Why have more space and not move well under sail? Why glide well on the waves and have to deprive yourself of space and comfort? This is the equation that Bénéteau is trying to solve with its Océanis range, which is no longer content to simply be a domestic pleasure on the water, but also wants to give pleasure at the helm. The average recorded in the logbook and a few departures in the schedule, why not take part in a regatta, count as much as the cold reserve or the microwave. Create a "cruise-race" in a way.
The U and V of the hull
Over the last two or three decades, the water inlets of the hulls have been gradually changing from a V to a U shape. From a softer wave passage upwind, we have reached a crossing generating harder shocks, but allowing, thanks to the greater width, to surf faster and give much more living space. After Pascal Conq for the 46.1 and the 30.1, the Cornelian equation is entrusted to Marc Lombard for this new model and the result is surprising. Over the first third of the length, a V-shaped bow, rather thin at the waterline level, is surmounted by tulip-shaped flanks, reaching a much wider step at 30-40 cm from the surface, and extending into a lively chine that tapers over the other two thirds to the stern. The advantages of the V hull and also those of the U hull, one eliminating the defects of the other and screwing and vice versa, is very promising, and we can't wait to discover this design on the water.
For all programs
Attracting very different customers is possible thanks to a multitude of versions and configurations in the catalogue. Two, three and even four cabins, which is unique in this size, and a choice of one or two bathrooms, allow you to adapt to your crew. The performance mast (+ 45 cm) with the bowsprit and the large draft (2.27 m) of the First Line version, will suit those who would like to line up on the starting lines from time to time. In the short-handed version, a furling mast is offered as standard with a self-tacking jib for easy manoeuvring unless you want a traditional mast with a normal semi-lattened mainsail and short ballast. There are many customisation combinations and the wide beam (4.18 m) pushes the limits of habitability both on deck and inside.
