Bénéteau Oceanis 411 Clipper (sailboat) for sale

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DESCRIPTION
Vaitea is a 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 411, designed by Groupe Finot and built by Beneteau in France. This popular cruising yacht offers the desirable two-cabin owner's layout, combining generous accommodation, excellent storage and practical sailing equipment in a well-proven design.
The spacious interior provides a large forward owner's cabin, a separate aft double cabin, two heads compartments and a comfortable saloon with additional berths. Above deck, the cockpit offers a sociable area for relaxing and entertaining, while the in-mast furling mainsail and furling genoa make sail handling straightforward for a couple.
Her cruising inventory includes a Volvo Penta 50hp diesel engine, electric anchor windlass, solar panels, autopilot, radar and approximately 550 litres of freshwater capacity. Recent updates include a replacement mainsail and refrigerator in 2022, an electric windlass around 2021 and new sprayhood clear panels in 2025.
Vaitea has been laid up since 2022 and will require recommissioning, including replacement of all existing batteries. She offers an appealing opportunity for buyers looking for a spacious owner's version of this established Mediterranean cruising yacht.
Highlights:
Desirable two-cabin owner's version

Two separate heads compartments

Volvo Penta MD22L 50hp diesel engine

In-mast furling mainsail and furling genoa

Replacement mainsail (2022)

Replacement refrigerator (2022)

Electric anchor windlass (circa 2021)

Two solar panels

Approximately 550 litres freshwater capacity

Autopilot, radar and chartplotter

Sprayhood clear panels renewed (2025)

Generous storage and comfortable saloon

Teak-laid cockpit seating


BROKER'S REMARKS
Vaitea is an attractive choice for a couple seeking a comfortable and manageable cruising yacht with plenty of space for family and friends. The sought-after two-cabin owner's layout provides generous private accommodation, while the two separate heads compartments make extended stays aboard particularly practical.
Her spacious cockpit, straightforward furling sail arrangement and substantial freshwater capacity suit relaxed Mediterranean cruising and island hopping. Solar charging, an electric windlass and a well-equipped galley add to her appeal for longer periods aboard.
With a replacement mainsail and refrigerator in 2022, a more recent windlass and renewed sprayhood clear panels, Vaitea has several worthwhile updates. She has, however, been unused since 2022 and requires new batteries and recommissioning before returning to service.

Accommodation :
ACCOMMODATION
Two-cabin owner's version

Six berths including saloon berths

Two separate heads compartments

Spacious forward owner's cabin

Aft double cabin

Comfortable saloon with additional sleeping accommodation

Cherry interior joinery

Upholstered saloon seating

Curtains and blinds

Generous lockers and storage compartments

Pressurised hot and cold water

Shower facilities

LAYOUT
Vaitea offers the desirable two-cabin owner's arrangement, providing a spacious forward owner's cabin and a separate aft double cabin. The central saloon offers comfortable seating and additional berths, bringing total sleeping accommodation to six. Cherry wood joinery creates a warm, traditional interior, while generous storage makes the yacht particularly practical for extended cruising. Two separate heads compartments provide additional privacy and convenience when sailing with family or guests.
DOMESTIC
The galley is equipped with a two-burner gas cooker and oven, twin stainless steel sinks, a 12V refrigerator replaced in 2022 and an additional insulated coolbox. Worktop space, cupboards and storage provide practical facilities for preparing meals aboard. Hot and cold pressurised water is supplied throughout the accommodation, with hot water via a calorifier and immersion heater. Both heads compartments include marine toilets, washbasins and shower facilities. Cutlery, crockery and bedding are included.

CANVAS
Sprayhood

Sprayhood clear panels renewed (2025)

Bimini top

Cockpit cushions


MISCELLANEOUS
Warps and fenders

Boathook

Clock and barometer

Cutlery and crockery

Bedding

Additional insulated coolbox


EXTRA DETAILS
Owner's version with two cabins and two heads

Rudder bearing (2012)

Standing rigging inspected (2018)

Electric windlass (circa 2021)

Mainsail (2022)

Refrigerator (2022)

Engine professionally serviced (2022)

Batteries renewed (2022)

Sprayhood clear panels renewed (2025)

Yacht laid up and unused since 2022


KNOWN DEFECTS
All existing batteries require replacement.


HISTORY
Vaitea was built by Beneteau in France in 1998 to a design by Groupe Finot. The Oceanis 411 is an established cruising design, and this example benefits from the sought-after two-cabin owner's configuration with two heads compartments.
The yacht underwent rudder bearing work in 2012 and an inspection of the original standing rigging in 2018. Subsequent improvements include a replacement electric windlass around 2021, a new mainsail and refrigerator in 2022, and replacement sprayhood clear panels in 2025.
The Volvo Penta diesel engine was professionally serviced in 2022. Due to family commitments, the yacht has remained unused since that time. Although the batteries were new in 2022, all existing batteries now require replacement.

Inventory :
SAILS
Mainsail: In-mast furling (2022)

Genoa: Furling, good condition


NAVIGATION
Plastimo pedestal-mounted steering compass

B&G Network Quad log, speed, depth and timer

B&G Network wind instruments

B&G Network autopilot

B&G GPS/chartplotter

Garmin GPS 152 (circa 2007)

Garmin 3010 at helm

Furuno 1623 radar (circa 2006)

Icom M421 DSC VHF radio (circa 2006)

Windex wind indicator

Clock and barometer


DECK
Teak-laid cockpit seating

Wheel steering

Cockpit table

Cockpit cushions

Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit

Stainless steel guardrails

Port and starboard boarding gates

Electric anchor windlass (circa 2021)

Main anchor with chain

Kedge anchor with chain and warp

Boarding ladder

Cold water cockpit/transom shower

Outboard motor bracket and davit

Navigation lights

Deck floodlight

Steaming light

Warps and fenders

Boathook


SAFETY
Manual bilge pump

Electric bilge pump

Lifebuoy with light

2 x fire extinguishers

Fire blanket

Emergency tiller

Navigation lights

Mechanical :
CONSTRUCTION
Builder: Beneteau, France

Designer: Groupe Finot

Model: Oceanis 411

Year built: 1998

Hull number: 115

Hull construction: White GRP

Deck and superstructure: GRP

Cockpit seating: Teak-laid

Keel: Iron fin keel with bulb

Rudder: Spade rudder

Rudder bearing (2012)

Steering: Wheel steering

Emergency tiller

Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit

Stainless steel guardrails

Port and starboard boarding gates


DIMENSIONS
LOA: 12.71m (41ft 8in)

LWL: 11.00m (36ft 1in)

Beam: 3.95m (13ft 0in)

Draft: 2.00m (6ft 7in)

Displacement: Approximately 8,500kg

Ballast: Approximately 2,500kg


MECHANICAL
Engine: Volvo Penta MD22L

Engine type: Four-cylinder inboard diesel

Power: 50hp

Cooling: Freshwater cooling

Engine control: Single-lever Morse control

Drive: Shaft drive

Propeller: Three-blade fixed-pitch

Engine professionally serviced (2022)

Yacht laid up since 2022



PERFORMANCE
Cruising speed under engine: Approximately 6 knots

Maximum speed under engine: Approximately 8 knots


TANKAGE
Fuel: Approximately 150 litres (33 imperial gallons), one tank

Fuel tank emptied and cleaned

De-Bug anti-diesel-bug filter fitted

Freshwater: Approximately 550 litres (121 imperial gallons), two tanks

Holding tank: Approximately 50 litres (11 imperial gallons)

Pressurised hot and cold freshwater system

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