Hydraulic Lifting Keel: BENETEAU Oceanis 34.1 Option (TUTORIAL)

The expert design team at BENETEAU Sailboats has implemented a safe, stable, & convenient system to package the advantages of both deep and shallow draft keels. A hydraulic lifting keel - as offered on the Oceanis 34.1 -maximizes the hull’s potential when deployed, yet gives access to shores with shallow waters when retracted. At her full 8'4" draft, the lifting keel brings the performance of a very deep ballast in all points of sail. Without a bulb on the bottom of the keel, this design also saves weight & limits drag. The option is ideal for sailors who want the critical performance boost a deeper keel offers but also need shoal draft to get to their marina. Pensacola Bay, for instance, is extremely deep yet the surrounding marinas and bayous are shallow and requires a compromise. Our Hydraulic Lifting Keel blog should answer any further questions: https://murrayyachtsales.com/hydrauli... FAQ: 1) What keel options does the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 offer? The popular new 34 foot cruiser has three keel options: a shoal draft, deep draft, and a lifting keel designed for the best of both. 2) How safe is the lifting keel on the Oceanis 34.1? The performance lifting keel uses hydraulics to lock the keel at one of 2 fixed positions – either fully deployed or fully tucked. The ability to lock the keel in place also adds to the stability compared to operating it halfway deployed strictly on hydraulic pressure. 3) How long does the keel take to deploy & retract? The keel will deploy in under 30 seconds and retract in 20 seconds. 4) What is the shoal draft for the Oceanis 34.1 lifting keel? When retracted, the draft measures in at just 4’1″ Murray Yacht Sales is the exclusive Gulf Coast Dealer for BENETEAU Sailboats & Excess Catamarans. Your Team of Power & Sail Experts is celebrating 50 years in business. Call: 800-826-2807 Visit: MurrayYachtSales.com