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, enjoying the seasons by keeping it in Varadero between April and November. In 2021, the second owner took the helm, making numerous improvements and completing an Atlantic crossing with the ARC. In the summer of 2021 and 2022, this sailboat explored the enchanting waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Today, it is moored at Port Balís, 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 (2021) Raymarine 700 Class B AIS, and a main Axiom 12 display mounted at the helm. A second Raymarine E80 screen is located on the chart table, complemented by a Raymarine GPS radar. Communication is ensured 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 promises enjoyable moments on board. The battery bank is powerful with 4 AGM batteries of 800 amps installed in 2021.
### Power and Electrical Autonomy
The yacht is equipped with an external power inlet and a Fischer Panda Mini diesel generator of 8 kW (5600 hours of operation). A Xantrex Prowatt 3000 inverter, two Xantrex Tc40 battery chargers (80 amps), and two Axitec solar panels ensure 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 life raft for 6 people, an RLS, pyrotechnics, a lifebuoy, 4 automatic life jackets with spare cylinders, as well as smoke and CO2 detectors and 3 fire extinguishers. On deck, you will find two Goiot steerings, two two-speed Lewmar 65 winches, a port electric Lewmar 46 winch, and a manual starboard winch. The davits for dinghies facilitate handling the 2012 Caribe 12-foot (3.7 m) tender equipped with a Honda 4-stroke 7.5 hp engine. For comfort and leisure, the deck offers a Magma gas barbecue, a cockpit table with cushions, a Bimini top, a dodger, as well as several fenders and mooring lines. Anchoring is robust with a 25 kg Delta anchor, galvanized chains, and a Lewmar V4 windlass.
### Interior Comfort and Amenities
Inside, the Cruisair AC air conditioning provides heating, cooling, and dehumidification. Comfort is enhanced by two electric toilets, a Lewmar bow thruster with controls renewed in 2021, and several automatic and manual bilge pumps. There are two 100-liter wastewater tanks, with a pressurized water system modernized in 2022. The galley is equipped with a 42-liter water heater, a saltwater pump, a 130-liter Vitifrigo refrigerator with integrated freezer, a 100-liter Vitifrigo freezer, and a 3-burner gas stove with oven. Stainless steel sinks and custom cabinetry complete this welcoming space.
### Sails and Performance
All sails were renewed in 2021, including a full-batten mainsail by DOYLE Sails, a furling genoa by DOYLE Sails, a genakker with sock by DOYLE Sails, a Rolly Tasker storm jib, as well as a Profurl genoa furling system and a 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 demanding sailing enthusiasts!
