Beneteau Oceanis 400
Description
The Beneteau Oceanis 400 is a high-volume cruising sloop from the French builder Beneteau, introduced in 1991 as part of the second-generation Oceanis series. Designed by Jean-Marie Finot of Groupe Finot (now Finot-Conq), it was produced until 1997, with approximately 474 units built—making it one of Beneteau's best-selling models of the era. This 40-foot (12.2m) performer emphasizes spacious accommodations, easy handling, and balanced sailing for coastal and offshore cruising. It was an early adopter of in-mast furling for simplified sail management, appealing to families, charter fleets (e.g., Moorings 405 variant), and liveaboards. A center-cockpit version (Oceanis 400 CC, introduced 1995) offers enhanced privacy and interior volume, while the 1997 Oceanis 411 update features a slightly extended transom for a larger swim platform.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48.23 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.50 ft |
| p | 42.30 ft |
| e | 15.70 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.23 ft | 13.50 ft | 42.30 ft | 15.70 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.3 ft - (12893 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.7 ft - (4785 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.24 ft - (13484 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 44.6 ft - (13594 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 339.56 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40.07 ft - (12213 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.52 ft - (5340 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.51 ft - (10823 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.52 ft - (4730 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 310.92 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 46.5 ft - (14173 mm) |
| Foot | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 152.81 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.63 ft - (6288 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.68 ° |
| Area | * 479.69 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 47.58 ft - (14502 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.15 ft - (13762 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 481.74 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 47.58 ft - (14502 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.28 ft - (6791 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.77 ft - (13341 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 795 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 47.58 ft - (14502 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 983 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27.55 ft - (8397 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.84 ft - (2999 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.41 ft - (7135 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.1 ft - (2469 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.95 ° |
| Area | * 111.59 ft² |
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