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Sailing yacht · 41 ft (12 m) · Herzliya
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Key specs
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Model
- Beneteau Oceanis 41.1
- Length
- 41 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
Verdict
The Oceanis 41.1 is a modern, well-balanced cruising yacht with a roomy cockpit, two-keel draft flexibility, and easy family sailing manners. It is not a performance racer, but it offers strong all-around capability, solid liveaboard comfort, and broad charter appeal.
Pros
- +Modern Beneteau design with a large beam and spacious cockpit
- +Shallow and deep draft options suit different cruising grounds
- +Comfortable 3-cabin, 2-head layout for six guests
- +45 hp engine and practical tankage support cruising
- +Autopilot and GPS make it easier to handle short-handed
Cons
- −Not as lively or performance-focused as pure sailing yachts
- −Deep-draft version is less flexible in shallow anchorages
- −Layout details vary by configuration, so space can feel less consistent
- −Charter-oriented build trades some refinement for practicality
The Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 is a 40’9” cruiser launched in 2016, with a broad 4.2 m beam, fractional sloop rig, and fin keel with spade rudder. Its proportions favor interior volume and cockpit space over racing pedigree, which is consistent with its charter and family-cruising role.
Under sail, the 41.1 is generally regarded as an easy, steady cruiser rather than a high-adrenaline boat. The sail plan and 45 hp auxiliary are well matched to relaxed coastal and passagemaking use, and the availability of both shallow and deep draft versions gives owners a useful choice between access and pointing ability.
For comfort, this example’s 3 cabins and 2 bathrooms are strong points for six guests, and the listed air conditioning and Wi‑Fi make it more appealing for charter-style use. The 200 L fuel tank and 240 L water capacity are adequate for typical cruising, though the exact livability will depend on the chosen interior layout, since the model was also offered with 2-cabin and 1-head alternatives.
In value terms, the Oceanis 41.1 is attractive because it combines a modern layout, mainstream systems, and broad market acceptance. It is a sensible all-rounder for buyers who want comfortable sailing and practical accommodation more than sharp performance.
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