Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 343
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| Make | Beneteau |
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| Model | Oceanis Clipper 343 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | £48,500 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser/Racer |
| Length | 36 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 35 ft 5 in |
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| Length at Water Line | 30 ft 10 in |
| Beam | 11 ft 5 in |
| Max Draft | 6 ft 3 in |
| Keel Type | Fin |
| Total Sail Area | 60.29 m² |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
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| Engine Make | Yanmar 3YM30 |
| Engine Model | Yanmar 3YM30 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2006 |
| Power | 29 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 750 |
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| Electrical Equipment |
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| Designer | Berret - Racoupeau |
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| Builder | Beneteau |
| Guest Cabins | 3 |
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Fuel Tanks | 75 liters |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 255 liters |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
Description
Beneteau Oceanis 343 – "Plum" (2006)
Overview
‘Plum’ is a well-maintained, lightly used Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 343 currently lying in Gosport, Hampshire. She is lightly used for cruising only and has been with the current owners for several years.
Construction & Layout
- Builder: Beneteau (designed by Berret and Racoupeau)
- Year: 2006
- Hull: GRP with white gelcoat, hull number FR-BEYE 12381506
- Keel: Fin keel with bulb, cast iron
- Dimensions:
- LOA: 10.88m (35.7ft)
- LWL: 9.40m
- Beam: 3.48m
- Draft: 1.85m
- Displacement: Approx. 5380 kg
- Hull: Antifouled June 2025 with Hempel Tiger Xtra 71000 (2-year performance)
Accommodation & Interior
- Cabins: 3 (2 aft cabins, 1 forward cabin)
- Berths: 7/8 (3 double, 2 single)
- Saloon: U-shaped dinette with drop-leaf table
- Materials: Cream Astra Chanvre upholstery in saloon; Pacifique Bleu fabric in cabins
- Features:
- Hanging lockers and storage throughout
- Pressurised water system with 25-litre calorifier (heated by engine or shore power)
- Full galley with LPG Eno cooker (2 burners + oven), fridge with freezer compartment, stainless steel sink
- Complete crockery, cutlery, and assorted utensils
- Toilet with holding tank, washbasin, mirrors, shower, and pump-out system
- Blinds and curtains on all hatches and ports
Sails & Rigging
- Rig: 9/10 Fractional sloop rig with aluminium mast (15.1m), double swept spreaders, twin backstays
- Main Sail: Semi-battened, manufactured by Elvestrom Sobstrad (2006), with sail cover and lazy jacks
- Headsail: Facnor furling, also by Elvstrom Sobstrad (2006)
- Rigging: 1 x 19 stainless steel wire standing rigging (2025 estimate for replacement, owners open to options)
- Winches: 4 Harken 32ST (halyard winches)
- Deck Gear:
- Alloy genoa tracks with roller cars
- Mainsheet track with adjustable traveller
- Spring-loaded kicker
- Alloy bow roller
- Anchor with 25m chain and 30m warp
- Cockpit shower (not fitted with hose/unit)
- Fenders, mooring warps, and mooring lines fitted at marina
- Swivel wheel with leather covering
Cockpit & Exterior
- Self-draining aft cockpit
- Teak laid seats and transom platform
- Sprayhood (new in 2020, refurbished 2025)
- Cockpit enclosure with openable vinyl panels (2020)
- Fitted, folding cockpit table
- Outboard bracket and inflatable dinghy with Honda 2.5hp outboard (10+ years old, good condition)
- Swim platform and ladder
- Teak handrails on coachroof
- Gas locker with 2 x 4.5kg LPG bottles (1 full)
Engine & Mechanical
- Engine: Yanmar 3YM30 29 HP, freshwater-cooled diesel
- Hours: Approx. 750 (as of recent)
- Transmission: Reversing reduction gearbox, shaft drive, bronze 3-blade propeller
- Servicing:
- Last serviced December 2024 by Steve Jupp Marine Services
- Engine oil, primary and secondary filters, and anode replaced June 2024
- Other recent upgrades: propeller anode, cutlass bearing (2025)
Electrical & Electronics
- Systems: 12V and 24V electrical systems
General Description
The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 343 is a highly regarded cruising yacht renowned for its versatility, comfort, and strong performance. Launched in 2006 as part of Beneteau’s popular Oceanis range, the 343 combines elegant design with practical features tailored for both family cruising and extended voyages. Crafted by renowned yacht designers Berret and Racoupeau, she benefits from a robust GRP hull, a well-balanced rig, and a spacious, functional interior. Her deep keel and balanced sailplan provide good stability and ease of handling, making her suitable for sailors of varying experience levels. With a reputation for reliability, durability, and comfort, the Oceanis 343 remains a favourite among cruising enthusiasts seeking a reliable, attractive, and capable cruising yacht.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
