43' Beneteau Oceanis 43

Price Improvement: The asking price has been reduced to $145,000!

The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 43 represents a refined evolution in Beneteaus cruising lineup, positioned alongside the Oceanis 40, 46, and 49 (known as the Oceanis 50 in France) as part of a cohesive generation of modern sailing yachts. Designed by renowned naval architects Berret-Racoupeau, she features clean lines, balanced proportions, and a sleek profile that delivers both performance and timeless dockside appeal.

Below deck, the interior styling by Nauta Design showcases a warm, contemporary aesthetic with thoughtful use of space and natural light. The Oceanis 43 provides exceptional volume and comfort for its size.

Built with serious cruising in mind, this 43-footer blends functionality with eleganceoffering spacious accommodations, practical systems, and the capability for extended coastal or bluewater passages. Whether underway or at anchor, she delivers the comfort, style, and versatility expected from a premium Beneteau cruising yacht. The OC43 yacht, Astraea, built in France, is an extensively equipped vessel. She features the classic mast and shoal draft, and has benefited from consistent upgrades over time. Astraea is currently moored at the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor. Scroll to the bottom of the listing to view the location on Google Maps.

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Market Appraisal
Owner's Manual
Neil Pryde Tuning Guide
Beneteau Parts

ACCOMMODATIONS
Two cabins / two heads layout, see attached drawing
(2) Cruiseaire reverse cycle air conditioning units installed (2015)
Opening and fixed ports
Opening hatches
No maintenance synthetic cabin sole
Aft-facing navigation station on the port side
Convertible dinette on the starboard side, with island seat
Port settee and starboard dinette
Dynamic blue cushions in good condition
The master cabin is forward with an en suite head
The guest cabin is aft with a private entrance to the guest head
Headroom is
The master head includes an electric freshwater toilet (2015), sink & shower
The guest head includes an electric freshwater toilet (2015), sink & shower

GALLEY
Propane 2-burner stove and oven
Frigoboat12V top-loading refrigerator
Vitrifrigo12V front-loading refrigerator
Microwave oven
Double stainless steel sinks
Hot and cold water pressure
115V / heat exchanger water heater
Cabinets
Stern mounted gril with cover

ELECTRONICS & NAVAGATION
Garmin GPSmap X3 12" MFD installed (2023)
Garmin 18HD radar (2023)
Garmin Panoptix EpS5 forward-facing sonar (2023)
Garmin Steady Cast Heading Sensor (2023)
Fusion stereo (2023)
Rayamrine ST6001 autopilot
Raymarine ST60 Tridata speed, depth and log
Rayamrine ST60 wind
Raymarine ST60 graphic
ICOM IC M42-10 VHF with RAM mike
Compass
TV
ACR EPIRB
Clock & Barometer

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
The vessel is equipped with both 12V DC and 115V AC systems, including:
40A battery charger
(2) AGM 4D house batteries (9/2024)
AGM start battery (9/2024)
(2) 30A shore power service with cords
LED interior lights
LED nav lights
12v Outlet
Small solar panel

SAILS & RIGGING
Dacron main replaced (2019)
140% Dacron roller fruling genoa (2008)
Classic mast with Tides Marine Sail Track
Stack Pack mainsail cover with lazy jacks
Profurl C420 Genoa roller furling
Rigid vang
(2) Harken 46.2 self-tailing primary winches
Electric Harken 40.2 self-tailing halyard winch
Harken 40.2 self-tailing winch
Spinlock clutches
Windex
Adjustable backstays
Traveler
Mast height is 60', ICW friendly

DECK & HULL
Teak cockpit sole
Bimini replaced (2024)
Dodger (2008)
Helms, cockpit, grill, and hatch covers replaced (9/2024)
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit table with teak inlay and cover
Cockpit shower
Rocna 20 anchor with 12mm Kong swivel, chain, and rode
Quick electric windlass, motor replaced (2019)
9.9HP outboard with cover (2019)
Dinghy (2019)
Outboard crane
(6) person Viking liferaft in hard case
Liferaft bracket on stern pulpit
Lockers

Hull details:
French built
Hull color is white
Deck color is white
Sugar scoop swim platform with ladder
Teak toerail
Double lifelines with P&S boarding gates
Shoal draft, 5'5"
Pettit rpoxy barrier (2020)
The bottom was painted in (2023)

MECHANICAL
Yanmar 4JH4AE 54HP
Engine hours estimated to be under 1400 hrs
Water separator filter
Flexafold 3-blade propeller
Shark shaft line cutter
Duel wheel steering
Dripless stuffing gland
12v bilge pump with float switch
Manual bilge pump
High water alarm
Fire suppression
Touch Sensor tank tenders
Water Tank
Fuel Tank
Holding Tank
(2) Electric Raitan Sea Elegance freshwater heads (2016)
Y Valve for holding or direct overboard
Fire blanket