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Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau
Designer: Groupe Finot  ·  First built: 1999
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About the Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau

Beneteau's Oceanis 400 CC represents the French builder's foray into center cockpit design, offering a distinctive alternative to their traditional aft cockpit configurations. This sailing yacht combines the spaciousness and comfort that center cockpit layouts are known for with Beneteau's reputation for well-built, accessible cruising boats. The center cockpit design creates natural separation between the forward and aft cabin areas, making it particularly appealing for couples or families seeking privacy and comfort during extended coastal cruising. This layout typically provides excellent sea-keeping qualities and allows for a more protected helm position, beneficial when sailing in challenging conditions. Built during an era when Beneteau was establishing itself as a leading production sailboat manufacturer, the Oceanis 400 CC reflects the company's focus on combining traditional sailing characteristics with modern conveniences. The boat's design emphasizes comfortable long-distance cruising rather than racing performance, featuring the kind of interior volume and amenities that make extended time aboard enjoyable. For sailors considering coastal cruising with occasional offshore passages, this model offers the blend of comfort, seaworthiness, and manageable size that characterizes successful mid-sized cruising sailboats from this respected French shipyard.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.35 ft / 12.30 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.45 ft / 10.50 m
Beam 13.45 ft / 4.10 m
Max Draft 6.23 ft / 1.90 m
Displacement 19,842 lb / 9,000 kg
Ballast 6,834 lb / 3,100 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 734 ft² / 68.19 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Groupe Finot
First Built 1999
Last Built 2003
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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
15.99
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
34.44
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
216.66
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
26.37
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
1.99
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. 7.87 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. 9.93 pounds/inch
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
40.4 ft
Bavaria 40 Jj
40.4 ft
Catalina 400
40.5 ft
Dufour 40
40.4 ft
Hunter 405 Legend
40.5 ft
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
40.4 ft
LWL
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
34.5 ft
Bavaria 40 Jj
34.5 ft
Catalina 400
34.8 ft
Dufour 40
35.2 ft
Hunter 405 Legend
34.8 ft
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
34.5 ft
Beam
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
13.5 ft
Bavaria 40 Jj
13.5 ft
Catalina 400
13.5 ft
Dufour 40
12.8 ft
Hunter 405 Legend
13.7 ft
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
13.5 ft
Displacement
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
19 lbs
Bavaria 40 Jj
19 lbs
Catalina 400
18 lbs
Dufour 40
17 lbs
Hunter 405 Legend
19 lbs
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
19 lbs
Ballast
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
6 lbs
Bavaria 40 Jj
7 lbs
Catalina 400
7 lbs
Dufour 40
6 lbs
Hunter 405 Legend
7 lbs
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
6 lbs
Sail Area
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
734 sq ft
Bavaria 40 Jj
790 sq ft
Catalina 400
808 sq ft
Dufour 40
866 sq ft
Hunter 405 Legend
780 sq ft
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
754 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
Bavaria 40 Jj
108 s/nm
Catalina 400
102 s/nm
Dufour 40
96 s/nm
Hunter 405 Legend
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
16.0
Bavaria 40 Jj
17.2
Catalina 400
18.9
Dufour 40
20.9
Hunter 405 Legend
17.5
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
16.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
34.4 %
Bavaria 40 Jj
35.6 %
Catalina 400
40.0 %
Dufour 40
Hunter 405 Legend
40.0 %
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
35.2 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
26.4
Bavaria 40 Jj
Catalina 400
23.8
Dufour 40
24.2
Hunter 405 Legend
24.5
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
25.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
1.99
Bavaria 40 Jj
Catalina 400
2.06
Dufour 40
1.99
Hunter 405 Legend
2.05
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
2.01
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
216
Bavaria 40 Jj
216
Catalina 400
190
Dufour 40
Hunter 405 Legend
200
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
211
Hull Speed
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
7.9 kts
Bavaria 40 Jj
Catalina 400
7.9 kts
Dufour 40
8.0 kts
Hunter 405 Legend
7.9 kts
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
7.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Oceanis 400 Cc Beneteau ★
Bavaria 40 Jj
Catalina 400
3.1
Dufour 40
3.1
Hunter 405 Legend
Oceanis 400 Beneteau
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