1999 Beneteau 461 Oceanis

1999 Beneteau Oceanis 461 – Fully Outfitted Cruiser with Starlink, Solar, Watermaker & Dinghy

Set sail with confidence aboard Josie Whales, a 1999 Beneteau Oceanis 461 that blends cruising performance with the comforts of a true liveaboard. This exceptionally well-maintained vessel is ready for her next adventure—whether coastal cruising, island hopping, or working remotely from a floating home office.

The sought-after 2-cabin, 2-head layout delivers generous living space and smart separation of sleeping quarters, ideal for couples, families, or hosting guests. With an estimated Comfort Ratio of 29.6, Josie Whales promises smooth, stable sailing and a layout designed for long-term livability.

What Makes Josie Whales Stand Out:

• Work-from-Anywhere Setup: Equipped with Starlink internet, a Renogy solar system, and a Sea Water Pro watermaker—enabling reliable off-grid cruising and remote work at sea.

• 2024–2025 Upgrades:

  • Vetus SISCO throttle system (2024)

  • New throttle control cables (2025)

  • Main halyard for in-mast furling replaced (2025)

• Comfort-Focused Layout:

  • Master stateroom with queen berth and ensuite wet head

  • Aft stateroom with spacious king-sized sleeping area

  • Salon with seating for 6–8 and a secondary lounging area by the nav station

• Cruiser’s Galley: Fully equipped kitchen designed for real cooking while underway or at anchor

• Dinghy Included: Highfield 290CL aluminum RIB (2022) with Tower in a Box davit system

• Storage & Functionality: Abundant storage throughout for liveaboard convenience, adventure gear, and extended provisions

From its upgraded systems to its proven performance, Josie Whales is a rare find in today’s cruising market. Perfect for digital nomads, sailing couples, or anyone ready to embrace boat life with ease and confidence—she’s ready when you are.

Equipment List:70lb Rocna 33 Anchor – 2023|Fortress FX-55 Storm Anchor – 300’ rode|250’ 3/8 chain, paint marks every 25’ –  75’ ¾ three strand poly anchor rode – 2023|Horizon Express windlass|New anchor washdown pump and hose|New Selden Furlex 304S – 2022|Precision Sails 135 head sail - 2024|Precision Sails Main Sail – good condition|symmetrical spinnaker - good condition|All new sheets and halyards – 2022|Complete standing rigging inspection -2022|Dyneema life lines – 2023|New Dodger and Bimini – 2023|(2) Lewmar 54 power self tailing winches|(2) Lewmar 44 self tailing winches|Lewmar folding helm – 2023|Magma grill with propane line installation kit – 2024|Tower in a box solar arch with dinghy davit kit – 2022|New companion way doors – 2022|LED navigation lights|LEDlights in Fusion cockpit speakers|LED accent lights in cockpit and swim platform|LED underwater lighting under swim platform|All interior lighting upgraded to LED bulbs or fixtures

Electronics:Cockpit-Garmin 1243xsv chartplotter|Garmin HD Radar|Garmin GMI 20 multifunction instrument (wind)|Raymarine P70 Autopilot control head with remote|Raymarine Rotary drive autopilot

Nav Station: Garmin 943xsv chartplotter|Garmin GMI 20 multifunction instrument (wind)|Garmin VHF 215 with remote head in cockpit – Fog horn & PA option|Garmin G wind wired transducer|Fusion MS RA210 Radio|Vesper Watchmate XB-6000 AIS|Renogy One Core Solar/Battery monitor|Victron Smart Shunt Battery Monitor|External Anchor alarm siren|High bilge alarm |Starlink Satellite internet system

Galley/Main Salon: Isotherm cruise 130 drink AC/DC refrigerator 2023|Norcold freezer cold plate and DC compressor – 2023|Galanz microwave with convection oven and air fryer – 2022|Force10, 4 burner gimble stove – 2022|New kitchen faucet with sprayer|Sea Water pro AC 40 GPH water maker – installed -not used |Dometic Envirocomfort 10000 BTU 115V Air Conditioner/heater – (2023)|Vizio 44” smart TV (2023)|6 gallon electric/heat exchange hot water heater

Solar System:  installed 2023|Renogy 330W solar panels (2) mounted on tower|Renogy 175W solar panels (2) mounted on bimini|Renogy Rover 60 Amp mppt solar charge controller w/Bluetooth|Renogy 3000 W 12V Pure Sine Wave inverter/charger|Renogy 12V 50 amp DC to DC charge controller|Renogy 12V 170AH Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery (4) 680ah house bank|Renogy One Core Solar/Battery monitor|West Marine 100ah AGM Battery (2) Starting Bank (2023)|Balmar 621-100-DV 100 amp alternator (2023)|Balmar external charge controller (2023)

Heads: Jabsco quiet flush, fresh water,  electric head (2023)|New faucets (2023)

Engine:Westerbeke 63B four (63 hp diesel engine) 1550hrs.|New heat exchanger (2023).

Transmission:Hurth HBW 250-3.0 Transmission|PIY  PSS dripless shaft seal (2023)|New cutlass bering (2023)|Gori overdrive folding propeller|Rudder removed and serviced with new bering in 2023.

Safety:ACR 41 RLB Epirb|Viking 4 man life raft (2022)|ACR Rapid Ditch Bag|ACR electronic flare and conventional flares|Kent type I offshore PFD (4)|2 inflatable PFDs|Lifesling2 Overboard Rescue System|Fire extinguishers, CO2,smoke alarms|High bilge alarm connected to a auxiliary 2000 GPM bilge pump|Forward storage compartment 1000 gpm bilge pump|Complete set of charts books from Maine to Florida and Bahamas