2005 Beneteau Oceanis 473 “Blue Moana”
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.
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)
• Watermaker ShenkerZen30, 30L/h + faucet + selectors (2024) + spare pump (2025)
• Water heater 220V / engine cooled (unserviceable)
• (2) Lewmar windows changed (2023)
• All window seals replaced (2023)
• Cockpit cushions (2024)
• Saloon cushion covers (2024)
• 12V pressurized fresh water pump (2025)
• LED interior lighting system
• Spare parts for numerous systems
Deck and Hull Equipment
• Cockpit bimini new (2025)
• Spray hood (2019) with new plexiglass (2025)
• Deck shower with dedicated jet pump + deck plug (2024)
• Primary anchor Spade 25kg (2019) + 70m of 10mm galvanized chain (2023) + 30m rope + swivel
• Secondary anchor FOB 25kg + 50m of 10mm chain + 30m rope
• Stern anchor FOB 10kg + 10m chain + 30m rope
• Stern arch MPI for solar panels and dinghy davits with pulleys (2018–2024)
• Life raft Sea Safe (8) persons + 24H pack (2023) – next service (2026)
• MOB pole IOR + buoy fer à cheval + floating light (2020)
• EPIRB G8 McMurdo (2020)
• (9) Safety harness 150N
• Rudder ring axle changed (2023)
• Stainless steel lifelines
• Emergency rockets and smoke flares for high sea (2024)
Sails and Rigging
• Cockpit primary winches (2) Harken 53
• Cabin top halyard winches (2) Harken 40
• Standing rigging + turnbuckles + end of boom fitting replaced (2021)
• Running rigging replaced (2024–2025)
• Mainsail full batten with (2) automatic reefs
• Stack pack sail bag revised (2025)
• Head sail Jib (2020) revised (2025)
• Genoa furling Profurl C430 (2024)
• Staysail on furling Facnor (2020) revised (2025)
• Spinnaker Assy with sock (very good condition)
• Selden telescopic whisker pole + connection (2021)
• Boom Brake Wichard
Mechanical Equipment
• Lofrans Tigres windlass + remote control – revised (2018)
• MaxPower CT100 bow thruster (2014) + control box and helm switch (2025)
• Water heater 220V / engine heated
• Manual and electric bilge pumps
• Dinghy davits
Engine Info
• Yanmar 4JH3-TE (2025), 75HP – 6000 hours
• Inboard
• Shaft drive
• Diesel
• J-Prop (3) blade propeller – 20 inch
• Engine number: E15061
• Racor pre fuel filter
• Always well maintained – serviced every 250h or annually
• Gearbox changed (2025)
• Starter new (2024)
• Sea water pump new (2023)
• Injector bench tested and nozzle replaced (2021)
• Exhaust elbow replaced (2021)
• Exhaust pipe / silencer / swan neck changed (2023)
• New belt (2025)
• Alternator serviced (2025)
• Gear lever replaced (2023)
• Starter battery new (2025)
Tankage
• Fuel tank – (1) Plastic 220L
• Fresh water – (4) Plastic tanks totalling 920L
- (1) front under the bed =200L
- (1) back under rear starboard cabin = 240L
- (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.
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