Ready-to-go 4-cabin, 3-head passagemaker built for comfort, safety, and long-range cruising.
The sellers have set the boat up for efficient off-the-dock cruising by adding an arch with solar and davits, as well as a wind generator. Originally equipped with three heads, one has been converted to storage and now houses a 3kg Daewoo clothes washer. This could be easily returned to service. The washer runs from the Victron inverter, eliminating dinghy trips to the laundry while cruising the Caribbean.
Her Shenker watermaker delivers 30L per hour, and with (4) large water tanks, she carries ample fresh water for family cruising needs or an extended passage. All electronics have been recently updated, including radar.
Her sail plan includes a staysail on a Facnor furler, making the boat very easy to handle when the Caribbean trades spike over 20kts. A substantial set of ground tackle with alternate anchors ensures good holding and sound sleeping wherever you set the hook. She also includes a powerful bow thruster for navigating tight marinas.
The sellers crossed the Atlantic with their teenagers on Blue Moana in 2024 and have been actively cruising the Eastern and Western Caribbean since then. These Swiss owners have done an exceptional job with maintenance and record keeping.
This 473 is turnkey and awaiting her next adventures.
Additional Information Accommodation
4 Cabin / 3 Head Layout
* (3) Double cabins
* (1) Cabin with (2) bunk beds
* Salon table lowers to form additional double berth
* Total sleeping capacity: 10
* Large salon table with seating for (8)
* Galley to port with (2) fridges (top & front loading), deep double sinks, and (3) burner stove with oven
Interior Comforts and Amenities
* (2) Fridges (1 front loading & 1 top loading) – compressor and evaporator changed (one in 2020 and the other in 2025)
* (3) Burner stove with oven and broiler (ENO Bretagne 3, 2023)
* (7) Gas bottle Campingaz – outside propane locker
* Blender
* BBQ Magma
* Washing machine Daewoo 3kg
* (1) Of (3) heads converted to electrical (all toilet hoses changed 2023)
* (2) under the saloon in the structure = (2) 240L
* Holding tanks – (3) 50L each
Owners Comments and Boat History
We are very happy with our décision at the time to buy this Oceanis 473. This boat fitted our needs for our circumnavigation programs of two years. First she has very nice lines and she sail great. Easy to handle, comfortable, secured in high sea and pretty fast. Which is a gauge of security in ocean passages. The interior also fitted our needs for our two teenager and sometimes to welcome family and friends. This was also a great deal concerning the price for a well equipped 47’ foot sailboat. And we can confirm the excellent réputation of the family of these Beneteau Oceanis 473. No regret!
Originally we believe the boat set up for chartering in the Caribbean for her first 4-5 years. Two other owners spent weekends sailing in the Mediterranean. The most immediate prior owner bought the boat in 2018 to do a 1 year Atlantic tour in 2021. The Current owner purchased the boat in 2022 with plans for a 2 year circumnavigation. Leaving Italy in 2024 they crossed to the Caribbean where the vessel has been sailing since.
Disclaimer The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
