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Beneteau 423 "Free Spirit"(formerly "Cristal")

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Hull Specifications Engine & Electrical
bulletYear:  2003
bulletLOA:  43' 2"
bulletLWL:  38' 7"
bulletBeam:  12' 11"
bulletDraft:  6' 11"
bulletDisplacement:  19,799 lbs
bulletAbundant side and overhead windows provide for a bright interior
bulletHeadroom:  6' 4" in salon.  6'+ in cabins.
bulletRich cherry interior with Duratouch upholstery.
bullet50HP Yanmar diesel engine
bulletCruising speed:  7.5 knots (2600 rpm @ 1 gph)
bullet3 blade MAXPROP feathering propeller (high performance/backs easily)
bulletHouse bank: three 180 amp/hr deep cycle batteries
bulletStarting battery:  1 x Group 27
bullet100 amp Balmer alternator
bulletShore power
bulletProsign 2.0 HW Inverter, 2000w - 100A charger
bulletAM/FM CD/Stereo
bulletNew (2008) 19" flat panel TV/DVD
Accommodations Galley
bulletTwo large cabins (fore has island queen and aft has large queen berth)
bulletNew (2009):  7" memory foam mattress in forward cabin. 3" memory foam topper on standard mattress base in rear cabin.
bulletTwo heads.  Master head has separate shower stall. Both have new (2009) Raritan manual toilets.
bulletPanoramic windows (with shades) in salon
bulletDinette converts to berth
bulletSpacious layout with LOTS of headroom
bulletSleeps 7, most comfortable for 4
bulletNEW (2008):  Diesel forced air heater
bulletLarge U-shaped galley with lots of counter space
bullet12v easy access front-loading refrigerator
bulletSeparate top-loading freezer
bullet3 burner propane stove with oven
bulletMicrowave
bulletHot/Cold pressure water
bulletNew (2009): 2 stage water filtration system
bulletDouble SS sink
bulletMagma propane BBQ on stern rail
bulletSee inventory for complete galley equipment listing
Navigation Mast, sails, rigging & deck
bulletRaymarine 6001+ autopilot with remote control
bulletRaymarine RL80C color chart plotter/GPS/radar/sonar/autolog with 10" screen at nav station, color RL70C 7" display at helm.
bulletBack-up GPS
bulletRaymarine ST60 Tridata
bulletIcom VHF with RAMic
bulletHandheld VHF for back-up
bulletRaymarine ST60 wind display
bulletCompass
bulletIn-mast furling mainsail
bullet140% genoa with roller furling.
bulletCruising spinnaker with sock available upon advanced request, with spinnaker resume.
bulletRigid boom vang
bulletPrimary anchor:  45# CQR with 150' chain and 220' rode
bulletSecondary anchor:  22lb Danforth with chain/rode
bulletNew (2009): Lewmar H3 electric windlass
bulletDrop-leaf cockpit table
bulletTeak inlaid swim platform with swim ladder
bulletStern rail seats
bulletHot/Cold cockpit shower
bulletDodger
bulletNew (2008) bimini with removable connection panel to dodger and windows to view sail.
bulletNew full-windowed cockpit enclosure available with advance request for early/late season charters.
bulletCockpit cushions
bulletNew (August 2008) Aquapro rigid bottom inflatable dinghy
bulletNew (2009): 2HP 4-stroke Honda outboard for dinghy (no extra charge).
Comments Tankage
The Beneteau 423 is a performance cruiser offering superb sailing characteristics in balance with plenty of cruising comfort. It was named "Boat of the Year" in 2003 by Cruising World Magazine and also won SAIL Magazine's Top 10 Sailboats for 2003.  Charter guests rave both about her excellent sailing ability and spacious, comfortable interior.
bulletFuel:  54 gallons with gauge
bulletWater: 143 gallons with SensaTank monitor (new 2009).
bulletHolding:  two tanks, both with SensaTank monitors (new 2009).

Weekly Charter Rate

Prime: $3125
Shoulder: $2725
Off-season: $2350
 
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