Fun and easy with plenty of space and at a fair price? Meet the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 

The amazing thing is how much volume you get now. Compared to an 80’s J-35 the volume is insane and the boat speed is two knots more. Impressive

Thanks for doing a review on a boat more people can afford.

I love this boat! So much in such a manageable size

As always interesting and informative. Thanks!

I like the swing keel for Florida Keys and Exuma Islands

A sailboat that I can AFFORD!!!!

In most cases, Beneteau products ships on the principle of invested = received. they are not scattered with expensive materials, but their boats are so well used, the only thing that would really be a better version with two cabins would be a bigger shower and storage. a lot of new boats have all the ropes tucked under the plates on the deck I'm old school I like to keep an eye on all the ropes ;-)

What a nice boat: lots of sail area with the ability to address light/heavy airs, light/bright & appropriate cabin footprint (amazing space!), 7.5 to 8 knots in 10 -12 both upwind and down with probably 31' of H2oline- I'd be very happy doing that all day long on flat seas! Losing 500 Kg? Not sure how it was done, hope the boat is sturdy enough to last 'til resale? Pretty, fast-ish for the family crowd, I'm sure it'll be a Beneteau winner!!! LOVE, no ADORE the swing keel option for lots of reasons. Deeper when down, 'driable' when up & relatively modest maintenance over time. Winner!!!!

Finally some design improvements with Beneteau. But at that price level, I would go instead for an Azuree 33C with higher build quality and better layout.

I tested the 40’ . It was not a very strong feeling boat. Corners cut wherever feasible and minimal extras that make a boat special. It was like it had been produced on a production line without human intervention. Not for me.

4:28 HELPS. CREATE. Just how much of that cognac was there onboard?

Do you recon that I could use this boat to start proper voyages from Livingston Rio Ducle Guatemala to the whole Caribean?

Does a 35' boat really need two wheels? Also. What was all that noise that seemed to be coming from under foot when you were moving around the cabin? I don't see that holding much value in a few years. That said. It has a place for someone sailing close to home who has a bit of disposable money. Thanks for doing a smaller boat tobey. Not everyone can afford a 60'+ yacht.

What is faster, asymmetrical or code zero sail? Thanks

ходь бы писали сколько она стоит актуальную цену и сколько 34.1 она меньше вико с35 которая 10м с чем-то.что ли и где покупать?

You said a swinging keel, but is it as you described it a lifting keel or both?

Looks like Marc Lombard had his wings clipped on this one, the RM 1070 is far superior ..

Looks good! Always liked the Marc Lombard designs and great to see it coming with the option of a swing keel. Looks a fun boat to charter for a week with some mates.

Floor boards sound like a lagoon

Beautiful and affordable. Shut up and take my money.

This boat is beautiful but at the same time garbage, where are the internal roots of the chainplate? 

Self tacking jib, but no main traveler?!?! Moulding for the alternative option left in place (they couldn’t afford two deck mounds for the two different options)?!?! I’ll give you $40K for it: it’s on par with a 1980’s Catalina 34 or Ericson 35 (both older but better build quality and comparable sailing capabilities).

i would imagine this will be one of the most popular boat in the world for years to come... they should have more build slot for this model really if they can fill their slot so quickly. it's their smallest A rated sailboat, why go for the old 38 its the old model, its ugly, same with the 40. I hope they refresh those to be more in line with the new 46 they will be damn sexy then

Island Packet 439 - please

Very nice for coastal sailing but I would NEVER take one of these blue water. Got one thing, twin rudders? A ridiculous compromise that's only there to show for that insanely wide aft. And which only work well on the heel. There actually decremental sailing downwind or in light wind and they're completely unprotected. Add into that a deck stepped mast and bolt on keel and it's just too many compromises.

When are yall gonna start publishing in better than 1080p?

a fish eye lens is definetly not the best option for show a boat.

It might seem petty, but I really don’t like those plastic(?) trims around the doors. Cheap. IKEA.

The inside looks very cheap.

Whoa. That's a cheap built sailboat. I reckon I'd rather buy a 30 year old boat and spend money on a refit. These IKEA interiors are not built to last more than 10 years. This makes this boat a disposable item and unclean for our world.

First off I love these videos but when is Yachting World going to show/expect reviewers to sail with LIFE JACKETS!!! Family cruiser = family safety. People emulate what they see professionals doing. Just saying.