2003 Beneteau Oceanis 423

When I was shopping for a boat I was particularly interested in Beneteau 393, 411, Jeanneau 39i, Passport 40, etc. Until I stepped on board my Beneteau Oceanis 423 Clipper edition. Its fast, its luxurious, comfortable, and safe. When I first stepped aboard is when I realized the value of an extra foot for long term cruising. Its not just the length, its the beam and the immense storage capacity that goes along with it. To be clear, this is not the charter 3-cabin version. This is an owners 2 cabin version.

The main advantages of the owners version are: - U galley instead of inline galley, for safe cooking at sea - Huge storage locker, so big it fits a diesel generator, water maker and has room for so much more. Cleaning supplies, toys, spare lines, parts, you name it. Itll fit in that locker. - Aft cabin is huge, it can be partitioned and used for additional storage and still comfortably fit 2 people - Both cabins have their en-suite head and shower - Forward facing nav table. Helps prevent seasickness while navigating blue water

Why is my particular Beneteau Oceanis 423 better than others? - Standing rigging, replaced all of it in 2015 - Through Hulls, replaced every single one in 2015 - Galley countertop, typical problem with this boat, replaced in 2019 - Huge 680W solar panel array over the bimini - 400W Silentwind wind generator with upgraded silent carbon blades - Diesel Generator, uses fuel from primary fuel tank. Includes silent cover - Air conditioning. Everyone is going to be jealous when youre in marinas and theres no airflow so its hot and theres mosquitoes at night. Thats luxury! - electric winch, makes hoisting the mainsail a piece of cake, particularly handy for single handed sailing - 2 sets of recently updated cushion fabrics to choose from! Bright and airy sunbrella fabric or the washable nautical navy and red themed covers - Its in FIJI! Ocean crossings are over-rated. Its about the destination and island hopping. Ask anybody whos sailed to the South Pacific from America. - New 40L water heater in 2020

Equipment: - New 40L water heater in 2020 - dinghy weaver davits - jacklines and harnesses - Cruising comforts like outdoor cushions, bimini, dodger - Lots of spare parts for everything! Designed to be off the grid and self sustainable - Fast and fuel efficient Takacat inflatable catamaran dinghy, planes easily with 4 people onboard and my Yamaha 15HP 2 stroke - rigged for short handed sailing including all reef lines to the cockpit. No need to leave the cockpit for ANYTHING when on passage

What other cruising-specific details should you know about my boat? - Hit by lightning in 2015 so all wiring and electrical, including instruments, were replaced. Huge Raymarine E120 HD screen at helm and Raymarine E80 HD repeater at nav desk. Thanks insurance company! - Safety: EPIRB, liferaft (needs revision), AIS, man overboard buoy, high quality life jackets, recently updated flare kit - 3 anchors plus 200ft of chain, plus 400ft of rode spare 50ft of chain and rode for stern anchor

My boat is seriously for sale. It is turn key and ready to go explore. After 5 years cruising full time, Im now establishing myself in Hawaii, where there are plenty of jobs for me and I can continue to surf and kiteboard on my time off. Im already in escrow on one investment real estate property and I want to buy another. So the boat has to go. So, whether you want to cross oceans yourself, or you want to visit any of Fijis 333 islands, get in touch with me and Ill send you a PDF brochure because this opportunity wont be in the market for long.