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beneteau oceanis 40-Test
Sailing yacht · 39 ft (12 m) · Palamós
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- beneteau
- Modell
- beneteau oceanis 40
- Länge
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Gäste
- 10
- Kabinen
- 3
Urteil
A practical cruiser with balanced proportions, strong livability, and easy passage-making manners. It is not a high-performance yacht, but for family cruising and charter use it offers solid value and predictable handling.
Vorteile
- +Spacious beam and efficient interior layout for a 40-footer
- +Good cruising comfort with three-cabin accommodation
- +Moderate draft suits coastal and offshore cruising
- +Widely supported model with strong used-market availability
Nachteile
- −Not especially lively or performance-oriented under sail
- −Wide beam can make it feel more cruiser than passagemaker
- −Standard deep draft can limit access in shallow areas
- −Age-related maintenance is important on 2008 examples
The Beneteau Oceanis 40 is a mid-sized family cruiser from the late-2000s generation, with a broad beam, fin keel, and spade rudder. Its design favors volume, stability, and easy use over aggressive sailing performance, which is typical of the Oceanis line.
On the water, it is generally regarded as a predictable and manageable yacht rather than a fast one. The sail plan and hull form should deliver steady cruising speeds in normal conditions, but the boat is better suited to relaxed passage-making than spirited upwind work.
Inside, the 3-cabin version is well matched to charter or family cruising, with the beam helping create a comfortable saloon and usable stowage. For a 39-foot boat, it offers good liveaboard practicality, though buyers should expect the usual upkeep associated with a 2008 fiberglass cruising yacht.
In value terms, it remains attractive because it is a mainstream, widely understood model with broad parts and service support. Overall, it is a sensible choice for sailors prioritizing comfort, space, and straightforward handling over outright performance.


