NEW BENETEAU OCEANIS 37.1  

INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW BENETEAU OCEANIS 37.1.

This brilliant new 37 footer capitalises on the innovations of the seventh generation of Oceanis cruisers. The eighth model launched by BENETEAU since 2017 completes the line - which is the gold reference in the production cruising yacht market.

Renewing a model is always a challenge, particularly when replaces one of the best sellers on the market, which the Oceanis 38.1 was in its 9 years of production. The brief Marc Lombard and Nauta Design were given contained two key features; greater volume and improved performance! While retaining all the hallmark attributes that have made the Oceanis the worlds most popular range since they were first launched in 1986.

The Oceanis 37.1 interior is remarkable, something you would not guess from its sleek, elegant profile. The generous volume in the saloon is nearly as large as a 40 footer! The hull is flared with a tulip shape, soft chine that maintains fluid lines below water line and achieves greater power and stability under sail. It also improves the hull rigidity, controlling the weight well, and provides greater volume for the interior.

The Oceanis 37.1 cruiser's saloon is offset to port, and has plenty of room with a sofa for relaxing and a comfortable table for six. It faces the lengthwise galley, where the crew can go about their business without getting in the way. The guests are not disturbed by the passageway to the fore cabin, where you will find a resting space with a breathtaking view of the horizon and sea through the large portholes integrated in the hull side. In the two-bathroom version, the bed is positioned against the starboard hull allowing space for the forward head without reducing the mattress size. In the standard version, there is a king-size double bed aft and a vast sail locker aft of the bathroom, which can be accessed from inside or out. And we find good-sized bedding even in the 3-cabin version.

The sensation of space continues around the central table in the vast and extremely open cockpit which is over 3 metres long. Once the helm seats have been lifted, the wide walkway opens onto a huge lowering bathing platform, guaranteeing a safety area for boarding or swimming from.

The aft deck is very open, with the absence of a backstay - a layout used successfully on the Oceanis 30.1 and 34.1. The rig is tall (in-mast furling system on option) and promises great performance from the Oceanis 37.1. In the standard version with a self-tacking jib, focus is on making things easy while sailors who enjoy lively boats or racing will love the First Line version with the square-top mainsail and furling genoa (22% additional area). To retain easy handling shorthanded, all the rigging is brought back to the two aft winches. Only the halyards remain grouped around the coachroof. All the instruments, including a 7-inch plotter can be found on the starboard helm console.

SUSTAINABLE AND STYLISH

The Oceanis 37.1 meets the challenges of the times extremely well, and this can also be seen in its engine power option. For a cruising programme on inland waterways carbon-free sailing is popular, which is why the Oceanis 37.1 is available with an electric motor with a 12 kW pod and 10 kWh batteries. Enough for a cruising range of 2 hours at 5 knots between two charges, all emission-free and in eco-friendly silence.

The new Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 was premiered at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The first Australian order is already confirmed to be delivered mid 2024 and the order books are open to secure your build slot.

Contact Flagstaff Marine for further information.