BENETEAU OCEANIS 351
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The Oceanis 351 was considered particularly beamy at the time of its launch, which allowed for roomy cabins with wide berths and a truly spacious saloon and galley – something that significantly increased interest in its yachts at boat shows.
Two or three cabin layouts were available, the latter having a slightly smaller head, but the dinette was standard on both models.
Owing to the generous accommodation, the Oceanis 351 quickly became popular with charter companies, so many on the market will be ex-charter. Thanks to high construction standards they have survived well, but a full survey is recommended.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
In addition to a spacious and luxurious interior, designer Jean Berret was asked to create a yacht that could outperform other production cruisers at the time. The result was a few innovative aspects, such as her winged keel, a shallow bilge, slippery underwater sections and a lengthy waterline.
Though her sail area displacement ratio is quite low, her low-drag hull design means she needs only a gentle breeze to get
