1998 Beneteau Oceanis 381

The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 381 is a 38-foot cruising sailboat designed by the respected French naval architecture firm Berret-Racoupeau. Built with a solid fiberglass hull and balsa-cored deck, the boat combines interior volume with genuine seaworthiness. Nearly 13 feet of beam carried aft creates below-deck spaciousness while the moderate displacement hull and masthead sloop rig deliver balanced, manageable sailing performance suited to coastal passagemaking and extended cruising.

The interior centers on a bright, open main salon with abundant natural light and excellent ventilation. A large U-shaped galley, dedicated navigation station, and generous tankage support extended time away from port. Warm joinery and intelligent storage distribution create a space that feels open at anchor and secure underway. The cockpit is proportioned generously for both sailing and entertaining.

Under sail, the 381 carries approximately 586 square feet of sail area and performs predictably in moderate air, with stable tracking and balanced helm feel. The manageable sail plan suits short-handed crews. The boat cruises at 7.5 knots under power from its single 44-horsepower Westerbeke diesel engine. This production-era Beneteau represents the build quality and parts support typical of the era, with widely available systems and strong ownership value in its class.