1998 Beneteau Oceanis 352 Sold Boat in Portsmouth, RI US

Free dockage at New England Boat Works in Portsmouth, RI for the 2014 season is included.

The Beneteau Oceanis series combines the latest in the design technology of its time and hundreds of hours of engineering, which results in yachts that can set sail for all ports of call around the world with ease.

Designed by Jean Berret, the hull of the Oceanis 352 offers her owner a very maneuverable boat under power and sail. This is not surprising when you take into account her taut lines, maximum waterline length, and her wide beam, ensuring excellent stability. The bulb keel with winglets is designed for performance and the highly-pronounced forefoot cuts an easy passage through the waves.

The deck is free of all lines through the addition of a false deck, which covers the halyards and maneuvering lines. These are brought back to a battery of stoppers and on to two self-tailing winches on either side of the companionway. The main and genoa sheet tracks are mounted on the coach roof, thereby leaving the cockpit and sidedecks completely free. Setting the 526 sq. ft. of sail is child's play, with both main and genoa featuring roller furling systems. You and your guests will enjoy the ease in which you can return to dock, and neatly stow your sails effortlessly.

Four non-slip steps take you into the Oceanis 352's extremely large salon. You will believe you are on a much larger boat when you experience the warm, open spaciousness of this area.

To starboard, an attractive large wooden table is surrounded by a comfortable U-shaped settee. The table can be transformed into a double berth, if needed. Across from the table to port is a long settee, with the aft end doubling as the seat for a well-laid-out chart table.

Immediately aft of the chart table, and to port as you come down the companionway, is the galley, which fully utilizes the space offered by its location at the maximum beam of the boat. Again, you will be very pleased with the intelligent layout, large working space, and full headroom of 6' 3 ". Twin stainless steel sinks with hot and cold pressurized water, gimballed three burner stove with oven, large (4.5 cubic feet) icebox with 12 volt refrigeration unit and plenty of lockers and deep cupboards ... All the ingredients to make your longest cruises more comfortable.

Light and ventilation are ensured via fixed ports, as well as several opening ports, a large opening hatch, and two bright skylights in the coach roof.

The aft owner's cabin is extremely spacious, with double berth measuring 6' 7" x 6' 3 ". Storage space is plentiful, and two reading lights allow comfort for everyone. Again, light and ventilation are ensured by an opening hatch, an opening port, and a fixed port.

Upon entering the head, you will appreciate the 6' 1 " headroom and the one-piece molded compartment which makes cleaning a breeze. A shower, hot and cold pressurized water, and open molded wet locker are all features that add to making this head very functional.

The Oceanis 352 is the product of all Beneteau's experience, designed for your ocean-going comfort.

The Oceanis 352 offers an enormous cockpit, where comfort and safety are enhanced by the teak decking that covers the seating. From his/her comfortable position at the helm, the skipper is able to see any navigational instruments on the console at a glance. The engine control panel, within easy reach, is protected by a plexiglass panel. All is integrated in the cockpit table unit that includes hinged flaps, and an extremely convenient icebox you will wonder how you ever lived without.

With a draft of only 5 feet, the Oceanis 352 can explore the most secluded creek. Drop anchor with complete confidence, as the windlass is sunk into the anchor well, and the tilting bow roller make this tricky maneuver easy.

The aft seat is hinged, allowing direct access to the transom and to the big bathing platform. The cockpit shower in the transom is a luxury that will be appreciated by everyone.

All of these components added together result in a cruising boat that offers not only ease of handling and spacious living, but also great performance and a joy to sail.