Oceanis 37 vs Oceanis 40
Beneteau's own size-step decision: Oceanis 37's charter-friendly 37-foot band versus Oceanis 40's extra beam and cabin count for live-aboard crews. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Beneteau's own LOA fork — FairHelm advisory when two similar listings differ mainly in charter wear and standing rigging invoices. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Oceanis 37 | Oceanis 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.48 m | 12.15 m |
| Beam | 3.91 m | 3.91 m |
| Production years | 2006–2012 | 2007–2011 |
| Overview | In a saloon finished in the early Nauta era on a Finot/Conq hull, you try to see how one form can be the "owner" Oceanis 37, the US Beneteau 37, and the charter Moorings 37.2 at once. Three board badges are not three different mid-2000s hulls. | You dive waist-deep into the aft locker of a Beneteau Oceanis 40, fingers searching for the hull-to-deck joint. This model replaced the Oceanis 393 in 2007, and this is where charter fatigue often shows first. |
| Typical issues | Q: Why is the name "Oceanis 37" alone not enough for a shortlist? A: Boards carry Oceanis 37, Beneteau 37, and charter Moorings 37.2 side by side. One Finot/Conq form appears in different seller words. Match the badge to the yard plate and build year. Q: How is this boat not an Oceanis 37.1? A: 37.1 is Marc Lombard from 2023. Length and era differ. | Q: How do I avoid confusing this model with newer Oceanis yachts? A: Match dimensions and designer. The 2007–2011 original is Berret-Racoupeau (12.15 × 3.91 m). If the advert shows 12.87 m or 4.18 m, that is Oceanis 40.1 (Lombard) data. Catalogue years that look open from 2016 do not match this plate. Q: What draft options exist? A: Standard about 1.90 m and shallow about 1.55 m. |