2006 Beneteau Bénéteau 343 Oceanis Clipper, DKK 545,000

Beneteau is one of Europe’s most renowned and time-honored boat builders, with roots dating back to 1884 in France. The shipyard is known for building sailboats that combine practical sailing performance, spacious layouts, and modern comfort. For many years, the Oceanis series has been among the most popular cruiser series in Europe—designed for sailors who want a safe, well-handling, and comfortable boat for weekend trips, vacations, and longer voyages.

The Oceanis Clipper 343 is a highly successful model in the popular 34-foot class. The boat combines an easy-to-handle cockpit, excellent sailing performance, and an interior that is surprisingly bright and spacious for its size. Designed by Berret/Racoupeau, the model is known for its harmonious balance of comfort, safety, and the joy of sailing. The wide stern, integrated swim platform, and well-thought-out deck layout make the boat easy to navigate, both while sailing and in port.

This particular boat is an attractive two-cabin version from 2006 equipped with a Yanmar 29 HK diesel engine. The boat presents itself as a very well-equipped and regularly upgraded cruiser, with several key components already addressed. Among other things, the sails, furling forestay, halyards, and parts of the rig were updated in 2019, and the boat is equipped with a Side-Power bow thruster, an electric windlass, an autopilot, and Raymarine navigation.

The interior features a bright and spacious salon, a practical galley with a gas stove, oven, and refrigerator, a separate toilet/shower, and two comfortable cabins. The spacious cockpit layout, complete with a sprayhood and cockpit awning, makes the boat comfortable both while sailing and when moored in port. With hot and cold pressurized water, shore power, heating, and a comprehensive list of equipment, this is a boat ready for new adventures.

Equipment and Comfort:

• Raymarine Axiom 9 chartplotter (2024), compatible with the autopilot and instrument cluster
• Compass, log, and depth sounder, as well as an anemometer
• Electric windlass with remote control
• Stainless steel anchor with chain and line
• Sprayhood and cockpit awning from 2017
• Leather steering wheel
• Harken winch
• Integrated swim platform with swim ladder and hot/cold shower
• Gas stove with oven and large refrigerator
• Flat-screen TV (functionality uncertain)
• Speakers in the cabin and cockpit
• Bow thruster, Side-Power, installed in 2018
• Diesel heater

Rig and sails:

• Mainsail from DK Sails, 2019
• Furling genoa from DK Sails, 2019
• Furling forestay, 2019
• Lazy bag, 2024
• Stays, halyards, and Lazy Jack, 2019

A particularly interesting Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 343 for buyers seeking a popular and spacious cruiser in the 34-foot class. The attractive two-cabin layout offers extra comfort and ample storage space, including a large bathroom with a separate shower, and the many upgrades make the boat ideal for both experienced sailors and families looking for a safe and well-equipped cruising boat.

The seller would consider a trade-in involving a Viknes 1030 or similar model.