BENETEAU 411
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41 ft |
| LWL | 36.92 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 4.75 ft |
| Displacement | 17,196 lb |
| Ballast | 5,499.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47.9 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.4 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 41.67 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.76 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 307.85 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 389.65 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 661.8 sq ft |
| SA total | 697.5 sq ft |
About the BENETEAU 411
Also known as OCEANIS 411. AKA STARDUST 411, MOORINGS 413. See OCEANIS 411 for more details.
The Beneteau 411 is a masthead sloop designed by Group Finot and built by Beneteau, with production records indicating a single build year of 1997. This vessel represents a specific era of French production, characterized by a displacement of 17196.0 lb and a beam of 13.0 ft, offering a balance of performance and comfort for its time.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling, as evidenced by the high prevalence of dodger and bimini installations for comfort. It is less ideal for extreme bluewater expeditions due to its moderate displacement and specific structural vulnerabilities noted in owner reports.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.02 and a displacement of 17196.0 lb, the 411 is capable of coastal passages but requires careful monitoring of its keel and rudder systems for extended offshore use. The fin keel design and moderate D/L ratio of 152.54 suggest it is not a heavy-displacement bluewater cruiser.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Beneteau 423 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42, which share similar beam dimensions and interior layouts from the late 1990s. These boats offer similar performance profiles with masthead rigs and comparable comfort ratios, making them direct competitors in the used market.
Direct variant of the BENETEAU 411
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
High ConfidenceAsking price by model year
76 listings · boat years 1990–2022 · median $89,900
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 41ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
20 reported issues across 11 systems for the BENETEAU 411, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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