Beneteau 50

Discover this magnificent Beneteau 49, carefully built in Marion, South Carolina, USA. Its history is rich with maritime adventures: its first owner sailed from Charleston to the US Virgin Islands, taking advantage of the seasons to keep it in Varadero between April and November. In 2021, the second owner took the helm, making numerous upgrades and crossing the Atlantic with ARC. Summer 2021 and 2022, this sailing yacht explored the enchanting waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Today, it is moored at Port Balis, just 30 minutes from the vibrant heart of Barcelona, Spain.

### Advanced electronics
Equipped for modern navigation, this Beneteau 49 features a Raymarine Smart Pilot ST6002 autopilot, a recent Raymarine 700 class B AIS (2021), and a 12-inch Axiom main display mounted on the helm. A second Raymarine E80 screen is located on the chart table, complemented by a Raymarine radar GPS. Communications are handled via a Skymate satellite phone, a fixed ICOM IC-M422 VHF, and a portable ICOM IC-M25 VHF (2021). Raymarine ST60 instruments provide precise data on speed, wind direction, and navigation, while a SONY audio system with speakers in the salon and cockpit ensures enjoyable moments onboard. The batteries are powerful with four AGM 800Ah batteries installed in 2021.

### Power and electrical autonomy
The yacht has an external power inlet and an 8 kW Fischer Panda Mini diesel generator (operating 5600 hours). A Xantrex Prowatt 3000 inverter, two Xantrex Tc40 battery chargers (80 amps), and two Axitec solar panels ensure energy independence. A Victor Energy NT 709 autotransformer (2021) allows easy switching between 220V and 110V.

### Deck equipment and safety
Safety is a priority with a Viking liferaft for 6 persons, a Life raft, pyrotechnics, a life ring, 4 automatic life jackets with backup bottles, smoke and CO2 detectors, and 3 fire extinguishers. On deck, you'll find two Goiot steering wheels, two Lewmar 65 twin-speed winches, an electric Lewmar 46 winch on port side, and a manual winch on starboard. Daggerboard chocks facilitate handling of the Caribe 12-foot (3.7 m) dinghy from 2012, equipped with a Honda 4T 7.5 hp engine. For comfort and leisure, the deck features a Magma gas barbecue, a cockpit table with cushions, a Bimini top, a dodger, multiple wings, and mooring cleats. The anchor setup includes a 25 kg Delta anchor, galvanized chains, and a Lewmar V4 windlass.

### Interior comfort and equipment
Inside, Cruisair AC provides heating, cooling, and dehumidification. Comfort is enhanced by two electric toilets, a Lewmar bow thruster replaced in 2021, and several automatic and manual bilge pumps. Wastewater tanks total 200 liters, with a modernized pressurized water system from 2022. The galley is equipped with a 42-liter water heater, a saltwater pump, a 130-liter Vitifrigo refrigerator with freezer, a 100-liter Vitifrigo freezer, and a 3-burner gas stove with oven. Stainless steel sinks and custom furnishings complete this cozy space.

### Sails and performance
All sails were renewed in 2021, including a full-batten DOYLE Sails mainsail, a roller genoa DOYLE Sails, a DOYLE Sails gennaker with sock, a Rolly Tasker spinnaker, a Profurl genoa furler, and a lazy bag.

### Additional information
The boat is registered under a foreign flag with unpaid taxes. Maintenance is up to date, with a self-polishing antifouling applied in April 2022.

This Beneteau 49 is a true invitation to adventure, combining comfort, performance, and modern equipment to fully enjoy the sea. A rare opportunity for passionate and demanding sailors!