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Bénéteau Oceanis 46-Test
Sailing yacht · 45 ft (14 m) · Lefkada
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Bénéteau
- Modell
- Oceanis 46
- Länge
- 45 ft (14 m)
- Gäste
- 10
- Kabinen
- 4
Urteil
A capable family cruising yacht with generous space, sensible systems, and broad charter appeal. It is not a sporty performance boat, but it offers a solid mix of comfort, practicality, and value for coastal and island cruising.
Vorteile
- +Spacious 4-cabin layout suits charter or large families
- +Wide beam and large saloon improve livability
- +75 hp diesel provides adequate cruising power
- +Beneteau’s design is practical and widely supported in the used market
Nachteile
- −Not a high-performance sailing yacht compared with lighter cruisers
- −Large accommodation layout can reduce privacy and storage per cabin
- −Older 2009 example may require close checks of sails, rigging, and systems
- −Single-keel/family-cruiser setup is less optimized for racing or heavy weather handling
The Oceanis 46 from 2009 is a mainstream Beneteau cruising yacht designed around easy use and volume rather than outright speed. Its proportions, broad beam, and fractional sloop rig reflect a comfortable production cruiser built for family sailing, charter use, and mixed coastal passages.
On the water, it is generally expected to be steady and forgiving rather than especially lively. The sail plan and hull form favor manageable handling for a small crew, while the 75 hp diesel gives practical motoring capability when wind is light. It should feel secure for cruising, though heavier displacement and charter-oriented layouts usually make it less responsive than performance-focused yachts of similar length.
Inside, the 4-cabin version offers strong accommodation for up to 10 guests on paper, but that comes with the usual trade-off of reduced storage and less privacy than in a 3-cabin owner’s setup. The saloon and general volume are strengths, and the model is well suited to relaxed cruising, especially when comfort matters more than open-water speed.
In value terms, the Oceanis 46 remains attractive as a used boat because it is a familiar, widely marketed design with broad service support and strong charter pedigree. Buyers should judge individual examples carefully, since condition and maintenance history matter more than the basic platform on a 2009 yacht.


