2021 Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 Detailed Walkthrough and Sailing Video in San Diego!

[@JheregJAB]

This is probably the best boat review of a modern boat I've ever watched. Why does no one else ever lay down on the beds/settee? Its always so hard on video to get a feeling for the size of the cabins and seeing a real person in them made a big difference. Same thing with actually untying the boat and leaving the dock. Maneuvering in the harbor around a dock is one of the hardest parts of boating and yet most reviews don't show any of it. Seeing how you, as a single person, were able to untie the boat, give it a gentle shove by hand, and then leave the dock alone was great. I would have appreciated some numbers with regard to wind speed, angle, and boat speed while you sailed but everything else about the review was excellent. Truth is this boat is out of my price range by probably 10x, but if I ever find myself with the means to have something like this you can bet this one will be remembered.

[@gregbeneteau5099]

Master class on how to do a boat review! Well done Barrett.

[@sdbeneteau]

Thank you kindly!

[@svharmsway2501]

Great review of a great boat. Your enthusiasm for this boat really came through in this video. Thank you for using the human measuring stick for showing the headroom, size of the births and the head, this was invaluable for anyone considering this beautiful boat as an option. Thank you for the effort put into the sailing shots including leaving the dock. Showed real world use of this boat. All around great job.

[@timmillea]

I much appreciated this video and it, along with two others, the Yachting Monthly and, yes, 'Part-time Crazy Man' videos all chimed together to sway me towards the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1. I won't be in San Diego or the Bahamas but rather the Greek islands and not for a week or weekend but to live aboard. Delivery is November 2025 - I have just over a year to prepare!

[@gregbaniak9650]

Best video on this boat on KZbin. Congrats Mr. Barrett.Thanks, thinking about buying one. Cheers.

[@marcuswilliams4352]

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[@Synthalog]

Fantastic and down-to-earth review.

[@Ognir1962]

Always look forward to your videos, best on You Tube. Makes you wanna move to San Diego. Beneteau rocks. Thanks for sharing.

[@sdbeneteau]

Thanks! You are always welcome to visit us in San Diego!

[@nielskorte8660]

second season with a Oceanis 30.1 with swing keel and tiller. A simple back stay (using the topping lift as upper backstay) is possible to add, starting with the first reef (which is needed quite quick with upcoming wind). Tiller stearing with autopilot is perfect. The benches with full lenght (not with the 2 weels) are suitable to lay and sleep with comfort. The simple backstay really helps to keep the front stay from curving/bending too much. We sailed it from Kiel to Skagen several times, wind in all conditions up to 34 knots (in maximum, but behind islands). Heading at wind force 5-6 in wave conditions isn‘t what you really need. But angles from 70…140 are really fun, as well 180+/- with gennaker to windward side (works perfect). The code 0 is the funny sail as well. The large storage takes a double SUP, 2 smal bycycles, all the sails, 2..3 large boxes, etc.. The larger plattform is a good option as well. I don‘t regret the choice of the this boot. ~~_/)…

[@beeboohk]

Really like your video! Especially you will bring the boat out for a sail!

[@jakemcnally4868]

Great review! Fantastic boat. On my want list for sure.

[@sdbeneteau]

Thanks Jake!

[@russellm28]

Hi! Could you provide the details on the retractable mast mentioned at 5:44? How long does it take to put it up and down? How is it secured down while underway? I have a fixed bridge between my slip and my potential sailing area and this would be PERFECT if it can be done in just a few minutes each way. Thanks! Great content! Best boat review, of any kind, that I've seen. I've seen a lot.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Great and detailed review 👍👍 Would love to know what camera and lens you’re using? I’m doing the same thing down here in Aus and would love to get the same image quality as you 👍

[@f.vilanova7574]

I like this boat , impressive room for a 30 feet boat, I'm thinking to order one. I love the canvas. Is the canvas an option of Beneteau, or is something that have to be ordered apart?

[@sdbeneteau]

Hi! There IS a factory canvas option, but this is custom work done in San Diego for this client by our dealership and Memo's Custom Canvas. Thank you!

[@better_together-w4m]

Is it possible to cheat the main sheet to the helm?

[@reseller7]

VERY NICE!!!

[@erickrueger6464]

Nice review overall, I'm still not convinced that I would replaced my First 265 for the 30.1. Who makes the deployable ladder on the starboard stern rail ?

[@tigerlancer]

Are solar panels powering electric motors, catching on? Are yacht shipyards creating a solar powered model?

[@timmillea]

There is an e-propulsion version, now called the 30.1e, using Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 FP system with 5KWh Lithium battery but, due to slowness of the regulatory authorities, this can not be sold for use on the open-seas :-( You can buy it for use on a lake with the solar panels from the factory, then move it to the sea - though insurance would be an issue.

[@tigerlancer]

@@timmillea legal red tape. What else is new? 🤣

[@nobeerlion3991]

There is almost no space behind the steering stand. Don't you fall?

[@MateoPRO51]

Good question!

[@JD-kf2ki]

Can it be added in an microwave?

[@brewster56]

Didn’t go into the aft stateroom? Too tight?

[@MateoPRO51]

You can see it in other videos about oceanis 30.1!

[@Ian-W]

Beautiful.

[@gerrymanning1766]

Nice boat, however i don't think i would feel safe behind the wheel.

[@fabienh3943]

stay behind the remote control of your telly. much safer.

[@stanleybest8833]

I can't afford this 30.1, but this episode always gives me a lift. It shows just how extremely bad other salesmen are and everything you're going to like on the Beneteau. You want to drop one in the water and sail to Gloster with kids and snacks.

[@Ringmaster30]

LOL...... A thirty footer with twin wheels.

[@pierrelana280]

Cheap!!

[@marcuswilliams4352]

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[@davidfinney6855]

The salon looks like a bus. Gross. Otherwise, nice