Beneteau Oceanis 390
Built 1987–? by Beneteau (France; some US models built in Marion, SC)
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About the Beneteau Oceanis 390
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 1987–?
- Builder
- Beneteau (France; some US models built in Marion, SC)
- Designer
- Philippe Briand
- Length
- 38.33 ft
- Waterline
- 33.25 ft
- Beam
- 12.83 ft
- Draft
- 5.42 ft
- Displacement
- 14,300 lb
- Ballast
- 5,180 lb
- Hull / keel
- fin keel
- Rig
- sloop
- Fuel
- 45 gal
- Water
- 145 gal
- Stern thruster
- not fitted
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel 45 gal
“Stainless steel tank, of about 175 litres” — search excerpt (1987), jachtmakelaardijkappers.nl · “Réservoir de carburant: 130 litres (34 gallons)” — search excerpt (1990), xboat.frOnly broker listings were found (about 175 L on a 1987 boat, 130 L on a 1990 boat), which can't correct our earlier figure. Beneteau's heritage page links a brochure and equipment list, but the brochure couldn't be checked.
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Water 145 gal
“Réservoir d'eau douce: 280 litres (74 gallons)” — search excerpt (1990), xboat.fr · “Tanks with a capacity of 640 litres ... for the storage of fresh water” — search excerpt (1987), dailyboats.comListing figures scatter widely (280 L and 640 L), and none is a builder figure. We kept our earlier 145 gal (about 550 L) pending the Beneteau brochure.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster unknown
A builder equipment list exists but couldn't be checked.
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Stern thruster not fitted
Our earlier figure of none has no source; the builder equipment list that would settle it couldn't be checked.
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Steering unknown
Only automatically generated spec sites mention wheel steering; no reliable source was found.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Fin keel with spade rudder; a wing keel (4.5 ft draft) was available. No model-specific problem sources were read.
Engines fitted
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Perkins 4.108 — diesel, single
standard
sailboatdata lists a Perkins 4-108 diesel as original equipment (45 gal fuel). SailCentral also names the Perkins 4-108 and quotes a 28/50 hp range, which is not explained and may be copied data, so hp is left null. A SailboatOwners member cites the boat's general specifications naming a Perkins 4.108.Sources: sailboatdata.com · sailcentral.com · forums.sailboatowners.com
Manuals and brochures online
- Document Beneteau heritage page, Oceanis 390 (links to the builder's brochure and general equipment list PDFs) (1986-1991) — beneteau.com
Hosted by the builder or an owners' association; they own the copyright.
Known problems for this model
No well-sourced problem reports found yet.
Engines & parts
Perkins 4.108 parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Perkins 4.108”
Out of production but very well supported. Trans Atlantic Diesels (TAD) sells complete aftermarket rebuild kits (pistons, liners, rings, bearings, gaskets, valves, guides, seals), heads, blocks, crankshafts, genuine Perkins camshafts, rebuilt injection pumps and injectors, Jabsco/Sherwood raw water pumps, heat exchangers, starters, alternators and elbows, plus rebuilt exchange engines. The Westerbeke 4-107/4-108 family and some industrial engines share the base design.
Parts sources: Trans Atlantic Diesels (TAD), Foley Engines
Common problems (1)
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Rear main (crankshaft) seal leak engine
The original rope-type rear seal is notorious for leaking and often starts leaking again a few hundred hours after replacement; Foley sells a nylon/Teflon replacement seal meant to cure it, and owners check the crankshaft sealing surface for pitting.foleyengines.com · boatdesign.net · forums.sailinganarchy.com
Maker’s service schedule (13)
| Engine oil & filter change 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “4.107(M) and 4.108(M) Engines ... Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). Drain and renew lubricating oil” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Fuel filters & water separator 4.108(M) marine | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 400 hours or 12 months (whichever occurs first). Renew final fuel filter element.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Air filter / intake silencer 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... Clean air intake gauze.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Drive belts inspect / replace 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... * Check drive belt tension.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Valve clearance check / adjust 4.108(M) marine | 2,400 hrs | “Every 2,400 hours ... Check and adjust valve tip clearances.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Injector test / service 4.108(M) marine | 2,400 hrs | “Every 2,400 hours ... Service atomisers.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Transmission fluid change 4.108(M) marine | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 400 hours or 12 months (whichever occurs first). ... Change gearbox oil.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Clean water trap 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... Clean water trap.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Check engine for oil and water leaks 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... Check engine for leakage of oil and water.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Lubricate dynamo rear bush (where fitted) 4.108(M) marine | 150 hrs or 3 mo | “Every 150 hours or 3 months (whichever occurs first). ... Lubricate dynamo rear bush (where fitted).” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Check hoses and clips 4.108(M) marine | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 400 hours or 12 months (whichever occurs first). ... Check hoses and clips.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Drain and clean fuel tank 4.108(M) marine | 400 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 400 hours or 12 months (whichever occurs first). ... Drain and clean fuel tank” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
| Examine and service starter motor, generator etc. 4.108(M) marine | 2,400 hrs | “Every 2,400 hours Arrange for examination and service of proprietary equipment, i.e. starter motor, generator, etc.” — manufacturer (1973), fujiyachts.net |
Service part numbers (7)
| Oil filter later engines with spin-on filter |
Perkins 2654403 | “A genuine Perkins 4.108 oil filter - OE Part No. 2654403 ... Fits 4.108 and 4.108M.” — dealer, parts4engines.com · “Filter, Oil late type long 2654403, Length 130mm - 2654403” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Oil filter early engines with element-in-canister filter |
Perkins 26540154 | “A genuine Perkins 4.108 Oil Filter - OE Part No. 26540154” — dealer, parts4engines.com · “Filter, Oil early type 26540154, Length 122mm - 26540154” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Fuel filter cartridge-type filter housing (most engines) |
Perkins 4326658 Replaces 26561117 Also: Delphi (CAV) 296 |
“A genuine Perkins 4.108 fuel filter - OE Part No. 4326658 ... supersedes ... 26561117.” — dealer, parts4engines.com · “Fuel Filter (296) Was 26561117 Now 4326658” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Fuel filter early engines with bowl-type filter housing |
Perkins 30242 | “A genuine Perkins 4.108 fuel filter element - OE Part Number 30242 ... fitted to early Perkins 4.108” — dealer, parts4engines.com · “Filter element, Fuel old type 30242, Length 74mm small element - 30242” — dealer, lancingmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller Jabsco raw-water pump (3270, 3370-200 or 9970-200) |
Jabsco 1210-0001 | “4.107M / 4.108M / LL 9970-200 040 3/4" BSP Flange SK229 3298 1210-0001” — manufacturer, marineengine.com |
| Raw-water pump kit Jabsco 9970-200 pump |
Jabsco SK229 | “4.107M / 4.108M / LL 9970-200 040 3/4" BSP Flange SK229 3298 1210-0001” — manufacturer, marineengine.com |
| Raw-water pump kit Jabsco 3370-200 pump (obsolete) |
Jabsco SK33 | “4.107M / 4.108M / LL 3370-200 ... 9970-200 SK33 3298 1210-0001” — manufacturer, marineengine.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Model sources (3)
sailboatdata.com · sailcentral.com · forums.sailboatowners.com
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- Beneteau 393 (Oceanis Clipper 393) 2002–2007
- Beneteau 423 (Oceanis 423) 2002–?
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Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.