53' Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 523

Spectacular 2005 BENETEAU OCEANIS 523 Clipper

* For Sale in Grenada, the Island of Spice *

If you've longed for a sailing yacht in this class with this expansive layout, and in "sail away" condition, this last, true, luxury sailing boat built by Beneteau can be yours!

"Carina", an elegant, newly and lovingly outfitted clipper is now available for the true 523 enthusiast.

"Open Wallet", professional refitting included:

April 2023

A complete bottom job back to gelcoat with full professional paint job (primers, undercoat and three coats of antifouling)
Rudder was dropped, new bearings fitted, new prop shaft bearing fitted; full prop service was completed
New Watermaker was fitted,
New Paguro 6.5 KW Generator was fitted,
Custom designed and built SS High Level Davits with 1.2 KW Solar Panels were fitted
A new 3.4 m Highfield Classic Dinghy with new 15 HP Honda 4S outboard is also included.
November 2023

New mainsail, new heavy duty staysail/storm jib, rigging survey and overhaul, new Selden spinnaker pole and system.
New Raymarine autopilot
New Raymarine MFD in pod over starboard helm
Two Solar panels (1.2 kw) over davits
Two (2) new refrigerator/freezers
Yanmar 1000 hr overhaul completed


Sail Away To Your Hearts Content - Entertain Family And Guests, Or Live Aboard with original layout and refreshed amenities, featuring:

Spacious Salon with Fine Cabinetry, Fully-Equipped Galley With 2 Refrigerators & Microwave
Owner's Retreat - Expansive, Tastefully Decorated Owner's Stateroom (Forward) Queen Berth, A/C, Ensuite Private Electric Head & Shower
Two (2) Guest Double Berths (Aft) w/ A/C, Ensuite Private Head & Shower
One (1) Twin Berth Crew Cabin (fwd - largest in this category) with A/C and full ensuite head
Sails & Rigging: Majestic, Battened Mainsail with Lazy Bag, three (3)reefs and Furling Gennaker w/ roller, four (4) Lewmar, 2-Speed Electric Winches plus a 135 %

2005 Beneteau Oceanis 523
Summary of Recent Refits:

The refit was done in two stages April 2023 and November 2023. All new systems and equipment were supplied and installed on those two time periods each of 2 months.

New mainsail, rigging survey and rigging overhaul by Selden Masts and supply of Selden spinnaker pole with mast storage and launch system,

New as of Nov 2023 - Two (2) refrigerator/freezers.

New Raymarine heavy duty autopilot,

New Raymarine touch screen

MFD over helm and engine service with new mounts by Yanmar agent - all done in November 2023.

Sails and rigging include:

New mainsail Nov 2023

New heavy duty staysail / storm jib,

New Selden spinnaker psole and system

Fuel: Additional fuel capacity of 55 gallons in addition to the main tank of 118 gallons.

Two (2) Bilge pumps are electrical plus one manual in the cockpit. New bilge pump is emerency and quite powerful.

Engine hours is 4,180. 1,000 hour overhaul in Nov 2023 with full set of new injectors and engine mounts.

Carina has a valuable collection of fine Italian chinaware, crystal glasses and wine glasses, plus silverware and expensive pots and pans.

All cabins and staterooms are equipped with "new condition" mattresses and bedding with enough spare linen to equip several yachts.

Seller recently purchased and installed a complete Iridium Go Exec with Data Hub communication and weather system from PredictWind with external antenna located on the highest point of the davits structure. Cost: more than US$2,000.

New 3.4 m Highfield Classic Dingy with new 15 HP Honda 4S outboard.