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There are ranges that define an era. And others that, beyond that, define a way of understanding the sea.
In 2026, the Oceanis range by Beneteau celebrates 40 years of history. Four decades during which it has established itself as one of the world’s leading references in cruising sailboats, accompanying sailors across the globe and defining a unique way of experiencing the sea.
With more than 30,000 boats sailing in every sea, Oceanis represents a legacy built on trust, constant innovation, and a very special connection with those who see sailing as an experience that goes far beyond the destination.
Since its launch in 1986, the Oceanis range by Beneteau has adapted to change without ever losing its essence. Each generation has responded to new ways of sailing, incorporating advances and refining the onboard experience, while always maintaining the same purpose: to make the sea an accessible, comfortable and truly enjoyable space.
Over these four decades, the range has been structured into eight generations that reflect a continuous and coherent evolution. From the early Oceanis 350 to the new generation represented by the Oceanis 52, introduced in 2025, each model has helped to consolidate a strong and recognisable identity within the cruising sailboat market.
Throughout this process, the Beneteau shipyard has collaborated with renowned design studios such as Finot-Conq and Nauta Design, integrating innovative solutions in key areas such as ergonomics, space optimisation and ease of handling.
Each new generation has not only brought aesthetic evolution, but also real improvements in sailing performance, with advances in stability, speed and control. Features such as twin rudders, present in current models, allow for greater command of the yacht and safer navigation even in demanding conditions.
The evolution of Oceanis is also reflected in its construction processes. Far from the belief that older boats were more robust, advances in naval engineering have made it possible to optimise structures, improve strength and reduce weight, resulting in more efficient and well-balanced yachts.
Today, the hulls of Beneteau Oceanis yachts are built using infusion processes, an advanced technique that optimises resin use, improves structural quality and reduces overall weight. A system that for years was reserved for racing boats and is now part of the range’s DNA.
This approach makes it possible to offer lighter, stronger yachts with improved performance, while maintaining high standards of comfort and durability.
One of the greatest achievements of the Oceanis range has been striking the balance between sailing performance and onboard living quality.
Advances in naval design have made it possible to optimise hull lines to reduce drag, improving efficiency and performance under sail. At the same time, increased hull volume has led to more spacious, brighter and more comfortable interiors, tailored to the demands of today’s sailors.
Added to this are new sailing possibilities, such as the increasingly common integration of a bowsprit, allowing for the use of downwind sails such as Code 0 or gennaker. A solution that expands sailing enjoyment, even within a range designed for cruising.
The new generation of Oceanis also reflects the growing integration of technology into the onboard experience.
Systems such as advanced autopilots, wireless controls, or digital solutions like Seanapps, developed by Beneteau, allow the yacht to be monitored and managed intuitively from any device.
On larger models, the integration of smart onboard systems enables full control of electronic equipment from centralised displays, enhancing comfort and simplifying onboard management.
Talking about Oceanis is talking about sensations. About journeys that begin as an idea and become lasting memories. About days when the wind sets the pace and time is measured in miles.
At its core, it is a way of living the sea where the balance between performance, comfort and ease of use allows for uncompromised enjoyment of sailing.
A sailing experience designed for both long passages and coastal escapes, where safety and ease of handling allow both experienced sailors and newcomers to enjoy life under sail.
This anniversary is built around a clear idea: “40 years creating icons”. A concept that summarises the impact of the Oceanis range by Beneteau on the recent history of sailing.
Models such as the Oceanis 393, Oceanis 45 and Oceanis 51.1 have marked generations of sailors, becoming benchmarks within the cruising sailboat market.
Because Oceanis has not only evolved — it has left a lasting mark. It has supported life projects, witnessed thousands of voyages, and helped make cruising sailing an increasingly accessible and appealing experience.
Today, with the arrival of a new generation, this legacy continues, maintaining its ability to innovate without losing its essence.
At Hermanos Guasch, our relationship with Beneteau and the Oceanis range forms part of our own history. As an official dealer of the shipyard since our beginnings, we have accompanied the evolution of the range almost from its earliest generations.
This direct connection allows us to understand each model in depth and to identify the real needs of each owner, offering expert, close and fully personalised advice.
For us, each Oceanis is not just a yacht, but the beginning of an experience at sea that we support before, during and after delivery.
Forty years on, the Oceanis range by Beneteau continues to evolve with the same purpose with which it was born: to open new horizons and offer a sailing experience that combines freedom, comfort and authenticity.
New generations incorporate advances in efficiency, design and sustainability, adapting to an increasingly conscious and environmentally connected way of sailing.
Because if Oceanis has proven anything over time, it is that true luxury lies not only in design or innovation, but in the way each moment at sea is experienced.
Oceanis has been sailing for 40 years and continues to set the course in cruising sailing.
And at Hermanos Guasch, we continue to accompany every new story that begins on board, horizon after horizon.
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