The professional's opinion
This Oceanis 390 primarily features a simple history with only two owners and several recent upgrades on truly essential items: genoa, autopilot, batteries, converter, dinghy and dinghy engine.
It is a boat that offers generous spaces with 3 cabins and 2 bathrooms and, in my opinion, deserves to be evaluated after a visit rather than solely comparing its year and price with other listings.
Description
BENETEAU OCEANIS 390 FROM 1988 FOR SALE – CRUISE RIGGED BOAT WITH 3 CABINS
This BENETEAU OCEANIS 390 from 1988 for sale is a cruising sailboat measuring 11.50 meters, offering spacious volumes and a particularly interesting layout with 3 cabins and 2 heads. It is aimed at boaters seeking a comfortable vessel for regular navigation, extended stays on board, or considering a serious cruising program.
This Oceanis 390 also has an interesting history as it is a second-hand. It has only had two owners since launch, which is appreciated when looking for a used sailboat with a relatively simple history to trace.
The engine is powered by a Perkins diesel engine of 50 HP, with shaft transmission. The engine currently has 1,780 hours (variable). With a beam of 3.90 m and a draft of 1.80 m, this sailboat maintains suitable dimensions for cruising while providing a spacious interior.
The current owner has made several recent upgrades which are real advantages: 2025 Genoa, 2025 Raymarine autopilot, batteries from 2024/2025, a 5,000 W inverter from 2025, as well as a dinghy and its engine from 2025.
These upgrades concern key areas for a boat intended for regular navigation and allow access to several recent equipment pieces without immediate replacement needs.
Inside, the 3 cabins, 2 heads, and the spacious saloon offer an attractive layout for hosting family or friends, but also for a couple wishing for ample storage and living space on board. The volumes support comfortable extended cruises or regular use of the boat.
This second-hand Oceanis 390 also retains a potential for customization for a future owner wishing to gradually adapt certain elements to their own program or tastes.
A berth availability can also be considered.
This BENETEAU Oceanis 390 for sale in France deserves to be explored onboard. On a boat of this generation, the actual condition, volumes, recent equipment, and overall impression during a visit provide much more information than a simple comparison of listings.
To receive the full dossier, view photos, or schedule a visit, do not hesitate to contact us.
Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Which equipment has been recently replaced on this Oceanis 390?
Several investments have been made recently: Genoa in 2025, Raymarine autopilot in 2025, batteries in 2024/2025, a 5,000 W converter in 2025, as well as a tender and its engine in 2025.
Have the batteries been replaced recently?
Yes. The batteries are from 2024 and 2025, which is an interesting point for the boat's electrical system.
Is the dinghy sold with the boat?
The boat has a dinghy and its engine from 2025, a particularly useful equipment for anchoring to reach the coast without moving the sailboat.
Engine
Location
France 66 · Pyrénées-Orientales
Equipment
Layout and water
- Deck shower
- Hot water engine + 220V (220V + engine)
- Black water tank (1 x 25L)
- Electric toilet (x2)
Armament and safety
- Coastal armament (coastal - rockets of 2025)
Kitchen and appliances
- Four gas
- Microwave
- Electric grill
- Glass-ceramic cooktop (2 gas burners, 1 induction plate)
- 12V Refrigerator (1)
Various
- Teak cockpit
Electricity
- Service battery (3x200Ah 2024 & 2025)
- Engine battery (1x200Ah 2024)
- Battery charger (CRISTEC)
- 12V Circuit
- 220V Circuit
- Converter (5000W 2025)
- Solar panels (450W)
- Docking
Electronics
- Anemometer / wind vane combo
- Loch-speedometer / fish finder combo
- Compass
- Autopilot (RAYMARINE Evolution EV-100 2025)
- Transducer
- Fixed VHF (with GPS + a portable from 2026)
Engine and propulsion
- Shaft Line Transmission
Multimedia
- Hi-Fi (2025)
Deck and exterior
- Dinghy (ZODIAC ZOOM 3)
- Bimini
- Hardtop
- Cockpit cushions
- Bath ladder
- Electric windlass
- Manual windlass (double chain pawl and cleat)
- Small boat outboard motor (MERCURY 2.5 HP)
- Mooring (40 m mooring - 2 anchors)
- Manual gangway
- Electric bilge pump
- Cockpit table
- Winter cover
Sails and rigging
- Other sails (storm sail 11m²)
- Steering wheel levers
- Remote adjustable backstay
- Genoa on furling system (Dacron horizontal cut 44.09m² - 2025)
- Main sail (from 2022 on roller reefing)
- Mainsail on trolleys
- Full spinnaker rigging (including halyard leading to the cockpit)
- Genoa pole
- Winch (x2)
- Electric winch (x2)







