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Océanis 361A big chunk of Bénéteau

Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 23.01.2002

Océanis 361: A big chunk of BénéteauPhoto: www.nomendesign.de
A successful furnishing concept which, thanks to the shape of the hull, offers space for
Good sailing characteristics and a very generous amount of space - modern sailing yachts should offer both.the new Océanis 361 from the world's largest shipyard also strives for this high goal.where are the compromises?
A large yacht with a relatively short keel. The Oc
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A crack with high dimensional stability
With a width of 3.80 metres, the designers have created a powerful hull that offers a large usable space below deck. When sailed upright, the Océanis showed good sailing characteristics; however, it does not like to be in a large position.
The overall concept was convincing, but improvements are still needed in the details. With a price of around 215,000 marks, the yacht is in the European mid-range.

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Fridtjof Gunkel

Fridtjof Gunkel

Deputy Chief Editor YACHT

Fridtjof Gunkel was born on Helgoland in 1962; he started his sailing career there in the Opti and quickly switched to keelboats. North Sea Week, Cowes Week and Kiel Week were early stops, followed by many years in the Admiral's Cup scene on the cuppers “Container” and “Rubin” World Championships and international regattas in the Starboat, with the mini-maxi “SiSiSi” and various tonner yachts as well as participation in the Whitbread Round the World Race were further formative stations, flanked by extensive cruising trips. Fridtjof Gunkel joined YACHT back in 1985 as part of a traineeship, where he later became Head of the Test & Technology department and then Deputy Editor-in-Chief around 25 years ago. He is also responsible for the regatta and sports section. Fridtjof Gunkel privately sails a performance/cruiser moored on the Baltic coast, his favorite areas are the eastern Swedish archipelago and Brittany.

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