32.33' Beneteau Oceanis 311

The Beneteau Oceanis 311 is a well-regarded 31-foot cruising sailboat designed by renowned French naval architect Jean-Marie Finot and built by Beneteau USA between 1997 and 2003. Known for its smart use of space, balanced sailing performance, and comfortable interior layout, the Oceanis 311 has become a popular choice among sailors looking for a versatile coastal cruiser that is easy to handle while still offering generous accommodations.

The wide beam carried well aft creates a spacious cockpit and allows for a surprisingly large interior for a boat of this size. The layout typically features 2 private cabins, a large main salon with opposing settees, a functional L-shaped galley, a dedicated navigation station, and an enclosed head with a shower. 6'2"of headroom, the Oceanis 311 offers comfortable standing space rarely found in many boats in the 30-foot range.

Above deck, the Oceanis 311 features a fractional rig, wheel steering, and an ergonomic cockpit designed for both sailing and relaxation. The signature sugar-scoop transom with integrated swim platform provides easy water access, making the boat well-suited for cruising, swimming, and dinghy use. Did you know that Beneteau was the first production builder to incorporate the sugar scoop transom in the 1980s?

Combining modern cruising amenities with efficient sailing performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 311 remains a highly sought-after model for sailors seeking a capable, easy-to-handle cruiser ideal for coastal passages, weekend sailing, and extended cruising adventures.

"Tootie Ma" was built in Marion, SC, and is located in the New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor on the West Side.

The 2003 Beneteau Oceanis 311 features a practical two-cabin, one-head layout designed for comfortable cruising. The main salon offers port and starboard settees surrounding a centerline dinette table with folding leaves, along with a dedicated navigation station. Forward is the master cabin with a V-berth, while the aft guest cabin includes a full berth suitable for guests or additional storage. The interior provides approximately 6 feet of headroom, with a large head compartment featuring a marine toilet, sink, and shower. Comfort is enhanced by Cruisair reverse-cycle air conditioning with digital controls, ducted into the cabins. The interior is finished with a wood cabin sole and cherry-stained joinery, while opening ports and hatches provide natural light and ventilation.

The galley is equipped with a propane stove and oven, 12-volt top-loading refrigeration, and a stainless-steel sink with hot and cold pressure water supplied by a 115V water heater with engine heat exchanger. Storage cabinets provide ample space for provisions during cruising.

Navigation electronics include a Garmin chartplotter installed in 2018, along with autopilot, wind, speed, and depth instruments, plus a VHF radio, stereo system, and compass. The boat operates on both 12V DC and 115V AC electrical systems, supported by a battery charger, 30-amp shore power service, and batteries replaced in August 2024.

Sailing equipment includes a Dacron mainsail and genoa (both replaced in 2020), along with an asymmetrical spinnaker with snuffer flown from a Selden retractable bowsprit. The deck-stepped mast with roller furling genoa is supported by Lewmar self-tailing winches, updated halyards, rope clutches, and a traveler with upgraded lines and blocks. Mast height is 467.

The vessel features a white hull and deck with a shoal draft keel drawing 411, ideal for coastal cruising. Cockpit amenities include cushions, folding table, sugar scoop swim platform with ladder and shower, plus a dodger and a bimini replaced in 2024. Storage lockers are located in the cockpit and lazarette, and the bottom was painted in June 2025.

Power is provided by a Yanmar 2GM20F diesel engine with two-blade prop, wheel steering, Volvo Penta dripless stuffing gland, 48-gallon water capacity, 17-gallon fuel tank, and 13-gallon holding tank.

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