Seller's Description
Symmetry is a 1998 Beneteau 461 that is a timeless cruiser that combines classic design with modern comforts. Designed by renowned naval architects Bruce Farr and Armel Briand, this 46-foot yacht offers a spacious and comfortable interior, reliable performance, and excellent seaworthiness.
Interior
The interior of the Beneteau 461 is well-appointed and designed for comfort during extended cruises. The layout features three cabins and two heads, providing ample accommodation for family and friends. The salon is spacious, with a large dining table and comfortable seating, perfect for relaxing after a day of sailing. The galley is equipped with all the necessary amenities, including a stove, oven, microwave, newer high-end refrigerator, and plenty of storage space.
Exterior
On deck, the Beneteau 461 offers a well-thought-out layout that makes sailing easy and enjoyable. The cockpit is large and features a folding table, ideal for alfresco dining. The wide side decks and high lifelines provide added safety when moving around the boat.
Performance
The Beneteau 461 is known for its excellent performance under sail. The hull is well-designed, providing a smooth and stable ride even in challenging conditions. The boat is easy to handle, with all lines led aft to the cockpit for convenient single-handed sailing. The large sail area allows for impressive speed, making this yacht a joy to sail in all conditions.
Location
Located in the largest marina in SW Florida, on the popular liveaboard A Dock. The marina currently has a three year waiting list for slips but this slip will be offered to the new owner who will have the first right of refusal. Beautiful Charlotte Harbor has dozens of gorgeous anchorages with white sand beaches, crystal clear warm turquoise water, many within a days sail. Come and let me show you how easy it is to begin your cruising dreams today!
Conclusion
Overall, the 1998 Beneteau 461 is a well-designed and reliable cruiser that offers a comfortable and enjoyable sailing.
Equipment: New in Dec. 2023
Radio
PSS Shaft Seal
Shaft
Thru hulls
Bottom Paint
Inverter/Battery Charger
Ray marine package w/ Axiom 9 Chart plotter and Radar, Depth, Wind and Autohelm
Interior lights
Batteries/Start Battery
Bilge pump/Emergency Float Bilge Pump
Wind Indicator
Digital Antenna
New in 2022
Mack Sails - Main and Genoa
Running Rigging
Spinnaker and Rigging
Alternator
Whaley Dinghy
Shifter/Throttle Unit
New in 2021
Fresh Water Pump
Isotherm front opening Fridge
Force 10 Stove
Custom Counter Tops
Dodger
Mainsail Stack pack
Propeller
Fuel Gauge
Memory Foam Mattresses
Steering Wheel Cox Combing
Auto pilot drive unit
Sirius XM Radio Connections
Sanitation hoses (3 heads)
150’ Anchor Chain
Handheld Windlass controller
Cockpit/Dinghy cushions
New in 2019
Salon Cushions
New in 2016
Mercury 6hp dinghy engine
Specs
- Designer
- Bruce Farr
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Associations
- ?
- # Built
- ?
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Fin + Bulb
- Rudder
- Spade
- Construction
- FG
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 46′ 7″ / 14.2 m
- Waterline Length
- 39′ 4″ / 12 m
- Beam
- 13′ 11″ / 4.3 m
- Draft
- 5′ 8″ / 1.8 m
- Displacement
- 20,940 lb / 9,500 kg
- Ballast
- 7,500 lb / 3,400 kg
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Sloop
- Reported Sail Area
- 832′² / 77.3 m²
- Total Sail Area
- 832′² / 77.3 m²
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- 397′² / 36.9 m²
- P
- 46′ 6″ / 14.2 m
- E
- 17′ 0″ / 5.2 m
- Air Draft
- 59′ 0″ / 18 m
Foresail
- Sail Area
- 435′² / 40.4 m²
- I
- 54′ 6″ / 16.6 m
- J
- 15′ 11″ / 4.9 m
- Forestay Length
- 56′ 9″ / 17.3 m
Auxilary Power
- Make
- Yanmar
- Model
- 4JH2E
- HP
- ?
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Fuel Capacity
- 53 gal / 201 l
- Engine Hours
- ?
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- 145 gal / 549 l
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- 3
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
10.8 kn
Classic: 8.41 kn
Hull Speed
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Formula
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
17.5
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
Formula
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
- SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D: Displacement in pounds.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
35.8
<40: less stiff, less powerful
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Formula
Ballast / Displacement * 100
- Displacement/Length
-
153.2
100-200: light
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
Formula
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- Comfort Ratio
-
23.1
20-30: coastal cruiser
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Formula
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- Capsize Screening
-
2.0
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
Formula
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
Notes
Also called OCEANIS 461.
Similar to MOORINGS 463, 464 & 465.
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