Greetings!
I have enjoyed sailing Layla, my '97 Oceanis 461 since Fall '05. All of the places (Rhode Island down to Amelia Island, FL) that I kept her, she ended up being the only 461, noone to share experiences with. Are there any 461 sailors out there who would be interested in forming a 461 owners forum (or something else that'll serve the same purpose)? Is there already something in place that you know of?
Some info about Layla and me:
I singlehand Layla, and would love to hear any ideas about other short handed 461s. I used to singlehand a '83 First 30E for around twenty years; the 461 has been quite a jump as you can imagine.
Layla is one of the three cabin/two head versions. She has a Perkins MT80 (80 HP turbo) engine option with a 3 bladed fixed prop and in-mast furling. After the purchase, I added air conditioning and a MaxPower (12VDC) retractable bow thruster - The bow thruster was supposed to save my marriage
but it failed to do so (it still works very well but the marriage didn't ) Also, recently added new N. Pryde sails (a PBF main and 150% genoa) as well.
I am typically a do-it-yourselfer. Except for the A/C and fiberglass installation of the thruster, I was the one to blame for everything...
The basic boat appears to be well built and sails well. I have had to repair/redesign numerous non-structural components; a bit of a nuisance - however, now that Layla and I know each other much better, the sails have been progressively more enjoyable.
Next planned trip is to the Abacos this May/June timeframe.
Future improvements wish list includes folding/feathering prop, genset, finally re-installing my HF radio, etc, etc..... (It seems there is always something else)
Anyway, if you are a 461 sailor (or similar type Beneteau) I'd love to hear from you.
Fair winds!
Sailndive345
I have enjoyed sailing Layla, my '97 Oceanis 461 since Fall '05. All of the places (Rhode Island down to Amelia Island, FL) that I kept her, she ended up being the only 461, noone to share experiences with. Are there any 461 sailors out there who would be interested in forming a 461 owners forum (or something else that'll serve the same purpose)? Is there already something in place that you know of?
Some info about Layla and me:
I singlehand Layla, and would love to hear any ideas about other short handed 461s. I used to singlehand a '83 First 30E for around twenty years; the 461 has been quite a jump as you can imagine.
Layla is one of the three cabin/two head versions. She has a Perkins MT80 (80 HP turbo) engine option with a 3 bladed fixed prop and in-mast furling. After the purchase, I added air conditioning and a MaxPower (12VDC) retractable bow thruster - The bow thruster was supposed to save my marriage
but it failed to do so (it still works very well but the marriage didn't ) Also, recently added new N. Pryde sails (a PBF main and 150% genoa) as well.I am typically a do-it-yourselfer. Except for the A/C and fiberglass installation of the thruster, I was the one to blame for everything...
The basic boat appears to be well built and sails well. I have had to repair/redesign numerous non-structural components; a bit of a nuisance - however, now that Layla and I know each other much better, the sails have been progressively more enjoyable.
Next planned trip is to the Abacos this May/June timeframe.
Future improvements wish list includes folding/feathering prop, genset, finally re-installing my HF radio, etc, etc..... (It seems there is always something else)
Anyway, if you are a 461 sailor (or similar type Beneteau) I'd love to hear from you.
Fair winds!
Sailndive345