Beneteau Oceanis 461 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Farr & Armel Briand·1996·Beneteau
Beneteau Oceanis 461 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
46.59' · 14.2 m
Displ.
20,944 lbs · 9,500 kg
First year
1996

The Beneteau Oceanis 461, introduced in the mid1990s, remains one of the most successful collaborations between the French shipbuilding giant and the prolific naval architects at Farr Yacht Design. Launched as the flagship of the Oceanis line during a period of rapid international expansion for the brand, the 461 was designed to balance the highvolume requirements of the charter market with the performance pedigree associated with Bruce Farr. This model played a pivotal role in solidifying Beneteau’s reputation in the North American market, earning the prestigious "Boat of the Year" title from Cruising World shortly after its debut. The design successfully transitioned Beneteau from the more angular aesthetics of the 1980s into the softer, more bulbous "Clipper" era, characterized by rounded deck saloons and integrated swim platforms.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 114,022
Ask, not sold · 63 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
26
63 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
12
United States (35.6%) · Italy (13.6%) · Mexico (10.2%)

Recent Listings

47 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau Oceanis 461 listings span 12 countries. United States leads with 21 listings (35.6%), followed by Italy and Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

59 listings · 12 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 119,50021835.6%
Italy$ 95,8838613.6%
Mexico$ 115,0006210.2%
Australia$ 121,121508.5%
Greece$ 81,432518.5%
Canada$ 141,722325.1%
Spain$ 136,855203.4%
France$ 105,877223.4%
Croatia$ 104,074213.4%
Martinique$ 87,261213.4%
British Virgin Islands$ 99,000203.4%
Denmark$ 127,660101.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau Oceanis 46.147.9'$ 368,825322162
Beneteau Oceanis 38.137.73'$ 215,00016367
Beneteau Oceanis 4647.24'$ 180,59812149
Beneteau Oceanis 4140.78'$ 180,34010558
Oceanic Oceanis 41141'$ 98,8969242
Beneteau Oceanis 38138.58'$ 67,7737038
Beneteau Oceanis 461You are here$ 114,0226326
Offshore 46145.93'$ 173,3594127
Beneteau Oceanis 43042.52'$ 69,5643413
Beneteau 46146.59'$ 119,5002212
Beneteau Oceanis 55.155.05'$ 522,405179

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau Oceanis 461 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau Oceanis 461 over the past 12 months is $114,022. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau Oceanis 461 sailboats are for sale?+
26 Beneteau Oceanis 461 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 63 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau Oceanis 461 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau Oceanis 461 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau Oceanis 461 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau Oceanis 461 listings over the past 12 months are United States (35.6%), Italy (13.6%), Mexico (10.2%).
05Do Beneteau Oceanis 461 listings get price reductions?+
About 35% of Beneteau Oceanis 461 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau Oceanis 461?+
Comparable models include Beneteau Oceanis 46.1, Beneteau Oceanis 38.1, Beneteau Oceanis 46. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.