Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 461, Bruce Farr designed, built 1999, Blue Hull, copper-coated below waterline, bulb wing keel, wheel steering. Powered by 85hp Yanmar, Main & Genoa by Quantum Sails (2017), predominantly B&G navigation equipment. 3 double cabins & 2 heads layout, can sleep up to 8 throughout incl saloon . Holding tank. Gala dinghy A240 Lite with aluminium hull. Comfortable spacious cruising yacht , 4 private owners, has never been chartered. EU VAT paid status
Designed by renowned naval architect Bruce Farr and built by Beneteau in France in 1999, this Oceanis Clipper 461 is an exceptionally well-maintained bluewater cruising yacht that perfectly combines performance, comfort and practicality. Presented with a striking blue hull, EU VAT paid status and having had just four private owners from new, she has never been chartered and is ready for her next adventure.
Her proven cruising specification includes a winged bulb keel, wheel steering and a reliable 85hp Yanmar diesel engine with shaft drive. The hull has been protected with Coppercoat since 2015, while Trudesign composite seacocks were fitted in 2022. Recent upgrades include new domestic and engine batteries, new domestic water pipework, a new bilge pump and WC macerator pump, all completed in 2025.
The sail wardrobe comprises a Quantum slab-reefing mainsail and furling genoa, both new in 2017 and professionally maintained, while the forestay was replaced in 2026. Navigation is centred around a predominantly B&G electronics package including GPS chartplotter, autopilot, speed, depth, wind instruments and VHF.
Below decks, the spacious three-cabin, two-head layout comfortably accommodates six guests, with additional berths in the saloon allowing sleeping for up to eight. The warm timber interior is complemented by a well-equipped galley, hot water system, Isotherm fridge/freezer, LED lighting and generous storage, making her equally suited to extended cruising or liveaboard life.
On deck, she is fully equipped for comfortable cruising with a Rocna 25kg anchor and 100m of chain, electric windlass with remote control, sprayhood, bimini, swim platform and deck shower. Also included is a 2021 Gala A240 Lite aluminium-hulled tender with Honda 2.3hp outboard.
A highly regarded Bruce Farr design with an excellent ownership history, this Oceanis Clipper 461 represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a capable, comfortable and genuinely turn-key cruising yacht.
Construction
Built by Beneteau Yachts, France 1999
Designed by Bruce Farr
Aft cockpit cruising yacht
GRP hull, deck & structure (Blue hull)
Winged bulb keel.
Blade rudder
Wheel steering
Copper Coat antifouled since 2015
Plastic Trudesign seacocks fitted 2022
Machinery
Yanmar, 4JH2-DTE, 85hp
3,950 hours
Shaft drive
3 bladed prop
Tankage
Fuel: 1 x 200 L steel tank
Water: 2 x 275 lL plastic tanks
Holding: 1 x 46 L Tek tank (2017)
Electrics
220v & 12v systems
2 x 140A domestic batteries Tudor Strong Pro (2025)
Engine starting battery 100A (2025)
Dolphin battery chargers, 2 x 12v x 20A
Sterling Battery Management system
200W Solar charging with Victron
MPPT 75/15
Engine & shore power charging options
Portable Hyundai HY1000 Si generator 3.9a/240v as back up (2019)
New main bilge pump (2025)
New WC macerator pump (2025)
Rig & Sails
Keel Stepped Sloop rig two spreader, Z spar mast.
New Forestay 2026, other standing rigging original.
Main – Slab reefing, white by Quantum (2017)
Genoa – Furling, white by Quantum (2017)
(Sails maintained by Waypoint Lefkas)
Facnor roller reefing system SD 200 for Genoa
2 x Lewmar Genoa winches ST58’s
1 x Lewmar halyard winch ST44
1 x Lewmar main winch ST40
Accommodation
Accom for 6/8 in 3 cabins & saloon
Double aft cabins + V berth forward cabin
Two heads with showers
Wood joinered interior & flooring
Vinyl upholstery
Domestic
Eno cooker – oven & grill
2 x gas hobs
S/S sink
Frigo fridge/freezer (Isotherm new fridge plate & compressor 2014)
Crockery/cutlery/pots/pans
25L calorifier
New domestic water pipes throughout 2025
LED bulbs in saloon and cabins
Pioneer CD radio
Deck
Rocna 25kg anchor with 100m 10mm chain
Danforth 4kg with 30m 10mm chain
Lofrans Cayman 88 windlass 1000w (Remote for windlass 2022)
Sprayhood
Bimini
Plenty of warps/lines
2x 50m 18mm floating shore lines and strops
12 fenders
Swim platform
Swim/boarding ladder
Deck shower
Boathooks (2)
Navigation
B&G GPS chart plotter
B&G Speed/log/wind/depth
Autopilot
Auto Pilot pump is Lecombe & Schmidt linked to B&G Network Pilot
B&G VHF
Icom Handheld DSC VHF
Plastimo compass
Nav lights
Horn
(Furuno Radar not working)
Tenders
Gala dinghy A240 Lite, aluminium hull (2021)
Honda 2.3hp outboard
Safety
Standard safety gear, fire extinguishers (2023) and CO detector up to date.
Liferaft Seago canister (serviced 2022) 6 person
Manual & automatic bilge pumps
2 x life buoys
Safety flares (2022)
EDVS LED distress light (2017)
Selection of lifejackets and safety lines.
Selection of flags.
Emergency tiller
Fire blanket
Gas alarm – ‘Fire Angel’
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Title Documents and Tax
Listed below are the documents/or copies of what we have seen on listing this yacht.
Current British SSR Certificate (exp 2030)
Copy – Brexit location marina letter (Greece)
Copy – Bill of Sale to current 3rd owner 2010
Copy – Bill of Sale to 2nd owner 2002
Copy – IVA paid invoice (Portugal) 1999
Copy – Certificate of Origin 1999
Copy – Conformity Certificate 1999 Bureau Veritas + Portuguese forms
Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paid
Comments
This comfortable cruising yacht has had 4 private owners, current owner since 2024 who bought
in the Lefkas area, she has never been chartered. She has 3 double cabins and 2 heads layout
and can sleep up to 8. Interior is in great condition.
Since 2010 she has been berthed at Lefkas marina, Greece and sailed around Ionian islands,
with occasional trips to Peloponnese, and Adriatic.
In the current ownership the boat has been in commission for the summer months in the Ionian
areas and stored ashore over the 25/26 winter. In Spring 26 the teak decks have been removed
in preparation for a non skid paint finish. With other general tidying up and a few additions such
as the Solar charging, wifi router, 12v fans, cockpit tidy bags
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