2005 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 523

Description

2005 Beneteau Oceanis “Clipper” 523 – EU VAT Paid

This 2005 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 523 (built December 2004/commissioned March 2005) Owner’s Version is a remarkable example of one of Beneteau’s most respected bluewater cruising yachts. She combines exceptional sailing performance, luxurious accommodation, and extensive recent upgrades, making her ready for immediate cruising.

EU VAT has been paid, and the yacht has benefited from significant investment over the last few years, including new standing rigging (2023/2024), a navigation upgrade, new solar panels, renewed batteries, new through-hull valves, and numerous mechanical and cosmetic improvements.

Owner’s Version with a spacious 3-cabin, 3-ensuite layout, featuring a full-beam forward owner’s cabin and two generous aft guest cabins, each with private facilities. A separate bow crew cabin with a double berth and head provides additional accommodation for crew or guests.

Currently lying in Preveza, Greece, she is ideally positioned for cruising the Ionian Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Why Choose the 2005 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 523?

• EU VAT Paid 
• Owner’s Version (3x Cabin/3x Bathroom)
• Privately Owned- Ready to Sail
• EU/Polish Registration
• New Standing Rigging- 2023/2024
• Generator with low hours
• Polishing and Antifouling- early 2026
• All New “Trudesign” Through-hull valves
• Boatyard berth paid
• Prime location in Preveza– a gateway to the Ionian and Eastern Mediterranean

Contact us today for full specifications of the 2005 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 523 or to arrange a private viewing.

Sails & Rigging

• New Standing Rigging (2023/2024)
• New Mast Boot (2023/2024)
• Inner Forestay (Adjustable/Removable)
• Furling Mainsail (67m2)
• Furling Headsails:
  • 1 x Genoa 135% (82m2)
  • 1 x Genoa Light/Downwind (82m2)
  • 2 x Jibs (matching pair)
• Gennaker – with chute  (191m2)
• Storm Sail
• 2 x Spinnaker Poles
• Bowsprit (Removable)
• Clutchs/Jammers- 2x Banks of 7 (“Spinlock”)
• Winches:
• 1 x Harken 44 Electric 
• 1 x Harken 44 Manual 
• 2 x Harken 66 Manual 

Engine

• Make: Yanmar 4JH3-HTE
• Power: 100 hp
• Drive Type: Shaft Drive 
• Propeller: 3-Blade (with Rope Cutter)
• Engine Hours: 3.160 h
• 80 Amp Alternator
• New Cooling Hoses (Primary)
• New prop shaft Cutlass Bearing and Stuffy Box
• Turbo removed, cleaned and serviced

Tankages

• Fuel Capacity: 415 L
• Water Capacity: 900 L (1x 750L, 1x 150L)
• Holding Tanks: 210 L (2 x 60 L, 1 x 90 L) 

Electrical Equipment

• Onan Generator 9.5 kW with approx 700hrs
• Bow Thruster with new propellers
• 3 x 200 W Solar Panels (New)
• Victron “Phoenix” Charger- 12V, 50Amp
• Victron “Smart Solar” MPPT Regulator- 100V, 50Amp (New)
• DC/AC Inverter 800W (Continuous) New
• 4 x Varta Batteries, 145Ah  (Jan 2025)
• 1 x Engine Battery, 100Ah (Jan 2026)
• 1 x Generator Battery 
• 1 x Bow thruster/Windlass Battery, 250Ah (New 2026)
• 1 x Dedicated Emergency Battery
• Battery Monitor system- For Batteries, Solar, Shore Power (New)
• Battery Isolator Switches (x5)
• Boiler (Operates via Engine, Batteries or Shore Power)
• Shore power cable (25m, with new end sockets)
• Gas Detector (Currently removed- All Fittings for Re-installation available)

Navigation & Communication Equipment

• Raymarine Chartplotter (12 inch) “Axiom 12+” (New)
• Raymarine Radar “Quantum 18” (New)
• Raymarine Radio “VHF 53” (New) with new Aerial
• Raymarine Network Switch “RNS-5” (New)
• Raymarine AIS Transceiver+Splitter with new Aerial 
• Raymarine ST-60 Tridata (Depth, Speed, Log)
• Raymarine ST-60 Wind (Speed, Direction)
• Raymarine ST-60 Autopilot “Autohelm Multi” 
• Raymarine ST-60 Autopilot “Smart Pilot”
• Radar Reflector
• Navigation Lights
• 2 x Compass

Accommodations:

Layout: 3 Cabins/3 Heads

Forward Owner’s Cabin with Ensuite Facilities

• Double bed
• Hanging and shelved wardrobes
• Ample storage (Under Bed space and Drawers)
• Office/Desk Area
• Ensuite with Manual head, sink and separate shower

Port Aft Cabin with Ensuite Facilities

• Double bed
• Hanging Wardrobe and Shelving 
• Ensuite with Manual head, sink and shower

Starboard Aft Cabin with Ensuite Facilities

• Double bed
• Hanging Wardrobe and Shelving 
• Ensuite with Manual head, sink and shower

Bow Crew Cabin

• Double bed
• Ensuite with Manual head, sink and shower

Saloon:

• Cherry veneer interior with lemon coloured Alcantara upholstery
• U-shaped seating sofa, and bench seating for 6 guests 
• Saloon Table  (Extendable)
• Sound system with Interior speakers
• Lighting- all LED
• New TV- Xiaomi (43”)
• Dedicated Navigation station with instrumentation

Galley:

• “Eno” Two-burner Gas Cook-Top and Oven, with 3 x Gas Bottles
• 2 x New Vitrifrigo Fridge/Freezers (133L)
• Whirlpool Microwave with Grill
• Double sink with hot/cold water
• Off-White countertops
• Cupboards and Drawers for all Crockery, cutlery and Galley appliances
• Over-Sink shelving (New) with LED lighting
• Dishwasher (Currently removed- All Fittings for Re-installation available)
• Ample storage

Deck Equipment:

• 32 Kg Delta Anchor (New)
• 100m galv anchor chain 12mm (New)
• 25 Kg Delta Anchor and 12mm chain (Spare)
• Electric Windlass
• Teak Cockpit
• Teak Deck
• Cockpit shower
• Swimming Ladder
• Open Transom Bathing Area
• Bimini
• Sprayhood with New Clear Panels
• Cockpit Speakers (New)
• Cockpit Table (Folding sides)
• 12 x Fenders- 10x Long (Hull); 2x Ball (Stern)
• Shore Line- 150m nylon strap

Tender

• Mercury “300” RIB (3m, 4 Person) with Cover
• Mercury 3.5hp, 4-stroke Outboard Engine

Safety Equipment

• Life vests (x 6)
• Harnesses (x 2)
• Liferaft for 8 persons
• Fire extinguishers (x 5)
• Horseshoe Lifebuoy and Danbuoy
• Emergency tiller
• Flares 
• Bilge Pump- Electric/Auto (New)
• Gang plank

Maintenance – Upgrades

• Hull Polishing (2026)
• New Antifouling 
• New Nylon through-hull Fittings and Ball Valves (“Trudesign”)
• Sanitary hoses and pipework renewed (2023)
• Engine Service (early 2026)
• New prop shaft Cutlass Bearing and Stuffy Box
• Turbo removed, cleaned and serviced