Beneteau Oceanis 390 – Proven Liveaboard Cruiser

Oasis is a 1989 Beneteau Oceanis 390, a well-maintained cruising yacht that has spent many years exploring the Whitsundays and is comprehensively equipped for extended coastal cruising or comfortable liveaboard living.

Oceanis 390s of this era are widely regarded as robust, capable cruising yachts, with many sailors considering them stronger and better suited to offshore passages than many later production models. With a practical layout, generous accommodation and numerous recent upgrades, Oasis is ready for her next adventure.

Recently slipped and antifouled, the yacht also benefits from new standing and running rigging fitted in 2025, providing added confidence for extended cruising.

Accommodation

The spacious interior comfortably accommodates up to eight people and features:

Forward double cabin
Two aft double cabins
Two enclosed bathrooms
Hot and cold shower plus transom shower
L-shaped galley with twin stainless steel sinks

The galley is well equipped for extended cruising with:

Eutectic refrigeration (new compressor fitted December 2020)
Two-burner gas stove with grill
Gas BBQ
Engine or 240V heated hot water system

Engine & Systems

Powered by a 40hp Volvo D2-40F diesel, installed new in 2012, the engine has approximately 820 hours and drives a shaft with a three-blade feathering propeller. A recent engine oil and fuel system service has also been completed.

Key specifications include:

Fuel capacity: 175L stainless steel tank (removed and cleaned in 2021)
Water capacity: 650L across three tanks
Solar power with inverter
Three 12V batteries

Electronics & Navigation

The yacht is equipped with an excellent cruising electronics package including:

Two GPS chart plotters
Depth sounder
Autopilot
Wind instrument
Tridata display
VHF radio
Compass
Barometer
Clock

Most navigation electronics were upgraded in 2025.

Sail Inventory

A comprehensive sail wardrobe includes:

Mainsail
Furling genoa (approximately five years old)
No. 4 headsail with removable inner forestay
MPS with snuffer
Trisail
Storm jib

The yacht is fitted with alloy spars, new stainless steel standing rigging (2025), boom brake and spinnaker pole.

Deck Equipment

Designed for comfortable cruising, Oasis features:

Stainless steel dinghy davits
Inflatable tender
Yamaha 3hp outboard
Full cockpit bimini and spray dodger
Cockpit shade screens
Cockpit table
Cockpit cushions
Teak cockpit grate
Boarding ladder
Self-tailing sheet winches

Ground tackle includes an electric anchor winch, plough anchor, chain and rode, plus a spare anchor.

Safety Equipment

Included onboard are:

406MHz EPIRB
Life jackets
Horseshoe lifebuoys
LifeSling rescue system
Sea anchor
Safety harnesses
Electric and manual bilge pumps
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Flares

Recent Works

Recent maintenance includes:

Recently slipped with antifoul and Prop Speed applied
New standing rigging (2025)
New running rigging (2025)
New dripless shaft seal
Fuel tanks drained and cleaned (2021)
Recent engine oil and fuel system service
Slipping and insurance survey completed in 2021 (available on request)

With its proven cruising pedigree, spacious accommodation and extensive inventory, Oasis is well suited to coastal cruising, offshore passages or extended liveaboard adventures.

Location: Batemans Bay, NSW