page_title: Beneteau 331
section_title: Operational history
hierarchical_section_title: Beneteau 331 / Operational history
caption_attribution_description: English: The cockpit of a Beneteau 331 sailboat named Me Minou.
context_page_description: The Beneteau 331 is a French sailboat that was designed by Group Finot/Conq for cruising and first built in 1999.
  The Beneteau 331 has also been marketed as the Oceanis 331, Oceanis Clipper 331 and Moorings 332.
  The design replaced the Oceanis 321 in the company's line.
context_section_description: A review described the design, "the Beneteau 331 offers a sophisticated hull with traditional lines. A spacious cockpit, top-of-the-line deck hardware and a roller furling main accent her ease of handling. The 331 features lots of extras such as an optional retractable keel, standard refrigeration, improved ventilation and additional electronics."
caption: Beneteau 331 cockpit
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