Beneteau Sense 55

Opportunity to own one of the best-equipped and well-maintained Beneteau Sense 55s ever built. Designed by Berret Racoupeau with interiors by Nauta Design, it is a modern bluewater cruising yacht with a deck salon style that combines impressive sailing performance with a sleek and comfortable interior. The many factory options include a captain's cabin in the port cockpit compartment. Recent maintenance and upgrades include an engine service, prepared and ready for sailing!

RCD Status: The yacht meets the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25/EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as applicable (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorized A – “Ocean” (or Cat B – as applicable)

Hull, deck, and superstructure construction:

• The innovative features of the Sense 55 include a wide beam, fin keel, and twin rudders, which help maximize space on the boat, reduce heeling, and improve handling.
• Monolithic GRP hull with an integral molded grid structure that is bonded to the hull.
• Longitudinal and transverse reinforcements efficiently distribute loads, producing a relatively light yet strong platform with good torsional rigidity for a wide and powerful hull.
• The molded fiberglass deck is bonded and bolted to the hull with a solid wood rail that provides additional stiffness along the side deck.
• Non-slip deck, providing excellent grip and a quality appearance.
• Open stainless steel forward balcony.
• Stainless steel stanchions on port and starboard.
• Stainless steel side entry with double handrails on port and starboard.

Keel and rudder:

• Cast iron fin keel with bulb that is bolted to the hull using substantial stainless steel keel bolts and backing plates, providing grounding resistance and a low center of gravity for stability.
• Standard keel with a draft of 7’ 10”, offering excellent stability and performance against the wind.
• Twin rudders mounted on robust shafts, improving grip and control at higher heel angles.
• Rudder collectors and steering mechanisms maintained in July 2025.

Machinery

Engine and Transmissions:

• Yanmar 4JH4-TE, 75hp. 
• Single lever engine control.
• Yanmar control panel.
• Acoustic foam insulation in the engine compartment. 
• Engine access through the ladder (gas piston opening).

Propulsion and Steering:

• 3-blade Flexofold folding propeller.
• Quick bow thruster. 
• Dual stainless steel rudders.
• Pedestals on each rudder.

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

• 12V DC system.
• 220V AC system.
• 24-volt system with DC/DC charger for bow thrusters.

 

Shore Power:

• 1 x 220 Volt shore power supply.

Other Electrical:

• Electrical panel (12 V / 220 V) - Circuit breakers, voltmeter, water gauge, fuel gauge, generator control panel.
• 11 x 220 V outlets.

Plumbing Systems

Freshwater and water heating system:

• Water pressure system with expansion tank and inline filter.
• Tank selection bypass valves.
• 40 L / 11 US gallon electric water heater (operates on engine or 220 V electric system).
• Freshwater dock supply.
• Freshwater / seawater foot pump in the galley sink.
• Deck wash pump.
• Freshwater / seawater anchor wash in the anchor locker.

 

Bilge pumps:

• 1 x automatic electric bilge pump in the main bilge.
• 1 x automatic electric bilge pump under the berth in the owner's cabin.
• 1 x manual bilge pump (operated from the cabin).
• 1 x electric icebox drain pump.
• 3 x electric shower sump pumps.

Tank

Fuel:

• 1 x 415-liter fuel tank.

 

Gray/black water holding tanks:

• 3 x holding tanks 

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• 2 x rectangular sinks with hot/cold water faucet. 
• 3-burner stove with oven and stainless steel grill. 
• Extractor hood.
• 12-volt front and top loading refrigerator.
• 12-volt top loading freezer.
• 220 V microwave.
• Saltwater/freshwater foot pump.
• Propane gas regulator and solenoid switch. 

 

Bathrooms/Showers:

• 1 x silent flush toilet (owner's toilet) and 2 x manual Jabsco toilets (port and starboard guest cabins). 
• Sink with synthetic resin countertop in each bathroom.
• Hot/cold water faucet/shower head in port and starboard bathrooms. 
• Hot/cold water faucet in the owner's bathroom. 
• Multiple mirrors.
• Glass holder, soap dish, towel bar, bucket, and paper dispenser in each bathroom.
• Cabinet and compartments in each bathroom. 
• Deck hatch with blind/mosquito net in each bathroom. 
• Separate shower in the owner's cabin with built-in teak seat and shower mixer. 

 

• Interior lighting: halogen ceiling lights and reading lights in the main salon, guest cabins, hallway, bathrooms, and owner's suite.
• Indirect LED lighting under cabinets.
• Automatic lights in hanging lockers. 
• Work lights in the engine compartment and in the port and starboard cockpit lockers. 
• LED night lights in the cockpit and at the stern. 
• Forward and aft navigation lights. 
• Anchor light at the top of the mast. 
• Bow light.

3 cabin / 3 head version

• Starboard galley equipped with: 1 luxury stainless steel 3-burner stove/oven/grill, 1 200 L refrigerator with ice maker (front and top opening), 12 V freezer in a 100 L top opening fridge (freezing), dishwasher, extractor hood, and microwave.

• Forward master cabin: Central double bed (2.03 m x 1.21 m-1.70 m / 6’8’’ x 4’-5’7’’) with slatted base, wardrobe, dressing room, shoe rack, and vanity with leather top and removable seat. • Forward head: independent shower to port and independent WC to starboard

• 2 guest cabins, port and starboard: access via sliding door, double bed (2.00 m x 1.00 m - 1.56 m / 6'7" x 3'3" - 5'1") - slatted base, wardrobe, lockers, drawers

• 2 heads, port and starboard: private access from the cabin, molded independent shower, hot/cold water mixer faucet, electric marine toilet with black water tank, sink, synthetic resin countertop, hot/cold water mixer faucet

Owner's Suite:

• The spacious and well-equipped owner's suite has a queen island bed with slatted bed base; full en suite bathroom with electric toilet, vanity, plenty of storage space for extended stays on board, and a separate shower compartment.
• Large hanging wardrobe to starboard and hanging wardrobe and shelves to port.
• Dressing area with makeup/office desk with upholstered stool.
• 2 x drawers under the bed and four cabinets at the front.
• Large hull windows with curtains to port and starboard.
• 2 x large opening hatches with blinds/mosquito nets for light and ventilation.

 

Guest Cabins and Heads:

• Two identical guest cabins in front of the main salon accessed through sliding doors.
• Each guest cabin has an en suite bathroom with shower.
• Ample storage in a large hanging wardrobe, cabinets mounted on the outside of the cabins, and a large drawer under the berth. Additional dry storage is under the floorboards.
• Each guest cabin has overhead and concealed lighting, as well as reading lights.
• Thermostat controls are easily accessible and there are multiple outlets for charging phones and computers.
• Large hull window with curtains in each guest cabin.
• 2 x large opening hatches with blinds/mosquito nets.

 

Main Salon:

• An electrically operated stair door and three gentle steps separate the cockpit from the salon and galley, creating a 'connected' indoor/outdoor living space.
• The open-plan salon has an apartment feel, with a longitudinal galley to starboard and a U-shaped sofa and navigation station facing aft to port.
• A multitude of cabinets and lockers keep gear, provisions, and supplies organized and out of sight.
• The electrically operated dining table lowers to convert into a large double berth for those extra guests.

 

Galley:

• Synthetic resin longitudinal countertop with
• Lacquered white cabinet doors. 
• 1 x hull window with curtain. 
• 1 x cabin side window with opening portlight. 
• Electric Ocean Air concertina blind on the starboard cabin window.
• 1 x aft facing window to the cockpit with opening portlight and manual blinds. 
• 1 flush deck hatch with blind/screen.

Deck Equipment

Electronics and Navigation

• Triton 2 wind/speed/depth package + autopilot remote control

• LW autopilot with wireless Bluetooth WR10 remote control

• NAC-3 autopilot package + Precision-9 + RF25N

• ForwardScan™ XDCR kit

• B&G 4G radar

• Black Box VHF AIS RX system

• Zeus2 16" package + GPS antenna + Plotter

• Zeus3-12: 12" multifunction display

• NAIS-500 package

• SonarHub module (without transducer)

• Bow thruster

Cockpit:

• The spacious cockpit provides the ultimate entertainment area with 6” cockpit cushions and an electrically folding dining table that converts to a spacious sunbed at the touch of a button.
• Port cockpit table with folding seat.
• Electric passageway doors with 2 remote controls.
• Double steering wheel, one at each console.
• Stainless steel guards on the pedestals.
• Upper arch over the passageway.
• two consoles.
• Bathing ladder.
• Cockpit shower.
• Outboard motor holder.
• 2 propane gas bottles.

 Winches: 

• 2 electric genoa sheet winches H60.2STCEH

  • 1 self-tailing maneuver winch (H46.2 STC, starboard)

  • 1 electric maneuver winch (H50.2STECH, port)

Rigging and Sails

• Anodized roller mast with genoa and Mylar main sail

• Anodized aluminum boom

• Single line stainless steel standing rigging

• Backstay

• Two genoa sheet tracks with adjustable displacement cars powered by pistons

• Running rigging led back to the cockpit (except boom topping lift)

• Full labor rigging

• Double-layer Dacron roller genoa with UV protection strip

• Double-layer Dacron main sail with full battens and markings

• Lazy jacks and lazy bag in natural color

• Self-tacking jib stay with removable stay chain

• Code 0 on the roller

• Gennaker

Deck Equipment

• Luxury bimini

• Luxury bimini in cockpit

• 2 steering consoles: 900 mm diameter stainless steel steering wheels, leather-covered, stainless steel handrails, cup holders, and 2 compasses with pedestals

• Solid wood cockpit table with folding leaf to starboard that converts to sunbathing area

• 1 stainless steel bathing ladder with solid wood steps, foldable and with storage space

• 1 hot/cold water shower

• 1 shore power connection

• Stainless steel stern arch with davits and door for auxiliary boat (maximum 450 kg)

• Bombard AX500 gray auxiliary boat + Honda BF10 outboard motor

Other Equipment

• Generator

• 12/220 V inverter 2 kVA

• Solar panels

• Wind generator

• 3 rotomolded freshwater tanks

• Desalinator

• Water heater

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The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith, but cannot guarantee or assure the accuracy of this information nor guarantee the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct their agents or their inspectors to investigate the details that the buyer wishes to validate. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.