Beneteau Oceanis 343 Clipper

Beneteau Oceanis 343 Clipper: The quintessential family cruiser, especially well-equipped

An iconic model from Beneteau, the Oceanis 343 Clipper is a sailboat renowned for its spacious interiors and safe sailing behavior. This unit stands out particularly due to its layout with 3 cabins. It is an extremely sought-after configuration on the used boat market, allowing comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 6 people and featuring a beautiful bathroom.

The history and careful maintenance of this vessel demonstrate regular upkeep, notably including an annual dry wintering to preserve the hull. For rigging, it benefits from a very recent wardrobe with a roller furling genoa and a full-batten mainsail (2 reefs) replaced in 2023. The standing rigging, in good condition, was renewed in 2022, ensuring smooth and safe maneuvers with sheet leads at the cockpit and lazy jacks. Note that the running rigging, likely original (2006), was thoroughly inspected and adjusted by a marine professional in 2021.

Where this Oceanis 343 truly stands out is in its level of equipment designed for autonomy and long-distance cruising. It features a robust stern arch with pulleys, supporting two 100 W solar panels. This system is coupled with a Victron inverter and a recent service battery bank (2 x 80Ah installed in 2026). On the electronics side, while the fixed chartplotter relies on a classic Raymarine RC435, the setup has been intelligently modernized with the integration of a NMEA 2000 network, a local Wi-Fi, and a Class B AIS transponder/receiver. This configuration allows easy and efficient remote navigation display on a tablet. Finally, a definite asset, the boat is equipped with a Plastimo dinghy for 2 persons and a Mercury 2.5 hp outboard, both new as of August 2024.

Inside, the cabin offers warm comfort. The saloon provides a good living space, enhanced and modernized with fully LED lighting. The L-shaped galley is perfectly functional, equipped with a sink, a 2-burner gas stove, a front-opening refrigerator, and a fresh water pump replaced in 2022. Hot water onboard is supplied by a water heater installed in 2022.

Mechanically, the Yanmar 3YM20 engine of 21 hp has been carefully maintained by professionals. With a clutch and alignment redone in 2022, a complete overhaul carried out in 2025, and a seawater pump replaced in 2026, the mechanics offer serious guarantees. Currently located in Port Saint Louis du Rhône, this Oceanis 343 is an excellent opportunity to acquire a particularly sound base with generous options, perfect for adding your personal touch before embarking on your future sailing adventures.