Beneteau 473
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Puerto Vallarta Yachts Sales and Service in Mexico
Mexico
| Make | Beneteau |
|---|---|
| Model | 473 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$189,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Sloop |
| Length | 14.33 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | La Paz, BCS, Mexico |
| LOA | 16.36 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 15.01 m |
| Beam | 4.47 m |
| Max Draft | 1.65 m |
| Displacement | 24277 lb |
| Ballast | 8157 lb |
| Total Sail Area | 914.39 ft² |
| Cabin Headroom | 2.13 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH3 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 55 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 3670 |
| Designer | Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot) |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Fuel Tanks | 57 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 102 gal |
Description
2003 Beneteau 473: Extensively Refit, Fully Equipped & Ready to Sail in La Paz, Mexico
Set sail today aboard “FLOAT ON", a beautifully maintained and recently refit 2003 Beneteau 473 located in the heart of La Paz, Mexico, your gateway to the world-renowned cruising grounds of the Sea of Cortez.
Designed by Groupe Finot, the Beneteau 473 is celebrated for her outstanding performance, offshore capability, and luxurious comfort. With a sleek hull and wide beam, she delivers a stable, confident ride and a spacious, light-filled interior, perfect for long-distance bluewater cruising or relaxed coastal adventures.
This particular 473 has just undergone a comprehensive refit, including numerous upgrades and meticulous maintenance, making her one of the best-equipped vessels in her class. She’s in the water, fully commissioned, and turn-key ready for her next voyage.
Beneteau performance, uplifted to liveaboard- Extensive recent refit – Enjoy peace of mind with systems, equipment, and finishes all brought up to modern cruising standards (check full specs sheet!)
- Spacious owner’s stateroom with en-suite head and shower
- Twin helm stations for superior visibility and control under sail
- Large, comfortable cockpit—ideal for entertaining or passagemaking
- Wide side decks and robust handrails for safety underway
- Light, airy interior with generous living space and storage throughout
- Powefull sollar array 1230, lithium batteries and inverter for energy reliability.
Located in La Paz, Baja California Sur, a vibrant cruising hub with easy access to dozens of stunning anchorages, white sand beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise waters teeming with marine life. Whether you're dreaming of island hopping, offshore passages, or living aboard in paradise, “FLOAT ON” is ready to take you there.
Check out her full equipment list and don’t miss your chance to own a proven bluewater cruiser in one of the best sailing destinations in the world!
Schedule your private viewing today and let our local yacht experts show you how easy it is to start your cruising journey in Mexico.
EQUIPMENT LIST
Refit work completed in November 2024
- New bottom paint
- Replaced all through-holes (except the two for air conditioning)
- New Maxi 3-blade folding prop
- New boot stripe
- New 300 ft 3/8 chain and rode
- New Rocna Anchor
- 3 x 410-watt Mono-Crystalline Solar Panels (1230 Watts total)
- Victron 150/100 - TR-VE.CAN Solar Controller
- Victron Multiplus 2 3000 W inverter
- Victron Orion - TR Smart 12/12 Battery Charge
- Victron Cerbo GX Plus Touch 50
- Victron BMV-712 Smart Shunt
- 4 x 300 Amp hour LifePO4 Lithium Batteries
- 2 x Raymarine Axiom 9 RV Chart Plotters
- New Wind Vane
- New Autopilot
- New Sea Water Pro 40 Gallons per hour Water Maker
- New Carbon Filter and Remineralization Faucet
- New Isotemp Water Heater (11 Gallons)
- New 4-person life raft
- New Custom Made Solar Arch
- All New Lines
- New Campco Fans (4)
- New Honda 2000 Generator
- Inspection of Refrigeration (all good)
- New Curtains
- New Cushions throughout the boat, cabin, and cockpit (with pillows)
- New Forward Cabin Queen Bed from Yacht World Bedding Custom Fit w/ new sheets - custom made (2 sets)
- New Toshiba Microwave, Convection Oven/Broiler, Air Fryer
- New Dodger, Bimini, and Stack Pack
- New UV Cover for Jib Sail
- New Running Rigging
- New Fans
- New Custom Made Solar Arch and Dinghy Davits
- New VHF Cabin and Cockpit
The main cabin is in the bow, with centerline queen berth that can be accessed from both sides. Storage port and starboard as well as in drawers under the berth. 3 hatches provide light and ventilation. En-suite head has separate shower.
The salon has straight settee to port and dinette to starboard. A bench seat amidships provides storage below and seating for extra guests. The table has a leaf that can be inserted, so it can be expanded when those extra desks come to dinner. It also has short legs that can be swooped out to lower it to create a bunk. There is storage below all settees.
Behind the Port settee is the dedicated chart table with easy access to the electronics and electrical panel. The aft head is behind that and can be accessed from the port aft cabin, which has a double berth and lockers.
Galley- Dometic refrigerator and freezer
- Force 10 3-burner propane stove
- Microwave / convection oven / air fryer
- Pressure water system
- 7 gal. water heater
- Raymarine Doppler radar, 25-mile range, radar alarm
- Standard Horizon Exp VHF
- Standard Horizon Ram4 VHF
- Raymarine EV400 autopilot
- Axiom 9RVX2 chart plotter
- (2) Raymarine GPS
- Olympic compass
- Wind speed and direction
- Sony TV
- Fusion radio
- Starlink
- (4) Life PO4 batteries, 1200 total amp hrs.
- (4) Battery panel switches
- Victron battery monitor
- 12V DV and 110V AC
- Victron 3000 W inverter
- Victron auto battery charger
- (3) 410 AMP solar panels
- Balmar 250 alternator
- (2) Dockside electrical cables
- All LED interior lighting
- (2) Air Condinetor units, 10/12 BTU's, reverse cycle
- (1) Bilge pump
- (1) Raw water sea strainer
- (3) Bilge blowers
- Raycore fuel filters
- Stove and engine fuel shut off
- Overboard head with electric holding tank
- Seawater Pro 40 GPH watermaker
- Maxprop propeller and extra
- Wheel steering
- Rocna with 300 ft chain and 50 ft line
- Double bow rollers
- 11 ft. Westmarine aluminum bottom inflatable dinghy (2024)
- Tohatsu 9.9 outboard (2022)
- Tricolor, spreader and deck lights
- (4) lifelines
- (3) gates
- (2) rails
- Bimini top, dodger, cockpit awning
- FG deck
- Cruise equipped, dacron and nylon sails
- Main, jib, spinnaker
- Mainsheet traveler
- Backstay adjuster
- (1) power winch, (3) manual winches
- Boom brake and vang
- Aluminum, keel stepped mast
- (7) Lifejackets
- Lifesling
- Life raft
- USCG approved safety package
- Manual fire extinguishers
- Jack lines
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.
Presented For Sale By:
Puerto Vallarta Yachts Sales and Service in Mexico
Mexico
Presented For Sale By:
Puerto Vallarta Yachts Sales and Service in Mexico
Mexico
