Beneteau Oceanis 343 – "Plum" (2006)


Overview

‘Plum’ is a well-maintained, lightly used Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 343 currently lying in Gosport, Hampshire. She is lightly used for cruising only and has been with the current owners for several years.
Construction & Layout

Builder: Beneteau (designed by Berret and Racoupeau)
Year: 2006
Hull: GRP with white gelcoat, hull number FR-BEYE 12381506
Keel: Fin keel with bulb, cast iron
Dimensions:
LOA: 10.88m (35.7ft)
LWL: 9.40m
Beam: 3.48m
Draft: 1.85m
Displacement: Approx. 5380 kg
Hull: Antifouled June 2025 with Hempel Tiger Xtra 71000 (2-year performance)


Accommodation & Interior

Cabins: 3 (2 aft cabins, 1 forward cabin)
Berths: 7/8 (3 double, 2 single)
Saloon: U-shaped dinette with drop-leaf table
Materials: Cream Astra Chanvre upholstery in saloon; Pacifique Bleu fabric in cabins
Features:
Hanging lockers and storage throughout
Pressurised water system with 25-litre calorifier (heated by engine or shore power)
Full galley with LPG Eno cooker (2 burners + oven), fridge with freezer compartment, stainless steel sink
Complete crockery, cutlery, and assorted utensils
Toilet with holding tank, washbasin, mirrors, shower, and pump-out system
Blinds and curtains on all hatches and ports


Sails & Rigging

Rig: 9/10 Fractional sloop rig with aluminium mast (15.1m), double swept spreaders, twin backstays
Main Sail: Semi-battened, manufactured by Elvestrom Sobstrad (2006), with sail cover and lazy jacks
Headsail: Facnor furling, also by Elvestrom Sobstrad (2006)
Rigging: 1 x 19 stainless steel wire standing rigging (2025 estimate for replacement, owners open to options)
Winches: 4 Harken 32ST (halyard winches)
Deck Gear:
Alloy genoa tracks with roller cars
Mainsheet track with adjustable traveller
Spring-loaded kicker
Alloy bow roller
Anchor with 25m chain and 30m warp
Cockpit shower (not fitted with hose/unit)
Fenders, mooring warps, and mooring lines fitted at marina
Swivel goiot wheel with leather covering


Cockpit & Exterior

Self-draining aft cockpit
Teak laid seats and transom platform
Sprayhood (new in 2020, refurbished 2025)
Cockpit enclosure with openable vinyl panels (2020)
Fitted, folding cockpit table
Outboard bracket and inflatable dinghy with Honda 2.5hp outboard (10+ years old, good condition)
Swim platform and ladder
Teak handrails on coachroof
Gas locker with 2 x 4.5kg LPG bottles (1 full)


Engine & Mechanical

Engine: Yanmar 3YM30 29 HP, freshwater-cooled diesel
Hours: Approx. 750 (as of recent)
Transmission: Reversing reduction gearbox, shaft drive, bronze 3-blade propeller
Servicing:
Last serviced December 2024 by Steve Jupp Marine Services
Engine oil, primary and secondary filters, and anode replaced June 2024
Other recent upgrades: propeller anode, cutlass bearing (2025)
Electrical & Electronics

Systems: 12V and 24V electrical systems