Thanks, really helpfull reply. I guess I was just thinking of something a little heavier than the newer production boats, and like everyone else having to compromise.
The Oceanis/Oddesey ranges from Ben&Jen are the cruiser orientated versions of their ranges. As such they are somewhat "detuned" with smaller rigs and shallower keels in general and as a result their sailing performance is lessened. They generally also have a larger volume deck moulding increasing the space available inside, the hulls are sometimes shared with the "racier" versions (First and Fast ranges).
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The Beneteau Oceanis 361 was offered in three keel versions. Lifting keel (not so popular I think), 1.53m shallow wing keel (I think it's called like this; the one that has those "winds") and a 1.80m deep bulb keel. I have the deep version.
In addition it "borrows" the Beneteau First 35s7 hull.