Great Opportunity For A Live-Aboard Cruising Vessel!!
Introducing a well-maintained and equipped 1997 Beneteau Oceanis 461 - 3 Cabin / 2 Head, designed by Bruce Farr & Armel Briand. This practical cruiser combines performance and reliability. Having gracefully crossed the Atlantic, this vessel boasts a proven track record in long-distance sailing. Although over 20 years old, the boat has had some nice upgrades over the years, and has been prepared for offshore adventures and extended journeys. She is equipped with masthead sloop rigging, featuring an installed inner forestay. The Mainsail and Genoa are on furlers, and there is an additional selection of sails in her inventory. Along with the reliable and refurbished 80 horsepower Perkins Prima M80T diesel engine, it promises smooth sailing and dependable performance. The vessel is equipped with a bow thruster, life-raft, solar system, and lithium batteries, among many other features. The Oceanis 461 is designed for comfort and convenience, featuring three spacious cabins and two heads, making it perfect for family adventures, four-legged travel companions, and/or entertaining guests. The thoughtful layout provides ample space for relaxation and enjoyment. This boat is ready for your next journey. Whether you're navigating coastal waters or embarking on a longer voyage, the Beneteau Oceanis 461, affectionately named "Layla," is a fantastic choice ready to embark on new adventures with its next owner. She is currently located in the beautiful city of Saint Augustine.
Deck, Hull, & Ground Tackle
- Bimini & Dodger
- Custom Stainless Steel Arch with Fishing Rod Holders, Mounting of Solar Panels & Dinghy Davits
- Cockpit Shower
- Outboard Engine Bracket
- Cockpit Cushions
- Stainless Life Lines
- Manual Bilge Pump
- Vulcan 25kg. Primary Anchor
- 300' of BBB Chain
- Fortress - Backup Anchor
- Spare Rode
- Lewmar H2 Electric Windlass
- Max-Prop 4-Blade Feathering Bronze Propeller
Galley & Interior Items
- Force-10, 3-Burner Propane Stove with Oven - New in 2025
- Double Stainless Sink
- Separate Top-Loading Refrigerator and Freezer
- Microwave Oven
- Foam Toppers for Cabin Beds
Electrical Systems
- (2) 120V / 30A ShorePower Inlets (one for air-conditioning units, the other for all other 120v systems)
- Separate 12v & 120V Systems with Breaker Panels
- Charles Isolation Transformer
- (2) Battery Chargers (one for house, one for starter)
- 450 Watts of Bifacial Solar Panels (2 @ 100w, 1 @ 250w) - New in 2025
- Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controller - New in 2025
- Victron DC to DC Charger - New in 2025
- (2) 200Ah Lithium (LiFePO4) House Batteries - (400 Ah Total at 12v) - New in 2025
- Separate Starting Battery
- Heart Interface (Xantrex) Inverter
Electronics & Navigation
- Raymarine C120 MFD with charts
- Raymarine ST-60 Wind, Depth, Speed Instruments
- Raymarine ST6001 AutoPilot - S3G Autohelm (with spare parts)
- Raymarine AIS 650 (Class B Transponder)
- Raymarine Radar
- Starlink Mini with 12V Power Supply - New in 2025
- Compass
- Standard Horizon Eclipse Marine VHF Radio with masthead antenna.
- Stereo with Speakers in Cockpit
- TV
Mechanical
- Perkins Prima MT80 Diesel - approx. 6000 hours
- Turbo Replaced in 2024
- Mixing Elbow Cleaned & Media Blasted - 2024
- Replaced Elbow Connector - 2024
- Replaced Perkins Coolant Pump and flushed coolant - 2025
- Max Power Bow Thruster - 12v Retractable
- (2) Air Conditioning Units - Reverse Cycle (heat)
- (2) Thru-hulls were replaced (AC Inlet and for Depth Sounder) - Completed in 2025
- Water Heater - 11 Gal.
- Hot/Cold Pressurized Freshwater System
- Adler Barbour Top-Loading Freezer and Refrigerator
- Rule Bilge Pump - New in 2024
- Manual Bilge Pump
Sails & Rigging
- Furling Genoa 140% - Good Condition
- In-Mast Furling Mainsail - UK Sailmakers - Good Condition
- Additional Sails:
- New 155% Furling Genoa by North Sails
- Asymmetrical Cruising Spinnaker with Scoop
- (2) Tri-Radial Spinnakers (one older, one newer)
- Standing Rigging - Replaced under previous owner in 2018
- Chainplates Removed, Inspected and Re-bedded in 2018
Safety Items
- Six-Person Life-Raft Certified through 2026
- Parachute Sea-Anchor with rode & chain
- Delta Drogue with rode
- EPIRB
- Scanstrut Emergency Bolt-on Rudder
- Power Survivor 35 WaterMaker - makes 2.5 gph (may need service)
- Ditch Bag with Misc.
Additional Inventory
- 2013 West Marine 10' Rigid Inflatable Dinghy
- Yamaha 8.8hp Outboard with 3-yr. Manufacturers Warranty - New in 2025
Disclaimer
Owner's personal items not listed here are not a part of the sale. CJ Yacht Sales 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. While efforts are made to keep this listing up to date, information provided at the time of listing is subject to change if the vessel is on the market for an extended time. 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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