Beneteau's Oceanis 34.1 places a two- or three-cabin family cruiser inside 10.77 metres overall. Its deep, shallow and hydraulic lifting-keel profiles offer distinctly different ways of balancing draft, mooring access and sailing plans.
A layout for real cruising use
The boat has a 3.57-metre beam and a lightship displacement of about 5,470 kilograms. The manufacturer offers two cabins with one head or three cabins with the same number of heads.
A family considering the three-cabin option should assess privacy and the allocation of storage rather than simply increase the number of sleeping places. Ventilation and access to the galley matter over a longer stay.
The keel is an early decision
Beneteau's official options show a minimum draft of approximately 1.50 metres and maximum of 2.55 metres across configurations. The lifting-keel version introduces hardware and maintenance considerations as well as access to shallower water.
The actual keel should be verified before an owner buys a marina berth or plans to dry out. A retractable keel does not make any grounding or shallow passage automatically safe.
Tankage and rig height
The builder quotes fuel and fresh-water capacities of 130 and 231 litres, and maximum air draft at 15.57 metres. A 30-horsepower maximum engine rating is listed for the current model.
All figures require interpretation for the exact rig and loading, particularly under bridges and during longer motoring sections. Navigation should follow actual charts and vessel documents.
Use within the LBG sector
This sub-12m design can provide accommodation while remaining smaller than many modern coastal cruising yachts. A prospective owner should test helm movement, sail controls and marina handling aboard the chosen specification.
The facts and official photograph come from Beneteau's Oceanis 34.1 page. No new sale, award or production milestone is claimed.
Primary source: official manufacturer specifications. Independently written by Leisure Boat Guide.