The Oceanis 323, shares the new lines of its bigger sisters and their all-round performance as well as impressive levels of comfort inside, at the helm and on deck.
This superbly equipped 32 footer is safe, stable and fast whether beating into the wind or surfing down the waves thanks to its standard deep keel (1.80 m draft).
- A very attractive boat
- Plenty of room to move around the cockpit (pivoting steering wheel)
- Easy and safe to handle
- Keel and centreboard versions
- Very large head compartment with separate shower
- Performance hull developed from the Bénéteau Figaro I
On the water price: £55,028 Celebration Ed ex tax delivered and commissioned
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| Naval Architect | Groupe Finot |
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| Length Overall | 10 m |
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| Hull Length | 9.72 m |
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| Hull Beam | 3.26 m |
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| Max. Engine Power | 21 cv |
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| Fuel Capacity | 65 ltr |
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| Water Capacity | 160 ltr |
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| Air Draught | 14,82 |
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| CE Certification | B6/C8 |
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| Light Displacement | 4230 kg |
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| Berths | 6 pers. |
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| Sail Area | 50.2 m² |
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The hull is of single-skinned GRP construction. Local
areas of reinforcement serve to strengthen the
structure. A structural inner moulding is bonded and
laminated to the hull. Its structural role is important as
it takes and absorbs the stresses at pressure points
(chainplate tie rods, keel and rudder etc), guaranteeing
reduced strain on the hull.
The surface of the inner moulding makes cleaning
easier and provides a better finish.
The hull is in white with blue and gold decoration; Steel
Blue is available as an option.
The deck is sandwich construction (glass fibre/balsa) for
optimum strength/weight ratio as well as excellent sound
and heat insulation. Deck areas are provided with a
moulded diamond non-slip finish.
HULL/DECK JOINT -
A perforated aluminium toe-rail is screwed and bonded to
the deck-edge. This mechanical join ensures a watertight
assembly and also improves safety when moving around
New from Bénéteau
Annapolis Boat Show the World Premiere for the new 323
by David McCreary
boats.com
Thursday October 9th is VIP day at the Annapolis Boat Show. VIP means you get to spend a bit more money for a ticket than on Friday or the weekend, but it also means some smaller crowds and that those in attendance are going to be serious sailors.
The big deal on VIP day is the rollout of new boats and products to the media and the public, and this is one of my favorite days of the year, for I do love seeing brand new boats. The free hors d'oeuvres and wine at the boat unveilings has nothing to do with my attendance, honest.
This year Bénéteau, one of the world's premiere builders, headquartered and founded in France, but with a huge build facility in South Carolina, is introducing two brand new models, with a feature on each that is going to seriously turn heads. It has to do with the steering system for the boat, and while I have seen photos of the system, all specifics about it are embargoed until the first day of the show. Trust me, when you see it in action, you'll think as I did: "Why on earth hasn't anyone else thought to do that before now?"
The new Bénéteau 323 will replace the existing model 311.
The 323 is designed by Group Finot, which has extensive credentials in all aspects of sailboat design, including cruising, but most notably in some extraordinarily fast racing boats. This bodes well for those who think that when cruising or passagemaking, fast is more fun. This is a raised salon design with a large forward window and oversized overhead deak lights, giving a great deal of light down below.
The tilting helmseat and the new steering system combine to give a sense of cockpit of a far larger boat than just 32'10". The spacious head includes a separate stall shower, something else not usually found on 32 footers. Current plans show the 323 being available only in a two cabin configuration.
