Name: 2002 Beneteau 361
Brand: Beneteau
Price: 85000 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

The Beneteau 361 is a well-regarded 36-foot cruising sailboat designed for comfort, performance, and ease of handling—ideal for coastal cruising and weekend getaways or even extended liveaboard adventures. First introduced in the late 1990s (1997–2003), the Oceanis 361 was designed by world-renowned naval architect Berret-Racoupeau.

**Hull & Deck**

Built with a solid fiberglass hull and a balsa-cored deck for stiffness without excess weight, the Oceanis 361 features a moderate displacement hull with a fin keel and spade rudder, offering a balanced blend of stability and responsiveness. A generous beam carried well aft provides exceptional interior volume, while the moderate freeboard ensures a clean, classic profile.

**Sail Plan & Handling**

The boat comes with a masthead sloop rig, equipped with in-mast furling for simplified sail management. The standard sail area provides good performance in a range of conditions, and the well-laid-out deck features wide side decks, ergonomic cockpit seating, and easy access to control lines which are all led aft to the cockpit for safe, short-handed sailing.

**Interior Layout**

Below deck, the Oceanis 361 offers a surprisingly spacious interior for its size. With a two-cabin layout with a V-berth forward, an aft owner’s cabin, and a roomy main salon with a U-shaped galley to and a forward facing navigation station both to port. A well-appointed head with separate shower to starboard adds to onboard comfort. The warm cherry wood finish, ample natural light from numerous opening ports and hatches, and thoughtful storage solutions make the interior both inviting and practical.

**Performance & Seakeeping**

While not a pure racer, the Oceanis 361 sails capably and comfortably, tracking well in moderate seas and offering forgiving handling—a testament to Beneteau’s focus on user-friendly cruising. Its moderate sail plan and manageable size make it suitable for couples or small families, and many owners report reliable passages and satisfying performance in real-world conditions.

Overall, the Beneteau Oceanis 361 stands out as a versatile, well-built cruiser that balances comfort, seaworthiness, and ease of use—making it a popular choice on the used boat market and a favorite among sailors seeking dependable performance without sacrificing liveaboard amenities.

Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Murray Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Overview

The Beneteau Oceanis 361 is a well-balanced 36-foot cruiser offering comfortable interior accommodations, easy handling, and solid performance. Ideal for coastal cruising or weekend getaways, it features a spacious cockpit, generous cabin space, and reliable seaworthiness.

Key Specifications

LOA36' 5"

Beam12' 6"

Draft Max5'

Draft Min5'

LOD35' 5"

LWL31' 1"

Bridge Clearance49' 7"

TypeSail

Hull MaterialFiberglass

FuelDiesel

Weight & Measurements

Displacement13,349 lbs

Accommodation

Cabins2

Sleeps6

Heads1

Tankage

Fuel20 gal

Water92 gal

Holding22 gal

Registration & Documentation

Reg #BEY76215H102

Title #1119165

Listed2025-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

Engines

Yanmar 3GM30FInboard

MakeYanmar

Model3GM30F

TypeInboard

Fuel TypeDiesel

Power27 HP

Hours2,900

Drive TypeDirect

Full Details

Accomodations

Listing Master

Description

This well-upgraded 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 361, has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully enhanced for versatile, off grid cruising. With a nicely varnished interior that gleams with pride of ownership, 2024 sails, a solar arch with davits, a watermaker, and many new upgrades in 2025, this cruiser stands out as a turnkey example of the beloved Oceanis 361.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Layout: Two-cabin, one-head layout with varnished wood interior
V-berth forward with 2025 new cushions and Hypervent underlayment
Aft cabin with 2025 new cushions and Hypervent
Salon with 2025 new back cushions and 2025 new curtains
Large head with manual marine toilet and separate shower space
Beautiful varnished woodwork throughout

GALLEY

L-shaped galley with separation from salon seating
Refrigeration: 12v top-opening refrigerator
Stove/Oven: Deluxe propane oven with 2 burners and grill
Water: Hot & cold pressurized water system
Ample counter space and storage
Refrigeration - 12v refrigeration with top opening door
Oven - propane oven with 2 x burners plus grill
Hot & cold pressurized water system

ELECTRONICS

Raymarine (Autopilot, Radar, Plotter, Wind, Speed, Depth, GPS)
Garmin InReach – Installed 2024
Iridium GO! – Installed 2025, with external antenna
EPIRB – Installed 2025
Handheld VHF – 2025

ELECTRICAL

Shore power and battery charger
Domestic & Engine Batteries
1,020 watts of solar power (installed on solar arch)

SAILS & RIGGING

Mainsail: Replaced 2024
Genoa/Jib: Replaced 2024
Standing Rigging: Replaced 2021
Roller furling headsail system
In-Mast furling mainsail
Rigid boom vang

DECK & HULL

Bottom last painted: October 2025
Folding steering wheel
Solar arch with integrated dinghy davits
2008 Achilles 10’4” VS Fiberglass
2024 Tohatsu 5 HP Propane Outboard Engine
Trident Fiberglass Propane Tank for dinghy
2024 cockpit enclosure, two-tone canvas
Shadescreens
2024 companionway cover
Pedestal cover
Grill cover
Magma propane grill
Cockpit cushions with 2025 new foam
Hot and cold cockpit shower
Three anchors
Navigation lights, anchor light, steaming, and deck light combination
Fenders and lines

MECHANICAL

Engine - Yanmar 3GM30F, 27 HP, 2,900 Hours
Engine oil changed - April 2025
Transmission fluid changed - January 2025
Impeller change - June 2024
Propeller: 3-blade fixed propeller
Air conditioning - Dometic DTG16, 16000 BTU
Sea Water Pro DC Water Maker (17/ hr)

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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