This guide gives Beneteau Oceanis 281 owners a structured way to plan standing-rigging replacement alongside the other mast and deck equipment that may be involved. Owners can use the individual sections to compare the core re-rig with optional furler, kicker, winch, rope and mast-or-boom work before requesting a detailed estimate. The existing yacht should therefore take priority over any generic model assumption, especially where a mast, furler or set of rigging screws has been replaced before. Before ordering, compare the model page with the actual rig and resolve any difference in stay layout, wire size, end fittings, pin dimensions, rigging screws or furler connections.
Yacht and Rig Details
| Production | France, 1998–2008 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 8.57 m |
| Beam | 2.78 m |
| Displacement | 2,600 kg |
| Rig | Fractional sloop |
| Mast stepping | Deck stepped |
| Spreaders | 1 |
Beneteau Oceanis 281 standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 6 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £1,622 – £1,779 inc VAT |
Need replacement standing rigging for your Beneteau Oceanis 281? Choose the rigging options you want included, then use the Request Estimate button to send us your yacht details and selected items. You can also explore our yacht standing rigging replacement options, or see our standing rigging replacement cost guide.
Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 204S — 11.00 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Seldén Rodkicker 10 (Normal Gas) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C095 |
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| Indicative mast height | 11.56 m |
| Suggested boom section | E169 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 3.24 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (2 reef lines) |
Beneteau Oceanis 281 running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 10 mm | 25.8 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa halyard | 10 mm | 27 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Spinnaker halyard | 10 mm | 29.1 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa sheets | 12 mm | 17 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 12 mm | 8 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
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Need replacement running rigging for your Beneteau Oceanis 281? Choose the running rigging you want included, then use the Request Estimate button to include it in your enquiry. You can also explore our yacht and dinghy running rigging replacement options, or read our complete guide to running rigging.
These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.