Beneteau Oceanis 40cc (1995) Centre Cockpit cruiser, full teak decks. Owners 2 cabin 2 heads version. 55hp Volvo (2007) approx. 950hrs. Mast & standing rigging 2005, plenty of sails, full navigation and safety gear. In private ownership since 1995 current owner since 2002. German Flag. VAT paid. Euros 65,000
Designed by renowned naval architects Group Finot and built in 1995, this well-maintained 41ft cruising yacht offers proven offshore capability combined with comfortable accommodation and numerous significant upgrades. Constructed with a white GRP hull, teak decks and cockpit, she features a fixed wing keel with seven keel bolts replaced in 2014 for a transatlantic crossing. The keel was professionally sandblasted and treated with epoxy protection and fresh antifouling in winter 2025.
Powered by a reliable 55hp Volvo D2-55 diesel engine installed in 2007, with approximately 950 hours, the yacht has benefited from regular servicing throughout its life, including a comprehensive engine service in 2023. Electrical systems include 12V and 220V shore power, supported by three domestic batteries, a dedicated engine battery and solar charging.
The masthead sloop rig features a Z Spars mast with standing rigging replaced in 2005, complemented by a well-equipped sail wardrobe including mainsail, genoa, staysail, spinnaker and storm sail. Sail handling is aided by a combination of manual and electric Lewmar winches.
Below decks, warm wood joinery provides comfortable accommodation for up to six guests in two double cabins and the saloon. Two heads with showers, generous 500-litre water capacity, an Eno gas cooker, Waeco refrigerator and practical galley make extended cruising comfortable.
On deck, equipment includes a Lewmar electric windlass, 22kg stainless CQR anchor with 55m stainless chain, sprayhood, bimini, stern davits, boarding ladder and extensive mooring equipment.
Navigation equipment comprises Raymarine ST60 instrumentation, Raymarine SmartPilot autopilot, GPS, Icom VHF, SSB radio and Autohelm repeaters, providing capable offshore navigation. The package also includes a Highfield 2.9m tender with a 6hp Mercury outboard, while comprehensive safety equipment includes an EPIRB, lifejackets, fire extinguishers, manual and electric bilge pumps, radar reflector and fire blanket. Overall, this yacht represents a well-equipped, ocean-capable cruiser ready for extended adventures.
Construction
Designer: Group Finot

Year Built: 1995

Hull: White GRP hull, teak decks & cockpit

Keel: Fixed wing keel

Steering: Hydraulic wheel steering

Keel Bolts: 7 keel bolts changed in 2014 for Transatlantic crossing

The keel was sandblasted winter 2025 (for the best results), protected with a number of layers including Epoxy followed by a coat of Antifouling paint.

Dimensions:

LOA: 41’0 (12.5m)
LWL: 39’3 (11.98m)
Beam: 12’9 (3.95m)
Draft: 5’6 (1.7m)
Displacement: 8,500 kg

Machinery
Engine: Single 55hp Volvo D2-55 (new 2007)

Service History: Full warranty service, professional yearly servicing from 2007 to 2014, servicing from 2015 to 2020. Services included oil change for engine and inverter, fresh water flush of cooling system. Changed defective fuel pump in 2008 and defective main EVC computer in 2017, replaced air filter. Professional full end of season service in 11/2023, heat exchange service and repair, alternator and pump belt replaced.

Engine Hours: Approx 950 hours

Drive Type: Direct shaft drive

Propeller: 3 blade fixed prop
Electrics
Batteries:

3 x Varta 12v/95Ah domestic batteries (2023)
1 x engine battery 4MAX 12v/75Ah (2023)

Systems: 12v systems on board and 220v shore power

Charging: From Solar/Shore/engine

Battery Charger: Fluid Electric (2011)

Solar Panels: 2 x Siemens & 1 Shell solar panel (19.7V)
Tankage
Fuel: 1 x 200 ltr S/S tank

Water: 1 x 150 and 350 (max 500 ltr) GRP tanks

Holding Tank: 1 x 40 ltr plastic tank
Rig And Sails
Rig Type: Mast head Sloop rig

Mast & Rigging: Mast and all standing rigging new 2005

Manufacturer: Z Spars

Bowsprit: Fixed bowsprit

Spinnaker Gear: Included

Sails:

Main sail from approx 2013, made by Promos Sails Port Saint Louis du Rhône
Genoa from approx 2010, made by Promo sails in Port Saint Louis du Rhône
Genoa roll reef system changed in Martinique around 2016, new one is a Selden model
Staysail – white (about 1999)
Spinnaker – coloured (about 2000)
Storm sail – white (about 2000)

Winches:

2 x manual genoa Lewmar winches
1 x electric 40ST Lewmar winch
1 x manual main ST40 Lewmar winch
Additional 40ST Lewmar winch on mast

Accommodation
Capacity: Accommodates 4/6 in 2 double cabins and saloon

Heads: Two Jabsco heads and showers (+deck shower)

Interior: Wood joinered interior

Upholstery: Green upholstery

Head Room: Approx 1.9m
Domestic
Cooker: Eno gas cooker/oven (2009)

Hobs: 2 hobs

Fridge: Waeco fridge (2015 compressor)

Sink: S/S double sink

Utensils: Assorted cooking utensils, pots/pans
Deck
Windlass: Lewmar electric windlass (2017)

Anchor: 22kg Stainless CQR anchor with 55m stainless chain, 8mm gauge

Additional Features:

Sprayhood
Bimini (2010)
Stern davits
8 fenders, various warp/ropes
68m land lines
Boarding/swim ladder

Navigation
Instruments:

Raymarine ST60 speed/depth/wind
Raymarine Smart-Pilot ST 8002
Navdata
ST50 Autohelm GPS
Icom VHF (2004)
2x Autohelm repeater instruments at chart table
SSB radio
Plastimo compass
Navigation lights
Clock/barometer

Tenders
Tender: Highfield 2.9m tender

Outboard: 6hp Mercury outboard (end of season serviced 2024)

Storage: Carried on deck & davits
Safety
Safety Equipment:

EPIRB’s (ACR Rapidfix) - New registration 2024
6 life jackets
Life buoy
4 Fire extinguishers
1 manual & 1 electric bilge pumps
Radar reflector (on mast)
Fire Blanket
Horn

The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.

Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Comments
The yacht has only been in use about 3 months every year since it is in Greece.

From 1995 – 2001 cruised from France, Senegal, Amazon & Caribbean, France.

2002 – 2006 Atlantic Crossing, Cape Verde, Caribbean, USA, Venezuela, Colombia, San Blas-Panama, Caribbean.

– Atlantic Crossing, Mediterranean, France

2014-2018 Mediterranean. Atlantic Crossing, Cape Verde, Bahia, Bresil, Caribbean, Atlantic Crossing, Mediterranean. Greece
Title Documents And Tax
Listed below are the documents/or copies of what we have seen on listing this yacht:

Copy current owners German Registration
Email from French Customs 2019 to current owners confirming TVA Acquitted (VAT Paid)
Copy French Flag Closure Certificate 'Certificate De Radiation' 2014
Copy of previous French Flag - Act De Francisation
Copy of current owners French Purchase Contract/Agreement from 2002
Built 1995 - Pre-dates RCD
Check - Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paid 2024.

VAT Note: No formal invoice is available for this yacht. She was placed on the French Flag 20+ years ago in 2002 in the name of the current owners. In order to be on the French Flag the French authorities would have to have approved the yacht's TVA/VAT paid status. When the French Flag is cancelled this is done by French Customs/Douanes and would not be closed if there were taxes to pay. The French Closure document ‘Certificate du Radiation was issued by Customs and further supported by an email in 2019 from French Customs in Lorient stating the yacht was closed TVA acquittee (VAT paid).
Disclaimer And Travelling To Inspect
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