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Beneteau to debut two Oceanis models
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The French builder will premiere its Oceanis 47 and Oceanis 52 sailing yachts at September’s Cannes Yachting Festival.
Beneteau Oceanis 47
Launching the eighth generation of Oceanis cruising yachts, the Oceanis 47 and 52 will be among Beneteau’s world premieres at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from September 9-14. Designed for long cruising, each model features interiors by Italy’s Nauta Design but naval architecture by different studios.
Finot Conq penned the hull of the Oceanis 47, which has sleek, sporty lines and a full-beam cockpit extending to the transom. Standard accommodation includes three cabins with two heads, although layout options extend to five cabins and three heads.
Beneteau Oceanis 47
Interiors are light and modern, finished with solid Alpi wood features. Owners can choose from three different colour palettes: Mediterranean’s warm terracotta and sandy tones, Pacific’s white and light colours inspired by a lagoon, or Ivory’s classic neutrals.
Above deck, the outdoor lounge offers direct access to the water and is equipped with extra seating and storage lockers, with room an outdoor galley with a plancha grill. Sunbathing areas can be found aft of the cockpit and either side of the companionway. A bimini top is available in fixed or folding options to protect in all weathers.
Beneteau Oceanis 47
Designed for easy handling, the standard version is equipped with a 44.5sqm furling mainsail and 40.4sqm self-tacking jib, with options to add a 53.8sqm standard mainsail and 52.2sqm genoa.
Biscontini Yacht Design handled the naval architecture for the Oceanis 52, whose design includes the maximum beam extending all the way to the transom.
Beneteau Oceanis 52
The cockpit offers 30 per cent more living space than its predecessor, the Oceanis 51.1, according to Beneteau. A diamond-shaped aft lounge is the main entertaining area and offers two facing tables, a fridge and plancha grill.
Below deck, the saloon has a dining and entertaining space, while accommodation can include up to five cabins and three heads.
Beneteau Oceanis 52
At each of the twin helms, a 12-inch screen is used to guide the twin-rudder hull with ease, propelled by a powerful rig.
A self-tacking jib or large genoa ensures comfortable handling, while the code zero on the bowsprit delivers solid speeds under sail. To further enhance the performance, sailors can opt for the First Line version, outfitted with a taller mast and overlapping genoa that adds an additional 49sqm of sail area.
Beneteau Oceanis 52
The Oceanis 47 and 52 are the largest models in the Oceanis series, which includes the 30.1, 34.1, 37.1 and 40.1, while the Oceanis Yacht 54 and 60 present larger options.
