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beneteau 51.1

Recensione beneteau 51.1

Sailing yacht · 52 ft (16 m) · Reggio Calabria

GGetBoat EditorialRecensito il 1 settembre 2026
4.3/ 5
punteggio esperti
Design4.4
Prestazioni4.1
Comfort4.6
Manovrabilità4.0
Rapporto qualità-prezzo4.0

Specifiche principali

Cantiere
beneteau
Modello
51.1
Lunghezza
52 ft (16 m)
Ospiti
13
Cabine
5
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Verdetto

The Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 is a roomy, modern cruising yacht that prioritizes comfort, easy living and adaptable layouts over pure sailing bite. It suits charter use and relaxed family passagemaking well, though heavy displacement and twin-wheel cruiser ergonomics keep it from feeling especially sporty.

Pro

  • +Very spacious deck and interior for a 52-footer
  • +Flexible cabin layouts, including 5-cabin charter versions
  • +Strong cruising comfort with good tankage and livability
  • +Modern hull and cockpit design with wide appeal

Contro

  • Not as agile or lively as more performance-focused yachts
  • High-guest charter layouts reduce privacy and storage
  • Sailing feel is oriented more to cruising than spirited handling
  • Some versions rely on heavier options and extra equipment

The Oceanis 51.1 is a modern cruising sloop built around volume, deck comfort and flexible interior arrangements. At about 52 feet overall with a wide beam, it offers a large cockpit, broad aft sections and the kind of interior space that makes it attractive for charter fleets and family cruising. Beneteau offered multiple rig and keel configurations, so the boat can be set up more for shallow-water cruising or better sailing performance depending on the version.

On the water, the 51.1 is generally regarded as a stable, easy yacht rather than a high-strung performer. The sail plan and hull shape give respectable cruising speed, but its character is more about steady, predictable passage-making than sharp acceleration or racing feel. Twin wheels and a large cockpit help with visibility and control, though the boat’s size and cruising-oriented setup mean it is best handled by an experienced skipper, especially in tight marinas or stronger winds.

Comfort is one of the model’s biggest strengths. The 5-cabin layout common on charter boats maximizes berths, but it also points to the yacht’s priorities: usable space, multiple sleeping areas and practical onboard life for larger groups. With generous water and fuel capacity for a boat of this class, it is well suited to extended cruising. As used or charter inventory, it usually represents solid value for buyers seeking a popular, proven production cruiser rather than a performance-first yacht.

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