42' Beneteau Yacht for Sale

The 2005 Beneteau 423 has been named "Boat of the Year" by Cruising World Magazine and also won SAIL Magazine's Top 10 Sailboats.

VOLVO PENTA 55HP DIESEL ENGINE - ONLY 745 HOURS - UPGRADED ELECTRONICS - 2 CABINS - 2 HEADS - BOW THRUSTER - FRESHWATER ONLY - METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED

Experience the ultimate sailing adventure with "Amsterdam," a meticulously maintained and very unique 2005 Beneteau 423. Designed by the famous Group Finot, naval architects with more production boats than any other design firm, the 423 has both brawn and beauty. She is built to sail confidently is any sea, yet lacks nothing in comfort and style.

Down the companionway steps, you’ll discover an imaginative interior design that will delight the most demanding cruiser. The hallmark Beneteau joinery work beautifully frames a layout that boasts loads of storage and light. In the forward master cabin, there’s a comfortable centerline berth with innerspring mattress and sitting area and two wonderful bureau drawers under the berth. A private master head features a stall shower.

In the salon, entertaining at the dock or cruising with style wide beam and large dinette and settee also feature abundant storage. A great forward-facing nav station is large and also features storage areas. The L-shaped galley features a 3-burner Force 10 propane range & oven, a microwave and large front-opening refrigeration and a separate reach-in freezer for ample provisioning for cruising or dockside partying.

Built to CE Offshore “A” Category standards. The hull is hand-laid solid GPR with an anti-osmosis vinylester barrier under the gel. Beneteau’s patented GRP Grid construction is chemically bonded to the hull with a proprietary polyester adhesive compound. Non-woven stichmat fiberglass and unidirectional roving optimize load distribution especially in critical areas like chain-plates and keel attachments. The deck is balsa cored with solid FG in load bearing or hardware mounting.

Highlights:

• New Mast (2022); Boom, fuller and Spinnaker - 100% new cabling and ropes above deck line
• Bow Thruster
• Diesel Generator
• LED Lighting
• Freshwater Only
• Solar Panels (2024)
• Upgraded Electronics
• Bimini Top + Full Canvas Enclosure (2019)
• Clear Window Panels (2025)
• Custom Winter Cover + Frame

Dimensions
LOA: 43 ft 2 in
Beam: 12 ft 11 in
LWL: 38 ft 7 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 7 in
Displacement: 19797 lbs
Ballast: 5836 lbs
Headroom: 6 ft 5 in
Dry Weight: 19797 lbs

Engine
Engine Brand: Volvo Penta D2
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 55 HP
Engine Hours: 745

Generator
Make: Onan
Hours: 92
Fuel Type: Diesel with direct fuel feed from main tanks


Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks x 2 : 154 Gallons
Fuel Tanks: 53 Gallons
Holding Tanks: 2 x 22 Gallons

Accommodations
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 2

Electronics
Depth-Sounder
Log-speedometer
Navigation center
Plotter (2023)
Autopilot (2025)
Compass
GPS – (2022)
VHF AIF (2023)
Radar AFI (2023)
LED Lighting inside and out
TV set
Radio
CD player

Sails
Furling mainsail
Furling genoa

Rigging
Steering wheel + Folding Wheel
Electric winch

Inside Equipment
Bow thruster
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Battery charger
Air conditioning
Heating
Hot water
Oven
Marine head
Refrigerator

Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet
Solar Panels (2024)

Outside Equipment/Extras
Custom Cockpit cushions
Cockpit Table
Stainless Steel BBQ + Dedicated Propane Tanks x 2
Rope cutter on prop shaft
Swimming Ladder
Davits - Custom Davits
Lifts for outboard motor and dingy
Anchor rope and chain over 200 ft – New 2024

Covers
Bimini Top - New 2019 + Full Enclosure plus new Clear Window Panels 2025
Spray hood

Manufacturer Provided Description
Designed by Groupe Finot, the Beneteau 423 offers more standard equipment at a value that is quite remarkable. A confident bluewater hull combined with extraordinary comfort, gorgeous interior woodwork, loads of volume and plenty of light will satisfy the most scrupulous of sailors whether it is for offshore sailing or cruising in the harbor.