New Beneteau Oceanis 38

Beneteau is set to launch its new Oceanis 38 concept which, the company says, can be ordered to match your needs and lifestyle, with interiors that have a versatility never before seen in a Beneteau.

The new Oceanis can be ordered as a Day Sailer, Weekender, or Cruiser.

As a Day Sailer, the boat is designed for people who just use the boat for a few hours, or a couple of days. It is designed like a ‘loft at sea’. The bulkheads have been removed and this gives the interior a feeling of immense space with the view to the bow completely clear. Large sofas dominate and the galley is deliberately minimalist. The rear of the yacht is dedicated to storage and the cockpit is uncluttered.

The boat is designed for simplicity and short-handed sailing.

The Weekender versions can be ordered with a choice of two or three cabins which the customer can configure as either open or closed. There’s a separate shower cubicle, a more substantially fitted galley, tables inside and out, helm seats, and a host of other optional extras so the owner to create a boat to suit his or her needs.

In the true tradition of the Oceanis line, the Cruiser offers a more conventional layout and fitout. You can have either two or three cabins, with the forward cabin either open or enclosed. The galley is fully fitted and faces the six-seater dining area. There is also a full bathroom with separate shower.

On deck, the fittings are comprehensive with, among other things, a mainsail arch, helm seats and bathing platform.

The boat’s modern hull is designed by Finot-Conq Architects. Under sail, we’re told she will offer good sea-keeping and performance thanks to a balanced sail plan: central mast, jib with little overlap and the mainsail sheet on the arch. Her chined construction on the full length of the hull helps maintain a moderate angle of heel, we’re told.

The Beneteau Oceanis 38 concept will be unveiled at the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes (Cannes Boat Show), from September 10 to 15.