BENETEAU Oceanis 343 Clipper version 3 cabins Year 2007 - Yanmar 3YM30 engine (840h) serviced in April 2025. Recent full covers, electric windlass, 3 winches, VHF, GPS, chartplotter, autopilot, dinghy
Central swivel seat at the helm to facilitate access to the swim platform. (Bénéteau Patent). Two teak steering seats with slats on each side of the cockpit. Lots of storage space to make life on board easier:
2 lateral cockpit lockers (liferaft in the starboard locker).
1 starboard aft cockpit locker.
1 watertight gas locker on port side. Teak cockpit benches with slats. Stainless steel leather-covered steering wheel on column. On the column: 1 compass, engine control lever, navigation instrument mount, handrail, cup holder. Teak cockpit table with folding leaves. Engine control panel integrated into the port seat. Manual bilge pump in the cockpit. Woodwork in fruitwood color. Varnished "hydropont" flooring with black inlays.
- FORWARD CABIN -
Headroom under beams: 1.86 m. Triangular double berth (2.00 m x 1.66 m x 0.40 m). Numerous storage spaces for easier life on board:
Shelves along the hull.
Locker with door on port side and shelves.
Wardrobe closet on starboard. Openings/lighting:
Deck hatch with blind.
Ceiling light with independent switch.
Two reading lamps.
- SALOON -
Headroom under beams: forward saloon 1.88 m, aft saloon 1.98 m. Saloon with two longitudinal benches:
Port bench: 2.00 m x 0.52 m.
Starboard bench: 1.76 m x 0.52 m. Bench backs are angled for added comfort. Central saloon table: veneered wooden table with bottle holder and folding leaves with molded wooden edges. The table is fixed to the mast support pillar. Wooden and stainless steel shelves are present on port and starboard. Storage:
Storage locker with door along the hull on port side.
Storage under port and starboard benches. Single plywood hull lining. Openings/lighting:
2 Lewmar opening portholes with blinds.
2 fixed Lewmar portholes with curtains.
1 large panoramic window at deck level.
2 fixed portholes in the hull (1 on each side).
Four halogen ceiling lights with independent switches.
Wall sconce on bulkhead.
Electrical panel:
Power supply: The system is standardly powered by:
Battery charging:
By 220 V shore power and charger.
By 220 V sockets located in cabins, saloon, and galley.
Navigation lights:
Lighting:
In the 2-cabin version, there are 4 reading lamps, 2 halogen light strips, and 11 ceiling lights.
In the 3-cabin version, there are 6 reading lamps, 2 halogen light strips, and 11 ceiling lights.
Headroom under beams: 1.98 m. Functional space:
Laminate worktop with molded wooden edge.
Stainless steel sink.
Mixing faucet with hot/cold pressurized water.
Cutting board.
Two-burner stove with grill - mounted on gimbal and equipped with stainless steel guard for safety.
1 electric refrigeration unit of 130 L with front opening 12 V. Lots of storage space:
Storage under the stove.
Bottle storage along the bulkhead.
Hatch in the worktop with dishwashing basin.
Shelves along the hull.
Storage under the sink.
Trash bin under the sink.
Openings/lighting:
Light strip above the stove, two-burner grill, and ceiling light above the sink.
Opening porthole with curtains above the stove for good ventilation.
Table capacity for 8 people.
The engine mounting is integrated within the inner mold. The engine compartment is soundproofed with insulating foam. Engine control panel (tachometer and alarms) with engine control lever in the port cockpit. Stainless steel propeller shaft is protected within a GRP skeg molded with the hull. Fixed three- or two-blade propeller depending on the engine. 75 L rotomolded fuel tank with electric gauge. Water filter for cooling system.
The hull is constructed in monohull GRP. Reinforced points (keel, rudder, chainplate fittings, hull-deck joint) strengthen the structure. A structural inner molding is glued and laminated to the hull. Its structural role is important as it absorbs stresses at pressure points (stays, keel, rudder, etc.) and distributes loads, ensuring stress reduction on the hull. The inner mold surface material facilitates cleaning and improves finish. The stainless steel propeller shaft is mounted and protected in a GRP skeg. The standard hull color is white with a blue and silver scheme. Steel Blue is available as an option. The deck is sandwich construction (fiberglass and balsa) for optimal strength/weight ratio and thermal and acoustic insulation. A "diamond point" non-slip surface increases safety in all deck walking areas.
