2000 Beneteau Oceanis 321

Step aboard this Oceanis 321 and the first thing you notice is how thoughtfully the space is laid out for real-world cruising. The wide side decks and solid handholds make moving forward underway feel secure, even when it’s lumpy. Down below, the generous beam carries well aft, which means the saloon feels bright and open rather than tunnel-like, and the aft cabin has the kind of headroom and berth size you usually expect on a bigger boat. Tankage and storage are cleverly tucked away, leaving plenty of room for cruising essentials without cluttering the cabin. Under sail, the balanced hull and responsive rudder make her easy to trim to the autopilot and just enjoy the ride.

In these waters, you want a cruiser that’s happy ghosting along in light afternoon breezes but still feels composed when the breeze pipes up and the chop stands on end. The Oceanis 321’s moderate draft and efficient underbody make it well suited to gunkholing into shallower anchorages, while still tracking confidently on longer coastal legs. The roomy cockpit is ideal for relaxed daysails with friends, and the open transom makes swimming and dinghy access simple at those quiet coves. Below, the bright, airy interior works well for weekends aboard when the weather turns, with enough comfort and storage to keep a small crew content on extended local cruises.