Beneteau 57 - Centre Cockpit

2005 model Beneteau 57 centre cockpit cruising yacht for sale. This 3 cabin owners version has come to the market with motivated vendors looking for new owners to appreciate and enjoy the qualities of this Bruce Farr designed ocean cruiser. This Beneteau 57 has undergone major upgrades and refits over the past 3 years, including Victron lithium battery system, new Raymarine navigation electronics, new hardtop, new standing rigging, new davits, tender and watermaker. The owners brief was to upgrade this blue water cruiser to be an autonomous cruising yacht to visit remote gulf islands.

The layout is a spacious aft owners cabin with a double island berth and private ensuite. The owners cabin is well ventilated with opening deck hatches, good storage is in lockers and under the berth. Forwards are two double cabins with private heads and a centre shared shower cubicle. A washing machine is also forwards. The 4th cabin has been utilised for housing of extensive Victron electrical system, Stella water maker and workshop. A day head is in aft companionway.

A central saloon with voluminous headroom has a dining table, settee and chart-table, making the saloon a very comfortable living hub. A large U shaped galley is aft of the saloon with 2 fridges, gas stove/oven and lots of stowage suitable for longer voyages.

The centre of life aboard the Beneteau 57 is the central cockpit with newly fitted hard top and new side clears. A cockpit table is the centre of cockpit seating for 10 adults making entertaining and cruising befitting on this (almost) 60 footer. The decks are wide and the large aft deck is ideal for lounging at anchor. An opening transom gives excellent access to the water, marina or tender.

This Beneteau 57 has been rigged for shorthanded sailing with electric winches, electric headsail furler, Leisure Furl mainsail furling system and all manageable from the cockpit. A bow thruster enables easy docking and manoeuvring around marinas.

This Beneteau 57 is an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for a solid, well equipped blue water cruiser being offered by a very motivated vendor.