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Oceanis 381 Beneteau
Designer: Groupe Finot  ·  First built: 1990
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About the Oceanis 381 Beneteau

Beneteau's Oceanis 381 represents the French shipyard's commitment to creating versatile cruising sailboats that balance performance with comfort. This mid-sized cruiser falls within Beneteau's popular Oceanis line, which has established a strong reputation among recreational sailors worldwide for offering accessible sailing experiences without compromising on quality. Designed primarily for coastal cruising and weekend sailing adventures, the Oceanis 381 features the characteristically spacious cockpit and well-thought-out deck layout that Beneteau is known for. The boat's moderate proportions make it manageable for couples or small crews while still providing enough interior volume for comfortable extended cruising. Like other vessels in the Oceanis range, the 381 likely incorporates Beneteau's philosophy of easy handling and user-friendly sailing systems. The design emphasizes practical cruising features over racing performance, making it an appealing choice for sailors seeking reliability and comfort over outright speed. While detailed specifications may be limited, the Oceanis 381 sits in a sweet spot for sailors looking to step up from smaller boats or those seeking a capable platform for exploring coastal waters and nearby islands with confidence.

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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 38.22 ft / 11.65 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.81 ft / 10.00 m
Beam 12.80 ft / 3.90 m
Max Draft 5.91 ft / 1.80 m
Displacement 16,535 lb / 7,500 kg
Ballast 5,512 lb / 2,500 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 667 ft² / 61.97 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Groupe Finot
First Built 1990
Last Built 1995
Related Sailboats First 38S5 Beneteau · Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau · Morgan 381 Catalina · Beneteau Moorings 38 · Pearson 385
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 16.41
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 33.34
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 209
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 24.69
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.01
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.68 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 9.0 pounds/inch
How It Compares

vs. Beneteau Moorings 38, First 38S5 Beneteau, Morgan 381 Catalina, Pearson 385, Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
38.2 ft
Beneteau Moorings 38
38.3 ft
First 38S5 Beneteau
38.3 ft
Morgan 381 Catalina
38.1 ft
Pearson 385
38.3 ft
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
38.2 ft
LWL
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
32.8 ft
Beneteau Moorings 38
31.3 ft
First 38S5 Beneteau
31.3 ft
Morgan 381 Catalina
32.0 ft
Pearson 385
30.0 ft
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
33.1 ft
Beam
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
12.8 ft
Beneteau Moorings 38
12.3 ft
First 38S5 Beneteau
12.3 ft
Morgan 381 Catalina
12.5 ft
Pearson 385
11.6 ft
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
12.8 ft
Displacement
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
16 lbs
Beneteau Moorings 38
14 lbs
First 38S5 Beneteau
14 lbs
Morgan 381 Catalina
17 lbs
Pearson 385
20 lbs
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
16 lbs
Ballast
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
5 lbs
Beneteau Moorings 38
4 lbs
First 38S5 Beneteau
4 lbs
Morgan 381 Catalina
7 lbs
Pearson 385
9 lbs
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
5 lbs
Sail Area
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
667 sq ft
Beneteau Moorings 38
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First 38S5 Beneteau
670 sq ft
Morgan 381 Catalina
700 sq ft
Pearson 385
615 sq ft
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
720 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
16.4
Beneteau Moorings 38
—
First 38S5 Beneteau
18.1
Morgan 381 Catalina
16.5
Pearson 385
13.2
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
17.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
33.3 %
Beneteau Moorings 38
33.4 %
First 38S5 Beneteau
33.4 %
Morgan 381 Catalina
39.8 %
Pearson 385
—
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
34.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
24.7
Beneteau Moorings 38
23.7
First 38S5 Beneteau
23.7
Morgan 381 Catalina
27.6
Pearson 385
37.5
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
24.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
2.01
Beneteau Moorings 38
2.03
First 38S5 Beneteau
2.03
Morgan 381 Catalina
1.93
Pearson 385
1.69
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
2.01
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
209
Beneteau Moorings 38
210
First 38S5 Beneteau
210
Morgan 381 Catalina
239
Pearson 385
—
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
202
Hull Speed
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
7.7 kts
Beneteau Moorings 38
7.5 kts
First 38S5 Beneteau
7.5 kts
Morgan 381 Catalina
7.6 kts
Pearson 385
7.3 kts
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
7.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Oceanis 381 Beneteau ★
—
Beneteau Moorings 38
—
First 38S5 Beneteau
2.7
Morgan 381 Catalina
—
Pearson 385
1.2
Sun Shine 38 Jeanneau
—
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