Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 vs Jeanneau 490?

[Emoyeni]

I'd imagine these boats are going to be cross shopped by all who buy them. I'd be curious to hear the forum's thoughts as to the pluses and minuses of each.

[ricwoz]

How about some pictures?

J 490:

[ricwoz]

B 51.1:

[Tetepare]

Look the same to me

[goboatingnow]

the beneteau is a considerably bigger boat and the arch for the mainsheet is very nice, I have a similar boat beside me in my marina

personally Id go with the Benny , but its a close call, both are very nice boats and will take you anywhere you want to go ( within reason )

[Snore]

By a Jeanneau! They are better buoy that Benies.

Although the New Jeanneaus have a PITA drop down bow thruster.