2016 Beneteau Oceanis 35

$164,900

Used

Boat in Pasadena, MD 21122 US

builtBuilt in 2016
Year the boat was built
model

Oceanis 35

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Yanmar)

Engine type and count
length

35 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
35ft
Length Overall
34.25ft
Length at Waterline
31.83ft
Length on Deck
32.75ft
Beam
12.17ft
Max Bridge Clearance
51.17ft
Max Draft
4.5ft
Displacement
13149lb
Ballast
4022lb
Cabins
2
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
34gal
Fuel Tanks
34gal
Holding Tanks
21gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Electrical Circuit
110v
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
3YM30AE
Total Power
30hp
Engine Hours
585
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2016
Drive Type
sail
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Factory Options
  • Shoal Keel
  • Electric Windlass w/ remote
  • Windlass control w/ chain counter in cockpit
  • Second winch on coach roof
  • Helm and table covers
  • Teak covered helm seats and cockpit floor
  • Upgraded wood cockpit table
  • Swim platform
  • Microwave                                    
  • Air Conditioning                                    
  • Separate shower room                       
  • Companionway steps upgraded to wood                                    
  • Slatted bed bases for both cabins                                   
  • Salon table extension                                    
  • Forward cabin curtain divider (wood bulkhead insert available)                         
  • Electric flush toilet              
  • Inverter                                    
  • 3-blade Flexofold folding propeller                                    
  • Dodger, Bimini & Insert  
  • Cockpit Cushions                                    
  • Forward scan sounder                                    
  • Code 0 w/ furling system                                    
  • Lightning static dissipator                                    
Owner Upgrades
  • Kato custom folding davits
  • 10' 2" Achilles tender w/ Lehr 2.5HP propane outboard
  • Outboard engine bracket
  • Upgraded Rocna 15 anchor (33#, galvanized steel)
  • Solar - 345 watts w/ Victron MPPT controller and battery monitor
  • LifePO4 240aH lithium-iron house batteries w/ Victron monitor (2024)
  • Start battery (2024)
  • TV w/ DVD player and Bose soundbar
  • Replacement engine alternator, starter, raw water pump and bilge pump (all are new)
  • Additional freezer located in the lazarette
  • Converted head to freshwater flush; added waste tank monitor
  • Upgraded B&G V60-B VHS w/ AIS send/receive
  • Fresh bottom paint (February 2025)
  • Rigging inspected and tuned (February 2025)
Interior

SALON

  • Headroom: 6’1’’
  • Wood companionway steps with non-slip surface on the steps
  • Walnut Alpi interior wood w/ laminated floors
  • Leather covered stainless steel handrails
  • Port settee seating in white marine leather w/ storage under bench seats
  • Salon table w/ extension
  • Cabinets and shelving along the hull
  • Panoramic coachroof window with curtain
  • Port lights with curtains & screens
  • Opening deck hatch with screen
  • LED Overhead lights
  • Indirect mood lighting
  • TV / DVD player w/ Bose soundbar

FORWARD CABIN

  • Headroom: 5’11’’
  • Double bed (5’9’’ x 6’7’’) w/ slatted base
  • 2 Hanging closets
  • Drawer under the bed
  • 1 Opening deck hatch with fan, mosquito blind
  • 2 Large port lights with curtain
  • LED Reading lights
  • Curtain divider (current set up; owners have the wooden bulkhead insert to convert to a private cabin)

AFT CABIN

  • Headroom: 5’9’’
  • Double bed (5’9’’ x 6’7’’) w/ slatted wood base
  • LED Overhead light, LED Reading lights
  • Open shelving & hanging locker
  • Aft cabin cockpit windows

AFT HEAD & SHOWER ROOM

  • Headroom: 6’3’’
  • Access through salon
  • Sink, faucet, cabinet, mirror
  • Electric marine toilet with freshwater flush and a 21 gal holding tank & waste tank monitor
  • Separate Shower room w/ sink. Great for use as a wet locker as well

GALLEY

  • Extended linear galley to starboard
  • Headroom: 6’3’’
  • Laminated countertop
  • Stainless steel sink  
  • 2 burner stainless steel stove/oven
  • Microwave
  • Front loading refrigerator
  • Additional freezer in lazarette
Exterior

On the outside, the unique chined hull along with its twin rudders and a mast positioned further aft (allowing for a more optimized sail plan) provides exceptional stability and superior comfort when cruising. The lifting swim platform and retractable swim ladder allows full use of the overall length and makes boarding the dinghy or swimming a breeze.

  • Shoal draft version (4'6").  Fin keel w/ bulb. Dual rudders
  • Twin helms w/ leather covered wheels
  • Fold down transom w/ teak slatting and telescoping swim ladder
  • Cockpit shower
  • Teak covered helm seats and cockpit floor
  • Teak cockpit table with folding leaves
  • Helm and table covers
  • Cockpit arch with fixed mainsheet
  • Dual lifelines with boarding gates
  • Electric windlass w/ remote and chain counter at helm
  • Rocna anchor
  • Dodger / Bimini and Connector in light grey
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Cockpit lockers
  • Propane locker
  • Fresh bottom paint (February 2025; ablative)
Engine, Electrical, Plumbing
  • Yanmar 3YM30AE w/ 585 hours
  • SD25 Sail Drive
  • 12 V / 125 Amp Alternator
  • 34 gal diesel w/ fuel gauge at chart table
  • Upgraded 3 blade Flexofold folding prop


  • Reverse cycle Heat / AC (2 units)
  • Fusion Bluetooth stereo (XM compatible; subscription required) w/ indoor and cockpit speakers
  • Solar - 345 watts w/ Victron MPPT controller and battery monitor 
  • LifePO4 240aH lithium-iron house batteries w/ Victron monitor 
  • Marinco 700W inverter
  • LED lighting throughout


  • 34 gal freshwater tank w/ tank monitor
  • 21 gal holding tank w/ tank monitor
  • Electric, freshwater flush head
  • Electric freshwater pump & shower draining pump
  • 7 gal water heater (engine driven or shore power)
  • Automatic & manual bilge pumps
Sails, Rigging and Navigation
  • B&G Zeus 7 chartplotter w/ US maps and WiFi module
  • B&G Auto-pilot
  • B&G Forward looking sonar
  • B&G Triton displays for wind/depth/speed (port & starboard)
  • Compass
  • B&G V60 VHF w/ AIS (send & receive)


  • In-mast furling mainsail (256.6 sqft; original but in good condition)
  • Furling Genoa (287.4 sqft; original but in good condition)
  • Code 0 sail (548 sqft; rarely used, like new)
  • Asymmetrical spinnaker rigging
  • Rigging inspected and tuned Spring 2025
  • Most running rigging replaced within the past two years
  • All rigging lead back to cockpit for safe and easy handling (except topping lift)
  • 2 Self-tailing genoa sheet winches in cockpit
  • 2 Self tailing halyard winches on coach roof
  • Deck stepped aluminum mast w/ 2 aft-swept spreaders
  • Anodized aluminum boom w/ rigid boom vang
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
2/5/26Price decreased$164,900(-5.7%)
10/15/25Initial price$174,900

Contact Yacht Brokers of Annapolis

8 Anne Court, Severna Park, MD, 21146

Boattest.com Review

Boat Test Review on BoatTest.com

Overview

The Beneteau Oceanis 35 is a versatile sailing yacht available in three distinct versions, with the Weekender two-cabin layout featured in this review. Designed and manufactured with advanced technologies at Beneteau's facilities in Marion, South Carolina, and Saint Gilles, France, the Oceanis 35 benefits from precision construction methods such as injection molded decks, vacuum bagging, and resin infusion. These processes ensure consistent quality and exact specifications across every vessel produced. Measuring just under 33 feet on deck, the Oceanis 35 offers an impressive balance of manageable size, spacious accommodations, and a well-proportioned sail plan.

Exterior Design and Deck Layout

The Oceanis 35 features a plumb bow that extends the waterline length to nearly 32 feet, a beam of 12 feet 2 inches, and a displacement around 12,000 pounds depending on outfitting. The test boat was equipped with a shoal draft keel of 4 feet 9 inches, with options including a deeper full keel and a centerboard version. The deck design emphasizes safety and functionality, with inboard sail tracks and teak tow rails providing secure footing along the 1 foot 1 inch wide side decks. The cockpit is spacious, featuring long bench seats that accommodate multiple crew members comfortably. An optional deluxe table with storage and folding wings enhances usability, though a smaller removable table is also available. The mainsheet is thoughtfully routed to the arch, keeping the cockpit clear. The 5 foot 9.5 inch overhead clearance requires taller individuals to duck slightly, but the boom is well elevated to avoid interference. Additional features include oversized cleats, dual anchor rollers, a windlass, and a large road locker for anchoring convenience. The wide foredeck includes lashing points for securing an inflatable while underway, and multiple hatches provide ventilation and light below deck.

Helm and Sailing Controls

Twin 32-inch wheels at the helm offer comfortable control whether seated or standing. The helm station is equipped with a Brooks and Gatehouse multifunction display that integrates chart plotting and sailing data, complemented by a secondary display elsewhere on board and dual compasses for navigation. Engine controls and gauges are located at the port helm but are accessible from across the cockpit to facilitate docking maneuvers from either side. The sail plan balances the sail area evenly between the mainsail and jib, aiding ease of handling. Control lines lead aft to large self-tailing winches, enabling shorthanded sailing. The Elfstrom mainsail paired with a Harken self-reeling system performed well during testing, though the standard configuration includes a traditional mainsail with lazy jacks. The roller furling Genoa and jib winches are also operated from the cockpit, simplifying sail trimming and tacking. Additional cockpit features include teak decking for sure footing, a teak wedge for the helmsman, folding helm seats that provide access to storage compartments and systems such as the manual bilge pump, fresh water shower, propane locker, and shore power inlets.

Power and Performance

Powered by a 30-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine with a sail drive and folding propeller, the Oceanis 35 demonstrated responsive and nimble handling under power. The boat tracked well and responded to subtle helm inputs, making docking and close-quarters maneuvering straightforward, including backing to starboard. During sailing trials conducted off Annapolis, the boat showed lively performance even in light airs, with excellent helm feedback. In winds reaching 20 knots, the Oceanis 35 achieved speeds of 7.5 knots sailing windward and exceeded 8 knots on a reach, occasionally peaking near 9 knots. The hull’s hard chine above the waterline contributes additional buoyancy that reduces heeling in stronger winds without compromising responsiveness in lighter conditions. Twin rudders maintain positive control by ensuring at least one rudder remains deeply immersed, enhancing tracking and steering precision.

Cockpit and Boarding Features

The cockpit is designed for comfort and functionality, with ample seating and easy access to sailing controls. An optional spray dodger and bimini provide protection from the elements without obstructing visibility from the twin helms. Storage is abundant, including a large compartment beneath the starboard cockpit seat capable of holding multiple storage bins, as well as dedicated spaces for shore power breakers and other systems. The transom folds down to reveal a spacious teak swim platform that is simple to deploy and retrieve using the telescoping swim ladder as a handle. Dual lifelines secure the boarding area for safety. Well-placed handrails on the arch and cabin top facilitate safe movement forward on deck.

Conclusion

The Beneteau Oceanis 35 Weekender two-cabin version offers a well-rounded sailing experience with thoughtful design, quality construction, and strong performance characteristics. Its manageable size combined with spacious accommodations and efficient sail handling systems make it suitable for shorthanded cruising and weekend adventures. The balance of comfort, ease of use, and responsive sailing dynamics positions the Oceanis 35 as a compelling choice in the mid-30-foot cruising sailboat category.

Overview from around the web 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 35

Customers consistently praise the 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 35 for its excellent blend of performance, comfort, and style

Many highlight its spacious and well-designed interior, noting the generous natural light and clever use of space that make extended cruising enjoyable. Sailors appreciate the responsive handling and balanced sailing characteristics, which make the boat suitable for both novice and experienced sailors. The build quality and modern finish receive positive remarks, with users mentioning the durable materials and attention to detail. Overall, the 2016 Oceanis 35 is valued for its versatility as a cruiser, offering a reliable and comfortable sailing experience for families and enthusiasts alike.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 35 is a popular cruiser known for its blend of performance, comfort, and modern design. Here are some of the key pros and cons to consider:

Pros

Spacious Interior: The Oceanis 35 offers a well-designed interior with ample natural light and ventilation, featuring comfortable cabins and a functional galley ideal for extended cruising.

Modern Styling: Its sleek and contemporary exterior design is complemented by a clean, user-friendly deck layout, making handling easier for short-handed crews.

Performance: Equipped with a balanced sail plan and efficient hull design, the boat delivers good performance under sail, suitable for both coastal cruising and longer passages.

Build Quality: Beneteau’s solid construction standards ensure durability, with quality materials and finishes throughout the vessel.

Versatility: The boat’s size and design make it versatile for a range of sailing activities, from weekend getaways to family vacations.

Cons

Limited Storage: While the interior is comfortable, storage space can be somewhat limited, which may require careful organization on longer trips.

Engine Access: Some owners note that engine access can be a bit tight, making routine maintenance slightly more challenging.

Price Point: As a well-equipped modern cruiser, the Oceanis 35 may come with a higher price tag compared to some competitors in the same size range.

Motion Comfort: Due to its lighter displacement, the boat may have a livelier motion in rough seas, which could affect comfort for some sailors.

Made For

The 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 35 is ideal for sailors and boating enthusiasts seeking a versatile and comfortable cruiser. It is perfect for small families or couples looking to enjoy coastal cruising, weekend getaways, or extended coastal voyages. With its spacious interior, modern design, and ease of handling, it suits both novice sailors wanting an accessible boat and experienced sailors desiring a reliable, performance-oriented vessel for leisurely sailing adventures.

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