New pictures will be availabkle shortly after the cabin sole refinished
The Beneteau 473, designed by Groupe Finot, was named Cruising World Magazine "Boat of the Year" when introduced to North America in 2001.
TRUE BLUE was bought in 2022 by a very knowledgeable yachtsman and has had substantial updated since his ownership.
Some upgrades since 2022
- New Doyle sails
- Electric primary winches
- Electric halyard winch on port side
- New cockpit cushions
- Victron charging system with Lithium batteries (2024)
- Solar
- New Tohatsu motor
- New 2025 Generator
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TRUE BLUE is the desirable 2-Cabin Owner's Version featuring a huge owners stateroom forward with ensuite head and private guest cabin aft to port with a 2nd head and a garage/mechanical room aft to starboard. This layout has the accommodations and high capacity storage necessary for long distance cruising and the space to take the whole family sailing!
PLEASE REVIEW THE LISTING FOR FULL DETAILS AND AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF UPGRADES
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Bow Thruster
- Kato Stainless Steel Dinghy Davits
- Simpson Lawrence 1500w Electric Anchor Windlass w/Remote
- Suncor Plowmaster 60lb Stainless Steel Anchor w/Chain & Line
- Stainless Steel Stemhead Fitting w/Dual Anchor Rollers
- Self Bailing Anchor Locker
- Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit & Stern Rail
- Double Lifelines w/Port & Starboard Boarding Gates
- (2) Dorade Vents w/Stainless Steel Vent Guards
- (4) Stainless Steel Handrails on Coachroof
- (6) Anodized Aluminum Mooring Cleats
- (6) Wichard Stainless Steel Folding Deck Pad Eyes
- USCG Approved Propane Locker w/Remote Solenoid Shut-Off
- Twin Steering Stations w/Leather Wrapped S/S Wheels (new leather wrap for 2025 season)
- Mahogany Drop Leaf Cockpit Dining Table
- Teak Inlaid Cockpit Seats
- Swim Platform w/Stainless Steel Swim Ladder
- Teak Outboard Motor Mount on Stern rail
- Custom Dodger & Bimini in Navy Sunbrella
- Varnished toe rails
Sails and Rigging
- Z-Spars Anodized Aluminum Double Spreader Keel Stepped Mast
- Z-Spars In-Mast Roller Furling Mainsail System
- Profurl B35M Genoa Roller Furling System
- 2023 Doyle in mast furling mainsail
- 2023 Roller Furling Genoa w/UV Cover
- 2022 Electric Lewmar 64 Self-Tailing Genoa Winches (2)
- Lewmar 40 Electric Self-Tailing Cabin Top Winch to port
- Lewmar 40 Self-Tailing Coachroof Winch to Starboard
- Lewmar Mainsheet Traveler Mounted on the Coachroof
- Sparcraft Rigid Boom Vang
- Harken Adjustable Genoa Cars
- (10) Cockpit Mounted Rope Clutches
- All Control Lines Led Aft to Cockpit
- Double Backstays
- Running rigging updated as needed
Electronics and navigation
- New Garmin Chartplotter on custom mount between both helms
- Raymarine RL70C Color MFD at Helm (inoperable)
- Raymarine RL70 MFD at Port Helm
- Raymarine RC520 MFD at Nav Station
- Raymarine Radar
- Raymarine ST6001+ Smart Pilot Below-Deck Linear Drive Autopilot
- Raymarine Smart Controller Autopilot Remote
- Raymarine ST60 WIND
- Raymarine ST60 TRIDATA (Depth, Speed & Log)
- Raymarine ST60 MULTI Repeaters (2)
- Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS VHF Radio w/Mast Mounted Antenna
- Standard Horizon Cockpit RAM Mic
- TracVision M1 Satellite TV
- Fusion Smart tv 2023
- Fusion sound system 2023
- Salon & Cockpit Mounted Stereo Speakers
- Plastimo Olympic 135 Binnacle Mounted Compass (2)
Electrical,mechanical and plumbing
- Westerbeke 63hp Diesel 2900hrs approx
- Fischer Panda Generator (o hrs new 2025)
- Spectra MPC-3000 Watermaker (decommissioned)
- Cruisair 2-Zone Air Conditioning/Reverse Cycle Heat (28k BTU)
- Bow Thruster
- Simpson Lawrence Horizon 1500 Electric Windlass w/Remote
- 12v DC System w/30 Function Circuit Breaker Panel
- New 800 Amp lithium house batteries (2024)
- (1) Engine Start Battery
- New Victron charger/inverter
- Victron monitoring system
- Dual 30 amp 110v AC Shore Power System
- Jabsco Quiet Flush Electric Marine Toilet in Forward Head
- Vacu-Flush Electric Marine Toilet in Aft Head
- Dometic Holding Tank Monitor
- Hot & Cold Cockpit Shower
Galley
- 12v DC Adler Barbour 12v Refrigeration System w/Top Loading Freezer & Front Loading Refrigerator
- Force-10 3 Burner Gimballed Stainless Steel Propane Stove w/Oven
- GE 110v Microwave
- Double Stainless Steel Sinks
- Hot & Cold Pressurized Fresh Water System
- Generous Storage in Lockers & Drawers
Notable upgrades and Additions
- West Marine 11' RIB
- New 2024 6hp outboard
- New 800 amp Lithium Battery system new 2024
- Victrom monitoring system new 2024
- 42 inch smart TV new 2023
- Lippincott Hard Top Dodger in Captain Navy Sunbrella
- Custom Bimini & 3/4 Enclosure in Captain Navy Sunbrella
- Custom Cockpit Cushions New 2023
- new Doyle sails 2023
- Custom davit system
Mechanical Disclaimer
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.
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.