Beneteau Oceanis 361 Buyer's Guide
The Beneteau Oceanis 361 is a Berret-Racoupeau 36-foot cruiser that succeeded the Oceanis 352 and became a common charter and family boat. On the used market she appears in both two- and three-cabin forms, with ex-charter examples common, so a buyer should look closely at wear from that service. This guide covers what to expect in layouts, equipment, and the few documented issues worth inspecting.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available. The standard two-cabin and optional three-cabin arrangements both work well, with the three-cabin version giving more berths for charter or family use. A key interior trait is the separate galley set off the main passage, which keeps movement around the boat easy and makes the saloon feel open. The head is generous with a walk-in shower, and the aft cabin has reasonable storage, though lighter sleepers should note wave slap there. Ex-charter history is common, so check upholstery, saloon wear, and galley use accordingly.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market carry a chartplotter, autopilot, bimini, furling main, and dodger as standard cruising kit. Often-seen additions include radar, hot water, solar, and a cockpit shower. Less common but worth noting as owner upgrades are heating, an inverter, a swim platform, life raft, teak decks, AIS, spinnaker, freezer, and air conditioning. For a buyer, the power and energy cluster matters most: solar and an inverter extend off-grid stays, while the original 20-gallon fuel tank and 275 amp-hour battery bank are on the small side for blue water, so added solar or a bigger bank is a real plus. Canvas and sail-handling items like the bimini, dodger, and furling main reduce crew workload. Navigation gear (chartplotter, autopilot, sometimes radar) supports short-handed cruising. Comfort items such as hot water and a cockpit shower are frequent and welcome.
What to Inspect
Documented points to check include the lack of cabin-top hand-holds forward of the mast and the narrow side decks, which affect safe movement. The mainsheet is mounted out of reach on the cabin, needing another crew to trim. Reports from certain owners cite modest fit-and-finish shortcomings such as poor sealing, switch corrosion inside the cabin, and uneven gelcoat on the step-through seating. Verify the swing-up companionway steps still give easy engine access and that wiring and hoses are clearly labelled as built.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Portugal, Netherlands, and Italy. For a shopper, the short checklist is: confirm layout (three-cabin common, two available), expect ex-charter wear, verify solar or battery upgrades for capacity, inspect sealing and gelcoat at step-through seating, and test mainsheet reach and side-deck width in person.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Beneteau Oceanis 361. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 17 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 1 | $59,995 | — |
| Mar 25 | 2 | $67,435 | +12.4% |
| Apr 25 | 2 | $80,353 | +19.2% |
| Jul 25 | 3 | $66,098 | -17.7% |
| Aug 25 | 4 | $75,708 | +14.5% |
| Sep 25 | 20 | $80,650 | +6.5% |
| Oct 25 | 9 | $84,893 | +5.3% |
| Nov 25 | 6 | $79,187 | -6.7% |
| Dec 25 | 4 | $73,500 | -7.2% |
| Jan 26 | 19 | $84,900 | +15.5% |
| Feb 26 | 5 | $75,577 | -11.0% |
| Mar 26 | 6 | $79,054 | +4.6% |
| Apr 26 | 25 | $77,300 | -2.2% |
| May 26 | 18 | $68,729 | -11.1% |
| Jun 26 | 23 | $70,000 | +1.8% |
| Jul 26 | 14 | $72,199 | +3.1% |
| Aug 26 | 14 | $69,700 | -3.5% |
Where they're listed
Beneteau Oceanis 361 listings appear across 18 countries. United States has the most listings with 77 (47.8%), followed by United Kingdom and France.
Country view
161 listings · 18 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,000 | 77 | 26 | 47.8% |
| United Kingdom | $67,566 | 20 | 5 | 12.4% |
| France | $79,443 | 13 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Portugal | $72,199 | 11 | 9 | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $79,187 | 8 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Italy | $71,617 | 7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Australia | $103,898 | 3 | 1 | 1.9% |
| Germany | $79,769 | 3 | 1 | 1.9% |
| Spain | $91,696 | 3 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Greece | $63,990 | 3 | 1 | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $67,630 | 3 | 3 | 1.9% |
| Malta | $87,758 | 2 | 0 | 1.2% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Oceanis 361You are here | — | $ 74,000 | 165 | 56 |
| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 37 | 37.67' | $ 119,000 | 120 | 29 |
| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 35.1 | 34.28' | $ 160,960 | 111 | 23 |
| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 36 CC | 36.42' | $ 64,500 | 88 | 30 |
| Beneteau OCEANIS Oceanis 331 | 33.96' | $ 59,000 | 83 | 20 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 381 | 38.58' | $ 62,999 | 70 | 8 |
| BENETEAU 361 | 36.42' | $ 72,900 | 69 | 13 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 400 | 40' | $ 70,165 | 55 | 8 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 351 (1997 Version) | 34.45' | $ 52,500 | 30 | 2 |
| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 37.1 | 39.14' | $ 313,253 | 24 | 3 |
| Najad 361 | 36.74' | $ 146,847 | 22 | 3 |