2000 Beneteau Oceanis 361

The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 361 is a fiberglass cruising sailboat built to a design that prioritizes both comfort and sailing capability. At 36 feet with a 12.5-foot beam, it delivers the spacious feel of a larger yacht in a manageable package. The boat is powered by a single 30-horsepower Volvo diesel engine and draws approximately 5 feet of water with its bulb fin keel—ideal for shallow-draft cruising grounds.

The interior stands out for its exceptional headroom of 6 feet 4 inches throughout the main salon, creating an airy feel enhanced by large forward-facing windows and opening ports. The layout includes two cabins with a spacious aft cabin featuring a transverse double berth and a V-berth forward. The galley to port offers generous counter space and includes both a top-loading freezer and separate front-loading refrigerator. The head to starboard includes a separate walk-in shower with teak seating—an unusually thoughtful feature for a boat of this size.

The hull employs solid glass-reinforced plastic construction with a structural grid bonded to the hull for load distribution. The balsa-cored deck provides insulation and reduces weight. Structurally sound, the boat features a balanced spade rudder and masthead sloop rig with double aft-swept spreaders, with all sail controls led to the cockpit for ease of handling. Performance-oriented without sacrificing comfort, the 361 typically achieves boat speeds in the 6.5 to 7-knot range in moderate conditions and handles well across a range of points of sail.