Beneteau 57 – Bluewater Liveaboard Yacht | 2nd Chance II
For those seeking a highly capable and continuously maintained Beneteau 57, 2nd Chance II presents a fantastic opportunity to own one of the finest bluewater liveaboard sailing yachts on the market.
Featuring the sought-after owner’s layout, she offers a spacious master suite aft and two double cabins forward. The converted skipper’s cabin now serves as a dedicated tool room with additional fridge and freezer storage, making her ideal for long-term liveaboard cruising and provisioning for remote destinations.
Key Features & Upgrades
- Rigging Inspection 2026, Re-alignment of Inner Forestay, Tuning and Replacement of Two Inner Stays
- Bottom Paint 2026
- Onan 9.5 kW Generator (95 hrs, Installed 2022)
- Full CruiseAir Air Conditioning
- Watermaker: Desal & Nator (250 Liters/Hour)
- Awlgrip HTD Topsides (2020), Premium Low-Maintenance Finish
- Stern Thrusters ($20,000 Upgrade, 2020)
- New Bow Thruster and Switch Gear (2019)
- Hydraulic Davits Overhaul (2024)
- Cooling System Service (2023), Chemical Flush and Scoped Water Jacket, Rigging Inspection (2023)
- New Cockpit Cushions and Upgraded Helm Seat ($6,000, 2021)
- New Windows (2024)
- Covers for Hatches, Winches and Helm (2017)
- Upgraded Inverters ($5,000)
- Converted Crew Cabin to Tool and Storage Room with Additional Dometic Deep Freezers
- MOB Personal Location Devices (3)
- Extra Fuel Tanks in Bow
- Extensive Spares Inventory, Enough Onboard to “Start a Chandlery”
The vessel features teak decking showing areas of wear consistent with age and use. In some localized sections the teak has thinned, and future owners should anticipate inspection and potential repair or replacement as part of standard ongoing maintenance.
Overview
For those seeking a highly capable and continuously maintained Beneteau 57, 2nd Chance II stands out as a proven bluewater cruiser with thoughtful upgrades and a layout tailored for serious liveaboard use.
Her owner’s layout provides comfort and separation, while the additional storage and provisioning capacity support extended cruising in remote locations.
Performance & Comfort
Built for comfort, self-sufficiency, and ease of handling, 2nd Chance II is well-suited for both ocean crossings and coastal cruising. Hydraulic steering, in-mast furling, and all-electric winches allow for confident shorthanded sailing.
The center cockpit offers excellent protection and comfort, complemented by upgraded cushions and a custom helm seat. Aft, the generous deck space, often referred to as “the patio,” creates an ideal setting for outdoor dining and relaxation. A hydraulic swim platform provides easy access to the water for swimming, diving, or launching a tender.
Additional Information
Accommodation
Three-cabin layout (excluding captain/crew accommodation) accommodating 6–8 guests, with three electric saltwater flush heads (quiet operation). The vessel offers three primary berths, providing comfortable liveaboard capability with practical separation between cabins.
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Frigiboat Front-Loading Refrigerator with Ice Tray (24V)
- Top-Loading Friomatic Freezer
- (2) Dometic Portable Fridge/Freezers (Storage Room)
- Eno 4-Burner Stove and Oven
- Propane Shut-Off Valve
- Fume Detector
- Vented Propane Locker
- Whirlpool Microwave
- Hamilton Beach Ice Crusher Blender
- Sunbeam Toaster
- Propane Barbeque
- Keurig Coffeemaker
- Desal & Nator Watermaker (250 Liters/Hour)
- Frigidaire Icemaker
- Portable Conaire Dehumidifier
- Doman Dishwasher
- Top-Loading Gorenje Clothes Washer
- Water Heater
- 24V Pressurized Water System
- (5) CruiseAir Air Conditioning Units
- Webasto Heater
- (2) Comprehensive First Aid Kits
- Headroom: Max 7 ft 1 in / Min 5 ft 11 in
- Bunk Lengths: Forward Berths (75 in and 55 in), Master Suite (80 in x 5 ft 6 in / 70 in)
- Lee Cloths and Leeboards Installed on All Berths
Electronics and Navigation
- Raymarine E80 Chartplotter/GPS with (2) I90 Displays at Helm
- Raymarine E120 Secondary Chartplotter/GPS
- Raymarine Radar
- Satellite Communication (TV, Radio Phone, Data)
- Raymarine Depth Sounder
- Raymarine Speed and Distance
- Icom MD80 SSB Radio (1 GMDSS)
- Raymarine VHF with Helm Repeater
- (3) Handheld Icom VHF Radios (Batteries Require Replacement)
- Raymarine Wind Speed and Direction
- Plasmito Compass
- Kenwood Stereo System
- Alpine Interior and Exterior Speakers
- Samsung Television
- SI-TEX AIS Transceiver
- 2024 Smart AIS EPIRB
Electrical Systems
- 24V DC System / 220V AC System
House Bank:
- (8) 4D Victron 24V Gel Batteries (Installed Nov 2022)
- (4) 4D Gel House Batteries (Installed Nov 2022)
- (1) 4D 12V Gel Battery (Installed Jan 2025)
- Engine Start: (1) 4D 12V Lead Acid Battery (Installed Jan 2025)
- Generator Start: (1) Group 27 Battery (Installed Nov 2022)
- Onan 9.5kW Generator (95 Hours)
- Victron Phoenix Inverter (12V)
- Upgraded Victron Quattro 24V 8000W Inverter/Charger
- Multiple Victron and Smart Battery Chargers
- Shore Power Cords (Various)
- Victron Battery Monitoring System
- 12V/24V 120A Alternator (Reconditioned 2021)
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Teak Decking (Areas of Wear; Some Sections Thinned with Exposed Staples – Inspection and Potential Refit Recommended)
- Stainless Steel Plough Anchor with 55 ft Stainless Chain and 350 ft Galvanized Rode (2009)
- Collapsible Secondary Anchor with Leaded Rode
- Collapsible Dinghy Anchors with 30 ft Chain and Rode
- Lewmar D4 Windlass (Motor and Gearbox Replaced 2019)
- Bimini Top with 6 ft 3 in Headroom
- Leather Cockpit Cushions (New 2021, $6,000)
- Hydraulic Swim Platform (Tailgate Style)
- (2) Life Rafts with Hydrostatic Release (Not in Date)
Sails and Rigging
- Rigging Inspection (2026), Inner Forestay Re-Alignment, Tuning, and Replacement of Two Inner Stays
- Roller Furling for Main and Genoa
- Electric Winches: (1) Mast, (4) Cockpit
- Main Sail (Approx. 2013), Serviceable, Luff Reworked
- Headsail (145%), Age Unknown (Approx. 10+ Years)
- Solent Sail (115%), Age Unknown (Approx. 10+ Years), Stored Indoors Majority of Year
- Parachute Spinnaker, Never Used, Inspected
- Storm Sails (Headsail and Mainsail), Never Used
- Standing Rigging Inspected 2022, One Mast Tang and One Lower Shroud Replaced
- Running Rigging Mixed Condition, Some Lines (Furling Lines and Main Outhaul) Due for Replacement
Mechanical Equipment
- Manual Bilge Pumps: Plasmo (Stern Well), Portable Emergency Backup, (2) Diaphragm Pumps
- Electric Bilge Pumps: Rule with Float Switch and High Bilge Alarm
- Hydraulic Steering with Emergency Tiller
- USCG Safety Package
- Fire Extinguishers: (3) 3 lb ABC (Certified), (2) 5 lb Chemical
- Bow Thruster (Max Power), Motor and Switch Gear Replaced 2019
- Stern Thrusters (2), Externally Installed 2020
- Engine Room Bilge Blowers
- Max Prop Propeller
Spares and Tools
- Water Pressure System Components (Pumps and Pressure Tanks)
- New Air Conditioning Circulation Pump
- Spare Windlass Motor and Gearbox
- (2) Full Survival Suits
- (6) Life Jackets
- Safety Harness
- Bosun’s Chair
- (2) Grab Bags
- Flares (In Date)
- Fuel Filters
- Water Pump Impellers (Engine and Generator)
- Full Set of Sockets and Wrenches
- Power Tools: Jigsaw, Angle Grinder, Buffer, Drills, Rechargeable Drill
- Vices, Bolt Cutters, Electrical Connectors
Safety Equipment
- Standard Safety Equipment Onboard
Engine Info
- Yanmar 4LHA-HTP Diesel Engine (2009)
- Inboard, Direct Drive
- 160 HP / 119.31 kW
- Engine Hours: 2610 (As of 02-07-2025)
Tankage
- Fuel Capacity: 800 Liters
- (2) 240 Liter Tanks (Stern)
- (1) 180 Liter Tank (Center, Factory Extra)
- (1) 210 Liter Tank (Bow)
- Fresh Water Capacity: (2) 500 Liters
- Holding Tanks: (3)
Owners Comments and Boat History
Originally purchased in the UK and registered in Germany under the name Eau de la Vie, the vessel crossed the Atlantic and was lightly used in Panama before being acquired by the current owner in 2016.
Following purchase, she was cruised in Panama in early 2017, then sailed to Florida over three months in winter 2018, followed by cruising in the Bahamas in winter 2019. During this period, she received new paint, a watermaker, stern thrusters, bow thruster, and cockpit cushions (2019).
In early 2020, she was used briefly before being placed into storage in Cape Canaveral due to Covid, where she underwent generator installation, engine inspection and servicing including scoping and acid washing, and a full rigging inspection.
In early 2024, she completed a three-month passage to the British Virgin Islands, where she is currently located.
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.