The Beneteau 46 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Beneteau 46 sailboat has a comfortable and functional accommodation that can sleep up to 8 people in 2 or 3 cabins, depending on the layout. The master cabin is located forward and has a centerline double bed, a vanity, a hanging locker and an ensuite bathroom with a separate shower stall. The guest cabin or cabins are located aft and have double beds, storage space and access to a shared bathroom with a shower. The saloon is spacious and bright, with a U-shaped settee, a dining table, a bench seat and a navigation station. The galley is well equipped with a fridge, a freezer, an oven, a microwave, a double sink and plenty of storage.

The Beneteau 46 sailboat offers two alternative accommodation layout versions: one with 2 cabins and one with 3 cabins. The 2-cabin version has a larger master cabin with more storage space and a larger guest cabin with more headroom. The 3-cabin version has a smaller master cabin with less storage space and two smaller guest cabins with less headroom.

The Beneteau 46 sailboat is designed to deliver excellent sailing performance in all weather and sea conditions. It has a sleek hull shape, a wide beam, a low center of gravity and a high aspect ratio sail plan that provide stability, speed and maneuverability. It has twin rudders that ensure optimal steering control and responsiveness. It can reach speeds of up to 9 knots in moderate winds. It has an optional 'Dock & Go' System that facilitates docking and maneuvering in tight spaces.

The Beneteau 'Dock & Go' system is a revolutionary technology that simplifies yacht maneuvers when sailing on engines. It allows absolute control in moving 90° to port or starboard, forward, astern and even turning on the spot; enabling safe maneuver in limited space areas and in cases of complex berthing situations. The system uses a joystick to coordinate a synchronized bowthruster and a 360° pivoting saildrive, which is powered by an electric motor. The helm is locked during the maneuver and the computer equipped with an AI microprocessor provides the synchronization. The 'Dock & Go' system is offered as an option on many Beneteau sailing yacht models fitted with Yanmar 75 HP SD engines, including the Oceanis 46. You can watch a video demonstration of the 'Dock & Go' system here.

• www.beneteau.com/us/oceanis/oceanis-46
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=RReCZ6gPRZo

The price for a new Beneteau 46 is around $247,900 USD for the base model. The cost of a secondhand Beneteau 46 will vary depending on the year, condition and equipment of the boat. However, according to some sources, the average cost of a secondhand Beneteau 46 sailboat is around $200,000 USD.