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# Beneteau Oceanis 343 – 2006 Model Year

### Dark Blue Hull • Lifting Keel • Freshwater Sailed • Lake Windermere

This beautifully presented **2006 Beneteau Oceanis 343** is an exceptional example of one of Beneteau's most popular cruising yachts. Finished in an elegant **dark blue hull** and fitted with the highly sought-after **lifting keel**, she offers an ideal combination of sailing performance, comfort and versatility.

Having spent her life sailing on the freshwater waters of **Lake Windermere**, she has benefited from a significantly less corrosive environment than comparable coastal yachts and has been meticulously maintained throughout her ownership.

Powered by the reliable **30hp Yanmar diesel engine**, she has **very low engine hours** and was professionally serviced in **2026**, providing complete confidence for her next owner.

The yacht was **professionally surveyed ashore in November 2023**, with the survey available to serious prospective purchasers.

The lifting keel provides excellent sailing performance while allowing access to shallow waters, drying harbours and cruising areas that are inaccessible to fixed-keel yachts, making this a particularly desirable specification.

The spacious cockpit is designed for comfortable cruising and easy handling, featuring **wheel steering**, **wind and speed instruments**, **chartplotter** and **Raymarine Autohelm**. A **sprayhood**, **full cockpit enclosure** and **custom-fitted cockpit cushions** create an exceptionally comfortable outdoor living space, whatever the weather.

Below decks, the Oceanis 343 offers the quality craftsmanship for which Beneteau is renowned. The bright, spacious saloon benefits from generous headroom, excellent natural light and practical accommodation for family cruising or extended stays aboard. The interior upholstery is in **excellent, clean condition**, reflecting the careful ownership the yacht has enjoyed.

Comfort afloat is enhanced by **Eberspächer diesel cabin heating**, extending the cruising season and making the yacht equally enjoyable during cooler spring and autumn months.

In **July 2026**, the yacht was fitted with **new batteries**, comprising **one engine battery and two domestic batteries**, ensuring dependable starting and excellent onboard electrical capacity.

Currently berthed in a **secure marina on Lake Windermere**, the yacht is available for viewing by appointment.

## Specification & Equipment

### General

* Beneteau Oceanis 343
* 2006 Model Year
* Dark blue hull
* Lifting keel
* Freshwater sailed on Lake Windermere
* Secure marina berth

### Engine

* Reliable 30hp Yanmar diesel engine
* Very low engine hours
* Professionally serviced in 2026

### Navigation

* Wheel steering
* Wind instrument
* Speed/log instrument
* Chartplotter
* Raymarine Autohelm

### Comfort & Accommodation

* Eberspächer diesel cabin heating
* Sprayhood
* Full cockpit enclosure
* Custom-fitted cockpit cushions
* Spacious saloon
* Excellent, clean interior upholstery

### Electrical

* New batteries fitted July 2026

* 1 x engine battery
* 2 x domestic batteries

### Maintenance

* Professionally surveyed ashore in November 2023
* Survey available to serious prospective purchasers

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a particularly well-specified and carefully maintained **Beneteau Oceanis 343**. The rare lifting keel, elegant dark blue hull, freshwater history, exceptionally low engine hours, recent servicing, new batteries, diesel heating and comprehensive cockpit enclosure make her a standout example that is ready to sail away and enjoy immediately.

**Viewing is highly recommended and available by appointment at her secure marina berth on Lake Windermere.**

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