Designed by Groupe Finot, the all-new Beneteau 323 is a sophisticated, comfortable cruiser incorporating a voluminous interior filled with an abundance of light and ventilation. A wonderful, spacious cockpit offers a patented, innovative pivoting steering wheel, allowing easy access from the helm to the companionway. The 323 has a long list of standard options that give this 32-footer incredible value that the competition will find difficult to surpass.
There were some minor changes during the Beneteau production run from 2003 – 2008. Yanmar changed their 2GM 18 hp engine to the 3YM 21 hp engine in 2005, and with the new engine. In 2006, Beneteau went to a slightly lighter stained interior wood and added the bulkhead-mounted lights. The wood sidings above the settees were replaced with white vinyl to also help lighten the interior. The cushions were upgraded to inner spring mattresses in the forward and aft cabins.
AWARDs
The Beneteau 323, also known as the Oceanis 323 and Oceanis Clipper 323, won the “Boat of the Year” award at the 2004 Oslo Boat Show.
SPECIFICATIONS
| LOA | 32’10” |
| Hull Length | 31’1″ |
| LWL | 29’2″ |
| Beam | 10’9″ |
| Displacement | 9,235 lbs |
| Standard SA | 542 sq ft |
| Draft | 4’9″ |
| Optional | 5’11” |
| Optional lifting | 31″ – 7′ |
| Shoal Ballast | 2,414 lbs |
| Deep Ballast | 2,258 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 gallons |
| Water | 42 gallon |
| Auxiliary | 18-20 hp |
| Headrom | 6’1″ |
| Construction: | Marion, SC |
| Hull Design: | Groupe Finot |
Rig Dimensions: Classic & Furler
I – 42’8”
J – 11’1”
P – 38’11”
E – 13’2”
Air Drat – 48’7”
CONSTRUCTION
- Hull of hand-laid solid GRP bonded to a structural grid/hull liner of directional fiberglass/GRP for a strong, stiff, light composite.
- Vinylester hull barrier coat to resist osmotic blistering and zone-specific stitchmat laminates for specific increased strength optimization.
- Cored GRP sandwich construction for stiffness, thermal and acoustic insulation, and lighter weight. Solid fiberglass reinforcements in high-load areas. Integral unidirectional GRP deck beams for added strength.
- Main bulkheads are bonded 360° to the hull and deck for rigid torsional and compressive strength.
BENETEAU – OCEANIS – CLIPPER
There are several names, Beneteau 323, Oceanis 323 & Oceanis 323 Clipper. What is the difference? They are all the same boat and design. Beneteau USA (Beneteau America) removed Oceanis from their marketing in the mid-1990s to 2008. The Clipper was a French-built boat that was the equivalent of the US-built boats. Beneteau 323 For Sale
HAULOUT
Where the straps go. Measurements are in millimeters
BENETEAU PARTS & MAINTENANCE
Volvo Penta Dripless Stuffing Gland Maintenance
U.S Spars Routine Maintenance for In-Mast Furling System
UNLOCK BENETEAU 323 RESOURCES
- Owner’s Manual
- Brochure
- Specifications
- Lifting Keel Brochure
- VPP
- Beneteau Parts
VIDEO
REVIEWS
Practical Sailor – Beneteau 323 Review – Darrell Nicholson, May 8, 2024
However, stand her back up and take a look at her at rest, and she takes on the appearance of the cruiser she’s intended to be. Viewed from abeam, the topsides show themselves at their true height, and the cabintop’s elevation reflects a goal of having sufficient headroom for the crew to stand upright without fear of banging a noggin on the headliner. The cabin top slopes downward gradually enough to provide standing headroom in the forward cabin, albeit at the expense of a lounging surface on the bow.
Yachting World – Beneteau 323 Review – Staff, May 5, 2021
It is, in fact, essentially the same hull that Groupe Finot and Jean Berret designed in the early 1990s for Beneteau’s single-handed offshore racer, the Figaro. Since then, it has been used for two other sporty Beneteaus, the First 310 and First 31.7, as well as the Beneteau Oceanis 323’s predecessors in the Oceanis range, the 311 and 300.
Boats.com – Beneteau 323 Review – Rupert Holmes, December 1, 2015
In many ways, the Beneteau Oceanis 323 set new standards for 32-foot cruising yachts when it was first launched in 2004. A combination of higher freeboard, allied to a wide beam that’s carried well aft and a stepped coachroof, produced a boat with significantly more volume than earlier designs of this size. At the same time, an efficient deep keel option was offered, which helped to make the boat one that could be expected to take offshore passages in its stride.
SIMILAR-SIZED BENETEAU MODELS
| Model | Year Introduced | Model | Year Introduced |
| First 30 | 1977 | First 325 | 1985 |
| First 30 | 2010 | First 32s5 | 1998 |
| First 30 | 2025 | Oceanis 320 | 1987 |
| First 300 | 1994 | Beneteau 321 / Oceanis 321 | 1993 |
| First 305 | 1984 | First 33.7 | 1996 |
| Oceanis 300 | 1994 | Beneteau 331 / Oceanis 331 | 2000 |
| Oceanis 30.1 | 2020 | First 345 | 1984 |
| First 310 | 1990 | First 10R / First 34.7 | 2007 |
| First 31.7 | 1998 | Oceanis 34 | 2009 |
| Beneteau 31 / Oceanis 31 | 2008 | Oceanis 34.1 | 2022 |
| Beneteau 311 / Oceanis 311 | 1997 | Beneteau 343 / Oceanis 343 | 2003 |
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