BENETEAU Oceanis 343 Clipper version 3 cabins Year 2007 - Yanmar 3YM30 engine (840h) serviced in April 2025. Recent full canvas covers, electric windlass, 3 winches, VHF, GPS, plotter, autopilot, dinghy
Central swivel helm seat to facilitate access to the bathing platform. (Beneteau patented). Teak helm benches with slats on each side of the cockpit. Plenty of storage space to make life aboard easier :
2 lateral cockpit lockers (life raft in the starboard locker).
1 rear starboard cockpit locker.
1 watertight gas locker on port side. Teak cockpit benches with slats. Stainless steel swiveling steering wheel with leather cover on a column. On the column: 1 helm compass, engine throttle, navigation instrument support, holding ramp, cup holder. Teak cockpit table with folding wings. Engine control panel integrated in the port side seat. Manual bilge pump in the cockpit. The wood is in fruit tree color. Glossy "hydropont" floor with black edging.
- FORWARD CABIN -
Headroom under beams: 1.86 m. Double triangular berth (2.00 m x 1.66 m x 0.40 m). Numerous storage spaces for easier living aboard :
Shelves along the hull.
Locker with door on port side and shelves.
Wardrobe closet on starboard. Openings/lighting :
Hatch with blind.
Ceiling light with independent switch.
Two reading lamps.
- SALON -
Headroom under beams: Forward salon 1.88 m, aft salon 1.98 m. Salon with two longitudinal benches :
Port bench: 2.00 m x 0.52 m.
Starboard bench: 1.76 m x 0.52 m. The backrests of the benches are inclined for more comfort. Central dining table: marquetry wood table with bottle holder and folding wings with moulded wooden trim. The table is fixed to the mast support pillar. Wooden and stainless steel shelves are present on port and starboard. Storage :
Storage locker with door along the hull on port side.
Storage under port and starboard benches. Hull lining in plain plywood. Openings/lighting :
2 Lewmar opening portholes with blinds.
2 fixed Lewmar portholes with curtains.
One large panoramic window at the bridge deck level.
2 fixed hull portholes (one on each side).
Four ceiling halogen lamps with independent switches.
Wall mounted lamp on partition.
Electrical panel:
Power supply: The circuit is normally powered by :
Battery charging:
Through shore power 220 V and charger.
Via 220 V sockets located in cabins, salon, and galley.
Navigational lights:
Lighting:
In the 2-cabin version, there are 4 reading lamps, 2 halogen light strips, and 11 ceiling lights.
In the 3-cabin version, there are 6 reading lamps, 2 halogen light strips, and 11 ceiling lights.
Headroom under beams: 1.98 m. Functional space :
Laminated worktop with molded wood edge.
Stainless steel sink.
Mixer tap with hot/cold pressurized water.
Cutting board.
Two-burner stove with grill - mounted on a swivel and equipped with stainless steel protection for safety.
One 130 L electric refrigerator with front opening 12 V. Ample storage space :
Storage under stove.
Bottle storage along the partition.
Hatch in worktop with rack for dishwasher.
Storage shelves along the hull.
Storage under sink.
Trash can under sink.
Openings/lighting :
Light strip above the stove, two-burner grill, and ceiling light above the sink.
Opening porthole with curtains above the stove for proper ventilation.
Table capacity for 8 people.
The engine mounting is integrated into the inner mold. The engine compartment is soundproofed with insulating foam. Engine control panel (tachometer and alarms) with engine throttle lever located in the port cockpit. Stainless steel prop shaft protected in a molded GRP skeg connected to the hull. Fixed propeller with three or two blades depending on the engine. Rotomolded fuel tank of 75 L with electric gauge. Water filter for cooling system.
The hull is constructed with a GRP monocoque. Reinforced points (keel, rudder, shroud mounting plates, hull-deck joint) strengthen the structure. An internal structural mold is glued and laminated to the hull. Its structural role is important as it absorbs stresses at pressure points (stays, keel, rudder, etc.) and distributes loads, ensuring reduced constraints on the hull. The surface material of the inner mold facilitates cleaning and improves finish. The stainless steel prop shaft is mounted and protected in a GRP skeg. The standard hull color is white with a blue and silver livery. Steel Blue is available as an option. The deck is made with sandwich construction (fiberglass and balsa) for optimal strength-to-weight ratio and thermal and acoustic insulation. A "diamond point" non-slip surface increases safety in all areas of movement on the deck.
