2003 Beneteau 473

Sea Star was made to cruise oceans and many Beneteau 473 have crossed the Atlantic and more. It’s hull shape leads to a wonderful sailing experience. The aft cockpit is large and safe. Dual helms allow for good visibility and control when tacking as well as docking. Sea Star has the two cabin floor plan with 2 ensuite heads. The head off the main salon can be entered from either the salon or the rear cabin. There is also an extra storage room off the very spacious galley. It can also be accessed from the starboard side of the cockpit - and houses the robust Westerbeke generator with plenty of room left over for tools, sails, gear and provisions. The 473 was named Boat of the Year by Boating Magazine for 2001. She has a keel stepped mast, and unlike most 473’s SeaStar has dual 50 gallon fuel tanks (for a total of 100 gallons) and also 3 water tanks for a total of 150 gallons. You will not have to clutter your decks with jerry cans! The salon is spacious and filled with light and has quite ample storage. New AC in the salon keeps you very cool even in hot humid conditions. The Reverse cycle heat is cozy in winter or for nights up north.

We have enjoyed sailing her in the Pensacola area and have spent much of 2023/2024 upgrading her with safety and energy conservation as the foremost priorities. Changes in life circumstances require that she pass on to her next owners. SeaStar is currently at Yacht Harbor Marina in Pensacola FL

Equipment: Westerbeke Generator 8 KW only 240 hrs Yanmar Engine 1670 hours Bow Thruster Auto Pilot - Raymarine P70 with new hand held remote Ray Marine Axiom 9” at nav Station and 2 7” at dual helms newer AM/FM w new speakers and bluetooth Carbon Fiber Spinaker Pole Delta Anchor with 300’ of chain, in great condition plus spare CQR Anchor Raymarine ST60 Wind Indicators A/C plus Heat in salon and main cabin. AIS receiver 2 electric toilets TV in Salon 6 winches, 1 electric LED lighting Swim Step Shower 3 CO2 offshore inflating life jackets with harnesses Lifesling Galley: 3 burner propane stove (2 tanks were re-certified in 2023) Ample cabinet space Dometic Refrigerator/Freezer is operable but will need replacing fairly soon Spare Parts Starter and Solenoid 2 spare alternators Belts and a good selection of spare parts - filter, impellors, etc spare dock and standing rigging lines

**ADDED DURING 2023/24** $70K plus improvements ALL NEW STANDING RIGGING AND MOST RUNNING LINES REPLACED. $25,000 Value. This was professionally done by Zern Rigging, Pensacola FL. All chain plates re-bedded. New Mast wire/anemometer New Spreader lights (white and blue dual function) New A/C unit in Main Salon May 2024 Seawater Pro Water Maker 40 gph - installation in progress Electrical System Rewire - a major portion was completely redone and includes a rewired house battery system (4 AGM batteries) total 800 amps NEW Balmar Alternator 170 amps with serpentine belt system (charges batteries) Newport 10’6” Dinghy and Outboard Engine with Mercury 9 hp 4 stroke New Life Raft - offshore 4 man

Ditchbag with full compliment of safety equipment 3 New smoke detectors/One combination smoke/carbon monoxide 5 New fire extinguishers installed,

Installed 700 Watts Renergy Solar with 2 charge controllers

Main, Genoa (130)and Jib (103) Sails serviced by Schurr Sails in 2023 and in good condition

Atlantic Towers arch with customized dinghy and outboard engine hoists, customized well protected Starlink unit, radar and solar (with room to add more) 3 brand new boat fenders (plus several other older ones) Rescreened original Lewmar screens Added cockpit lights red and white Added 12 volt charger receptacle in cockpit Teak rail refinished