Beneteau Oceanis (Clipper) 311
Description
The Beneteau Oceanis 311 (also known as the Oceanis Clipper 311) is a popular French family cruiser sailboat designed by Groupe Finot (now Finot-Conq) and built by Beneteau from 1997 to 2007, with over 1,000 units produced. Sharing its hull with performance-oriented siblings like the First 310, First 31.7, and Figaro Solo, it prioritizes ease of handling, spacious accommodations, and coastal cruising comfort over outright racing speed. The Clipper variant includes enhanced standard equipment for charter or entry-level use, making it a "big boat in a small package" that's forgiving for couples or families. Reviews highlight its lively yet stable performance, with a 2000 Yacht and Boat test noting its "all-rounder" appeal for weekend sails or light passages, blending the Figaro's racing DNA with cruiser volume. It's CE Category A rated for ocean use, though best suited to protected waters due to its moderate capsize screening (2.1)
Construction Details
| Designer | Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot) |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 31.000 ft |
| LOA | 31.670 ft |
| LWL | 28.500 ft |
| Beam | 11.080 ft |
| Displacement | 8933 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.830 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.35 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.35 ft |
| p | 36.61 ft |
| e | 13.19 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.35 ft | 11.35 ft | 36.61 ft | 13.19 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.61 ft - (11159 mm) |
| Foot | * 13.19 ft - (4020 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.2 ft - (11643 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.48 ft - (11729 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 249.24 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.25 ft - (11963 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 116.21 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.19 ft - (4020 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.83 ° |
| Area | * 258.93 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.25 ft - (11963 mm) |
| Foot | 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.75 ft - (4496 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.22 ° |
| Area | * 289.42 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.82 ft - (12137 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.19 ft - (5240 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.69 ft - (9659 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 116.3 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.2 ft - (4023 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 24.12 ° |
| Area | * 262.83 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 570 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.05 ft - (7026 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.28 ft - (2524 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.56 ft - (5962 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.81 ft - (2076 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.98 ° |
| Area | * 78.46 ft² |
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