Memories is a 2001 Beneteau Oceanis 361 designed by Jean Berret and Olivier Racoupeau,with results to back up the sail plan. In 2022 Memories won the Spinnaker Division at theGovernor’s Cup overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay, then came back in 2024 to finish second. Every line is led aft to the cockpit, the mainsail is in mast furling, and both the primary and cabin top winches are self tailing, so one person can reef, tack, and douse sail without leaving the wheel. The Neil Pryde genoa and mainsail are maintained by Quantum Sails, andthe Doyle asymmetrical spinnaker is easier to fly and douse than a symmetrical chute, an advantage in the light air common on the Bay.
The owner has kept ahead of the maintenance rather than behind it. Engine hours are low, with regular impeller changes, fluid changes, and filter service, a new fuel pump in 2023, and a dedicated Racor fuel filter. A Gori folding propeller went on in 2024, adding speed, fuel savings,and better control in reverse for docking, and in 2025 the boat was hauled to replace the shaft seal diaphragm and refresh the bottom paint.
• Draft: 5 feet, cast iron bulb keel with winglets
• Sail plan: In mast furling mainsail, Profurl headsail furling
• Air conditioning: Cruisair 16,000 BTU with heat, all cabins and salon ducted
• Spinnaker: Doyle asymmetrical spinnaker on telescoping whisker pole
• Outboard lift: Kato 4 in 1 stainless steel stern lift pole
SPECIFICATIONS
Basic Boat Info
BuilderBeneteau
ModelOceanis 361
CategoryCruiser-Racer
TypeSail
Year2001
HIN/IMOBEY76162C101
ConditionUsed
Fuel TypeDiesel
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Number of Engines1
Dimensions
LOA36' 5"
Beam12' 6"
Max Draft5'
Dry Weight0 LBS
Engines
MakeWesterbeke
Drive TypeDirect
Engine Power27 HP
Model30 B
FuelDiesel
Engines1
Tanks
Fuel Tank20 GAL
Fresh Water88 GAL
Other
Displacement12,787 LBS
Keel TypeBulb Keel
Cabins2
ADDITIONAL INFO
Memories, a 2001 Beneteau Oceanis 361 and Governor's Cup Spinnaker Division winner, sails shorthanded with in mast furling and self tailing winches. Doyle asymmetrical spinnaker, Cruisair air conditioning, and a 2 cabin layout with 6 feet 4 inches of headroom round out the boat.
FULL DETAILS
recent work and upgrades (2021 to present)
Engine hours are low, maintained with regular impeller changes, fluid changes, and filter service
Gori 3 blade folding propeller installed 2024, improved speed, fuel savings, and reverse control for docking
New fuel pump installed 2023
Dedicated Racor fuel filter installed
Shaft seal diaphragm replaced 2025, boat hauled out specifically for this service
Bottom paint refreshed 2025, same haulout as shaft seal replacement
Line cutter installed on propeller shaft, confirmed by owner
Two new cabin fans installed 2024
Refrigerator and freezer replaced 2019
Racing record: Spinnaker Division winner, Governor's Cup overnight race 2022; second place 2024
rig and sails
Aluminum Stowaway tapered mast, stepped on deck, likely Charleston Spars
Double spreaders
1x19 stainless wire standing rigging with roller swage fittings: headstay, single lowers, babystay, discontinuous uppers, intermediates, double full length backstays
Profurl headsail furling system with manual control line led aft
In mast furling mainsail, all lines led aft
Aluminum boom with block and tackle purchase to adjustable traveler
Kick up style boomvang
Spinnaker pole with topping lift
Standard topping lift
Color coded low stretch braided running rigging and halyards
Lewmar 48 self tailing primary winches
Lewmar 30 self tailing maneuvering winch to port
Inboard sheeting tracks with fairlead blocks
Neil Pryde 135% dacron roller furling genoa with UV cover and padded luff, built by Neil Pryde and maintained by Quantum Sails
Neil Pryde dacron in mast furling mainsail, maintained by Quantum Sails
Doyle asymmetrical spinnaker
Spinnaker sheets
Telescoping aluminum whisker pole
deck and cockpit
Extruded aluminum toe rail, natural anodized
Multiple cockpit lockers with hinged hatches and lockdown hardware
Transom boarding ladder
Vinyl covered closed cell foam cockpit cushions
Teak cockpit seating trim
Cockpit extension shower
Magma BBQ grill
12 volt cigarette style outlets
Rail mount fish rod holder
Marine grade navy canvas Bimini on stainless steel bows
Marine grade navy canvas dodger on stainless steel bows
Matching Bimini and dodger protective covers
Pedestal cover
Winch covers
steering and ground tackle
Whitlock stainless steel pedestal wheel with leather cover
Cable driven radial quadrant steering
Emergency steering tiller
Raymarine autopilot, 12 volt linear ram drive, cockpit control
Raymarine ST600R remote autopilot control
Remote fluxgate compass
Electric anchor windlass, Lewmar vertical
33 lb Bruce claw style primary anchor
Approximately 20 ft of 5/16 inch G3 galvanized chain
Approximately 200 ft three strand nylon rode
navigation and electronics
Icom IC M424G GPS/VHF radio with DSC distress function, helm station
Icom Command Mic extension VHF radio, second station
