Beneteau Oceanis 461
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XPresented For Sale By:
50 North Yachts
United States
| Make | Beneteau |
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| Model | Oceanis 461 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$139,999 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Length | 14.05 m |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | San Diego, California, United States |
| LOA | 14.61 m |
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| Beam | 4.5 m |
| Max Draft | 1.75 m |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 21.34 m |
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
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| Engine Model | 4jh2e |
| Power | 50 hp |
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| Hull Shape | Monohull |
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Description
This 1997 Beneteau Oceanis 461 represents a rare opportunity to own a world-class cruiser that has been meticulously updated for modern living and offshore reliability. Combining the timeless performance of a Bruce Farr design with over $100,000 in upgrades over the last decade, this vessel is fully equipped for immediate extended cruising or comfortable live-aboard use.
Navigation & Offshore Electronics
The electronics suite was overhauled in 2020 with a focus on redundant, high-end B&G networking ($9k+ investment):
Primary Helm: B&G Zeus3 12” Chartplotter (2018) and B&G 3G Radar (2016).
Stateroom Command: B&G Zeus3 7” Chartplotter in the forward cabin, allowing for full vessel monitoring from bed.
Instrumentation: B&G Triton2 Wireless system for wind, speed, and depth (2020).
Autopilot: Premium B&G H5000/S5000 Hercules system with dedicated CPU and wireless remote.
Specialized Sonar: Airmar B175HW transducer (Fishfinder) and B&G ForwardScan sonar for safe navigation in shallow waters.
Power & Self-Sufficiency
Designed for true independence at anchor, the power systems are robust and eco-friendly:
Solar Array: 915W solar panels mounted on a custom Atlantic Towers arch with a Flexmax 80 controller.
Water Production: Spectra Ventura 200t watermaker (efficiently powered by the solar array).
Inverter/Storage: 3000W Magnum Hybrid inverter/charger (2016) supported by two new 8D marine batteries (525 AH total, 2025).
Accommodations & Interior Comfort
The three-cabin layout has been intelligently modified to maximize storage and luxury:
Master Suite: Features a forward head with a Raritan Marine Elegance electric macerating toilet and a custom-made latex/memory foam mattress (2019).
Guest Quarters: Two aft cabins, one of which has been professionally converted into a walk-in storage closet.
Climate Control: Webasto 9,000 BTU air conditioning and heating system.
Entertainment: 50" Samsung Smart 4K TV paired with a Pioneer sound system and 750W amplifier.
Galley & Amenities
Refrigeration: Upgraded Isotherm Cruise 200 stainless steel fridge/freezer (2017).
Cooking: Force 10 three-burner stove/oven (2018) and a Magma Monterey 2 grill for the cockpit.
Design: Upgraded faucets and a custom linear gas fire-pit in the cockpit for unmatched evening ambiance.
Sails, Rigging & Mechanical
Engine: 50hp Yanmar diesel (Rebuilt 2015), burning approximately 1 gal/hr.
Sail Inventory: Doyle heavy offshore sails (2016), asymmetric spinnaker, and an unused storm sail.
Rigging: All standing rigging replaced in 2016; majority of running rigging replaced in 2015.
Deck Gear: Power main halyard winch (2018) and a Lofrans electric windlass with 300' of BBB chain.
Recent Maintenance Note: The vessel received fresh bottom paint in October 2020 and has been maintained to a high standard by an owner focused on technical excellence.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
50 North Yachts
United States
Presented For Sale By:
50 North Yachts
United States
