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Beneteau 43

  • By Jeremy McGeary
  • Updated: March 27, 2008

At the 2006 U.S. Sailboat Show, when Beneteau announced with great fanfare its new line of cruising boats with interiors designed by Nauta Design, a firm of, well, interior designers, the cynics in the audience responded with an almost audible “Uh-oh.”

Perhaps they were remembering the late 1980s, when “decorators” forced sailors to live among curved surfaces-hard to do on the level, never mind heeled at 20 degrees. To everyone’s relief, the most recent approach by Beneteau has proven to be refreshingly rectilinear, and the resulting layouts are both practical and comfortable. In the Beneteau 43, the benefits of the design approach are immediately apparent, and the result is an arrangement that includes all the essential elements in almost exquisite proportion.

Forward, the V-berth cabin has walk-about room, a dressing seat, a variety of stowage, and a private head and shower compartment. In the two-cabin version, the complementary cabin aft, on the starboard side, has a huge athwartships berth in addition to standing room and ample places to stow clothes and personal effects. This cabin has its own door to the main head, which contains a shower stall.

The saloon offers a large table with seating on three sides. Both settees are long enough to lie on, and lee cloths will make them comfortable sea berths. A small, though adequate, aft-facing chart desk at the foot of the port settee completes the setting. A continuous line of lockers tucked under the side decks ties the entire area together visually and extends to the galley, furnishing it with numerous eye-level storage cabinets. The hinge-down doors appear a little close to the stovetop, but in all other respects, the galley seems utterly seaworthy. It’s tucked aft, to port of the companionway, where a well-braced cook can reach the necessities: stove, front-opening fridge, top-loading freezer, drawers, and work surfaces fittingly guarded with solid fiddles.

The companionway is well proportioned, and the immediate area on entering the cabin offers plentiful handholds: stainless-steel bars on either side of the ladder and on the head partition, plus the galley fiddles. However, further handholds to facilitate passage forward from the galley would be useful.

The decor includes the cabin sole, which is similar in color and texture to the bulkheads. To maintain uniformity in appearance, the floorboards fit flush, with no lifting rings or latches. On the boat tested, the smaller lift-out boards over such items as the speed transducer had finger holes, but the section next to the saloon table had to be lifted with the aid of a suction cup. Doing so reveals a very flat, shallow bilge and a sump just large enough to accommodate the bilge pump, a Rule-Mate rated to handle 1,100 gallons per hour.

While a deeper sump has its advantages, flat bilges are indicative of a shallow canoe body, which, for a given draft, allows more salient depth of keel and thus more bite for windward work. This is especially helpful when geography makes a necessity of the optional shoal-draft keel.

Flat bilges are also indicative of a hull shaped like that of a dinghy. Dinghies like to be sailed flat, and displacement boats of similar hull form do, too. Under full sail on a day of variable airs, whenever the breeze climbed into the upper teens, I was surprised to find that the boat didn’t heel much, suggesting that the keel and the stiff, beamy hull work well together.

The standard headsail is a 140-percent genoa, so the first step in reducing sail when on the wind would be to roll it up a little. We didn’t, as the breeze, though variable, wasn’t gusty; when necessary, we took hardness out of the helm by simply easing the mainsheet traveler. It took little effort to trim the jib, and careful placement of the primary winches makes that possible from the helm, so one person can tack the boat. The mainsail controls are on the cabin wings, two strides away.

The wind profile across the Potomac River allowed us to see the boat broad-reach at 7.8 knots in 17 knots true and at 5.8 knots in less than 12 knots. On the wind, it was only a little slower. Powering at full throttle (3,200 rpm), it achieved an impressive 8.5 knots, and at 2,000 rpm it quietly managed a mile-eating 6.2 knots.

When sailing, the broad cockpit with twin steering stations gave me the feeling of being on a much bigger boat, a feeling seemingly contradicted by the facility with which the 43 handled. The owner, Mark Rickey, said that making the step up from a 34-footer had been easier than he and his wife, Mary Lou, had expected and that the Beneteau’s longer legs let them now plan on daysailing to destinations 45 miles distant, a considerable extension of their weekend cruising radius.

Stepping out of the cockpit to go forward requires minimal acrobatics, but the handrails on the cabin trunk could be improved-you can’t close a hand or tie a line around them-and they terminate at the shrouds. Beneteau installs padeyes as harness points in the cockpit and on the forward corners of the cabin trunk so that jacklines can be run inboard.

In the cockpit, the robust table provides a footrest for the seated and a brace for the upright; subtly angled planes in the sole provide traction for the helmsman’s feet. Built-in shelves and a floor prevent the huge locker under the port seat from becoming an utter black hole for deck matter. Another locker under the starboard helm seat provides access to the steering, the propane locker is under the port helm seat, and a European Union-approved life-raft locker opens onto the transom platform.

Even a measured venture like Beneteau’s into “designer”-styled interiors will raise some functional idiosyncrasies, but the Berret Racoupeau design team has vested the sailboat side of the Beneteau 43 with manners and grace.

Beneteau 43 Specs

LOA: 43′ 0″ LWL: 38′ 1″ Beam: 13′ 6″ Draft: 6′ 7″/5′ 5″ Sail Area 767 Displacement: 19,566 Water: 95 gal Fuel: 53 gal Engine: Yanmar 54 hp Designer: Berret/Racoupeau Beneteau 843-629-5307 www.beneteauusa.com

Jeremy McGeary is a Cruising World contributing editor. To read more Cruising World reviews of Beneteau sailboats, click here . To visit Beneteau America’s website, click here .

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Bénéteau Océanis 43 review: from the archive

  • Chris Beeson
  • April 13, 2021

Chris Beeson goes south to Valencia to sail the new Bénéteau Océanis 43

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With the Océanis 43, they're hoping to deliver a more personal experience, more style and attention to detail. Credit: Chris Beeson Credit: Chris Beeson

Product Overview

Manufacturer:, price as reviewed:.

Bénéteau chose the Valencia base of America’s Cup defender Alinghi to introduce the latest offering in the Oceanis range, the Bénéteau Océanis 43. It was a smart idea for two reasons. First, the warm, reliable wind and flat, blue water created near-perfect conditions.

Secondly, compared to the America’s Cup Class mutants, screeching with tension and scorching the harbour with technological white heat, the Oceanis range was cool, calm and characterful. A familiar face.

Certainly Bénéteau ‘s mass production philosophy is hugely successful but the boats­-for-all approach has deterred some buyers.

With the Bénéteau Océanis 43, they’re hoping to deliver a more personal experience, more style and attention to detail.

The sailaway price of £133,000 suggests it’s still the Bénéteau we know and love, but the full ­length saloon windows signal a new mindset.

Bénéteau Océanis 43 Under sail

The oversize primary winches (a nod to ease of ownership) easily trimmed us to 35-40° where she felt comfortable.

At the twin wheels, smallish at 915mm, there was reassuring weather helm as she made about 6 knots in 10-12 knots of breeze over a slight chop, albeit with unladen tanks and lockers.

The Bénéteau Océanis 43 tacked promptly through about 90°, dropping to 5 knots before the full main and 140% genoa on the 9/10, twin spreader rig picked her back up to speed.

Jean Berret designed the boat to heel between 5-18°. She slows beyond 20° and, as I found out when overpressed, rounds up at around 25°.

Bénéteau confirmed that any good cruising boat is a compromise of comfort, volume and performance. Provided you begin reefing when the wind exceeds 15 knots, rounding up isn’t an issue.

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The genoa furling line leads to the port primary, so you’d need to fly a sheet if shortening sail on starboard or use the port cockpit winch.

We furled and single-line reefed with ease and steerage wasn’t a problem thereafter.

The halyard winches are also a good size but we noticed the coach roof flex below the winch while reefing. Again I mentioned this to Bénéteau and they reassured me that it won’t be a problem on production boats.

Bearing off, the steering became more leisurely, gaining an assured touch I hadn’t noticed upwind, still responsive but tracking steadily.

The Bénéteau Océanis 43 beam reached deliciously at 7-9 knots in 14-18 knots. Broad reaching with white sails, 5-6 knots in 12-18 knots was comfortable, if unspectacular.

A cruising chute added a knot or two to the deeper angles and a bigger smile to the helmsman’s face.

The tackline was rigged in reverse during our test sail and, when the chute refilled after collapse, the bow roller twisted visibly. Rigged correctly, Bénéteau say it’s not a problem.

Twin leather-bound wheels offer a fine view ahead, standing or comfortably seated, but don’t swing the wheel too low to windward, you’ll trap your fingers against the coaming.

The instruments are mounted on the bulkhead behind each wheel, so they’re easy to read but pushing buttons to change function could be tricky.

The primary winches are more than big enough and each within reach of a wheel – good for short-handed tacking.

The cockpit, easily big enough for six, is comfortably deep and the moulded base of its fixed table is perfect for bracing.

Under the starboard helm seat, there’s a cavernous lazarette with maintenance access to the steering quadrant.

Moving forward there are well placed grab rails as far as the mast and further forward the 2in teak toerail offers secure footing. Each toerail has four good-size drains with three 1 Sin cleats.

The lack of fairleads meant fore and aft springs missed the stainless steel antichafe strips. and the aft cleats were only 2in from the split backstay terminals.

I mentioned these prototype niggles to Bénéteau and production boats will have antichafe strips extended by 6in and the aft cleats will be moved further clear.

Below decks

We sailed the three-cabin version. There is a two­ cabin version with an L-shaped galley next to the companionway.

As you might expect, there’s excellent stowage above the cabin sole, including innovative lockers behind the saloon backrests. There’s very little bilge stowage but that’s the price you pay for excellent headroom.

The light below is striking. With full-length smoked glass windows in the coach roof. hull ports and twin decklights just aft of the mast, the saloon is flooded with light.

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Light and space: 6fi 3in headroom forward, thanks to a 2in drop in the cabinsole.

Again, there are enough handholds below, both obvious and cleverly concealed, to keep you sure-footed without disturbing Nauta’s Italian design lines.

Ventilation is also excellent and the 6ft 8in headroom enhances the sense of space.

Through both 5ft 8in aft cabin doors, you’ll find 6ft 3in headroom (the same as the en suite heads) leading to 6ft 7in bunks with storage below the outboard shelving, plus a hanging locker in each.

There’s more space than you’d expect in both cabins, but that’s because the cockpit lockers aren’t deeper than the cockpit.

Forward (the berth I’d chose), the 6ft 3in headroom in the cabin and heads is maintained by a neat 2in step down.

There’s shelving either side of the 6ft 7in double berth and a hanging locker. Given the focus on owner comfort, it’s a surprise that both heads are to starboard. Heeled beyond about 15° on starboard tack, both flush air.

Under power

With our three-bladed fixed prop, the Yanmar 54HP offered 6 knots at 2,000rpm and a shade over 8 knots flat out.

The Yanmar runs smoothly at all revs and, although the soundproofing is fairly basic, it’s quieter at high revs than one might expect below.

The Bénéteau Océanis 43 turns in 1.5 times her own length ahead and twice her length astern, largely thanks to the keel’s modest chord length and the flat underwater profile.

Motoring astern at over 3 knots, expect to wrestle with the wheel. That’s not unusual, but the size of the wheels makes it more of a factor than I’d expected.

Construction

Hull construction is single skin GRP. reinforced at the keel, rudder, chainplates and at the hull/deck joint and the inner moulding, also single skin GRP, is bonded and laminated in place. Bonding and screws secure the glass fibre/balsa sandwich deck to the hull.

Our test boat’s 6ft 6in cast iron keel (there is a 5ft Sin option) was bolted through stainless steel backing plates and bonded in place, and there’s a stainless steel stock on the 5ft Sin rudder.

The Bénéteau Océanis 43 boat has a greater emphasis on design and attention to detail than the standard Bénéteau.

Built as an ‘owner’s boat’, she aims to deliver light, space and luxury. She achieves the first two better than the third but, as the price suggests, she’s not in the luxury market.

The saloon windows are distinctive, adding flair usually associated with more expensive marques. And they work wonders below in the spacious, welcoming saloon.

The forecabin is the best of the bunch but there’s plenty of space throughout.

On the downside, both heads on the starboard side makes life a little inconvenient on a long starboard beat.

Upwind she needs reefing in anything over 1 S knots but she’ll go well in lighter airs under full sail. Offwind, you’ll want a cruising chute.

First published in the May 2007 issue of YM.

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"Rye Knot" shows pride of ownership through and through.  This Rare and Beautiful Beneteau Oceanis 43 is in fantastic CONDITION !   She is a 2 cabin / 2 head layout version.   First started production in 2006 under the design of Barret & Racoupeau.  She is a fractional, double spreader, deck stepped rig, carring a Stack Pack main with an electric halyard winch, furling jib and Asy Spinnaker.  Powered by a Yanmar 54 hp.   Raymarine has the Capt covered with Radar / Chartplotter/ Autopilot, Knot -Depth-Wind.   Dodger and Bimini add that extra comfort to the cockpit.

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"Rye Knot" is a very tidy and well equipped popular Beneteau 43 "owner layout" with 2 cabin and 2 heads.   As you walk down below, you immediately notice an abundance of space and natural light.  to port of companionway is a "L" shaped galley.   Forward and port is a long settee with aft seat lending setting to the aft facing nav station.   Ajacent to starboard is a large salon table with seating on 3 sides.   Table does lower down to make into a double berth.  Moving forward is a spacious queen V berth with hanging locker and storage to port and head/shower to starboard.  To starboard of companionway is a full head with step in shower and dual access (from salon and aft stateroom).  Moving starboard and aft is a large VIP stateroom with an athwartship berth.

  • Light toned Alpi-Moabi interior
  • Black leathereet cushions - 2018 
  • Forward stateroom has 6'4 head room (berth is 6'7" x 6'1" )
  • Aft stateroom has 6'9" head room (berth is 6'10" x 4'11" )
  • Both staterooms have density foam mattress
  • Both heads have Jabsco Quiet Electric Vacuflush systems (currently FRESH flush)
  • LED over head lighting throughout
  • 36" LG Smart TV / DVD wifi Extender and HD TV Antenna
  • Fusion MS-UD650 Stereo with cabin and cockpit speakers

Large comfortable "L" shaped galley to port of companionway.   Ample storage and great working area.   Great for working underway or on the hook.

  • Deep double SS sink with pressure hot / cold water
  • Force 10   3 burner LPG gimbaled stove and oven 
  • Vitrigio Refrigeration - front loading
  • Top loading freezer
  • Tappen Microwave - built in 

Aft facing Nav Station sits along port mid ship.   Desk offering storage and ample space for future electronics.  110V / 30 amp panel at your finger tips.

  • Raymarine E80 Chartplotter - located at Nav Station is the MASTER unit w/ AIS
  • Raymarine E120 Radar / Chartplotter located at the aft end of cockpit table
  • Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot +  remote control
  • Plastimo 5" Olympic 135 Compass / located at each helm
  • Raymarine Knot - Depth - Windspeed-point
  • ICOM IC-M422 VHF radio w/ ram @ starboard helm
  • Mast mounted windvane

Yanmar 54 hp     4JH4AE     FWC     serial #E05015    4cyl    DIRECT DRIVE

  • Approx 740 hrs (current tach 240 hrs / past tach 500 )
  • 1 1/4" SS Shaft
  • 2018 New prop shaft, seal and cutless bearing
  • Martec SS 19.5" RH 14"  folding 3-blade prop
  • ProMariner Charger / Xantrex 3000 Inverter with remote switch @ Nav
  • Xantrex Link Pro digital battery monitor 
  • 2018 (2) 4D  house batteries 
  • (1) Gp 27 flooded starter battery
  • 110 V shore supply
  • 50' 30 amp shore ower cord
  • 350 W LG Rigid SoLAR w/ Victron Solar Controller
  • Swept aft double spreader, fractional 9/10 anodized aluminum rig with all lines leading aft to cockpit to Spinlocks (6) port side and (5) starboard side
  • Deck stepped
  • Split non-adjustable backstay
  • Anodized aluminum boom with outhaul car
  • Sparcraft Rigid Boom Vang
  • Lewmar traveler
  • Adjustable jib sheet track / cars
  • (2) Lewmar #48 ST Primary winches
  • (2) Lewmar #40 ST cabin top winches ( PORT IS ELECTRIC )
  • Profurl head system
  • Quantum Dacron furling jib
  • 2020 - Batten MAIN w/ 2 reef pts - STACK PACK w/ built-in lazy jackets
  • Ullman Asy Spinnaker
  • Original main and jib on board

          I- 51'9"

         J- 15'4"

         P-47'5"

         E-15'9"

Hull is constructed of hand-laid solid GRP bonded to a structural grid/hull liner of directional fiberglass / GRP for a strong stiff, light composite.   Vinylester hull barrier coat to resist osmotic blistering.   Hull to deck joint - Inward flange.

  • Fin Keel with bulb -6'7"  iron
  • Spade Rudder w/ SS rudder post
  • Hull Painted - OCT 2020

Deck construction of cored GRP sandwich construction for stiffness, themal and acoustic insulation for lighter weight.   Solid fiberglass reinforcment in load areas.  Integral unidirectional GRP deck beams for added strength.  Main bulkheads bonded 360* to the hull and deck for rigid torsional and compression strength.

  • Hull - white w/ black boot and cove stripes
  • Deck fiberglass with non-skid 
  • Teak overlay on cockpit sold, cockpit seats and swim step
  • Double high SS bow pulpit
  • Single bow roller
  • Deep anchor locker
  • Quick 12v vertical dual action Windlass w/ 45# CQR and approx 150' / 3/8" chain / and estimate 50' of 3 strand rode
  • Double high lifelines with boarding gates - port and starboard
  • Double high SS stern pulpit with "margarita" seats
  • Large comfortable cockpit with teak inlay on seats and sole
  • Center line cockpit table with drop down leaves
  • Cockpit Cushions
  • Dual helm station for easy maneuvering
  • Walk through transom
  • Swim platform with teak inlay
  • Drop down boarding ladder
  • Stern Hot / Cold pressure fresh shower
  • Dodger / Bimini - Grey 
  • Staging items 

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.

Give us a jingle 24/7 .. looking forward to getting you aboard !

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  • Model: 4JH4AE
  • Power: 54 hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: diesel
  • Propeller: 3 Blade, Stainless Steel, Folding

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Bubble Moon 43' Beneteau 43.3 Cyclades 2006

Specifications

  • Price USD: $ 105,000

43.3 Cyclades

Port washington, new york, united states.

  • LOA: 43 ft 6 in
  • Display Length: 43 ft
  • Beam: 14' 6"
  • Water Capacity: 140 gals
  • Fuel Capacity: 53 gals
  • Engine Details: Yanmar 4JH4E
  • Engine 1: 4200.00 HRS 54.00 HP
  • Engine Fuel: Diesel
  • Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ Recent Upgrades

  • 2017 New Mainsail, Furling Genoa and Cruising Spinnaker with Sock
  • 2017 New Stack-pack and Lazy Jacks
  • 2021 New Standing Rigging
  • 2019 New Raymarine P-70 Autopilot
  • 2023 New Raymarine Chart Plotter
  • 2023 New Raymarine Depth Transducer
  • 2017 New Mantus 55lb. Anchor with 120 ft. of Chain and Rode Rode
  • Second Anchor is a FOB 35lb. Anchor with 25 Ft. of Chain and Rope Rode
  • Third Anchor Delta 35lb. Fast Set Anchor
  • 2017 New Refrigeration Cooling Unit and Evaporator
  • 2023 New Cutlass Bearing
  • 2023 New Bottom Paint

+ Additional Features

  • Twin Steering Wheels
  • Fixed Cockpit Table
  • Sugar Scoop Transom
  • Swim Platform
  • Swim Ladder
  • Electric Windlass
  • Rigid Mounted Solar Panels
  • Raymarine VHF
  • Prowatt 600W Sine Wave Inverter
  • Sony Stereo

+ Brokers Comments

Bubble Moon has just completed a two year cruise with her knowledgeable French owner and Family. They have sailed her from their home in Panama through the Caribbean and up the east coast of the United States ending their voyage on Long Island New York. She is has been upgraded for safe off grid cruising. She is also a comfortable liveaboard. She is currently on the hard and ready for inspection. Call today!

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Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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Following in the wake of her elder sister the Oceanis 46.1, this 40-foot cruiser, with  a new hull design by Marc Lombard , offers unrivaled  deck volume and interior space , with zero concessions to performance. The Oceanis 40.1 is  available in different layouts, drafts and rig options , adapting to the most demanding sailor’s cruising requirements and satisfying their need for comfort and pleasure under sail.

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How can you enjoy life at anchor as much as while sailing? With the innovative flared hull design of the Oceanis 40.1, BENETEAU has broken new ground but made no concessions. The result is a hull that has true speed potential and is stiff under sail. Above the waterline, her deck plan and ultra-spacious interior by  Nauta Design  is unheard-of on a boat this size. You cannot help feeling that you are aboard a 45 foot cruiser!

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With your choice of either a  walnut or white oak , the styling of the interior by Italian designer Nauta is remarkably bright and excels in the skillful arrangement of the living spaces. She is available with two, three, or four cabins, and a  C-shaped galley  to the starboard that offers an abundance of storage and a spacious countertop. On the port side, there is a large salon with a table, complete with a removable bench. A chart table at the foot of the companionway provides ample working space. Everything is modular, so that everyone can live the way they want and enjoy sailing wherever the wind takes them.

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40 FEET OF SPACE!

The philosophy of the Oceanis 40.1 is to make sailing and mooring pleasurable. The strengths of this cruiser, studied in detail by the architect Marc Lombard and the BENETEAU design office, are unrivalled interior space, a huge deck plan, and the ability to clock up miles when you are cruising.

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LIFE AT ANCHOR

The ergonomics and easy maneuvering in the cockpit make life onboard simple. Nothing interferes with the joy of life at anchor. Feel like splashing around the boat in an idyllic creek? The transom easily converts to an extensive swim platform, similar in size to the ones you find on the largest Oceanis cruising yachts. Having access to the sea is an integral part of life on a sailing yacht, and this model is one of a kind. 

SEEKING EXCITEMENT UNDER SAIL…

As there is no one way to sail, and because everyone takes their cruising at their own pace, the Oceanis 40.1 comes in several versions. Sailors keen on performance can choose the First Line Pack, with a taller mast and a deeper draft. Alternatively, the in-mast furling system and self-tacking jib will make maneuvering easier when shorthanded. A classic mast for a semi-full batten mainsail is also available.

HEAVENS ABOVE, SO MUCH SPACE!

The hatches and the many hull and coachroof portholes, two of which face towards the cockpit, fill the boat with natural light and ventilation, making her exceptionally bright. The Oceanis 40.1 comes in 4 different versions with two, three, and four cabins to accommodate everyone’s idea of a holiday on board. Couples and large families will feel at home. The owner version has a cabin with an ensuite shower and head, and a bed easily accessible from either side. The four-cabin layout has two forward berths with bunk beds.

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The information below is intended for general informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contractual agreement. Any descriptions, representations, or statements made in this document are not to be considered binding unless explicitly stated otherwise in a formal contractual agreement.

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A10 / B10 / C12

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  • CE Certification A10/ B10/C12 (12 passengers on board)
  • Large benches seating six guests, with a fold away table
  • Two steering wheel stations each with a comfortable seat
  • First Line version: extra-long mast and bigger draft
  • Standard version: in-mast furling system and self-tacking jib
  • Large locker in 2 sections in the cockpit floor

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2 cabins & 1 head

  • U-shaped salon seat
  • C-shaped fitted galley: fridge, sink, 2-ring hob, oven, storage and worktop
  • Master cabin with double bed positioned on the boat center line
  • Aft cabin with double berths 
  • Shower room with shower compartment and marine toilet 
  • Several hull portholes and coach roof port lights make the space naturally bright

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3 cabins & 1 head

  • Master cabin with double bed positioned on the boat’s centreline
  • Two aft cabins with double berths
  • Shower room with shower compartement, washbasin cabinet and marine toilet

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3 cabins & 2 heads

  • Two shower rooms with shower compartment and marine toilet

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Press Reviews

Boat Review - The layout on the  new Beneteau 40.1  is excellent for ease of sailhandling, notes Ewenson.  Read More

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Beneteau Cyclades 43.4

Beneteau 43

Sailing yacht.

  • Max Sleeping guests: 6
  • Max Cruising guests: 6
  • Boat type: Sailing Yacht
  • Length: 43 ft (13 m)
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchens: 1
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  • Manufacturer: Beneteau
  • Model: Cyclades 43.4
  • Built in: 01 / 2007
  • Refit in: 03 / 2018
  • Engines: 1 x 55hp
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Consumption: 6 L /Hour
  • Water capacity: 530 L
  • Fuel capacity: 220 L
  • Max Cruising Speed: 8 knots

Beds: ( 5 )

Description:.

A unique and one of a kind experience aboard a 43 foot majestic sailboat with an experienced Skipper offering 1, 2,3,4,5 days and week long trips to Islands in the Aegean Sea. If you decide to stay in the cozy Marina or go on an adventure of Your Life Time the price includes , the entire boat, port fees and skipper. Bring your own food and drinks. Stay in the Marina Alimos or make an excursion to one or all near by Islands including Aegina, Poros, Idra, Kea, Kithnos, Serifos, Sifnos, Mikonos and Santorini! If you want to enjoy a unique experience of living on a sailboat while exploring the beautiful city of Athens, the Marina Alimos is located only 30 minutes from major attractions including Acropolis. This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 bath sailboat has room to comfortably accommodate 8 people including the Skipper (only for sailing trips, NOT in port) Plenty of space to lay out in the sun or enjoy a summer lunch on a large table with plenty of bench sitting. The Sailboat is fully equipped with a full kitchen: Gass Stove, Large Refrigerator, Large kitchen table, sink, plates, utensils, pots, pans, bottle opener!

Crew: ( 1 )

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Καταπληκτική εμπειρία! Διοργανώσαμε μονοήμερο bachelorette και ήταν ολα καταπληκτικά! Ο κ. Αντώνης άψογος σαν άνθρωπος πρώτα απ ολα και σαν κυβερνήτης! Το ιστιοπλοϊκό ηταν πολύ ανετο για 9 άτομα πλεύσης, καθαρό, μας παρείχε ο,τι ζητήσαμε και περάσαμε καταπληκτικά . Το συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα!!

We held a bachelorette early July, had an amazing time, Estera is beautiful, clean and comfy. Captain Antonis is a great host, knows the area very well and can take you great places even on windy days!

Great day with Antonis who took us to nearby Aigina for a few hours before heading back! Very experienced and very open person!

Bonito velero, bien conservado y cómodo en general, que nos ha permitido a mi familia (2 adultos y 3 niños) pasar 3 días espectaculares por las Islas Sardónicas. Muchas gracias a Antonis, excelente patrón, que nos hizo muy fácil toda la travesía. Muy recomendable!

Fantastic experience and stay!! We loved our holiday on the boat and being able to island hop and swim.

Sailing with Antonis was a great experience! Apart from beautiful islands and sea he taught us things about sailing and gave many great advices. Would love to do it again!

Ταξιδέψαμε με το Beneteau Cyclades 43.4 για ένα τριήμερο σε Πόρο και Αίγινα. Ο Αντώνης είναι εξαιρετικός επαγγελματίας. Διακριτικός, δίνοντας την ευχέρεια στην 6μελή παρέα μας με 4 εφήβους να έχει τον χώρο της. Οργανωμένος σε όλα, σώζοντάς μας πολλές φορές από πράγματα που παρά την προετοιμασία μας , μας έλειπαν. Έμπειρος , ταξιδέψαμε με 6 μποφόρ χωρίς να αισθανθούμε στιγμή ανασφάλεια και ήξερε σε ποια απάνεμα λιμανάκια να μας πάει καθώς ο καιρός δεν ήταν με το μέρος μας. Το σκάφος έχει τα πάντα αλλά το κυριότερο είναι ο Αντώνης. Κατεβαίνοντας αποχαιρετίσαμε ένα φίλο. Σ’ ευχαριστούμε για όλα , εις το επανιδείν.

Κάναμε μπατσελορ με τις φίλες μου! Το σκάφος ήταν πολύ ωραίο, περιποιημένο, καθαρο, σύγχρονο και ο καπετάνιος και ιδιοκτήτης φοβερός! Επιτέλεσε στο να περάσουμε καλύτερα! Η εμπειρίας μας ήταν ανεπανάληπτη! Σας τον συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα! Εμείς σίγουρα θα τον ξανα προτιμήσουμε!

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