This Beneteau Oceanis 51.1, Eyleen, with her sleek light-grey hull is a well-equipped cruiser that perfectly combines performance, comfort, and style. She features expansive teak-laid decks and an electrically operated, fully opening transom that transforms into a large teak-laid bathing platform. Thanks to her generous beam, the cockpit feels impressively open and social. The helming area is well-organized and practical, while there’s ample space to unwind on the sunbathing cushions beside the companionway, the cockpit benches, and the sun pad on the foredeck. The teak-laid cockpit also features a sizable drop-leaf table with built-in fridge, and a griddle that swings out from the aft bench, where you can cook right from the bathing platform with the sea at your feet. Eyleen comes well-equipped with two Elvström in-mast furling main sails, a North Sails Code Zero, an Elvström self-tacking jib, Elvström furling genoa, electric winches, a 110hp Yanmar diesel engine, bow thruster, folding propeller, generator, and a complete B&G navigation suite. Additional equipment includes a dinghy with outboard, retractable davits, life raft, and a Glomex remote monitoring system.
Below deck, the Oceanis 51.1 is just as cleverly designed. The interior feels bright and spacious, thanks to multiple overhead hatches and large portlights. For added comfort, she is fitted with air conditioning throughout, a dishwasher, washer/dryer, ice maker, and more. The C-shaped galley to port is fully equipped, and the navigation station is generous and comfortable. The owner’s cabin forward offers a large island bed, ample storage, and a well-appointed en-suite, with the shower to starboard and toilet to port. Two guest cabins aft share a second bathroom, providing excellent accommodation for family or friends.