2019 Beneteau Oceanis 48

The 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 48 is a fiberglass cruising sailboat built for stability and comfort. Twin helms, an in-mast furling mainsail, and a shallow-draft keel make her responsive and easy to manage. The boat features an electric fold-down transom that extends the cockpit by three feet when anchored, plus a mainsail arch and full canvas enclosure for weather protection. Power comes from an 80-horsepower Yammer diesel engine paired with a bow thruster for tight maneuvering.

The three-cabin, two-head layout centers on a spacious forward master with an island berth and ensuite head with separate shower. Twin aft cabins have hull and bulkhead ports for natural light and opening ports for ventilation. The galley offers generous storage, and a salon dinette table converts to an additional double berth. Air conditioning and reverse-cycle heat serve all three cabins, while a three-burner propane stove with oven and grill, microwave, and refrigeration with icebox handle provisioning and meal prep.

Equipment is comprehensive. Solar power comes from three 310-watt hard panels backed by a Morningstar controller; additional water and fuel tanks increase capacity. Navigation includes a Garmin handheld GPS tracker, Zeus 7-inch wireless chartplotter, B&G electronics suite, and radar. Safety gear includes a four-person offshore liferaft, Lifesling 2 rescue system, and dual anchors with chain and rode. A new 10.2-foot West Marine dinghy with air floor and 6-horsepower Mercury outboard complete the package.

A full complement of onboard systems includes a generator, electric toilets with holding tank monitors, autopilot with wireless controller, electric genoa winches, Fusion stereo with interior and exterior speakers, six 12-volt fans throughout, and LED lighting. Twin batteries and 12-volt outlets in all cabins provide power distribution. The boat carries twin lifelines, a bosun's chair with self-climbing setup, and a cockpit shower with hot and cold water.