1997 Beneteau Oceanis 461

OverviewThis spacious vessel was purchased by the current owners approximately 1.5 years ago. They really enjoyed sailing the boat regularly around Galveston Bay, but their family needs have changed. As experienced boat owners, they appreciate OZARKANA’S solid hull, reliable engine, good rigging and sails and overall fast, fun and comfortable performance. As a 1997 model, she does have minor cosmetic items normal for her age (which are reflected in the competitive list price), but she stands out as one of the most comfortable and well-maintained yachts in her class on the market today.Layout & Interior ComfortDesigned for effortless liveaboard cruising or extended travel, OZARKANA features a spacious 3-cabin, 2-head layout complete with a separate laundry area.Custom Galley: Re-designed to maximize usable space. Fiddle rails were removed and the old fridge doors were replaced with deep Isotherm fridge/freezer drawers. Features an expansive, beautiful Quartz countertop, sensor-touch faucet, double sink, and extra room for a microwave, air fryer, or additional shelving.Warm Ambiance: Illuminated by a gorgeous high-gloss teak and holly sole, complemented by an overhead skylight featuring remote-controlled 4-zone LED night-time accent lighting across the upper deck, salon, and galley. Bluetooth capable Fusion Stereo System with both interior and exterior cockpit speakers add more ambiance to your sailing adventures.Separate Laundry Area: Equipped with a sink, storage, and a Splendide combo washer/dryer (note: washer/dryer has not been tested by the current owner).Heads & Showers: Two Raritan freshwater toilets. The private master ensuite head features a 12V electric full-size Elegance model toilet. The guest head with sink and shower is conveniently located aft near both guest cabins and the companionway steps for easy access from the cockpit.Climate Control: Powerful dual-zone AC and heating system capable of handling extreme seasonal shifts, from freezing northern winters to sweltering Texas summers.Recent Upgrades & InvestmentsOver $17,000 Invested (2026): Brand-new lines, blocks and most of the standing/running rigging replaced, some new navigation electronics, new house and engine batteries, new stuffing box, and new bimini and canvas covers.Electronics & Navigation: Garmin 18-inch HD3 Radar Dome and Garmin GNX Wired Sail Pack (wind, depth, speed, and transducer).Cockpit Comfort: New 2025 Extended and Raised Cockpit Bimini providing full walk-around headroom (over 6 feet) as well as all new canvas covers and sail cover.Systems: Recently updated Isotherm deep-drawers fridge/freezer and Isotherm water heater (water heater has not been tested by owner). New House and Engine Batteries. New Stuffing Box.Tankage: Massive 225-gallon freshwater capacity housed across three hull-integrated tanks for improved stability underway or at anchor, complete with a convenient dockside water hookup.Deck, Rigging & PerformanceSails & Rigging: Almost every line, block, and the majority of the rigging was replaced within the past year. The sails were removed, cleaned, and reinstalled—they are in nice shape. The headsail features roller furling. The mainsail does not; however, the non-furling main offers more sail area for faster sailing.Under Sail: This is a remarkably fast and fun boat that easily cruises at 6–7 knots under sail in a good breeze.Deck Layout: Efficient, uncluttered side decks, a large forward sunbathing area, and a spacious cockpit featuring a steering wheel console, deep lockers, an easy-entry transom door, and a large cockpit table with hinged flaps and built-in cooler.Ports: All port light lenses were replaced by previous owner and feature protective Sunbrella covers for all; however, some interior cosmetic work around the ports still needs to be done as well as light carpentry work where there was prior port light leakage.

Oceanis 461: Manufacturer's Standard Equipment ListCONSTRUCTIONHULL: Laminated G.R.P. hull with internal fiberglass grid hull liner, reinforced with unidirectional rovings.DECK: Balsa sandwich for stiffness and thermal and acoustic insulation. Vinyl headliner with accent strips in salon & cabins. Structural bulkheads bonded 360° to hull and deck for structural strength.RUNNING RIGGINGGenoa halyardMainsail halyardBoom topping lift led back to cockpitRoller furling mainsail inhaul & outhaul linesGenoa roller furling lineGenoa sheetsMainsheetSolid boom vang led to cockpit(2) Main traveller control linesSTANDING RIGGINGDiscontinuous S/S 1X19 rigging: forestay, babystay, twin backstays, upper and lower capshrouds, intermediates and aft lower shroudsShroud rollers on babystay and upper shroudsSPARSKeel stepped, anodized mastDouble aft-swept spreadersAnodized aluminum boomDeck collar with pivoting blocks on port and starboard, 4 aft blocks have universal swivelDECK GEARS/S pulpit with bi-color navigation lightS/S sternrail with life ring holder and flag staff holderS/S stanchionsDouble lifelinesLifeline gates(2) Teak handrails on coachroof(2) Dorade vents (ventilation for salon and aft head)(2) Dorade vent guards(1) Mast pulpitTeak toe rail capLiferaft fixing points on coachroof(2) Genoa tracks (2m) with adjustable cars and plunger stops(2) Genoa foot blocks with jammers(2) 54 CSTO Lewmar primary genoa sheet winches, mounted on cockpit coaming near helm. Roller furling genoa system, with drum installed above deck. Mainsheet track on coachroof with ball bearing traveller (controls led back to cockpit)(2) 44 CSTO Lewmarwinches for mainsheet and halyards mounted on coachroof.All halyards and reefing lines led back to cockpit - genoa and main halyards may be jammed off and stowed at the mast(6) Spinlock clutch stoppers on coachroof(4) Folding pad eyes - 2 for foreguy, 2 for genneker sheetsWinch handlesMOORING & ANCHORINGSelf-bailing chain locker with ring boltS/S stemhead with 2 rollers - extended on starboard side for the primary anchor(6) anodized aluminum mooring cleatsWindlassEXTERIOR EQUIPMENT HULL & DECK(1) Locker in transom swim platform(2) Side lockers to port and starboard(1) Locker for 2 gas bottles beneath helmsman's seat to port(1) Locker beneath helmsman's seat to starboardTeak slatted cockpit sole aft of steering pedestalTransom with teak inlays on swim platform and locker lidTeak inlaid cockpit seatsCockpit console with wheel and compass, space for installation of electronics, table with fold down leaves, drained storage compartment, drink holders and a cockpit light.(1) Winch handle pocketCockpit shower (Optional)Hinged transom doorS/S swim ladder(5) Halyard neatening hooks on cabin bulkheadSTEERING SYSTEMSpade rudder with composite rudder shaftS/S leather wrapped steering wheel (42") (Folding Optional)Emergency tillerBALLASTCast iron bulb keelINTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS(2 and 3 cabin layouts)INTERIOR WOOD:Cherry-stained interior finish.Wooden floorboards with black stripingMattresses & cushions - high density foam with removable coversWooden cabinet doors with ventilation louvers.FORWARD CABIN (Both versions):Double berth (6'7" x 4'7")Storage beneath berthHanging lockerBench seatShelving on hullFORWARD & AFT HEAD (Both Versions):1 piece molded fiberglass liner for water tightness and easy cleaningMarine toilet & 15 gal holding tankFiberglass wash hand basin, vanity cabinet, mirrors, S/S handrail, and toilet accessoriesSALON:Table with removable center leafStorage cabinets on hullHull sides lined with woodWooden laminated companionway steps with non-skid stripping. Hinged with pneumatic lifting arms for access to engine roomMaximum headroom 6'5"NAV STATION:Chart table with stowageBookshelfMounting panel for navigation instrumentsGALLEY:Storage cabinets along hull sidesDouble S/S sinkMixing tap for hot/cold pressurized fresh waterS/S 3 burner Force 10 stove with protective S/S barTrash can under counter3 CABIN VERSION:(2) symmetrical cabins with double berths (6' 7" x 4' 9" / 3' 7")Shelves alongside hullStorage beneath berthHanging lockerPLUMBINGSelf-bailing cockpitManual bilge pumpElectric bilge pump with automatic switchIce box drained by pumpFresh water cockpit shower218 gal freshwater capacity in 5 rigid fiberglass water tanks integrated into hull liner (This boat has 225 gallons)Anodized aluminum water filler capHot/cold pressurized fresh water with accumulator tankHeads feature fiberglass wash hand basin with combination faucet and hand shower with shower hose and supportOne piece shower stall with drain and electric shower drain pump 2 x 15 gal holding tanksELECTRICAL CIRCUITGrounded rigConduit for options - transom to chart table, mast to chart table, forward cabin to chart table, forward cabin to transom12 volt control panel - 24 functions12 volt socket at the chart table110 volt control panel under chart table110 volt outlets - (1) in each cabin, head, galley, salon and at chart table110 volt shore power socket on transomHalogen overhead lighting in cabins, salon, galleyFluorescent tube lighting in galleyReading lights in each cabinNav station lightIndependent switches for lightsCockpit light on cockpit tableCourtesy light in companionwayBi-color nav lightStern lightCombination deck and steaming lightAnchor lightMECHANICALFuel capacity 53 gal aluminum tank12 volt 70 amp alternator40 amp battery charger1 x 100 amp 12 volt - Engine battery2 x 200 amp 12 volt - House batteryAir Conditioning (Optional)ENGINE EQUIPMENT63 hp engineEngine mounts integrated into hull linerEngine control panel integrated in port cockpit coamingSingle lever engine control integrated into cockpit table3 bladed fixed propEngine compartment soundproofed with foamS/S prop shaft with composite epoxy/glass stern tube

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.