Beneteau Oceanis 461

Her original owners held the boat for 23 years and used her very lightly, storing her on the hard each winter. The current owner purchased Eda in 2023, undertook a comprehensive mechanical and systems renovation, and then sailed her around the world over the past two years, refining and upgrading the boat specifically for offshore reliability, redundancy, and liveaboard comfort. Eda features roller furling main and jib, a robust cruising sail inventory, modern propulsion, upgraded rigging, serious ground tackle, renewable energy, climate control, and communications systems designed for global cruising.

It is rare to find a cruising boat that combines long-term original ownership, a recent full systems refit, and proven global voyaging under the current owner. Eda is not a dock queen refit — she is a boat that has been rebuilt, tested, and refined at sea. The owner’s investment focused on core systems that matter offshore: engine and drivetrain, rigging, sails, anchoring, electrical generation, communications, safety systems, and redundancy. Many original components were retained as spares, a level of preparation that experienced sailors will immediately recognize. This Oceanis 461 stands apart from typical market offerings and is genuinely ready to depart again.

Eda is configured in the Owner’s Version, offering excellent privacy, storage, and livability. Forward owner’s stateroom with large berth and extensive storage. Aft private cabin with generous lockers. Two heads with showers. Main salon with U-shaped seating and dining table. Navigation station at chart table. Galley aft with excellent working space. Full set of cockpit cushions. Bright, well-ventilated interior suitable for long-term cruising.

Eda’s deck has been substantially upgraded for safety and functionality. New (2024) Maxwell 1.2 kW electric windlass. New (2023) 73 lb Rocna anchor. 200’ of 3/8” galvanized anchor chain. 300’ of 5/8” nylon anchor rode. New (2023) navigation, anchor, deck, and masthead sealed LED lighting. New (2023) full cockpit canvas enclosure. Full cockpit cushions. Water valve manifold with bypass for shore-water tank filling.

Eda is built on Beneteau’s proven Oceanis 461 platform with solid fiberglass hull construction and cored deck and superstructure. Her layout, tankage, and structural design have made this model a favorite among bluewater cruisers worldwide. Extensive post-purchase upgrades further enhance her longevity and reliability.