Beneteau Oceanis 311

Designed by Groupe Finot, this Beneteau 311 is fast and comfortable with many characteristics that one might expect in much larger boats. The 4'8" shoal draft is perfect for Florida's West Coast, the Florida Keys and Bahamas. The dark blue Awlgripped exterior has gold trim and almost no wood for low maintenance. Her hull and integral molded grid system is designed to create an extremely strong and stiff structure. The bulb keel, despite its moderate draft, ensures excellent performance under sail. Her large sail area is divided between the mainsail with long battens and the moderate overlap furling genoa. The large cockpit has slatted teak seats and is uncluttered and the genoa sheet winches are within easy reach of the helm.

Below deck and to port is the galley with gimbaled stove, stainless steel sink with pressurized hot and cold water, ice box with refrigeration and plenty of storage. To port there is a large head with a marine toilet and wash basin including a shower with pressurized hot and cold water. A hanging locker with plenty of room to store sundries is also to port. To starboard is a large navigation table. Electronics can be easily seen from the bulkhead. Forward the salon consists of two settees flanking a large drop-leaf table. The 311 has two cabins - forward and aft. The private forward cabin has a large V-berth, a hanging locker, and lots of storage along the side of the hull. The aft cabin is also generous in size with plenty of room for storage.