About this yacht
2007 Beneteau 523 Oceanis
The Beneteau 523 Oceanis is a luxury performance cruiser designed by the Finot Group, blending elegant styling, quality craftsmanship, and impressive sailing performance. This 53-foot yacht features three cabins with en-suite heads, plus a captain’s quarters forward, offering generous accommodations for owners, guests, and crew alike. With her teak decks, panoramic windows, and spacious layout, she’s equally suited for bluewater adventures or luxurious coastal cruising.
Performance & Design
Designed by the renowned Finot Group, the Beneteau 523 Oceanis shares the pedigree of the successful Beneteau 50, refined for both performance and comfort. She features a fast, efficient hull form, twin helm stations, and a well-balanced deck layout that allows for confident handling by a couple or small crew.
This yacht has been race-prepared for the Port Huron–to–Mackinac Race, with an ORC rating of 1.0266, making her a rare combination of performance and cruising luxury. Whether you’re planning bluewater passages, regatta participation, or relaxed coastal cruising, the 523 Oceanis delivers versatility and capability in equal measure.
Highlights & Updates
- Sandblasted bottom (2020) with West Epoxy barrier and Interlux 2000/VC17 bottom paint (maintained annually)
- New rudder bearing (2021)
- New rubrail (2022)
- New bimini and wheel covers (2023)
- New mirrors in all four heads (2021)
- New TV in salon (2022)
- New jib furler top roller ($1,400 – 2023)
- 2020 survey available for qualified buyers
- New five-batten composite mainsail – delivery expected 2026
Specification
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Model
- Oceanis 523
- Year
- 2007
- Length overall
- 52′
- Beam
- 16′
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Cabins
- 3
- Heads
- 1
- Engines
- 1 × Diesel
- Engine hours
- 2200
- Fuel capacity
- 119 gal
- Water capacity
- 251 gal
- Drive
- Inboard
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