Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 Spacious & well equipped with new standing rig


Price
Euro €135,000
Currency
Length
46' 11" - 14.30m
Vessel Location
Society Islands -> Niue -> Tonga -> Fiji
Launch Year
2002
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP

Dreaming of a sailing adventure in paradise?
Our lovely Beneteau Oceanis 473 Clipper is up for sale in the South Pacific, and all set up for new adventures!

NEW STANDING RIGGING IN MAY 2024 AND LOTS OF OTHER UPGRADES

Location: Society Islands, with plans to visit Niue, Tonga, and Fiji in the coming months.

We had the time of our lives exploring the South Pacific aboard Penniless, but our sailing adventure is coming to an end, and we are therefore looking for the next lucky owner.

Features and Highlights:
* Proven Performer: Penniless, a 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 473 Clipper, combines spaciousness and functionality with a proven track record of safe and unforgettable voyages.
* Upgraded for Adventure: Equipped with new standing rigging (May 2024) and other numerous upgrades, this sailboat is primed and ready for extended cruising in the South Pacific and beyond.
* Comfortable Living: With four double cabins, two heads, and ample living space, Penniless offers a comfortable and inviting environment for onboard living and entertaining.
* Reliable Power: Powered by a well maintained Yanmar 75hp engine, Penniless ensures reliable propulsion for smooth sailing in any conditions.
* Located in Paradise: Currently in French Polynesia, with plans to visit Niue, Tonga, and Fiji in the coming months.

The engine is well maintained, serviced every 250 hours, last 1000 hours service done by Yanmar certified mechanic.

Latest survey report from August 2023 (available on request)

CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE (click Presentation below)

Penniless is owned by a family of 4 from Denmark who took 1 year off to sail in the South Pacific. She is a well built, safe, reliable and comfortable monohull, well equipped and well maintained, she has proven herself as a true blue water cruiser after crossing the Atlantic and Pacific with her previous owner. She is spacious with a great interior, 4 cabins that can easily accommodate the big family, and even visiting family and friends. She has a great cockpit with dual helm stations, plenty of room to comfortably enjoy meals and sundowners, and easy access to a large transom and the water which the kids loved. Below, the large saloon area and galley along side provide plenty of space for preparing and enjoying meals, movie nights, etc. The family had the time of their lives in the South Pacific sailing and living aboard Penniless, and are now ready to hand her over to the next lucky owner.

Cockpit:
- 5 cockpit lockers: 2 side cockpit lockers. Double gas bottle locker to port. Locker under helm seat to starboard. Locker under helm seat to port.
- All cockpit benches are teak-slatted.
- The two steering consoles hold the navigation instruments
- Gas control lever on console to port
- USB charging points by console to port
- Cockpit table with light and USB charging points
- 2 waterproof speakers
- 2 compasses
- Covers/Enclosures: Sprayhood (serviced in April 2024) and Bimini (new from April 2024), Cockpit cushions in same color as sprayhood and bimini

Recent Upgrades:
- New Eno gas oven/stove 3 burners from April 2022
- New B&G Triton multi instrument from April 2022
- New Bow thruster Max Power CT80 from May 2022
- New Quantum mainsail from May 2022
- New Lofrans Tigres 1500W windlass from May 2022
- New ground tackle Delta Lewmar 25kg, 100m chain 10mm, from July 2022
- New high quality madrasses in fore cabins from August 2022
- New Erayak Thunder 1500W inverter from September 2022
- New Iridium Go! from October 2022 (option)
- New antifouling from March 2023
- New Yanmar alternator 80A from July 2023
- New Mercury 9.9hp outboard engine from July 2023
- New house battery bank 400amp from July 2023
- New Lewmar overhead hatches in fore cabins from September 2023
- New TV 24" from September 2023
- New Rainman water maker from October 2023
- New B&G Vulcan 9 chart plotter from January 2024
- New Starlink Gen 2 satellite internet from April 2024
- New bimini from April 2024
- New Stand Up Paddle from April 2024
- New fabric in all blinds in overhead hatches from May 2024
Planned upgrades
- New standing rigging from May 2024
- New mainsheet traveller from May 2024

Additional Equipment (option)
- 4 sets of Diving equipment incl scuba tanks (inspected in September 2023), BCDs (serviced in September 2023), regulators (1 from September 2023), wetsuits, masks, finns etc
- Diving compressor from April 2022
- High-pressure pump for deck and boat cleaning
- Speargun 90cm from January 2024
- Basic fishing gear
- Stand Up Paddle board from April 2024
- Windsurf set with board, carbon mast GA-MASTS 400cm, boom and 2 Gaastra sails (4,7m2 and 5,4m2)
- Wakeboard Obrien 140cm
- Printer Canon Pixma 3300 from September 2023
- Weber gas BBQ from September 2023
- 15 x 20L jerry cans for diesel
- 1 x 10L + 1 x 20L jerry cans for gasoline

Spares and Tools (option)
- Lots of spares and tools
Power tools:
- DEWALT 18V XR Brushless Cordless 125mm Angle Grinder
- DEWALT 18V XR Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool
- DEWALT 18V XR Jobsite Cordless Portable Fan
- Makita DF330D 10mm (3/8") Cordless Driver Drill
- Makita FD02 10mm (3/8") Cordless Driver Drill
- bavaria BJS 400 Jigsaw
- Black & Decker 1750W Heat Gun
- Hot Knife Cutter Tool 60W
- SALKI Electric Soldering Iron SEK 80 W


Price
Euro €135,000   
Vessel Name
Penniless
Launch Year
2002
Length
46' 11" - 14.30m
Beam
4.33m
Draft
1.88m
Displacement
11,012kg
Keel / Ballast
Bulb 3,700kg
Vessel Location
Society Islands -> Niue -> Tonga -> Fiji
Region
South Pacific
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
HIN
FR-BEYA1128A202
Designer
JEAN-MARIE FINOT
Builder
Beneteau France
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
GRP
Engine
Yanmar 4JH3-TE from 2002. Engine number: E12227. Upgrades: Yanmar Alternator 80A from July 2023, mounts replaced. Last service: 250h service in February 2024, and 1000h service in July 2023 by a Yanmar certified mechanic. Well maintained and serviced every 250h
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
75hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
10,400
Fuel Consumption
Approx 3lt/hr at 6-7 knots
Max Speed
7 knots
Cruise Speed
6 knots
Propulsion
Shaftdrive
Thrusters
Bow thruster, MaxPro Power CT80 from May 2022
Fuel
235 litres in plastic tank
Water
825 litres, 4 tanks of which 2 are built into the inner moulding, and 2 are plastic
Dinghy
Vetus VB300, approx 4 years old, used condition. Items included: anchor, tiller/throttle extension handle, oars, 2 lines for water sports
Outboard
Mercury 2 stroke, 9.9hp, from July 2023, good condition
Covers
- Sprayhood (serviced in April 2024)
- Bimini (new from April 2024)
- Cockpit cushions, same color as sprayhood and bimini
Accommodation
- Layout: 4 cabin layout, 2 symmetrical fore, 2 symmetrical aft, saloon area to starboard, chart table to starboard, longside galley to port. 4 double berts, plus extra double berth by lowering saloon table. 2 symmetrical heads, starboard/port
- Saloon to starboard: headroom 1,88-2,02m, all-round handrail to saloon for ease of movement, U-shaped saloon with 2 bench seats, stowage under seating, bookcase, inlaid saloon table on aluminium legs with extensions, convertible to double berth, high shelf with slotted doors, bar unit, portlights with curtains, 2 hull ports with curtain, overhead hatch with blind, large triple panoramic window with blinds
- Chart table to starboard: Panel for navigation instruments (B&G Triton 2 multi instrument, Clipper BM-1 battery monitor), navigator's seat with locker, large oddments locker alongside seat, portlight with curtain above chart table, stereo radio-MP3 player with two speakers in saloon + two speakers in cockpit, 16 switch 12V electrical panel plus 4 x 220V switches protected by a breaker., 2 voltmeters, 1 ammeter, halogen deckhead light with independent switch, stowage under table, red light, USB charging points, 220V outlet

2 Heads:
- Port side: Marine toilet with manual pump, washbasin, locker under washbasin, locker behind mirror, light above mirror, extra mirror, portlight hatch for ventilation with blind, hot/cold water mixer shower tap, electric shower drain, shelf storage
- Starboard side: Same as port side, black water tank 60L instead of shelf storage (from April 2022)
Cabins
- Fore cabins - 2 symmetrical: headroom 1,92m, 1,0-1,35m x 2,2m bed with quality madras from August 2022, USB charging points, 220V outlet, cabin fan, reading light, storage under the bed (incl 2 drawers), hanging wardrobe in large locker, 2 overhead hatches for ventilation with blinds, 1 hull port with blind
- Aft cabins - 2 symmetrical: headroom 1,98m, double berth 2,14m x 1,72m, shelf along hull length, USB charging points, 220V outlet, cabin fan, reading light, hanging wardrobe and lockers, overhead hatch for ventilation with blind, 2 portlight hatches for ventilation with blinds, 1 hull port with blind
- New fabric in all blinds in overhead hatches from May 2024
Berths
Sleeps 8 in 4 doubles berths, 1 extra double berth by lowering the saloon table
Shower
Hot/cold water shower in each head, cold water shower at transom
Toilet
2 heads: Marine toilet with manual pump in each head, black water tank 60L (starboard side, from April 2022)
Entertainment
- TV 24" (Philips) 12V, from September 2023
- Radio Alpine UTE-204DAB, 2 speakers in saloon + 2 speakers in cockpit
Galley
Longside galley on portside
- Double stainless steel sink with fresh hot/cold water (electric and foot pump), and sea water (foot pump)
- Plenty of stowage - Fully equipped galley with cooking gear, cutlery etc.
- 2 hull ports with curtain, 2 port lights (1 opening) with curtain, 1 overhead hatch with blind. 4 halogen deckhead lights
- 2 x 220V outlets
Refrigeration
Front opening (serviced in Aug 2023)
Freezer
Top opening. Can also switch to extra fridge (serviced in Aug 2023)
Stove
Eno 3 burners + oven (gas), from April 2022. Gas: 4 x 3 kg and 1 x 5,7 kg bottles
Water-Maker
Rainman petrol portable, 120 lt/hr, from October 2023 (option)
Hot Water
Quick Water Heater, 42 lt can be heated by engine or shore power
Ground Tackle
Ground Tackle: Delta Lewmar 25kg, 100m chain 10mm, from July 2022
Second Anchor: SLClaw (Bruce) 20kg (25m chain 10mm + 25m rope)
Anchor Winch: Lofrans Tigres 1500W, from May 2022, control on deck and at the helm
Safety Gear
4 MOB1 Personal Locator Devices (AIS and DSC transmitters) integrated in life jackets, 2 Safe U Ladders, Horse shoe with light, Horse shoe with 50m line, inflatable buoy with light, Lalizas Life Link, Emergency tiller, Banten Emergency VHF Antenna, Radar Reflector
Bilge Pumps
1 manual and 1 electric in compartment above keel. Spare 2000GPH 12V bilge pump from Sept 2023
Life Raft
Youlong KHY-6 for 6 persons from June 2019, last inspected in June 2021
Epirb
ACR GlobalFix V4 EPIRB, mounted in the cockpit for self-release
Life Jackets
6 automatic inflatable, 6 spare (old) automatic inflatable, 6 for water sports (not inflatable). Rec
Flares
3 Red Handflares MK8 (2026), 3 Rocket Parachute (2026), 1 Para Red Rocket MK8 (2026), 1 bat driven
Fire Protection
4 modern Fire Stryker FS-100. Engine room automatic fire extinguisher, Fire blanket, 2 old fire ext
Electrics
- House battery bank: 2 x Ultracell UCG200-12,200 Amp GEL, from July 2023
- Starter battery: 1 x Bosch 105 Amp type Acid-led from May 2022
- Bow thruster and windlass batteries: 2 x Bosch 105 Ah Acid-led from May 2022
- Battery monitor: Clipper BM-1
- Shore power: Dolphin Battery Charger 220V 50Hz / 12V 40A
- Alternator: Yanmar 80A from July 2023
- Solar panels: 2 x 300 W, EPEVER XTRA MPPT Charge Controller
- Wind generator: Silent Wind 400+ on Wind & Solar Hybrid Charge Controller
- Inverter: Erayak Thunder 1500W
- USB charging points at port helm station, cockpit table, chart table and all cabins
Electronics / Navigation
- Chart plotter: B&G Vulcan 9 from January 2024
- Multi instrument: B&G Triton from April 2022
- Chart table multi instrument: B&G Triton 2
- AIS: SI-TEX MDA-5 CLASS B/SO AIS TRANSCEIVER
- Depth sounder: Raymarine
- Log: Raymarine
- Autopilot: Raymarine ST6002
- Wind instrument: Raymarine ST60
- Radar: B&G Broadband 4G
- VHF: Raymarine Ray53
- Handheld VHF: Icom IC-M35
- Satellite: Starlink Gen 2 satellite internet from April 2024, Iridium Go! from October 2022,, Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone, Delorme Inreach Explorer (option)
Sail Inventory
- Mainsail: Quantum In mast furling sail from May 2022
- Headsail: Quantum overlapping furling genoa with anti-UV protection strip, last serviced in May 2024
- Spinnaker: Yes with sock
- Spares: Old Mainsail (serviced) and Genoa (not full size) from another boat
- Large sail locker in front between anchor well and fore cabins with deck access
Mast / Rigging
Standing rigging
- REPLACING IN MAY 2024
- Discontinuous stainless steel rod rigging (1 x 19)
- 1 forestay, 2 backstays, 1 inner forestay.
- All chainplates are in stainless steel and fixed to the side decks.
- Shroud chainplates secured to the inner moulding by stainless steel tie-rods
- Keel-stepped in mast furling anodised aluminium mast with glandtype seal
- Anodised aluminium boom
Running rigging
- Main, genoa and 2 spinnaker halyards. Spinnaker halyards led back to cockpit
- Boom topping lift led back to cockpit
- Mainsail sheet with blocks led back to cockpit
- Mainsail in and outhaul (from June 2023) led back to cockpit
- 2 m mainsheet traveller on coachroof with control lines led back to cockpit.
- Genoa sheets from November 2023
- Genoa furling line from November 2023
- Rigid boom vang with tackle led back to cockpit
Deck Gear
- Spinnaker boom
- 2 Lewmar 44 winches for halyards etc
- 2 Lewmar 54 winches for Genoa sheets
- 2 flat deck organisers with 6 sheaves for sheets and halyards
- 4 double jammers
- 3 single jammers
- 6 coiling cleats
Presentation

CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Konstantin Solvang
Telephone
Virum Copenhagen
Denmark


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