Step Aboard AGNES – A Proven Bluewater Cruiser Ready for New Adventures
At BVI Yacht Sales, we pride ourselves on connecting sailors with the best boats across the Caribbean. Whether you're an experienced cruiser looking for your next bluewater passage-maker or a dreamer ready to set sail, we guide you through every step with honesty, expertise, and a keen eye for value. AGNES, a 2005 Beneteau Oceanis 523, is a prime example of why working with an informative broker makes all the difference.
Currently lying in Grenada, she is positioned at the gateway to some of the most spectacular sailing grounds in the world. The Beneteau Oceanis 523 was awarded Boat of the Year in 2005, and for good reason. Designed for both luxury and performance, she is a spacious, capable offshore cruiser with elegant lines, comfortable living spaces, and the kind of sailing performance that keeps purists and passage-makers alike satisfied.
Built for Comfort, Performance & Independence
One of the hallmarks of the Oceanis 523 is its combination of speed and comfort. Designed by Groupe Finot, she boasts a generous 52-foot hull with a 16-foot beam, offering a stable and smooth ride even in heavy seas. Her deep draft (2.35m) keeps her tracking true on offshore passages, while her 110HP Yanmar diesel engine ensures you have the power you need when the wind doesn’t cooperate.
With an Onan 9.5 kW generator, six Kyocera 135W solar panels, and a D400 wind generator, AGNES is built for self-sufficiency, reducing your reliance on marinas and keeping you cruising longer. Her Spectra Newport 400 watermaker means fresh water is never an issue, a crucial feature for anyone planning extended voyages or living aboard.
A Spacious and Thoughtfully Designed Interior
Step below deck, and you’ll immediately appreciate the craftsmanship and attention to detail that set the Oceanis 523 apart. The rich wood finishes, abundant natural light, and intelligent layout make her feel more like a luxury apartment than a typical cruising yacht.
AGNES features four cabins and four heads, including a private captain’s cabin with its own head, making her an ideal choice for families, charter use, or owners who enjoy hosting guests in style. The saloon is spacious and inviting, with seating for up to eight around the extendable dining table, perfect for entertaining.
The galley is fully equipped with a gimbaled 4-burner st
DECK AND COCKPIT EQUIPMENT
- Primary Anchor: 55kg Rocha Anchor with 18mm chain and 19mm rope, rode 100m (new in 2025).
- Secondary Anchor: 25kg Delta Anchor with 18mm chain, rode 50m.
- Anchor Windlass: 1600-watt vertical windlass with 12mm gypsy.
- Bow Anchor Rollers: Two bow rollers.
- Bimini Top: With 2m headroom, in good condition.
- Cockpit Awning: Dodger replaced in 2022.
- Cockpit Cushions: New in 2022.
- Cockpit Table: Rebuilt in January 2025.
- Swim Platform and Ladder: Integrated into the transom.
- Dinghy Davits: Included with Targa Arch.
- Targa Arch: Supports solar panels.
- Navigation Lights: Replaced in 2012.
- Deck Wash Down System: High-pressure washer.
INTERIOR COMFORTS AND AMENITIES
- Refrigeration: 8 cu ft with Dan Foss Compressor, refit in 2012.
- Freezer: 3.6 cu ft with Dan Foss Compressor, refit in 2012.
- Stove and Oven: Gimballed stainless steel 4-burner hob with oven.
- Propane Shut-off Valve: Yes.
- Vented Propane Locker: Yes.
- Propane Tanks: Four 5lb European Gaz tanks.
- Microwave Oven: Yes.
- Barbeque: Stainless steel barbeque mounted on the stern rail.
- Watermaker: Spectra Newport 400 Watermaker (model ae042616).
- Water Heater: Yes.
- Water System: New pumps added in 2015.
- Air Conditioner: Original full-boat air conditioning system.
- Heater: Runs through air conditioning on heating mode.
- First Aid Kit: Yes.
- Headroom: 76-84 inches (1.9-2.15 m).
- Bunk Lengths: Minimum 2.2 m.
- Additional Info: Fridge and freezer were rebuilt in 2012
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
- Manual Bilge Pumps: Located at the helm.
- Electric Bilge Pumps: One in the main bilge and one in each head.
- Steering Type: Dual wheel steering.
- USCG Safety Package: Yes.
- Fire Extinguishers: Three 2kg extinguishers.
- Emergency Tiller: Stored in the starboard lazarette.
- Bow Thrusters: Port and starboard opening.
- Bilge Blowers: Yes.
- Propeller: GORI 18-inch, 3-blade feathering propeller.
SAILS AND RIGGING
- Main Mast: Mast furling using an electric coachroof winch.
- Roller Furling for Main: In-mast furling.
- Roller Furling for Genoa: Facnor Genoa furling to coachroof winch.
- Mainsheet Traveler: Located on the coachroof.
- Standing Rigging: Original stainless steel.
- Winches:
- Two Harken 66ST Electric Winches in the cockpit.
- Harken Electric 44ST and Arco Hutton Electric 50ST.
- Sails:
- Furling mainsail with vertical battens, new in 2014.
- 135% Genoa (2005, never used).
- 100% jib, new in 2015.
BOAT HISTORY
This Beneteau Oceanis 523 has always been privately owned and has never been chartered. Originally kept in the Mediterranean with a homeport in Barcelona, it was purchased in 2010 and sailed from Spain to the Caribbean, where it spent winter months cruising. During a hurricane, the boat sustained minor damage that was professionally repaired; full repair reports are available upon request. The repairs were minor and completed to such a high standard that no evidence of the damage remains. This vessel has been lovingly maintained and upgraded by her current owners.
OWNER'S COMMENTS
After sailing since 1973 and owning seven boats, including a Hunter 27, Ericson 46, Swan 55, and Grand Soleil 52, the owner found the Beneteau Oceanis 523 to be the ideal combination of comfort and ease of single-handing. Chosen as "Boat of the Year 2005," the Beneteau Oceanis 523 is a versatile vessel with ample space and excellent sailing performance, making it perfect for Caribbean cruising.
Broker's Note: The Beneteau Oceanis 523 is renowned for its spacious design, sturdy build quality, and impressive sailing performance. Its layout and features make it a fantastic choice for Caribbean cruising, whether for short passages or extended stays in remote anchorages. This boat offers the comfort and safety necessary for memorable cruising adventures.
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