Beneteau 50

Discover this magnificent Beneteau 49, built with care in Marion, South Carolina, USA. Its history is rich with maritime adventures: its first owner sailed from Charleston to the US Virgin Islands, enjoying the seasons to keep it 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, it is berthed 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 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 ensured via a Skymate satellite phone, a fixed ICOM IC-M422 VHF, and a handheld 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 saloon and cockpit promises enjoyable moments onboard. The battery system is powerful, with four 800-amp AGM batteries installed in 2021.

### Power and Electrical Autonomy
The yacht features an external power inlet and a Fischer Panda Mini diesel generator of 8 kW (5600 operating hours). An 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 life raft for 6 persons, an RLS, pyrotechnics, a life ring, four automatic life jackets with spare bottles, as well as smoke and CO2 detectors and three fire extinguishers. On the deck, you'll find two Goiot rudders, two Lewmar 65 two-speed winches, an electric Lewmar 46 winch on port side, and a manual winch on starboard. Daggerboard chocks facilitate handling the 12-foot (3.7 m) Caribe dinghy from 2012, equipped with a 4-stroke Honda 7.5 hp engine. For comfort and leisure, the deck offers a Magma gas barbecue, a cockpit table with cushions, a Bimini top, a sprayhood, multiple wings and moorings. The anchor setup is robust with a 25 kg Delta anchor, galvanized 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. Waste tanks are two 100-liter tanks, with a modernized pressurized water system from 2022. The kitchen includes a 42-liter water heater, a saltwater pump, a Vitifrigo 130-liter refrigerator with freezer, a 100-liter Vitifrigo freezer, and a gas stove with three burners and an oven. Stainless steel sinks and custom furniture complete this convivial space.

### Sails and Performance
All sails were renewed in 2021, including a full batten DOYLE Sails mainsail, a DOYLE Sails roller genoa, a DOYLE Sails gennaker with sock, a Rolly Tasker spinnaker, as well as a Profurl roller genoa 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, demanding sailors!