2015 Beneteau Oceanis 45

The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 45 is a fiberglass cruising yacht that balances genuine offshore capability with manageable handling for short-handed sailing. At 45 feet with a 14.58-foot beam, she offers the interior volume expected of a full-sized cruiser without the complexity of a larger vessel. The four-cabin layout provides exceptional accommodation flexibility, making her equally suited to family cruising, shared ownership, or charter use.

Below deck, the design prioritizes practicality and comfort. Four double cabins each feature proper storage cabinetry and natural light, while the two heads benefit from a clever dual-access configuration—one from the saloon, one from the aft cabin—providing privacy and operational flexibility. The saloon is open and bright, with a starboard dining table and integrated navigation station. The port-side galley is well equipped and secure at sea, with a waist-height front-opening fridge, separate top-loading freezer, double stainless sinks with hot and cold pressure water, two-burner gas stove with oven, and substantial cabinet storage across eight galley-side and four saloon units. A TV is installed for onboard comfort.

The cockpit is designed for extended cruising and entertaining. Twin helm positions offer excellent visibility and easy movement to a wide swim platform aft. A full bimini canopy provides 2.3 meters of headroom, supplemented by a fold-down dodger, full cockpit cushions, and a folding table seating eight. The electrically actuated swim platform lowers to create beach-style water access. Ground tackle is substantial: an 80-meter chain on the primary anchor backed by a 35-meter secondary, with a Quick 1500W windlass installed in 2024. A 2025 Plastimo Transocean life-raft for four adds offshore capability.

The sailing plan features an Elvstrom mainsail with three reef points and furling genoa on a Z.Spar mast and boom, with all control lines led aft through Spinlock clutches and Harken two-speed winches. A Yanmar 54 hp diesel engine delivers 7 knots cruising speed and 8.7 knots maximum. Electronics include dual B&G Zeus2 7-inch chartplotters, Halo20 radar, Raymarine p70s autopilot, B&G V60 VHF with AIS, handheld VHF, IridiumGO satellite unit, and Starlink Mini. Power generation combines a 550W solar array with Victron SmartSolar controllers, substantial battery capacity, shore power with Cristec charger, and 230V inverters.