The hull has a slightly raked stem, a reverse transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel with a weighted bulb, or an optional stub keel with a bottom beaching plate, centreboard and twin rudders to allow it to remain upright when beached.
[1][4][7][10][17][18][19][20] The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 18 hp (13 kW) for docking and manoeuvring.
The galley is C-shaped and is equipped with a four-burner stove, an ice box and a double sink.
[1][4][7][10][21] In a September 2000 Yacht and Boat review, Barry Tranter wrote, "I don't have any statistics but my guess is that most Oceanis go to charter.
One owner I have met was a retired ocean racer who wanted an all-furling cruising boat, easy to handle but quick enough, so he and the Missus could weekend aboard in comfort.