Beyond the Build: Beneteau Oceanis 37.1

Renewing a popular model is always a daunting task, especially when it's been a bestseller for almost a decade, as was the case with the Oceanis 38.1. With Beneteau’s most recent launch, the Oceanis 37.1, the challenge laid before designers Marc Lombard and Nauta Design was clear: enhance volume and boost performance while preserving the ease of use that has defined the Oceanis line since its inception in 1986. They answered the call in spades, making the new Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 a heavy favorite in the “Best Midsize Cruiser” category in CW’s 2024 Boat of the Year competition. Join CW Editor-in-Chief Andrew Parkinson and Beneteau Americas Sales Manager Clément Magot as they unpack key details of the boat's unique characteristics, design, construction, and much more from the Oceanis 37.1's US debut at the 2023 Annapolis Sailboat Show.