Bénéteau Oceanis Clipper 523 – 2004
Sturdiness, space, and suitability for long crossings.
The Bénéteau Oceanis Clipper 523 represents one of the best syntheses of construction solidity, onboard comfort, and seafaring capabilities. Designed by the Finot-Conq studio, it is a cutter-rigged sailing boat intended for long ocean voyages: it has already crossed the Atlantic and the Caribbean, demonstrating reliability and safety in open waters.
With its 16.20 meters overall length, a displacement of 16 tons, and a width of 4.88 m, it offers generous volumes both outside and inside. The large windows of the deckhouse bring natural light into every space, while the wide and opening stern provides direct access to the sea.
This unit, registered in 2004 and flying the Polish flag, is to be refurbished, but represents a unique opportunity for those who wish to easily restore it to its former glory with a modest investment: the ideal base for a discerning owner looking for a solid, safe, and spacious boat.
TECHNICAL DATA
Shipyard: Bénéteau
Model: Oceanis Clipper 523
Designer: Finot & Conq
Year of registration: 2004
Navigation category: A – Unlimited
Hull length: 15.80 m
Overall length: 16.20 m
Waterline length: 14.63 m
Width: 4.88 m
Draft: 2.40 m
Displacement: 16,000 kg
Ballast: 4,974 kg of cast iron
Fuel: 450 L
Freshwater: 750 L
Engine: 1 x Yanmar 4JH 110 HP (2004) – 4,750 h
Transmission: shaft line
Keel: fixed
Rudder: double wheel
VAT: paid
INTERIORS
Version with 3 cabins + skipper cabin
3 electric toilets + crew cabin with WC and sink
Large owner's cabin in the bow with dedicated bathroom
Two guest cabins in the stern with bathroom
Spacious dinette with central table and equipped kitchen
Bright interiors thanks to the windows on the deckhouse
Capacity for up to 6 people + crew cabin
MAIN EQUIPMENT
Electronics: AIS, Raymarine radar, GPS antennas, EPIRB, log, depth sounder, 2 autopilots, chart plotter, VHF radio, Iridium satellite phone.
Technical and deck equipment: Delta anchor 35 kg (100 m chain), bow thruster, Besenzoni hydraulic gangway, 2 solar panels (250 W), wind generator, tender, 3 electric winches + 1 hydraulic, teak on cockpit and walkways, cockpit table, swim ladder, navigation lights, self-inflating, electric and manual pumps.
Onboard comfort: air conditioning, reversible climate control, 300 L/h water maker, black water system, 12V/220V sockets, stereo system, 2 TVs, additional tanks.
Kitchen: 2 refrigerators, dishwasher, oven, washing machine, microwave.
Safety: complete equipment within 50 miles, alarm system.
Cushions: bimini, cockpit cover, cockpit cushions, awning, mosquito nets.
STRENGTHS
Solid, seaworthy, and safe boat, already tested in Atlantic crossings.
Spacious interiors, 3 cabins + skipper cabin, 3 bathrooms.
Rich equipment: water maker, air conditioning, bow thruster, electric winches, complete electronics.
Competitive price, considering the need for some refurbishment work.
Perfect as a refit project for those wanting a large ocean cruising boat at contained costs.
Bénéteau Oceanis Clipper 523 – a true bluewater cruiser, spacious and safe, with the potential to return to its former glory.
Visible in Tuscany – more details and photos available upon request.
