Beneteau 473

The Beneteau 473 2-cabin layout.Call or text Young 8053404241 Designed by Groupe Finot, the Beneteau 473, graded as a blue-water sailing yacht. She performs as well as she looks. The twin steering stations allow for extraordinary visibility and ease of handling. The 473 combines extraordinary interior light, comfort and volume.The well-known and respected Beneteau 473 model has proven herself offshore on numerous occasions, This very a popular, cruising monohull with the two-cabin layout comprises a large forward berth with ensuite plus a large berth aft adjacent to the day head. A perfect set up for a cruising couple with the occasion guests. You will find ample storage throughout the vessel and the galley layout provides plenty of worktop space and a huge storage area to stern, accessible from the cockpit or inside the boat. Beneteau Oceanis are designated as class A under CE rules certifying its capabilities to cross an ocean. One differentiating feature on the 473 is its keel-stepped mast, rare on production boats today. The masthead rig with its double aft-swept spreaders also has twin backstays and a baby stay. The original genoa was spec’d at 140% for a sail plan of about 1,100 square feet. The traveler is at the companionway so there is mid-boom sheeting and the primary winch is electric. The Beneteau Oceanis 473 is known for being able to circumnavigate. Created by the French design firm Groupe Finot, and built by Beneteau in both France and South Carolina between 2000 and 2005. In the world of production boats a few models will always stand out, and for the 130 year-old company Beneteau, the 473 is a notable model that’s much desired by cruisers who want quality, performance, peace of mind and plenty of space.The large galley is a favored feature, set to the starboard side and has so much countertop space you could almost lounge on it. In this two cabin version, the galley gets extra space and three can work simultaneously in the area provided. The freezer is top-loading and the fridge has a side door which makes looking for that lost stick of butter easy. The twin sinks are on the centerline to drain well on either tack.The forward-facing nav station is opposite and has a well-sized desk and plenty of bulkhead space to mount instruments.The saloon itself is immense, with a U-shaped settee and bench seat to starboard that can accommodate up to seven around a large table. A slightly curved, two-seat bench is to port. Cubbies are everywhere and there’s no shortage of room for anything you’d want to take on an extended cruise.The master stateroom forward has an island berth and a private head and stall shower. A second head is aft just behind the nav station and just ahead of the portside guest cabin, which has a bunk that could practically sleep four.Her very reliable 72 HP Yanmar diesel is tucked under the companionway steps. Standard access is from the front and the sides via access panels. The engine will push the boat at over seven knots under power in flat water with minimal headwinds.If you are looking for a spacious cruiser thats a proven long distance cruising yacht for a reasonable price - This is your boat!Schedule an appointment to come see her for yourself.To see this beauty up close...Call or text Young Gietzen at 805-340-4241 to schedule and appointment.Show More