Océanis 31 - European Yacht of the Year

It was during the official European Yacht of the Year gala evening in Düsseldorf, on Saturday 17 January 2009, that the news was announced.

The Océanis 31 was elected European Yacht of the Year in the Family Cruiser class, by a jury of journalists from 10 specialized European magazines. This year, the various yachts nominated did not compete in size classes as in previous years, but according to their sailing programme. The following yachts were in the Family Cruiser class: Bavaria 43, Sun Odyssey 30, Southerly 32, Delphia 26 and Océanis 31.

Following the election of the Océanis 37 as Yacht of the Year 2008 by Voile Magazine, this new award confirms Beneteau’s capacity to develop yachts that continue to be innovative, comfortable and high-performing. It is also the second yacht to be designed by the Finot-Cong Group and associates of the Italian Nauta Design office to receive such an award.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length overall
9.66 m
Hull length
9.30 m
Max. beam
3.39 m
Light displacement
4,052 kg
Standard deep draught
1.80 m
Optional shallow draught
1.30 m
Mainsail area
24.60 m²
Genoa area
22.80 m²
Designed by
Groupe Finot / Conq et Associés
Interior design
Nauta Design
Propulsion
Yanmar 20 HP prop shaft
Fuel tank
130 L
Fresh water tank
290 L
Designed categories applied for:
B8 / C8

Source: Beneteau