Sneak Peek: The new Beneteau OCEANIS 37.1
The Oceanis 37.1 will be premiered at the Cannes Yachting Festival next September and premiered in the USA at Annapolis Sailboat Show, from 12 to 15 October 2023.
July 12, 2023
The Oceanis 37.1 will be premiered at the Cannes Yachting Festival next September and premiered in the USA at Annapolis Sailboat Show, from 12 to 15 October 2023.
Renewing a model is always a challenge, particularly when it is one of the best sellers on the market, which the Oceanis 38.1 was in its 9 years on the water. The brief Marc Lombard and Nauta Design were given contained two key features: Greater volume and improved performance!
The generous space in the saloon is nearly as large as a 40 footer! The hull is flared with a rib that maintains fluid lines below water and achieves greater power and stability. It also improves the hull rigidity, controlling the weight well, and providing greater volume inside the bow.
The Oceanis 37.1 cruiser’s saloon is offset to port and has plenty of room with a sofa for relaxing and a comfortable table for six. It faces the lengthwise galley, where the crew can go about their business without getting in the way. The guests are not disturbed by the passageway to the fore cabin, where you will find a resting space with a breathtaking view of the horizon through the large portholes integrated in the hull side. In the two-bathroom version, the berth is positioned against the starboard hull and is of generous proportions.
And what about the stern? It offers top levels of comfort. In the standard version, there is a king-size double berth and a vast sail locker that can be accessed from inside or out. aft of the head.
The outdoor space is very open, with an absence of backstay – a layout used successfully on the Oceanis 30.1 and 34.1. Bathing at anchor is a must! Once the helm seats have been lifted, the wide walkway opens onto a lowered bathing platform.
The rig is tall (in-mast furling system on option) and promise excellent performances from the Oceanis 37.1. In the standard version with a self-tacking jib, focus has been put on making things easier, while sailors who enjoy lively boats will love the First Line version with the square-top mainsail and furling genoa (22% additional area). To retain easy handling shorthanded, all the rigging is brought back to the two aft winches. Only the halyards remain grouped around the coachroof. All the instruments, including a 7-inch plotter can be found on the starboard helm console.
