Beneteau Oceanis 50 Performance aft cockpit cruiser built 2008 by Beneteau Yachts to Berret/Racoupeau designs. Blue GRP hull, deck and structure, (new coppercoat antifoul Sept 2025) shallow draft bulb keel, twin helm steering. Impressively equipped for long term cruising, an Aladin’s cave of equipment.
Powered by 110hp Yanmar 4JH4-HTE (2,268 hrs) shaft drive to folding max prop, Max power Bowthruster, Hydrovane self steering, Duogen 3 Wind gen, portable Honda generator (petrol), Solar panels, Lewmar electric windlass, comprehensive electrics systems, all batteries new or 3yrs old
Accom for 6 throughut, mahogany joinered interior, cream/blue fabric upholstery. 3 double cabins, plus 1 saloon berth (note: portside aft cabin is currently fitted out as store/workshop, can easily be retrofitted back to double berth but needs mattress). 2 electric Jabsco heads, Holding tanks (2) 140ltrs, Eberspacher heating 8ltr, Fully equipped galley, oven/grill, microwave, fridge, freezer.
Sloop rigged, standing rigging original, Harken winches (1 electric), impressive sail wardrobe (7 sails), Main & Genoa (2023). Predominantly Raymarine nav gear, incl E120 & E80 plotters, GPS, Radar, Autopilot. Comprehensive safety equipment, plus 2.8m tender & 6hp outboard.
Sterling VAT paid £149,000
Construction
Built by Beneteau Yachts France 2008Oceanis 50 Performance aft cockpit cruiser to Berret/Racoupeau design, Blue GRP hull, deck and structure (new coppercoat antifoul Sept 2025) Teak cockpit Teak toe rails Shallow draft bulb keel Blade rudder Twin helm steering2 x keel coolers
LOA: 49’54 (15.2 m) LWL: 43’63 (13.3m) Beam: 14’73 (4.5m) Draft: 5’9 (1.7m) Displacement: 16 tonnes
Machinery
110hp Yanmar 4JH4-HTE (2,268 hrs) ZF30m gear boxShaft drive (with rope cutter) to folding Max prop (shaft seal replaced 2022)
Max Power Bowthruster, Hydrovane self steering (with cover), Duogen 3 Wind gen
Electrics
Hydrovane Self Steering unit & cover (windvane)Honda portable generator 2.0I petrolElectromax high power (215 amp) alternator, monitor & smart regulatorAll batteries new or 3yrs old4 x King Marine 140 a/h domestic batteries (2022)1 x Hankook engine start battery 100 a/h (2024)2 x Modile bowthruster batteries (2025)Charging by solar, wind, alternator & 220v mains12v & 240v systems (shore power)Sterling inverter 1800wSterling battery charger 50aVictron Solar panels 610w
Led lightsUnder cabinet lighting (saloon)Under cockpit table lighting (cockpit)Caframo electric cabin fans x 6USB charging sockets in saloon & 2 berth cabinsVictorn solar controller MPPT 100/50Sterling battery split charger 250aVictron energy battery monitorSterling inverter monitorGalvanic isolator
Tanks
Fuel: 1 x 235 ltrs tank (Plastic) Water: 2 x tanks total 470 ltrs (Plastic) Holding: 2 x tanks total 140 ltrs (Plastic)
Rig & Sail
Sloop rigged Standing rigging original (Dyform)Sparcraft spars Spinnaker/cruising pole Gasvang & boom brake
Harken winches (1 electric)2 x Harken genoa 53’s2 Harken halyard 44’s (one electric)
Main & Genoa (2023)Slab reefing main, white in Dacron (tri radial) by Q Sails (2023)Roller furling genoa (Fracnor RX300), white in Dacron (tri radial) by Q Sails (2023)Roller furling staysail (Fracnor Rx200), white by DemeCruising chute (with ATN tacker)Spinnaker
Accommodation
Accom for 6 throughout, mahogany joinered interior, cream/blue fabric upholstery. 3 double cabins, plus 1 saloon berth 2 electric Jabsco heads(note: portside aft cabin is currently fitted out as store/workshop, can easily be retrofitted back to double berth but needs mattress – original mattress is in UK)DomesticEberspacher heating 8ltr, Fully equipped galley, oven/grill, microwave, fridge, freezer.Eno oven with grill & 4 burner hobSekom microwaveVitifrigo fridge (with digital displays/thermometers)Vitifrigo freezerDouble s/s sinkTevion CD/radioTV stanline & antennaSafe box3 x bookshelvesDrinks barsWindow blinds, curtains, mosquito netsBeneteau table lampSockets in saloon & cockpit
Equipment
Lewmar electric windlass (chain counter – anchor release from cockpit, also from bow)35kg Spade anchor with 100m 12mm chain (1 x mantus swivel)10 kg fisherman anchor15kg folding Danforth anchor with 10m chain & 20m warpSprayhood (incl covers)Bimini (has ½ depth sides for full sunshade ‘zip in’)Sail locker & anchor lockerSwim ladder/swim platformPasserelleDeck showerFolding cockpit tableCockpit table fan (plug in)Suede wheel covers (redone about 2021/2)Boarding ladderLED nav lightsAmple warpsShore lines, compensators & chainsYellow shorelines (75m) in bags10 fenders + socksBoathookHorn
Extras included:
Flagpoles x 2Folding bikes x 2HF radio (Sangean AT 5818) receiver only Security grills x 5 (on wooden hatches)WindscoopMany charts & pilot booksSack truck (for shopping)Fishing rodMany sparesHandheld vacuum & mains wet/dry vacuumHammockInflatable bean bagLee clothTravel ironPortable electric hobWooden slats (under forecabin bed) & spring mattressSmall portable heater
Navigation
Predominantly Raymarine nav gear, incl E120 & E80 plotters, GPS, Radar, Autopilot.
Raymarine Plotters E120 & E802 x Plastimo Olympic 135 compassWind/Speed/Log/DepthGPS digital yacht GPS160RadarAutopilotVHF radio ICOM IC M423G & command micVHF radio Handheld ICOM ICM23MDF repeater at helmFuruno Navtex NX300Digital barometer with weather stationSat-phone (works but needs sim card)Vesper Marine XB8000 transponderVesper Marine SP160 AIS VHF antenna splitterultiplexerLed lighting in tri-colourActisense NMEA m
Tenders
Avon Airfloor Hyperlon 2.8m tender (carried on deck)6hp Mariner outboard
Safety
Ocean safety 6 person life raft (needs servicing) EPIRB Life buoy, Dan buoy, 2 jackstays, Radar reflector x 2, Lazilas horseshoe, Lazilas lifeline (MOB) Emergency tillers (for rudder & hydrovane) 4 x fire extinguishers2 electric bilge pumps1 manual bilge pump, Fire blanket, Grab bag, Kidde smoke & carbon monoxide alarms, Bilge alarm
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Owners Comments
Purchased by the current owners in 2014, since then they have cruised from France to Greece: French Atlantic coast, UK south coast and Solent, Channel Isles, Bay of Biscay, Spanish Rias, Portuguese Coast, Straights of Gibraltar, Coasts of the Mediterranean, Spain, French Riviera, Italian Riviera, Balearics, Sicily, Croatia, Aegean, Turkey, Greece.
The Beneteau 50 performance model benefits from:
0.8m taller mast, this of course means a larger sail area, the sails are full Dacron and also Tri radial cut with fully battened main. We had new sails custom made in 2023 (genoa and main) which have had little use and are stored below when not in use. There is also a cruising chute and spinnaker included along with a pole. The rigging on the performance model is Dyform (Compacted strand) which is high performance, very strong, lower stretch, smoother profile etc.
For safety and ease all lines are led aft. Our yacht of course also benefits from a roller stay sail (Yankee cut) which not only benefits high wind conditions but is also easy to use in light airs or down wind.
She has a shallow draft keel enabling her to draw just 1.8m but the keel is longer than standard and the same weight so stability is not compromised and straight line handling is enhanced. With the shallow draft keel enabling her to find the best anchorages or take the last (shallow) spot on the town quay.
She is surprisingly fast and yet stable in a good blow once reefed and also performs extremely well in light airs.
Title Documents and Tax
Listed below are the documents/or copies of what we have seen on listing this yacht.
Current British SSR Registration Copy - Italian Brexit Location Letter & Marina Contract (2021) Copy - T2L Customs form issued HMRC UK (2017) Copy - Bill of Sale to current owner (2014)Copy - French Purchase Contract (2014)Copy - French Flag Closure Certificate (2014)Copy - Previous French Flag (2014) Certificat de Radiation Douannes Copy - French Leasing Document (Natixis Lease) Lease Termination/Paid off/Settled started 2007-2013 TVA VAT payments Copy - Declaration of Conformity Ce Plate in Cockpit
Copy - Transit LogCopy - Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paid
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