Beneteau Oceanis 351 (1997 Version) Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

34.45' · 10.5 m

Displ.

11,684 lbs · 5,300 kg

First year

1997

The Beneteau Oceanis 351, particularly the refined 1997 version that marked the culmination of its production run, represents a pivotal moment in naval architecture where interior volume began to dictate the design language of the midsized cruising yacht. Penned by the prolific JeanMarie Finot of FinotConq, the 351 was engineered to maximize liveability for families and the Mediterranean charter market. It achieved this by utilizing a remarkably wide beam of 12 feet 6 inches, which is carried far aft, a design hallmark that allowed Beneteau to offer accommodations previously only found on 40foot vessels. While it was eventually succeeded by the Oceanis 352—a variant primarily distinguished by a different deck mold and interior tweaks for the American market—the 1997 Oceanis 351 remains a benchmark for the "volumefirst" cruising philosophy.