keel type (centerboard vs. fixed), inspect skeg and rudder for damage, verify the cruising rig's handling gear, and assess the common comfort equipment (air conditioning, bimini, chartplotter) for serviceability. A well-kept example offers Figaro-derived speed with a sensible two-cabin layout.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Beneteau Oceanis 311 Lktr. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | 2 | $49,000 | — |
| May 26 | 1 | $49,000 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Beneteau Oceanis 311 Lktr listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,000 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excess 11 | 37.17' | $ 464,946 | 130 | 37 |
| Beneteau 311 | 32.25' | $ 46,850 | 108 | 29 |
| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 34.1 | 35.33' | $ 220,237 | 95 | 29 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 31 | 31.69' | $ 78,505 | 87 | 16 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 34 | 33.92' | $ 95,090 | 75 | 20 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 33 I | 32.68' | $ 81,496 | 53 | 9 |
| Hanse 311 | 29.49' | $ 44,180 | 25 | 6 |
| Jeanneau Sun Fast 32 | 31.17' | $ 49,263 | 24 | 8 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 31 | 30.51' | $ 32,045 | 16 | 6 |
| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 311 | 32.25' | $ 44,281 | 4 | 0 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 311 LktrYou are here | — | $ 49,000 | 3 | 0 |