Beneteau 35' 351

Thalassa — 1996 Beneteau Oceanis 351

35' (10.67m) | 1996 | Beneteau 351 | Tracy's Landing, Maryland, United States

Asking Price: $54,950

Overview

Thalassa is a well-maintained 1996 Beneteau Oceanis 351, a French-built cruising sailboat with a fin keel, spade rudder, and a roomy interior featuring two cabins. The Oceanis 351 is known for good sailing performance, a comfortable cruising layout, and solid resale value in the used market — and Thalassa backs that reputation with a documented, multi-year maintenance program through Zimmerman Marine, keeping her systems in dependable, sail-away condition.

The Beneteau Oceanis series combines proven design with hundreds of hours of engineering to produce yachts capable of comfortable passages to any port of call. Thalassa's hull offers excellent stability thanks to her taut lines, maximum waterline length, and wide beam, while her bulb keel with winglets delivers strong performance and an easy motion through waves. On deck, a false deck cowling keeps halyards and control lines out of the way, routed to a battery of stoppers and two self-tailing winches flanking the companionway — both main and genoa use roller furling, making sail handling simple for a shorthanded crew. Below, the large salon centers on an attractive wood table surrounded by a U-shaped settee (convertible to a double berth), and the L-shaped galley makes full use of the boat's maximum beam. Light and ventilation come from fixed and opening ports, a large hatch, and two bright coachroof skylights. The cockpit is finished with teak decking, offers instrument sightlines from the helm, a Plexiglas-protected engine panel, a hinged aft seat for transom/swim platform access, and a cockpit shower.

Key Specifications

LOA

34'10" (10.62 m)

LWL

30'5" (9.27 m)

Beam

12'6" (3.81 m)

Max Draft

5'4" (1.63 m)

Displacement

11,684 lbs

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Fuel Type

Diesel

Fuel Tank

24 gal (90.85 L)

Fresh Water

79 gal (299.05 L)

Holding Tank

15 gal (56.78 L)

Cabins/Heads

2 cabins

HIN/IMO

BEY62164B696

Category

Cruisers

Condition

Used

Sails / Rigging

•     Main sail in excellent condition

•     Furling sails (Facnor jib furler)

•     Refurbished genoa and asymmetrical spinnaker

•     Two Lewmar 44 self-tailing winches

Engines / Mechanical

•     Diesel auxiliary engine, wheel steering

•     Electric and manual bilge pumps

•     Hot water, sea water pump

•     Electric marine head

•     Battery charger, Racor fuel filter

•     3-blade prop

•     Upgraded engine pulleys and belt (sized for larger alternator; resolved prior belt wear issue)

Electronics / Electrical

•     12V DC system; 30A/120V AC shore power (twin Marinco 30A inlets)

•     Two 8D AGM batteries + one Group 24 battery — all replaced/upgraded

•     Heart Link 2000 battery monitor

•     Raymarine chartplotter (Garmin 2006 also fitted) and Raymarine 4000+ autopilot

•     Autohelm Tri-Data speed/depth and wind instruments

•     Magellan GPS Nav 1200XL

•     6" Plastimo pedestal-mounted compass

•     Standard VHF with cockpit remote

•     New MFD and pod upgrade

•     TV/DVD player, Bose sound system

•     CruiseAire 110V reverse-cycle A/C

Documented Maintenance History (2023–2026)

Thalassa has been under continuous professional care with Zimmerman Marine, including:

•     Full engine service program: oil/filter changes, fuel filter changes, transmission fluid, coolant, and belt/hose inspections (annual)

•     Fuel system troubleshooting and repair: fuel pump replacement, injector service, injection pump service, turbo R&R, multiple leak repairs

•     Cutlass bearing replacement

•     Complete exhaust hose system replacement (~20 ft of 2" hose from thru-hull to muffler to engine) after prior hose was found delaminating; muffler/mixing elbow inspected with no damage found

•     Raw-water pump impeller and zinc replacement (multiple seasons)

•     Aft berth portlight replacement (new Lewmar acrylic port, properly bedded and trimmed)

•     Aft head faucet replacement (Scandvik) with new seals/o-rings

•     Bilge pump and float switch replacement; rewired bilge circuit

•     Battery system overhaul: new starting and house batteries, reprogrammed monitor, charger troubleshooting

•     Seasonal spring commissioning and fall haul-out/winterization performed annually (engine, heads, A/C, freshwater system, seacocks)

•     Enrolled in ongoing monthly battery maintenance plan

Why This Boat?

Thalassa combines the Oceanis 351's proven cruising pedigree with a documented, well-funded maintenance history — new sails, upgraded electronics, rebuilt battery system, and a recently replaced exhaust system all in place. For a buyer who wants the comfort and easy handling of a well-known design without inheriting a maintenance backlog, Thalassa is ready to show.