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BEST BOATS OF 2019

TESTED

BENETEAU OCEANIS 30.1

Again and again she surprised me with the attention to detail that’s gone into her,’ this was the view of tester, David Harding, who was full of praise for the Oceanis 30.1.

The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is essentially a starter boat and offers many of the features you would hope for as such; a good all-rounder with plenty of accommodation and fun sailing packed into a small boat

This boat has been tailored to the conditions most owners, particularly new owners, will go out in, leaning towards the lighter end of the forecast. Because of that she sails really well

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