Description
This is a lifting keel example of the ever popular Beneteau Oceanis 323 Clipper. Latitudes has been in her present ownership since 2009 (2nd owner) and has been meticulously maintained and upgraded since. Recent works from 2018 include new standing rigging, Coppercoat antifoul system to her hull, solar battery charging and new navigation equipment plus much more. She also has notable upgrades such as bow thruster, twin headsail furling systems electric anchor windlass, Lithium battery and central heating system. Lines all led aft, perfect for single sailing.
Viewing by appointment only through our Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
Up to six berths in modern layout with double cabins forward and aft plus two single berths in the saloon. From forward: Large forward cabin with a double berth, hanging locker to port plus stowage under berth. Access to forehatch.
The saloon has two settee berths (one converting to a double) with a double drop leaf table between. There is an aft facing chart table to the end of the starboard berth.
The L shaped galley is to port – this has a stainless steel sink, top loading fridge and double burner cooker with oven.
The very large heads compartment is opposite the galley and to starboard. This has a shower, basin, marine toilet (with holding tank and 2018 macerator), hanging locker and custom Iroko flooring.
The double aft cabin is accessed via the galley. This has a vast double berth and a good hanging locker.
Full hot and cold pressurised fresh water system with 160 litres capacity and stern swim shower. Stereo/CD player with saloon and cockpit speakers. Curtains. Eberspacher diesel fired central heating system, 2019
Mechanical Systems
Located under the companionway with excellent access. This is a year 2005 Yanmar 3YM20 marine diesel engine. 19hp. Shaft drive to fixed blade propeller with rope cutter. 75 litre plastic fuel tank. Approx 5.5. cruising and 7 knots maximum speed (subject to loading and fouling). Fuel polishing system. New engine mounts in 2018. Speedseal impeller upgrade.
BOW THRUSTER with helm and remote controls.
Electrical Systems
Three 12v batteries (2023 Lithium & 2022, lead acid) charging via engine alternator, shore power charger and solar panel on stern gantry 2020. Victron Bluetooth charge controller. Full 240v shore power system with sockets, charger and immersion heater.
Sails and Spars
Fractional Bermudan sloop rig. Anodised aluminium mast and boom by Z Spars. Stainless steel standing rigging, new in 2018. Terylene running rigging led aft to the cockpit. Slab reefing to mainsail with stack pack. Two headsail furling systems, 2019. Two self tailing Harken sheet winches. Harken self tailing coachroof control line winch. Four winch handles.
Mainsail 1 - 2005
Mainsail 2 - Heavy duty - fully battened with 3 reefs – laundered 2022
Furling Genoa - 2021 - Evolution Sails
Furling Code 0 - 2019 - Evolution Sails
Asymmetric Spinnaker with snuffer
Working Jib - Unused
Storm Jib - Unused
Deck Equipment
Lewmar electric anchor windlass with remote control
Danforth anchor
Sprayhood, 2018
Stack pack type mainsail cover
Six fenders and warps
Swim ladder to bathing platform
Binnacle cover in blue
Cockpit table on binnacle
Dinghy davits – part of solar gantry
Navigation Equipment
Steering compass
Raymarine speed/log
Raymarine echo sounder>
Raymarine wind speed and direction>
ICOM VHF radio, 2021
ICOM VHF radio at cockpit binnacle
Raymarine Axiom chart plotter, 2018
Raymarine Quantum radar, 2018 on gimbal
Raymarine autopilot, 2018 with remote control (operates pilot from anywhere on board)
ICS Navtex with printer
Clock and barometer
Safety Equipment
Various fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
CO detector and smoke alarm
Jackstays
Deck flood light
Lifebuoy
Emergency tiller
Radar reflector
Navigation lights
Life raft
Manual and electric bilge pumps
Construction
Built by Group Beneteau in 2005 to a 2006 specification. White grp hull with style stripes and Coppercoat antifouling (2018) and 2 x Ultra ultrasonic antifoul systems. White grp coachroof TekDec teak effect non skid decks. Cast iron shallow keel with lifting plate, worm drive type lifting mechanism. Draft with keel up is 0.8m and 1.9m with it down. Wheel steering to twin rudders (wheel rotates for easy marina access). Self draining cockpit with custom Iroko sole and anchor well. Sugar scoop type transom. Stainless steel safety rails and stanchions. Skin fittings and seacocks changed in 2018. LED lighting
She has been her current ownership since 2009 (2nd owner) and he has cruised the UK, France and Holland.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as life raft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).