Please identify the parts that you need from the drawings below.

Cutlass Bearing / Shaft Seal

PositionPart #DescriptionQtyPart Number
037330Cutlass Bearing – 30X40X100+L R1$64.00
718950SSEAL Prop Shaft VOLVO D30 #8281$147.00
15/69049841Sending Unit VDO Water Tank *Link to Amazon

Freshwater Tank Parts

*Note: The freshwater level monitoring setup on a Beneteau Oceanis 461 typically relies on VDO or Scheiber components connected through a signal-converter adapter module. The specific replacement adapter module parts are Scheiber 50.BTE.11009.00 or 50.BTE05000E.00, which can be found via specialized suppliers like Marinebeam

System Components & Identification

  • Beneteau used varying tank probes depending on the exact hull number and whether a VDO electronic panel or a Scheiber Navigraph system was installed. 
  • The inline adapter module translates raw resistance or digital stepped voltage from the tank probe so your helm/chart table display reads correctly. 
  • Direct replacement physical tank probes (capacitive or float-style) vary based on your fresh water tank’s depth and shape on the 461.

Recommended Approach

Because Beneteau utilized mixed instrumentation sub-vendors during the 461 production run (late 1990s to early 2000s), parts can rarely be cross-referenced strictly by the boat model year alone. 

Check the reverse side of your electrical/gauge panel for an OEM part number tag. 

Inspect the physical freshwater tank probe mounted directly on the tank top to see if a VDO or Scheiber stamp/part number is visible.

Some Identified Part Numbers

  • Beneteau Group Part Number: 134696 (Water Tank Level Sender Adapter Module)
  • Scheiber OEM Adapter Part Number: 50.BTE11009.00 (also listed as 50.BTE.11009.00)
  • Scheiber Legacy/Replaced Part Number: 50.BTE05000E.00
  • VDO OEM Tank Level Sensor/Probe: N02-240-402 (Capacitive 4–20 mA level probe, adjustable for 80 mm – 600 mm tank depth)

System Specifications & Replacement Notes

  • Adapter Module Function: Converts the signal from the water tank level sender into the specific step-voltage required for the Scheiber/VDO panel display.
  • Mounting Pattern: Standard SAE 5-hole flange pattern mounted on top of the freshwater tanks.
  • Aftermarket Alternatives: If replacing the tank sender with a third-party unit, use a European standard 10 to 180 Ohm float/tube level sender (such as WEMA or KUS) trimmed to your tank’s depth.