Upgrades from Oceanis 440

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IMPROVEMENTS: OCEANIS 461 / OCEANIS 440
EXTERIOR
Spirit: Look and features of a blue water cruiser
FEATURE BENEFIT
Cockpit Moved Back 1 ft & Up 3 inches More Room Inside
3 Dorades Better Ventilation
Flat Mainsheet Track Ease Of Handling
Dodger Coaming Dodger Easier To Install
  More Efficient
New Cockpit Table Compass Moved Back for Better Visibility
  More Electronic Space
  4 Recessed Drink Holders
  Access To Steering System
  Easier to Install & Service Autopilot
  Sliding Ice Box Lids For Better Quality
Bigger Lewmar Ocean Hatches Better Ventilation
  Higher Quality
Genoa Tracks On Deck Better Sheeting Angle
Primary Winches Moved Back To Cockpit Better for Single-handed Sailing
  Winches Don't Interfere With The Dodger
  Better Position To Winch
  Larger Deck Hatches
Larger Stern Pulpit Closes In Transom For Better Safety
  Better Looking
  Sliding Transom Lifeline Gate
Larger Swim Platform More Comfort
Off Center Swim Ladder Unrestricted Walk Thru Transom
Deck Hatches Are Lewmar Ocean Series Better Quality
Bulwark With Teak Cap Rail Traditional Look
  Better Blue Water Safety
Deck Space For Liferaft Storage Safety
Stainless Steel Stemhead Quality
Bigger Cockpit Over 7 Inches Longer
  More Space
Raised Windlass Ease Of Operation
  Safety
Standard Remote Control For Windlass Ease Of Operation
  Safety
Topping Lift Lead Back To Cockpit Ease Of Handling
M & G Halyards With Stopper On Mast Cleans Up The Cockpit
INTERIOR:
Spirit: More luxurious, traditional look & increased interior volume
FEATURE BENEFIT
Main Companionway
    Dodger Coaming
Better Dodger Installation
  Dryer Companionway
    Companionway Steps
Top Three Steps Open By Pneumatic Cylinders
  Bottom Step Fixed
  Better Wood Protection
    Stronger Handrails
Safety
  Feeling Of Quality
    Bulkhead Sides In Cherry Formica
Wood Protection
Main Solon Headroom 6'5" More Headroom & Interior Volume
Salon Seats Are Wider Port & Starboard More Comfort
Chart Table
    Rear Facing
Convenience
  Safety
    Close To Companionway
Comfort
    Independent From Settee
Enlarged Electronics Space
Entertainment Center Space For TV Facing The U Shaped Dinette
  Increased Storage Space
Z Lewmar 30 Ocean Series Deck Hatches Increased Light & Ventilation
Traditional Vinyl Headliner With Wood Strips Better Access To Deck
  Luxurious Look
  Saves Weight
Side Lockers With Varnished Cane Doors Luxury Design
  Storage Locker Ventilation
  Increased Storage Space
Book Shelves Behind Seats Luxury look
  Additional Storage
  Balanced Look In Cabin
Dinette Table With Removable Insert Reduced Table Size
  Sophisticated Look
  Converts To Double Bed
Increased Galley Storage & Counter Space Outboard Storage Cabinet with 40% More Storage
  Deep Countertop Storage Bin For Pots & Pans
  Countertop Access To 20 Gallon Trash Bin
  More Storage Space Under The Sink
  Additional Storage At Aft End Of Galley
Larger Galley Sinks Double Sinks Are Deeper & Wider
3 Burner Force 10 Stove & Oven Quality
Space For Microwave Ease of Access & Installation
  Saves Storage Space
Increased Countertop Space Raised Cockpit Gives More Space Over Icebox
Refrigeration System Top Loading Freezer
  Front Loading Ice Box
  Ease Of Maintenance
3 CABIN VERSION
MAIN SALON & GALLEY
FEATURE BENEFIT
Chart Table Same As 440
Dinette Table With Removable Insert Reduces Table Size
  Sophisticated Look
  Converts To Double Bed
Book Shelves Behind Seats Luxury look
  Additional Storage
  Balanced Look In Cabin
  Increased Storage
Galley Same As 440
AFT CABINS
2 CABIN VERSION
FEATURE BENEFIT
More Headroom 4" More
Larger Volume Cockpit Moved Back 1 Foot
  Better Access To Bunks
Larger Hanging Locker More Storage
Larger Deck Hatches More Light & Ventilation
Larger Portlight Into Cockpit More Light & Ventilation
Additional Lighting Comfort
Wider Berths Comfort
3 CABIN VERSION
All features of the 2 cabin version except the berth size remains the same as the 440
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
3 Batteries Standard 1 X 100 Amp Engine Starting
  2 X 200 Amp House Batteries
Midship Cleats Standard
All Screens Standard