Inside the New Beneteau Oceanis 52: What Works, What Doesn’t
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The new Beneteau Oceanis 52 is one of the most talked-about cruising sailboats in years. Bigger, brighter, more comfortable, and more modern than ever before—but has Beneteau gone too far?
In this video, we take a full walk-through tour of the Beneteau Oceanis 52 filmed at the Annapolis Boat Show and dig into what this boat really represents. Not a brochure overview. Not a sales pitch. A real review for sailors who care about how boats actually sail, live, and age.
We look closely at the Oceanis 52’s hull design, cockpit layout, sail handling, and interior, and talk honestly about what Beneteau got right—and where compromises were clearly made. We cover key specs, how this boat compares to other modern cruising sailboats buyers might be considering, and why comfort has become such a dominant theme in today’s production designs.
This is a boat aimed squarely at modern cruisers sailing short-handed, anchoring often, and valuing ease of use—but that raises an important question: does prioritizing comfort come at the expense of sailing performance and offshore credibility?
If you’re considering a Beneteau Oceanis 52, comparing it to other 50-plus-foot cruising sailboats, or just curious where modern sailboat design is headed, this video is for you.
Let us know in the comments:
Has Beneteau gone too far—or is this exactly what most sailors actually want?
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