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2005 Beneteau Oceanis 423

location icon Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Year 2005
Length 43'2 ft / 13.15 m
Builder/Manufacturer Beneteau
Price
£95,950

Croi Alainn is a beautiful Oceanis 423 family cruiser offering up to 8 berths with its twin aft cabins and two heads (both with showers). Well equiped, she has had lots of recent work and upgrades and is presented extremly well with her dark blue hull and lovely teak decking, Below is a list of work that the curent owners have had completed (these are also listed in the relevant section)

  • 2 x Exide ER660 DUAL marine (domestic) batteries 130Ah each - 2020
  • 1 x new engine start battery – 2020
  • Xantrex 12v 40A battery charger new 2020 plus new remote panel installed at chart table
  • Mercury F3.5 MLH 3.5Hp long shaft tiller outboard – New 2020 (Less than 10 hours run)
  • McMurdo EPIRB battery replaced – June 2020
  • Copper coat on bottom, sandblasted back to bare hull, repaired as required and various sea-cocks replaced, 2 coats of Jotamastic high build epoxy prior to 4 coats of Coppercoat – May 2021
  • Sprayhood – All new material and zips / webbing made to Dolphin Sails pattern – June 2021
  • 119sq m Symmetric spinnaker (Ripstop material) – Used – purchased 2022
  • Symmetric spinnaker running rigging 2 x sheets / guys / blocks and soft shackles new 2022
  • Cockpit Dodgers with sail number – June 2021
  • AIS Interface cable and software – 2021
  • New gas locker hose and regulator – 2023
  • New 240v hull socket and plug – 2023
  • Last full engine service by Fox’s Boatyard – May 2023
  • Stainless steel outboard lock – New 2023
  • Detachable bow sprit fitted – New 2023
  • All hull and upgrade work carried out by Fox’s Boatyard.

     

    Specifications

    Year Built 2005
    Category Sail
    Length Overall 43'2 ft / 13.15 m
    Beam 12'10 ft / 3.9 m
    Max Draft 6'11 ft / 2.1 m
    Cabins 3
    Construction Fiberglass
    Hull ID FR-BEYB9425H506
    Keel Fin Keel
    Drive Type Direct
    Engines 1
    Total Engine Power 75 hp
    Fuel Tank Cap. 53 L
    Water Tank Cap. 143 L
    Holding Tank Cap. 21 L
    Tax Status Paid

    Engine 1 Specifications

    Make: Yanmar
    Model: 4JH3-TE
    Fuel: Diesel
    Engine Power: 75hp
    Type: Inboard
    Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze, Folding
    Engine Location: Center
    Drive Type: Direct
    Year: 2005
    Engine Hours: 1,997
    Construction

    Dark blue GRP hull with external cast iron fin keel. Spade rudder with wheel steering pivoting on pedestal. Leather covered wheel. Emergency tiller. White GRP deck with raised teak capped toe rail, white GRP superstructure and self draining aft cockpit. Teak laid side decks, cockpit seats and cockpit sole. Opening stern seat with access to stern bathing platform with laid teak. GRP internal moulding. Varnished “Fruitier” internal woodwork.

    May 2021 - Copper coat on bottom, sandblasted back to bare hull, repaired as required and various sea-cocks replaced, 2 coats of Jotamastic high build epoxy prior to 4 coats of Coppercoat

    Detachable Bow sprit fitted - 2023

     

    Accomodation

    8 berths - see plan image. Includes: Eberspacher diesel fired hot air heating system. Blue fabric upholstery in saloon and cabins with contrasting curtains. Throw cushions. Sony AM/FM/DAB/Bluetooth Radio, USB, CD player with masthead aerial, saloon and cockpit speakers. Status digital TV aerial at masthead. Hot and cold pressurised water to both heads and galley. Clock & barometer. Full width sectioned skylight over saloon with blinds.

    Six deck hatches for ventilation. 8 opening ports.

    Forward cabin with good size double berth, two seats, hanging locker, stowage under bunk; en-suite head with Jabsco sea toilet, wash basin and shower and shower drain.

    Saloon with dinette to starboard with extending & lowering dining table (converts to double), midships adjustable bench seat.

    Galley to port with two stainless steel sinks, large top opening fridge with Frigoboat 12v fridge unit, Eno two burner gimballed gas cooker with oven, Beneteau crockery and good stowage.

    Separate aft head to port, access from saloon and port aft cabin, equipped with wash basin, Jabsco sea toilet piped to holding tank, stowage lockers, shower and shower drain.

    Chart table to starboard with navigator’s seat, stowage, instrumentation and distribution panels.

    2 Aft cabins one to port and one starboard, each with large double berth fitted with lee cloths, shelving and hanging locker.

    Engine

    Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75HP four cylinder diesel engine. Access beneath hinged steps with gas strut and panels to sides & rear. Fresh water heat exchanger cooling. Flex mounts. Single lever controls. Reversing reduction gearbox with skeg supported shaft driven 3-bladed Varifold propeller. Ambassador rope cutter. Cruising speed approx 8 knots, maximum approx 9 knots. Engine spares.

    80kg Volvo 12v bow thruster with two dedicated batteries & isolator.

    Last full engine service completed by Fox's Marina - May 2023

    Tankage

    Fuel: 200 litres in rotomoulded rigid plastic tank

    Fresh water: 540 litres in two in rotomoulded rigid plastic tanks

    Holding Tank: 80 litre holding tank in aft head

    Calorifier tank with immersion heater

    Electrics

    12 volt system

    2 x Exide ER660 DUAL marine (domestic) batteries 130AH each - fitted 2020

    1 x new engine start battery - fitted 2020

    Xantrex 12v 40A battery charger with new remote panel installed at chart table - fitted 2020

    2 x bow thruster batteries

    Charging by engine driven 60 amp alternator.

    Isolation switches plus parallel switch & distribution panel.

    12v socket.

    Interior LED lighting throughout.

    Navigation lights including bow, stern, steaming, deck and masthead Tri/white light.

    240 volt system

    Shore cable and connection,

    RCB,

    Sockets below, 

    immersion heater in calorifier tank.

    New 240 hull socket and plug fitted 2023

     

     

    Spars and Rigging

    Deck stepped masthead sloop. ZSpar silver anodised alloy double spreader performance mast and single line (1st, 2nd & 3rd reefs) slab reefing boom. Facnor twin groove furling headsail system. Spring loaded kicker. 1 x 19 stainless steel wire standing rigging with twin backstays. Detachable inner forestay. Terylene running rigging with all controls led back to 13 x Spinlock cockpit clutches. Spinnaker running gear including mast stowed pole. Adjustable genoa and mainsheet tracks.

    Standing rigging checked & tuned 2012.

    Sails

    Mainsail – Elvstrom – slab reefing with 3 points.

    Furling Genoa – Elvstrom – 140%

    Cruising Chute – Jeckells – 2012 – with snuffer

    119sq m Symmetric spinnaker (Ripstop material) – Used – purchased 2022

    Symmetric spinnaker running rigging 2 x sheets / guys / blocks and soft shackles new 2022

     

    Winches
    • Harken – 2 x 46 self tailing Genoa winches
    • Harken – 2 x 40 self tailing halyard winches (1 x electric)
    Navigation Equipment

    Plastimo binnacle compass

    2 x Raymarine C80 chart plotters –

    2 x Navionics Gold cartridges (2016 & 15 – UK, Channel & Ireland)

    Raymarine 2kw radar scanner wired to chart table plotter.

    AIS B transponder – 2011

    AIS Interface and Software 2021

    Raymarine ST60+ wind speed and direction

    Raymarine ST60+ Tridata echo sounder/log/speedo

    Raymarine ST6002 built in autopilot with LSRV2 hydraulic ram

    Autopilot remote control.

    Clipper Navtex - 2011

    ICOM M421 VHF radio

    ICOM M1 handheld VHF radio

    Assorted charts & pilot books.

    Deck Equipment

    Stainless steel pulpit, split pushpit, stanchions with gates, PVC covered guardwires. S/s double bow roller. Draining anchor locker. Leroy Somer electric anchor winch with spade anchor, 30m 12mm chain and 30m of warp. Fortress kedge anchor with chain and 30m of Octoplait warp. Teak hand rails on coachroof. Blue stackpack mainsail cover with zip and lazy jacks – 2012. Blue folding sprayhood – new 2012.

    Spacious cockpit with cockpit cushions, central table with opening leaves. Pedestal with engine control and instrumentation. Blue wheel, pedestal and table cover. Winch handle pockets. 3 cockpit lockers and gas locker with universal adaptor kit. Lifting stern seat with access to teak laid bathing platform. Hot & cold shower. Folding boarding ladder. Fenders, with socks & mooring warps. 2 x boathooks.

    Sail repair kit. Motoring cone & anchoring ball.

    Avon R310 inflatable dinghy, pump, oars & cover.

    Mercury F3.5 MLH 3.5Hp long shaft tiller outboard – New 2020 (Less than 10 hours run), Outboard stowage bracket with stainless steel lock - new 2023.

    New Sprayhood – All new material and zips / webbing made to Dolphin Sails pattern – June 2021

    New Cockpit Dodgers with sail number – June 2021

     

    Safety Equipment

    Ocean Safety 4 man ISO liferaft – serviced 2016

    McMurdo E5 Smartfind 406hz EPIRB (battery replaced 2020

    Manual & auto / manual electric bilge pumps

    Radar reflector

    2 x Lifebuoys with lights & drogues

    Jonbuoy inflatable Danbuoy

    Kim MOB sling

    Jackstays & cockpit harness points

    5 x Fire extinguishers

    Smoke alarms to all cabins. CO and Gas alarms

    Portlight and hatch baffles. Wooden bungs for skin fittings. First aid kit. Fog horn. Hacksaw & spare blades. Emergency VHF aerial.

    Further details

    Gas system, pipes and regulator replaced 2012. GasSafe certified. Skin fittings, seacocks and tails replaced 2012. Volvo stern seal and cutlass bearing replaced 2012. Rudder bearing replaced 2016.

    FYS Comments

    Great looking, the Oceanis Clipper 423 has proved to be an extremely popular fast cruising yacht with spacious accommodation, an easily handled but powerful rig and excellent performance under both sail and power.

    Croi Alainn has been carefully maintained and is cosmetically in very good condition, both internally and externally. She is very well equipped and really only needs the addition of personal gear to be ready for sailing.

    Disclaimer

    In this instance Fox’s Yacht Sales are acting as brokers for the vendor.  The vendor has provided the information and whilst we endeavour to ensure the accuracy, the details are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed.  Any prospective purchaser is advised to check the boat specification thoroughly and to employ at their expense a qualified marine surveyor and/or engineer to check the specification and condition of this craft and its equipment.

    Disclaimer

    In this instance Fox’s Yacht Sales are acting as brokers for the vendor.  The vendor has provided the information and whilst we endeavour to ensure the accuracy, the details are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed.  Any prospective purchaser is advised to check the boat specification thoroughly and to employ at their expense a qualified marine surveyor and/or engineer to check the specification and condition of this craft and its equipment.