2005 Beneteau 423

For Sale: 2005 Beneteau 423 – A Proven Blue-Water Cruiser for the Discerning Sailor

Location: Cocoa Village, Florida (In the Water, Slip-Transfer Options Available)

Asking Price: $80000 (Significantly Below Market Value)

Introduction

Step aboard a vessel that is more than just a sailboat—it’s a testament to adventure, resilience, and thoughtful upgrades. This 2005 Beneteau 423 is not for those seeking a marina-bound showpiece, but for sailors who dream of distant horizons, self-sufficiency, and the confidence that comes from a boat with a proven track record. Priced to sell quickly due to personal financial needs, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own a true blue-water cruiser, meticulously outfitted and ready for her next chapter.

The Journey: A Story of Adventure and Reliability

Our family’s journey with this Beneteau 423 began in Panama City Beach, Florida, and has since spanned open-ocean crossings, remote anchorages, and vibrant coastal towns. She has safely carried us:

• Across the Gulf of Mexico in open water,
• Through the turquoise shallows of the Florida Keys and the wild beauty of the Dry Tortugas,
• Up the Atlantic coast to Miami and across the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas,
• And finally, to her current home in a secure slip at Cocoa Village.

Through heavy weather and tranquil island days alike, this vessel has proven herself to be fast, remarkably stable, and forgiving—qualities that only come from real-world experience and thoughtful upgrades.

Why This Beneteau 423 Stands Apart

Designed for True Off-Grid Living

• Power Independence: 800W of solar on a custom aft arch, hybrid Renogy Lithium-Ion and West Marine AGM battery banks, and a Xantrex 2500W inverter provide seamless, silent power for all your needs—blender, toaster, electronics—without ever starting a generator.
• Recent Hull & Underwater Upgrades: The hull was professionally sanded and repainted with premium Interlux bottom paint in 2024. Over 10 seacocks have been replaced in the past two years, ensuring peace of mind below the waterline.
• Liveaboard Comfort: Two spacious staterooms (Aft King, Forward Queen), two full heads (one with a molded glass shower door), dual-zone marine AC, two Webasto heating/cooling units, a 52” flat-screen TV, and a freshly upgraded galley with a brand-new Dometic refrigerator/freezer.

Seamless Navigation & Safety

• Networked Electronics: Dual 9” Ray marine Axiom touchscreen chart plotters (helm and nav station) allow you to pilot the vessel and control the robust Ray marine Linear Autopilot from the comfort of the climate-controlled cabin during storms.
• Effortless Docking: Lewmar bow thruster with responsive joystick control at the helm, plus integrated foot pedal windlass controls at the bow.
• Bonus Tender Package: 2024 West Marine 410 RIB and a reliable Johnson 4-stroke outboard (carburetor rebuilt 2024), four premium self-inflating offshore PFDs, and heavy-weather clip-in gear.

Main Salon & Navigation Station: The Social Heart

The main salon is a sanctuary of comfort and entertainment, climate-controlled by a dedicated marine AC unit. To starboard, a plush U-shaped dinette welcomes the entire crew and easily converts into a queen berth for guests. To port, a secondary settee offers additional lounging space. The 52” flat-screen TV transforms the salon into a private theater at anchor.

The navigation station, just aft of the port settee, is a captain’s command center, featuring:

• Dual AC electrical panels and a DC panel,
• Premium Raymarine Axiom chartplotter,
• Mounted VHF monitor,
• Fully integrated Fusion Audio System with multi-zone control,
• Emergency EPIRB within arm’s reach.

Gourmet Galley: Culinary Excellence at Sea

The wrap-around galley is intelligently designed for safe meal prep underway and ultimate convenience at anchor.

• Refrigeration: Brand-new Dometic refrigerator/freezer for efficient cooling, even in tropical heat.
• Cooking: Classic gimballed propane stove/oven, plus a new countertop toaster oven.
• Power: Dedicated 110V outlet powered 24/7 by the Xantrex inverter—run appliances anytime, no shore power needed.
• Water: 164-gallon freshwater capacity, deep sink with high-pressure flow, handy faucet spray hose, and a whole-house carbon filtration system for pure, crisp drinking water.
• Storage: Abundant overhead cabinets, cutlery drawers, and deep dry-goods shelving for provisioning long voyages.

Owner’s Aft Stateroom: A Private Oasis

Enjoy a king-sized berth with generous clearance, independent Webasto climate control, a deep hanging locker, and private en-suite wet head. Multiple heavy-duty engine access panels make maintenance a breeze.

Forward VIP Stateroom: Guest Luxury

The forward V-berth offers a centerline queen bed, exceptional storage, and a private head with a molded glass shower divider—keeping the vanity area dry and luxurious.

Cockpit & Outdoor Living: Entertain and Sail with Ease

The cockpit is designed for both shorthanded sailing and open-air dining, featuring:

• Genuine teak seating and a large, foldable cockpit table,
• Oversized steering wheel for responsive handling,
• Sleek bow thruster controls at the helm,
• Foot pedal windlass operation,
• Raymarine Linear Autopilot,
• Three electric winches (two fully operational),
• Hot/cold transom shower,
• Custom solar arch for dinghy lifting and solar array,
• Double lifelines with boarding gates, and LED spreader lights (white/blue).

Mechanical, Electrical & Navigation Systems: Redundancy & Reliability

• Engine: 2005 Yanmar 4JH4E Diesel with high-output alternator. Panel housing is loose but fully functional; engine shut-down via mechanical lever.
• Power Grid: Dual-bank Lithium/AGM, 800W solar, Xantrex inverter, dual SmartPlug 50A inlets, three shore power cords (two fully operational).
• Generators: Fischer Panda 3.6kW diesel (needs troubleshooting), Champion 4000W portable backup.
• Watermaker: Seawater Pro 2500 (installed, needs service).
• Navigation: Dual Raymarine Axiom 9” displays, Raymarine Linear Autopilot, Quantum Dome Radar (not currently networked), Lewmar bow thruster.

Deck, Hull & Sail Inventory: Built for Safety and Performance

• Hull: Sanded/repainted 2024, 10+ new seacocks, refinished teak.
• Sails: Neil Pryde mainsail/genoa, Stack Pack, three Lewmar electric winches (starboard needs attention).
• Ground Tackle: 45lb anchor, 60’ chain, 200’ rode, anchor bridle, electric windlass.
• Cockpit: Oversized wheel, foldable table, hot/cold transom shower, custom solar arch, towing bridle, double lifelines, boarding gates, LED spreader lights (white/blue).

Navigation & Electronics Command Center

• Helm: 9” Raymarine Axiom, dual telemetry displays (wind, SOG, GPS, depth, temp), bow thruster joystick.
• Nav Station: 9” Raymarine Axiom, VHF, EPIRB, AC/DC panels, Fusion Audio.
• Autopilot: Raymarine Linear Drive, Quantum Dome Radar (as-is).

Additional Equipment & Value-Add Spares

• Tender: 2024 West Marine 410 RIB (one air chamber slow leak, easy patch), 1997 Johnson 4-stroke outboard (rebuilt carb).
• Safety: Four self-inflating offshore PFDs, heavy-weather harnesses, certified EPIRB.
• Power: Champion 4000W portable generator, three 50’ shore power cords (two fully operational).
• Docking: Large fender inventory, anchor bridle.

Total Transparency: No Surprises

This vessel is actively cruised and priced to reflect a few minor projects for the next owner (loose engine panel housing, non-connecting Bimini, starboard electric winch needs attention, generator/watermaker service, dinghy patch). All details are fully disclosed—no surprises.

The Opportunity

This Beneteau 423 is a rare offering—a vessel with a proven blue-water pedigree, loaded with thoughtful upgrades, and ready for immediate adventure. Whether you dream of island-hopping, extended off-grid living, or simply want a safe, comfortable home afloat, this boat delivers.

Arrange Your Private Showing

Opportunities like this are rare. If you’re ready to step aboard a true blue-water cruiser, contact me today to schedule a private showing or request additional information.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.