Beneteau 361
Beneteau · designed by Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design · 1999
fin keelBermuda rigUnited States
The Beneteau 361 is a 36-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design and built by Beneteau, first launched in 1999.
General
| Builder | Beneteau |
|---|---|
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design |
| Years built | 1999 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 36.42 ft11.10 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 31.08 ft9.47 m |
| Beam | 12.50 ft3.81 m |
| Draft (max) | 6.00 ft1.83 m |
| Displacement | 13,349 lb6,055 kg |
| Ballast | 4,156 lb1,885 kg |
| Sail Area | 592 ft²55.0 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 16.83 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 31.1 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 198 Light
Comfort Ratio 21.8 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 2.11 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 7.5 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$46,000 typical range $37,000 – $55,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
