1999 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 461
$134,900
Boat in Washington, NC 27889 US
Oceanis Clipper 461
1 Engine (Westerbeke)
46 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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 recently updated and sea worthy 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
Josie Whales
1999 Beneteau Oceanis 461
Equipment List:
70lb Rocna 33 Anchor – 2023-
250’ 3/8 chain, paint marks every 25’ – 75’ ¾ three strand poly anchor rode – 2023
Fortress FX-55 Storm Anchor – 300’ rode
Horizon Express electric windless
New anchor washdown pump and hose
New Selden Furlex 304S – 2022
Precision Sails 135 head sail - 2024
Precision Sails Main Sail – good condition
Asymmetrical spinnaker - good condition
All new sheets and halyards – 2022
Complete standing rigging inspection -2022
Dynema 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
Magna 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
led lights in Fusion cockpit speakers
led accent lights in cockpit and swim platform
led underwater lighting under swim platform
All interior lighting has been upgraded to LED bulbs or fictures
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
Navstation:
Garmin 943xsv chartplotter
Garmin GMI 20 multifunction instrument (wind)
Garmin VHF 215 with remote head in cockpit – Fog horn and 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 and 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
Force 10, 4 burner gimbled stove – 2022
New kitchen faucet with sprayer
Sea water pro AC 40 gallon per hour 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 330 watt solar panels (2) mounted on tower
Renogy 175 watt solar panels (2) mounted on bimini
Renogy Rover 60 Amp mppt solar charge controller w/Bluetooth
Renogy 3000 watt 12volt pure sine wave inverter/charger
Renogy 12 volt 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 quite flush, fresh water, electric head (2023)
New faucets (2023)
Engine:
Westerbeke 63B four (63 hp diesel engine) 1480 hrs.
New heat exchanger (2023)
Transmission:
Hurth HBW 250-3.0 Transmission
PIY PSS dripless shaft seal (2023)
New cutlass baring (2023)
Gori overdrive folding propeller
Rudder removed and serviced with new baring 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 and CO2 and 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
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/25 | Price decreased | $134,900(-10.0%) |
| 6/28/25 | No change | $149,999 |
| 6/10/25 | Price decreased | $149,900(-0.1%) |
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Customers consistently praise the 1999 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 461 for its spacious and comfortable interior, making it an excellent choice for extended cruising and liveaboard lifestyles
Many highlight the boat’s solid build quality and reliable performance under sail, noting its balanced handling and ease of maneuverability. The well-designed layout offers ample storage and generous living space, which appeals to families and long-distance sailors alike. Additionally, owners appreciate the boat’s classic styling combined with practical features, such as a large cockpit and functional galley. Overall, the 1999 Oceanis Clipper 461 is regarded as a dependable and versatile cruiser that delivers both comfort and sailing enjoyment.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1999 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 461 is a popular cruising sailboat known for its blend of comfort, performance, and style. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Spacious Interior: The Oceanis Clipper 461 offers a roomy and well-designed interior layout, typically featuring three cabins and two heads, providing ample accommodation for families or guests.
Comfortable Living: With a large saloon, well-equipped galley, and good ventilation, this boat is ideal for extended cruising and liveaboard comfort.
Solid Construction: Built by Beneteau, the 461 benefits from strong fiberglass construction and quality craftsmanship, ensuring durability and reliability.
Good Sailing Performance: The hull design and sail plan provide balanced handling and respectable performance for a cruiser of its size.
Ample Storage: Plenty of storage spaces throughout the boat make it suitable for long voyages.
Attractive Design: The Oceanis Clipper series is known for sleek lines and modern aesthetics, appealing to many sailors.
Cons
Older Design Features: Being a 1999 model, some design elements may feel dated compared to newer boats, such as navigation electronics or interior finishes.
Maintenance Requirements: As with any older vessel, upkeep can be more demanding, with potential needs for updates to systems like plumbing, wiring, and rigging.
Weight and Draft: The boat’s displacement and draft might limit access to very shallow anchorages or require careful handling in light winds.
Limited Performance Compared to Racers: While good for cruising, the Oceanis Clipper 461 is not designed for racing and may not satisfy sailors seeking high-speed performance.
Engine Power: The standard engine, while adequate, may be underpowered for some owners’ preferences, especially in challenging conditions.
Made For
The 1999 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 461 is ideal for sailing enthusiasts and families seeking a spacious, comfortable cruiser for coastal and offshore adventures. Its blend of performance, ease of handling, and ample living space makes it perfect for those looking to enjoy extended voyages or weekend getaways with friends and loved ones. Whether you're an experienced sailor or a couple eager to explore new horizons, this boat offers the versatility and reliability to suit a variety of sailing lifestyles.
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Contact McCotters Marina about 1999 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 461
179 McCotter's Marina Rd, Washington, NC, 27889
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179 McCotter's Marina Rd, Washington, NC, 27889

















































































































