The Beneteau Oceanis 430 earned its reputation the hard way — offshore passages, long-distance rallies, and decades of serious bluewater cruising. This 1989 example, now berthed at Marsden Cove, New Zealand, measures 12.96 metres on the waterline with a 4.22m beam that translates directly into interior volume rarely found at this price point. Four separate cabins make her a genuine liveaboard contender or a yacht capable of hosting crew on extended offshore passages without the usual compromises.
Beneteau's Oceanis range from this era was designed by the Berret-Racoupeau studio with a focus on seakeeping, solid construction and practical offshore performance — qualities that have kept these hulls competitive and desirable on the secondhand market well into the 2020s. The 1.55m draft keeps coastal cruising options wide open while still delivering upwind performance that satisfies. At EUR $65,000, this is a compelling entry into serious bluewater sailing — four-cabin yachts of this pedigree and size rarely present at this level.
Marsden Cove is an ideal departure point for the Pacific. Inspect by appointment.
