1994 Beneteau Oceanis 351

Layout & Interior

The Oceanis 351 is celebrated for its spacious, open interior, and Prairie Rose IV delivers exactly that. With a wide 12’6” beam carried well aft, the salon feels bright and inviting. Teak joinery, large portlights, and a functional layout create a warm, livable space ideal for cruising or weekend escapes.

Salon

• Generous U‑shaped settee with teak dining table

• The table drops down, and the filler cushions make into a large double bed.

• Opposing straight settee for additional seating or a sea berth

• Ample storage in lockers and shelving

• Overhead and reading lights (some require service per survey)

• Teak‑and‑holly style cabin sole with FRP liner beneath

The salon is designed for comfort at anchor and security underway, with handholds and a layout that flows naturally.

Galley

A proper cruising galley to port, equipped with:

• Force 10 three‑burner LPG stove & oven (thermocouples on all burners; igniters require service)

• Deep dual stainless sinks

• 12V refrigeration

• Abundant counter space and storage

The galley’s location at the base of the companionway makes it ideal for cooking underway or entertaining in the cockpit.

Sleeping Areas

Forward Cabin:

• V‑berth with storage lockers

• Overhead Lewmar hatch

• Comfortable for guests or primary sleeping quarters

Aft Cabin:

• Large double berth tucked under the cockpit

• Hanging locker and shelving

• Good ventilation via portlights

Head & Shower

• Jabsco manual toilet

• Integrated shower with sump pump

• Additional transom shower at the stern for rinsing off after a swim

Cockpit

The Oceanis 351 cockpit is one of the highlights of the design:

• Wide, comfortable seating

• Large folding cockpit table

• 42” stainless wheel with pedestal‑mounted engine controls

• Walk‑through transom with swim platform and ladder

• Dodger and pedestal cover (canvas in need of repairs)

The cockpit is equally suited for entertaining at anchor or managing sails underway.

Cooking

• Force 10 LPG stove/oven

• Thermocouples on all burners

• LPG system with solenoid shutoff, regulator, and dedicated locker

Heating

• Espar D3L diesel heater (powers up but not producing heat; service recommended) A valuable upgrade for year‑round PNW cruising once serviced.

Hot Water

• Kuuma 6‑gallon water heater

• Runs on 120V AC or engine heat exchanger

Toilet & Waste

• Jabsco manual head

• 20‑gallon polyethylene holding tank

• Dual Y‑valves for flexible discharge routing

• Whale manual pump

12V DC System

• Dedicated DC breaker panel at nav station

• One Group 31 start battery

• Two 8D house batteries

• Three 2‑way battery switches

• Alternator on main engine

• Wiring generally secure; some indicator lights require attention

The large 8D house bank provides excellent capacity for cruising.

120V AC Shore Power

• AC breaker panel with reverse‑polarity indicator

• Xantrex TrueCharge 20 battery charger

• GFCI‑protected outlets

• Water heater powered via AC

Electrical Protection

• Lightning protection installed

A functional suite suitable for coastal cruising:

• Garmin GPS 75

• B&G depth & speed (nav station & pedestal)

• B&G wind instruments

• Autohelm ST4000 autopilot

• Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF

• Clarion 5740 stereo

• Olympic 135 compass

• Radar reflector on port shroud

Navigation lights require servicing (per survey).

Engine

• Perkins Perama M30 diesel

• 28 hp

• 4664 hours

• Freshwater‑cooled

• Vetus waterlock muffler

• Engine serviced July 2024

• Ventilation hose requires correction

Perkins engines are known for their longevity and parts availability, making them a favourite among cruisers.

Drivetrain

• HBW 100‑2.5 transmission

• 25 mm stainless shaft

• Volvo lip‑seal shaft seal

Steering

• Pedestal steering with stainless wheel

• Aluminum quadrant on composite rudder post

• Z‑Diffusion mast with double spreaders

• In‑mast furling mainsail

• Schaeffer System 1000 headsail furler

• Lewmar 44 winches

• Rigid boom vang (racked lower tube and displaced collar)

• Dacron mainsail & genoa with UV wear strips

The 351 is known for easy sail handling and sporty performance.

• Primary Anchor: 10 kg Bruce with galvanized chain

• Secondary Anchor: Danforth with chain & rode

• Windlass: Goit 308 manual windlass (operational)

The Bruce anchor is a reliable choice for PNW bottoms, and the manual windlass ensures simplicity and reliability.

There is a rigid hull inflatable tender included with a 2.5hp outboard

• Southern Pacific Rigid Hull Inflatable Tender.

• Tohatsu 2.5 Hp outboard