BENETEAU 323

About the BENETEAU 323

Also called OCEANIS 323 or OCEANIS CLIPPER 323. Similar model sold as MOORINGS 32.2 Swing keel version: min. 2.58' max. 7'.

The Beneteau 323 is a masthead sloop designed by Groupe Finot and built by Beneteau, with production records indicating a single build year of 2001. This vessel represents a specific era of Beneteau's performance-oriented cruising line, characterized by a displacement of 9325.0 lb and a beam of 10.75 ft.

Best for:

This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and active weekend sailors who prioritize responsive handling and interior volume over heavy bluewater displacement. Its moderate comfort ratio of 20.13 suggests it is best enjoyed in protected waters rather than as a heavy-weather offshore passage maker.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 2.05 and a displacement/length ratio of 167.55, the 323 is moderately stable but lacks the heavy displacement typically preferred for extended offshore passages. Its fin keel and relatively light ballast of 2414.2 lb suggest it is best reserved for coastal and near-shore cruising rather than open-ocean expeditions.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include the Beneteau 321 and 322, which share similar hull forms and interior layouts from the same production era. It also competes with the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 and O'Day 32, offering similar beam and cockpit space for coastal cruising.