Beneteau Oceanis 323
Description
The Beneteau Oceanis 323 is a compact aft-cockpit cruiser designed by Groupe Finot and built by Beneteau in France from 2002 to 2008. As a smaller entry in the Oceanis line, it prioritizes family comfort and coastal cruising with a wide beam for stability, a bulb keel for forgiving handling, and a masthead sloop rig for straightforward sailing. Approximately 500 units were produced, many in charter fleets, earning praise as a "preloved and proven" design for its voluminous interior, easy handling, and modest performance—owners describe it as "surprisingly comfortable" for couples or small families on protected waters. Variants include a deep-draft keel (6.25 ft) for better upwind ability and 2- or 3-cabin layouts. It's trailerable and budget-friendly,
Construction Details
| Designer | Groupe Finot |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 32.830 ft |
| LOA | 32.830 ft |
| LWL | 29.180 ft |
| Beam | 10.830 ft |
| Displacement | 8818 lb |
| Ballast | 2866 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.080 ft |
| Year Built | 2002 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 42.67 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.08 ft |
| p | 38.92 ft |
| e | 13.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.67 ft | 11.08 ft | 38.92 ft | 13.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau Oceanis 323 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 38.92 ft - (11863 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.17 ft - (4014 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.38 ft - (12308 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.65 ft - (12390 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 264.65 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 323 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 35.27 ft - (10750 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.24 ft - (4340 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.59 ft - (9629 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.74 ft - (3883 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 224.66 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 323 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 40.75 ft - (12421 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13.083 ft - (3988 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.19 ft - (3716 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.77 ° |
| Area | * 248.32 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 323 - GENOA
| Luff | * 41.88 ft - (12765 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.53 ft - (5343 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.93 ft - (12171 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.62 ft - (5066 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 348.03 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 323 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 41.88 ft - (12765 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.13 ft - (5526 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.42 ft - (11710 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 16.62 ft - (5066 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.99 ° |
| Area | * 348.05 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 323 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Leech | 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 583 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 323 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 41.88 ft - (12765 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.94 ft - (6078 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.94 ft - (6078 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 710 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 323 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 24.25 ft - (7391 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.98 ft - (2432 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.92 ft - (6376 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.65 ft - (2027 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.03 ° |
| Area | * 80.61 ft² |
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