Beneteau Oceanis 411

The Beneteau Oceanis 411 is one of the most popular cruising sailboats of her era, known for her balance of performance, comfort, and reliability. Designed by Groupe Finot, the 411 delivers spirited sailing characteristics while providing a spacious, well-appointed interior that makes extended cruising a pleasure. Dream Catcher, a 1998 example has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully equipped for both coastal cruising and longer passages. One owner from new, she comes equipped with a vast array of spares and upgrades.

Volvo MD22L engine serviced July 2025 with MaxProp feathering propeller. Throttle unit and both gear and throttle cables replaced July 2025 as preventative maintenance. Electrical system includes 2x 145Ah domestic batteries, 1x 120Ah engine battery, engine alternator, Mastervolt battery charger (2024), Unisolar solar panel, shore power, and 2x shore power cables.

Standing rigging replaced in 2020, running rigging age varied. Spinnaker with pole on mast and jockey pole. Selden Furlex 300S headsail furler with twin grooves. All lines lead aft. Spare sheets, spare halyard, spare wraps. Sails include Ullman main (2003) quality heavy duty Dacron sail, fully battened with Frederikson ballslide system cars, in good condition; Ullman genoa (2003) quality heavy duty marblehead weave Dacron sail, foam luff, good condition; Hyde spinnaker (2003); Arun storm jib (lightly used heavy sheets); storm trysail; emergency forestay for hanked storm jib with Wichard tensioner.

Navigation equipment includes B&G network plotter, Ratheon PathFinder SL70 radar, B&G network autopilot, AIT 3000 Nucleau AIS transponder, 2x B&G network quad, B&G network wind, GPS, VHF, Nav 4 Plus, B&G network nav, B&G network data on chart table, battery monitor, Simrad Shipmate RS 8400 VHF/DSC with two stations (chart table and cockpit), Icom IC-M23 float n flash hand held VHF with spare battery, Garmin hand held GPS/plotter GPS Map 76CSx.

Deck features teak deck, aft cockpit, wheel steering, CQR anchor (45LB) with 30m calibrated chain and 30m warp, kedge anchor (16KG), boarding ladder, port and starboard side gates, custom fitted cushions, Lewmar 40 electric winch, Lewmar 30 winch, 2x 48 winches, E wincher, 2x one touch winch handles, gas locker with dual fuel regulator - 2 x Camping Gaz 907 cylinders, Calor Gas propane cylinders 1 x 3.9Kg + 1 6Kg, anchor light, cockpit light, port and starboard after quarter seats with custom cushions.

Safety equipment includes throwline, 2x horseshoe lifebuoys (new 2025), tribuckle recovery, gas system checked 2022, manual bilge pump, automatic bilge pump, Danbuoy, fire blanket, emergency tiller, 6 man Plastimo ORC valise liferaft (service due), small fire extinguishers fitted in each cabin and saloon and auto fire extinguisher in engine compartment, large fire extinguisher in starboard locker in cockpit, 7 Crewsaver auto Hammar lifejackets, bosuns chair and climbing harness, smoke alarm in saloon, gas and CO detector in saloon.

Canvas includes sprayhood with grab handle, cockpit enclosure, bimini, leather wheel cover, binnacle cover.

Miscellaneous items include 3 person dinghy, 3HP outboard, LED interior lights, spare fuel and water tanks (25L). All instruction manuals for engine and navigation equipment are included, there are copies onboard but originals have been kept clean and will be brought aboard.

Accommodation comprises 8 berths, 3 cabins, 4 doubles, 2 heads, 2 showers, Eno oven, 2 burners, fridge, icebox, double sink, hot and cold water, electric oil filled 500W x3 heating, linear galley, blue and white stripped upholstery, cherry interior wood, 8 place setting of Beneteau logo crockery and cutlery, fan in master cabin, UK and continental 220V sockets, "Bespoke" sprung mattress in master cabin with "bespoke" bedding (fitted sheet, quilt cover and 2 matching pillowcases) with two duvets (4.5TOG summer and 10.5TOG winter), JVC CD/radio with saloon and cockpit speakers, galley cold tap fitted with Jasco Aqua Filter, all water tanks treated with PuriSol in 2025 and AquaSol used with every fill, additional seat back with grab handle fitted in saloon by the chart table.

Construction includes antifouled in May 2025.

Owner's comments: I have an exhaustive list of spares for the vessel which will be included in the sale ranging from spares for the Jabsco WC manual pump and door lock mechanisms. Included also will be all the warps and fenders, boat hook, anchor chain snubber, ball and motoring cone, dinghy etc. I would also be prepared to spend a day or two with the new owners going through the workings on the boat. She is all ready for her next adventure.