Beneteau 50

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

### State-of-the-art 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 main display Axiom 12 mounted on the helm. A second Raymarine E80 screen is on the chart table, complemented by a Raymarine radar GPS. Communication is maintained via a Skymate satellite phone, a fixed ICOM IC-M422 VHF, and a portable ICOM IC-M25 VHF (2021). Raymarine ST60 instruments provide accurate data on speed, wind direction, and navigation, while a SONY audio system with speakers in the salon and cockpit ensures enjoyable moments onboard. The powerful battery setup includes four AGM batteries of 800 Ah installed in 2021.

### Power and Electrical Autonomy
The yacht features an external power inlet and an 8 kW Fischer Panda Mini diesel generator (5600 hours of operation). An Xantrex Prowatt 3000 inverter, two Xantrex Tc40 80-amp battery chargers, and two Axitec solar panels guarantee energy autonomy. 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 raft for 6 persons, an RLS, pyrotechnics, a lifebuoy, four automatic life jackets with spare bottles, smoke and CO2 detectors, and three fire extinguishers. On deck, there are two Goiot steering wheels, two Lewmar 65 two-speed winches, an electric Lewmar 46 winch on port side, and a manual winch starboard. The sail handling system includes davits for managing the Caribe 12-foot (3.7 m) dinghy from 2012, equipped with a 4-stroke Honda 7.5 hp engine. For comfort and leisure, the deck features a Magma gas barbecue, a cockpit table with cushions, a Bimini top, a sprayhood, and several wings and mooring lines. Anchoring is secure with a 25 kg Delta anchor, galvanised chains, and a Lewmar V4 windlass.

### Interior Comfort and Equipment
Inside, Cruisair AC ensures heating, cooling, and dehumidification. Comfort is enhanced by two electric toilets, a Lewmar bow thruster with control renewed in 2021, and several automatic and manual bilge pumps. Wastewater tanks total two 100-liter units, with a modernized pressurized water system from 2022. The galley is equipped with a 42-liter water heater, a seawater pump, a Vitifrigo 130-liter fridge with an integrated freezer, a 100-liter Vitifrigo freezer, and a three-burner gas stove with oven. Stainless steel sinks and custom furniture complete this convivial space.

### Sails and Performance
All sails were renewed in 2021, including a full-latten DOYLE Sails mainsail, a DOYLE Sails roller genoa, a DOYLE Sails gennaker with sock, a Rolly Tasker staysail, and a Profurl genoa roller and lazy bag.

### Additional Information
The boat is 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!