BENETEAU OCEANIS 390 - Owner's Manual

Jul 8, 2026
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BENETEAU OCEANIS 390 PORTO LEVANTE
dear all, i'm looking for the Beneteau Ocean 390 (1987) owner's manual, can someone help me? thanks bye
 

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
24,600
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Sure.
Identify your query, then post it on a search engine. Perhaps even the search feature of this forum.
Or you could try the same query on an AI app. That might get you a manual in the language of your choice.
Very likely, you could find a free one in PDF format.
 
Jul 8, 2026
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BENETEAU OCEANIS 390 PORTO LEVANTE
Thanks! I'm turning to this forum because I've already tried searching both with the search engine and with the AI app.
 

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
24,600
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Fair enough.
First place I would try is directly from Beneteau.
Contact Beneteau directly — For vintage/heritage models like the Oceanis 390 (1986–1991 era), reach out to Beneteau customer service, parts, or your local authorized dealer. Provide your boat’s Hull Identification Number (HIN) — it starts with “BEY” and is usually stamped on the transom or in the cockpit. They sometimes supply digital copies or guidance for older boats.
They may be able to provide you a manual in Italian.

I assume that you are seeking general knowledge, not trying to solve a specific problem.

One thing about sailboats that is not well understood by new owners, these boats are made up of individual systems often provided by separate companies. The builder assembled the parts in their hull.

I note that the general specifications for your boat indicates the diesel auxiliary is a Perkins 4.108. It is the younger sister to the 4.107 I have in my boat. Solutions to engine issues can best be sought in the SBO Engine & Propulsion forum or using the Perkins shop manual.
 
Jul 8, 2026
3
BENETEAU OCEANIS 390 PORTO LEVANTE
thank you very much!! I already did this but they sent me a short excerpt from the owner's manual.
I'm looking for someone who has the complete owner's manual that they can send me.