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1995 Beneteau Oceanis 281

Name: 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 281
Brand: Beneteau
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

Make Beneteau

Model Oceanis 281

Year 1995

Length 28.5ft (8.7m)

Beam 2.93m

Draft 1.20m

Hull Material grp

Engine Volvo Penta 2010, 9hp

Fuel Type diesel

Location Windermere, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Engine Make Volvo Penta

Engine Power 9 hp

Drive Type shaft

Autopilot Yes

Heating Yes

Equipment & Extras

Displacement: 3,000 kg
Name of boat: Windshadow II
Fuel Tank Type: diesel fuel tank
Tax / VAT status: Paid / Included

Battery charger
Spray hood
Spinnaker pole
Manual bilge pump
Genoa
Main Sail
Battery
Cd Player
Anchor
Fenders
Number of cabins

Market Position

Priced below 92% of similar listings

Based on 24 comparable Beneteau sail

Seller's market

Sellers have the advantage for Beneteau Oceanis 281. Boats selling quickly. Limited negotiation room.

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Description

The Beneteau Oceanis 281 has been a popular small family cruiser with a shallow draft (1.20m) which allows easy access to most areas. There is room for up to 6 to stay on board but arguably more comfortable for 4 to 5. Large aft double cabin and open plan accommodation leading to a snug forepeak double. Yard trolley available by separate negotiation.Construction:GRP construction with a shallow draft bulb keel (1.20m), single spade rudder and tiller steering. Large cockpit locker to starboard. Just antifouled ready for 2026 season.Mechanicals:Volvo Penta 2010 9hp inboard diesel with shaft driven, 3 bladed propellor. Last serviced May 2025. 2 x 12V batteries provide engine start and service power, charging via the engine and shore power battery charger.Rigging and sails:Bermudan Sloop with deck stepped alloy mast and spars, stainless wire standing rigging. Rigging last replaced in 2018.Slab reefing Mainsail with Lazy Jack bag.Roller furling GenoaSpinnakerAccommodation:Comfortable open plan saloon into forepeak V berth with Cherry wood finish. Central dining table with folding leaves, two settee / single berths, galley to port with gas oven and hob, sink with pressurised hot and cold water, cool box and storage. Chart table with electronics panel to starboard and heads compartment aft with sea toilet, holding tank, wash basin and shower. Diesel cabin heating fitted.Inventory:Speed / depth by Autohelm (depth not currently working)Masthead anchor light (not currently working)Navigation lightsClock and barometerAnchor with chain and warpBilge pumpBoarding ladderSprayhoodFenders and warpsYard trolley available by separate negotiationDisclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Financing Calculator

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Boat Price

Deposit 15% (£3,524)

10% 50%

Loan Term

Interest Rate (APR) 6.9%

4.9% 9.9%

Monthly Finance Payment

£231

£19,971 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292

Insurance £29

Maintenance £51

Fuel £67

Running costs subtotal £439/mo

True Monthly Cost

£670

Finance + running costs combined

Finance 34% Running costs 66%

Total Interest

£7,731

Total Cost (finance)

£31,226

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Windermere, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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