Description

The Beneteau Oceanis 323 is a highly regarded comfortable modern cruising yacht, considered by many to be the best all-round combination of accommodation and performance in it's class. 'Liberty' is a lightly used example and has clearly been maintained to an excellent standard by her present and previous owners. She has an impressive inventory including bow thruster, electric windlass, diesel heating, holding tank, cockpit tent and fitted cushions, chart plotter, autopilot and more. Early viewing is highly recommended as yachts of this calibre are rare to the market and in high demand. A full 2022 survey is available on request.

Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

The accommodation offers six berths in two double sleeping cabins plus the saloon, with good standing headroom throughout (max 6' 4). Forecabin with double V berth (with infill to increase size), stowage and hatch to foredeck. Saloon with two settee berths either side of a central dining table with folding leaves and storage. Stowage provided by a range of shelves, cupboards and lockers. L-shaped galley aft to port equipped with a gimballed Eno two-burner gas cooker with oven, stainless steel sink, 12v fridge and storage. Navigation station to starboard with small aft facing chart table, instrumentation, chart stowage and electrical distribution panel. Large heads aft to starboard with Jabsco marine toilet (serviced including new pump 2022), holding tank with macerator (Y-valve fitted for optional discharge overboard 2017) and washbasin. Shower in separate area with shower seat, wet hanging area, storage cupboard, shelves, mirror and two opening portlights. Double aft cabin to port with double berth, hanging locker, storage shelves, two opening portlights and engine access panel. Eberspacher diesel fired heating system with two outlets installed in 2017 with fully insulated ducting and seven day timer. Hot and cold pressurised water system (new pump 2022) via calorifier with immersion coil. Fitted with the optional Pacifique Bleu fabric upholstery with teak sole boards and complimenting curtains creating a very welcoming and comfortable interior.

Mechanical Systems

Located abaft the companionway, Yanmar 3YM20, three cylinder, 21hp diesel engine. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger. Single lever controls with electric start. Shaft drive (new stern gland 2022) to three bladed propeller (new 2013). Spinning disk type rope cutter on shaft. 65 litres fuel capacity giving approximately 250-mile range at 6 knots cruising speed. Maximum speed under power 7 knots.

Sleipner Sidepower bow thruster (new 2020). The engine has been professionally serviced and winterised every season. Current engine hours are unknown due to hour meter failure (common issue).

Electrical Systems

2 x 12v batteries, both new 2022, charged by engine alternator. Dedicated bow thruster battery. Shorepower system with ring main, immersion coil, and battery charger. Electrical distribution panel and breaker switches. 12v socket at chart table and helm. Full cabin lighting with LED bulbs in saloon.

Sails and Spars

Fractionally rigged sloop. Silver anodised aluminium mast and boom. Rod kicker. Stainless steel standing rigging. Terylene running rigging. Spinnaker deck gear. Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks. Facnor headsail furling system. All lines led aft to cockpit with jammers. 2 x Harken 40 self-tailing sheet winches. Single Harken 32 self-tailing halyard winch on coachroof.

Deck Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Beneteau Oceanis 323 built by Beneteau to a design by Groupe Finot in 2005 and first launched in 2006. White GRP hull with style stripes, superstructure and decks with moulded non-slip surfaces. Aluminium toe rail. Cast iron fin keel. Spade rudder. Wheel steering with leather covered wheel, which swivels to side for easier cockpit access. Aft self-draining cockpit. Teak cockpit seats and transom.

'Liberty' has been known to us since 2014 and has clearly benefited from careful and regular maintenance to a very high standard. A full survey from 2022 is available to prospective purchasers which confirmed her to be in structurally good condition and generally in very good condition. She has been very lightly used since, so is a great opportunity to buy ready to enjoy straightaway.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed, and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).