Beneteau
Oceanis 411
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The Beneteau Oceanis 411 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production cruisers. Designed by Finot-Conq for Beneteau and built since 2019, an estimated 500+ hulls have left the Marionnaud yard — a current Beneteau 40-foot family cruiser with strong Boot Düsseldorf and Baltic resale. With 12.43 m LOA, 4.18 m beam, and about 7,707 kg displacement, the model suits couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea.
The Oceanis 411 is a modern production cruiser tracked by FairHelm on northern brokerage sites. Wide-beam layout and walk-through transom appeal to owners cross-shopping Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 and Bavaria C42 before committing survey budget.
Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and keel work — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred structural maintenance. Expect 90,000–220,000 kr annual baseline in Swedish marinas with realistic technical reserves.
FairHelm tracks Oceanis 411 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance.
For Nordic ownership, Oceanis 411 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's model guides and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons.
When you shortlist an Oceanis 411, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
At a glance
Quick facts
- Production
- 1997-2003
- LOA
- 12.5 m
- Beam
- 3.96 m
- Model
- Oceanis 411
Key takeaways
- Best for: family coastal cruising with high resale liquidity
- Common issue: deck leaks at stanchions and saildrive diaphragm age
- Typical price: see FairHelm Market Index - volume production value
Offshore rating & survey verdict
Top 3 survey red flags
- What standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Oceanis 411
- What chainplate leak issues appear on Oceanis 411
- What deck core moisture issues appear on Oceanis 411
Technical data
- Length overall (LOA)
- 12.5 m
- Beam
- 3.96 m
- L/B
- 3.16
- Production years
- 1997-2003
Calculations and ratios
Brochure numbers need matching units. Open a FairHelm formula page for the classical form, rule of thumb, and limits before you compare listings.
Design history
Beneteau launched the Oceanis 411 in 2019 as the successor platform in the yard's 40-foot Oceanis range — wide beam, bright saloon layouts, and production scale aimed at family buyers and charter operators across Northern Europe. Finot-Conq shaped the hull for predictable manners in Baltic chop and North Sea swell. Production has continued since 2019; registry and brokerage sources suggest approximately 500+ completed hulls.
Beneteau positioned the Oceanis 411 for coastal and short offshore cruising in the 2019–ongoing production window — explaining mixed maintenance histories on today's secondary market.
Mid-production changes were mostly interior trim, engine options, and deck hardware rather than fundamental hull revisions. That means survey condition, winter storage history, and rigging invoices usually matter more than the model year printed on the brochure. When you evaluate an Oceanis 411 on Blocket, treat the maintenance story as part of the specification — not a footnote after the asking price.
Typical problems
Buyer FAQ
- What standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Oceanis 411?
Unknown rigging age is common on Oceanis 411; budget replacement if invoices are missing.
- What chainplate leak issues appear on Oceanis 411?
Chainplate bedding failures often show as ceiling stains — moisture mapping before purchase.
- What deck core moisture issues appear on Oceanis 411?
Stanchion bases and tracks concentrate water ingress without periodic rebedding.
- What saildrive seal service issues appear on Oceanis 411?
Saildrive and engine service history should be complete before Baltic purchase.
- What deck hardware bedding issues appear on Oceanis 411?
Genoa tracks and stanchion bases need rebedding budgets on damp-stored hulls.
Annual ownership costs
| Cost item | Low (SEK) | High (SEK) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina berth | 28,000 | 58,000 | 12.43 m class, Stockholm/Gothenburg |
| Insurance | 10,000 | 24,000 | Agreed value and cruising area |
| Haul-out + winter | 14,000 | 32,000 | Yard package varies by region |
| Antifouling + hull care | 7,000 | 18,000 | Materials and labour |
| Engine / drivetrain | 6,000 | 18,000 | Service intervals and saildrive |
| Rigging reserve | 8,000 | 22,000 | Standing rigging age |
| Deck / structural reserve | 7,000 | 24,000 | Bedding, moisture follow-up |
| Total annual | 80,000 | 196,000 | Excludes major refit years |
Annual ownership for Oceanis 411 is predictable when service records are complete. Berth, storage, and insurance dominate fixed costs in Sweden. The largest variables are rigging replacement timing and any survey-led deck or drivetrain work triggered after purchase. Keep a separate technical reserve so routine season costs stay stable — especially on Blocket boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
Calculators for this boat
Indicative figure for weekend use. The country supplies berth and winter. The insurance line stays the Swedish planning band - not a Danish, German, or Dutch premium. Maintenance stays Swedish too. Not a marina quote.
- Netherlands (annual contract)€6,090 - €9,448
- Sweden (planning bands)€8,050 - €12,750
- Denmark (two harbours, season)€6,154 - €9,327
Antifouling
Litres need waterline length and draft. This page only has length overall and beam, so litres are not calculated here.
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Pre-purchase survey checklist
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist: Oceanis 411
Hull, Keel and Underwater Body
- Moisture-map the underwater hull; document osmosis or barrier-coat history on Oceanis 411 GRP of this era.
- Inspect keel-to-hull joint, keel bolts (if external iron), and backing structure for movement or recurring fairing cracks.
- Check rudder bearings and steering linkage under load during sea trial.
Deck and Hardware
- Test bedding at stanchions, tracks, and winches; open nearby interior access if damp stains appear.
- Inspect hatches and portlights for seal compression and core moisture at corners.
- Verify chainplate areas internally for rust staining or soft laminate.
Rig and Sail Systems
- Confirm standing rigging age with invoices; treat unknown age as near-term replacement on charter-history hulls.
- Inspect mast step, spreaders, and terminals for corrosion or fatigue marks.
- Operate furling and reefing systems under realistic load.
Machinery and Systems
- Review engine and saildrive service including cooling, exhaust elbow, and mounts.
- Audit batteries, charging, and owner-added electrical work for safe fusing.
- Check tanks, bilges, and hoses for age-related seepage.
Expert verdict
FairHelm rating: 7.8/10: High market liquidity and reliable volume cruiser; survey deck hardware and saildrive seals on ex-charter hulls.
Vadim Nareyko, FairHelm Editorial, Last reviewed: 2026-07-12