The Beneteau Oceanis 390 (marketed as the Oceanis 39) is a 38-foot bluewater cruising sloop designed by Philippe Briand and built from 1987 to 1993, with 552 hulls completed. She was one of the defining cruising yachts of her era, offering generous interior volume, a comfortable double-spreader rig, and keel options including fin and wing keel to suit different cruising grounds. The Oceanis 390 was praised for her seakeeping, easy handling for short-handed crews, and a well-organized cockpit with a sturdy bimini arch. She remains a sought-after bluewater cruiser on the used market owing to her proven offshore track record.
No owner reviews yet — be the first to share your experience with this boat.
What is the Oceanis 39 Beneteau's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Oceanis 39 Beneteau has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.11. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Oceanis 39 Beneteau's comfort ratio?
The Oceanis 39 Beneteau has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 21.15. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Oceanis 39 Beneteau safe for offshore sailing?
The Oceanis 39 Beneteau has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.11. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Oceanis 39 Beneteau?
The theoretical hull speed of the Oceanis 39 Beneteau is 7.73 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Oceanis 39 Beneteau weigh?
The Oceanis 39 Beneteau has a displacement of 14,300.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 38.20 ft.
Who designed the Oceanis 39 Beneteau?
The Oceanis 39 Beneteau was designed by Philippe Briand, first built in 1987.