Overall, The Beneteau 473 is a very well-regarded blue water cruiser that is ideal for extended cruising and liveaboard life. With easy to handle sail controls, a spacious cockpit, generous storage, and significant tank capacities she remains a top choice for sailors seeking a reliable, versatile and good looking cruising yacht at an affordable Price.
Highlights of "Sanctuary" include:
-Bow Thruster
-Full Enclosure
-A/c with reverse-cycle heat
-Reliable Yanmar engine with recent full service
-Generator
-Solar and wind power generation
-Furling main and jib
-Dual helm design
SPECIFICATIONS
Basic Boat Info
BuilderBeneteau
Model473
CategoryCruisers
TypeSail
Year2005
HIN/IMOBEY79196H405
ConditionUsed
Fuel TypeDiesel
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Number of Engines1
Dimensions
LOA46' 11"
Beam14' 2"
Max Draft5' 7"
Dry Weight0 LBS
Engines
MakeYanmar
Engine Power55.93 KW
Year2005
Model4JH3-TE
FuelDiesel
TypeInboard
Engines1
Tanks
Fuel Tank110 GAL
Fresh Water165 GAL
Holding Tank22 GAL
Other
Displacement24,277 LBS
Keel TypeBulb Keel
Cabins2
Sleeps6
ADDITIONAL INFO
Just in time to head south this fall, "Sanctuary" is a 2 cabin, 2 head version with extra storage. Professionally maintained and consistently upgraded, she is ICW friendly, and set up for off-grid living.
FULL DETAILS
interior
"Sanctuary" is a 2 cabin, 2 head with extra large storage accessed either by the starboard seat locker, or a door aft of the galley. Finish is in satin Cherry
SALON:
Off-white interior Sunbrella upholstery
Sofa to port, "C" shaped dining table to starboard
Dining area converts to a double bed
Cabin fans
LED overhead cabin lights
Oil lamps
GALLEY:
Force 10 propane 3 burner gimbaled stove and oven with broiler
Microwave oven
Adler-Barbour refrigeration (new 2021). Top loading freezer and front loading fridge with matching Cherry face
Magma grill (on stern rail)
Beneteau logo dinnerware
Double stainless sinks
FOWARD CABIN:
Custom padding to extend bed to either hull side
Hanging locker to port
Sitting area
Cabinets with shelves both port and starboard
(2) Drawers at the foot of the bed
FORWARD HEAD:
Vanity mirrors with storage behind
Electra-scan waste treatment system on head with salt reservoir
22 gallon holding tank
Stand-alone shower with solid shower door
AFT CABIN:
Queen sized berth
Hanging locker and storage
Air conditioning ducts
Private entrance to VIP head
AFT HEAD:
Jabsco manual toilet with holding tank
Storage behind vanity mirrors
"Wet head" where sink faucet doubles as the shower head
hull and deck equipment
Factory rub rail
Teak toe rail cap
Double anchor roller
Maxwell HRC10 windlass (new 2022)
Windlass control at cockpit
Anchor washdown
Stainless safety rails on either side of the mast
(11) Opening hatches
(8) Opening port lights
(2) Dorade vents with stainless steel guards
Zarcor folding companionway doors
Full cockpit enclosure
Bimini, Dodger and Connector with full enclosure
Custom mesh sunscreen panels for warmer weather
Custom screen cover for companionway
Cockpit shower
(2) leather wrapped steering wheels, engine and thruster controls on port helm
electronics
(2) Raymarine RL70C chartplotters -1 at port helm and one at nav desk
Raymarine Autopilot (Port Helm control)
(2) Raymarine ST60 multi-function displays (1 at port helm and one at nav desk)
