2000 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC for Sale – 36 ft – Onekama, MI, United States

2000 Beneteau Oceanis 36CC – Freshwater Boat

Overview

Designed by the renowned Berret–Racoupeau design team with interiors by Armel Briand, the Oceanis 36 Center Cockpit was added to the Beneteau line in 2000 as a true bluewater-capable cruising yacht in a manageable size. This model combines safety, comfort, and performance with a versatile two-cabin layout and a raised center cockpit design.

This particular boat is a freshwater vessel, carefully maintained and outfitted with expanded water storage, making her ideal for extended cruising or liveaboard life.

Dimensions & Specifications

• Length Overall: 36’5” (11.10 m)

• Length at Waterline: 31’2” (9.50 m)

• Beam: 12’6” (3.81 m)

• Draft: 5’0” (1.53 m)

• Displacement: ~13,200 lbs (6,000 kg)

• Hull Material: Fiberglass with balsa-cored deck

• Keel Type: Fin with bulb/wing (cast iron, epoxy-protected)

• Rudder: Hung rudder with composite stock carried up to deck level

• Engine: Yanmar 3GM30F

• Fuel Capacity: ~40 gal (151 L)

• Water Capacity:

  • 110 gallons – starboard tank under settee

  • 300+/- gallons – forward tank under bow berth

Accommodations & Interior

• Forward guest cabin with V-berth

• Aft owner’s cabin with large centerline double berth, excellent storage, and private access to head

• Salon with centerline drop-leaf table, generous seating, and natural light

• Linear galley with double stainless steel sinks, hot/cold pressurized water, stove, and refrigerator

• Head with shower, accessible from both the salon and aft cabin

• Finish options: cherry-stained or teak joinery with cane-fronted lockers for natural ventilation

• Ventilation via multiple opening hatches, side ports, and dorade vents

Cockpit & Deck

• Center cockpit design offers superior protection, safety, and excellent visibility

• Teak-slatted cockpit sole for durability and classic styling

• Three stern lockers for fenders, lines, and gas cylinders

• Bow windlass (standard) for easy anchoring

• Optional Beneteau windshield for additional spray protection

• Solid teak bulwark surrounding the deck for secure movement forward

Performance

• Hull speed ~7.5 knots

• Efficient fin keel and balanced rudder provide predictable handling

• Planform optimized for a mix of performance and safety

• Well-regarded as a stable and comfortable offshore cruiser while remaining easy to sail shorthanded

Highlights

• Freshwater boat with expanded tankage: 110 gal starboard tank + 300+/- gal forward tank

• Center cockpit layout with exceptional safety and privacy

• Two-cabin, one-head layout ideal for cruising couples or small families

• Large aft stateroom — rare in this size range

• Excellent mechanical access under cockpit, with space for a generator

• Reliable Yanmar diesel engine

• Popular as a liveaboard cruiser thanks to its space, comfort, and storage

Designed by the Berret - Racoupeau team, the Oceanis 36 CC was added to the Beneteau range of Center Cockpit boats in 2000. The hull features the strong Beneteau structural hull liner, which ensures an even distribution of rigging stresses while providing rigidity and easy maintenance. The cast iron keel is solidly bolted to the structure and epoxy treated for anticorrosion protection. Its moderate depth (1.53 m draft) and bulb - wing shape are designed to combine performance and safety. The hung rudder is held by a composite stock which goes all the way up to the deck, providing a solid rudder unit. The insulated engine housing is located underneath the cockpit and all mechanical components are easily accessible. There is ample room to accommodate a generator. As on all Oceanis models, the propeller shaft is protected by a skeg. The cockpit, in slatted teak, is well protected from sea spray, and the Beneteau windshield is available as an option. Three stowage lockers in the stern provide storage for mooring ropes, fenders, and the gas cylinders for the galley. On the bow, the windlass comes as standard, and is fitted on deck to ensure easy operation. The whole boat is surrounded by a solid teak bulwark. The companionway has curved steps that are not at all steep, and the handrails are immediately within reach. The symmetrical saloon table along the boat's axis is roomy and light, and the leaves fold down to give easy access to the forward guest cabin. Access to the owner's aft cabin is via the port gangway past the galley. In the cabin is a large double bed to starboard - it is a real bedroom in which you can move around quite comfortably. The galley is well equipped, with its double stainless steel sink, hot and cold pressurized water system, stove, and refrigerator. From the owner's cabin, the big head compartment on the starboard gangway leads past the chart table and back to the saloon. The cherry stained (or optional teak) finish is in the pure Oceanis CC tradition: restful shapes, efficient use of space, and cupboards aired naturally through their canework doors. Ventilation is provided by numerous hatches and opening side portholes in addition to three dorade vents.