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2008 Beneteau 523

San Pedro, California

$319,000
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52’ | Beneteau 523 Oceanis | 2008

LLC Owned 

This Beneteau 523 Oceanis has special place in my heart as the listing broker as I have known the boats history since she was first launched in Marina del Rey, CA. The original owner invested heavily in preparing the yacht for the famous Transpacific Yacht Race (Los Angeles to Hawaii) in the summer of 2015. Racing under the name "Transformer," the yacht and crew successfully completed the race.

The yacht was later sold to my father-in-law who also kept in the boat MdR, CA. Although we never raced the boat competitively like the original owner, we enjoyed many family adventures along the coast and to Catalina Island. The boat was later sold to the current owner who has also enjoyed cruising the boat locally with family and friends. They have also continued to upgrade the boat for more blue water cruising. Some of the recent additions include a custom stainless arch with solar panels and dinghy davits, new Quantum sails, new standing rigging, and a new full suite of new B&G electronics. All receipts for upgrades and additions are available upon request.

With family plans changing the current owners are now ready to sell and want to see her go to a good home that will enjoy her for years to come. The boat is currently docked in San Pedro, CA at a wonderful main channel slip that may be transferable to the new owners.

You will not find a cleaner or better equipped 50’ sailboat in this size or price range on the West Coast. If you’re looking for a serious cruiser or even a comfortable offshore racer in than this is the boat! Click on the full specifications tab for all the details on upgrades and equipment.

Call, text, or email listing broker for more info or to schedule a private showing!

 

Special Features: 

• Layout: 3 Cabins & 3 Heads w/ optional skipper cabin.
• New B&G Electronics – Oct. 2022
• New Magnum Inverter/Charger w/ Victron BT monitoring – Sep. 2022
• New Quantum Fusion M6 Mainsail & 115% Genoa – Nov. 2022
• New Stainless Steel Arch w/ dinghy davit – Sep. 2022
• New Solar Panels to Arch – Oct. 2022
• All New Canvas - Sep. 2022
• Under water lights – Oct. 2022
• New tricolor mast head light, spreader lights, and cockpit lighting – Oct. 2022
• New Vitrigo Freezer and Refrigerator – May 2023
• Yanmar Engine: 562 hours, serviced May 2024
• New Shaft w/ Shaft Seal and Folding Gori Propeller – May 2023
• Onan Generator 11.5 kW
• Side Power Bow Thruster for easy docking
• 6 Harken Winches and 3 are Electric
• New Tall Mast added w/ Harken Luff Track – 2016
• New Rod Rigging done by Seatek – Oct. 2022
• Custom Designed Rudder for Better Handling – 2014
• Large Ullman Sail Inventory
• Harken MKIV Furler w/ Removable Drum for Racing - 2017
• Custom Stainless Steel Bow Sprit – 2014
• New Switlik 6 person SAR life raft – June 2023
• New 11-gal hot water heater – Aug 2023
• All varnish done and hull waxed – May 2024
• Achilles 10’6” dinghy with 15hp Honda outboard

 

Disclaimer

Listed by Denison Yachting - Marina Del Rey

THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH DENISON YACHTING - MARINA DEL REY (310) 430-1502 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY PORTANOVA YACHTS. Portanova Yachts is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Chasing Tiki
Make: Beneteau
Model: 523
Year: 2008
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Beneteau Group
Designer: Jean Marie Finot
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: FR-BEYE3139K708
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Bulb Keel

Dimensions

Length: 52 ft / 15.85 m
Length Overall: 53'1 ft / 16.18 m
Beam: 16 ft / 4.88 m
Max Draft: 7'6 ft / 2.29 m
Displacement: 30,864 lb
Cabins Count: 4

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 4JH4-HTE
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 60hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Folding
  • Year: 2008
  • Engine Hours: 526
  • Engine Location: Center

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 119 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 251 gal
Water Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Heads Count: 3
Total Liferaft Capacity: 6
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Racers and Cruisers

Upgrades & Maintenance past 3 years:

• Sand & varnish teak – Apr 2022
• Engine & generator service – May 2022 – CA Yacht Services
• New Canvas & glass for dodger – Jun 2022
• Installed 6 GPL-4CT house batteries – Aug 2022 – Long Beach Marine Electronics
• Installed Magnum charger/inverter – Sep 2022
• Installed custom-built stainless-steel arch w/ davits – Sep 2022
• New bimini frame and canvas, plus wheel and table cover – Sep 2022
• Remove Raymarine and install B&G transducers – Sep 2022 – Marina Shipyard
• Install underwater lighting – Sep 2022 – Marina Shipyard
• Replace 3 thru hull valves – Sep 2022 – Marina Shipyard
• Electronics conversion from Raymarine to B&G - conversion included, new VHF, 2 12" Zeus S chart plotters. Halo 24" radar, NAC 3 autopilot, wind, depth, speed sensors, 7 triton digital displays, Forward scan sonar all connected through NEMA 2000 network. – Oct 2022 – Long Beach Marine Electronics
• New solar panels and Starlink added to arch – Oct 2022 - Long Beach Marine Electronics
• New cockpit lighting on arch and new navigation lights - Oct 2022 – Long Beach Marine Electronics
• New Rod Rigging, new tricolor on mast head, added spreader lights & deck lights – Oct 2022– Seatek Yachting
• Hull, deck, and stainless polish – Oct 2022
• New Quantum Fusion M6 Mainsail, New Quantum Fusion 115% Genoa – Nov 2022
• New Vitrigo C130 Refrigerator, New Vitrigo C110 Freezer – Mar 2023 – Long Beach Marine Electronics
• New Stainless Shaft, new shaft seal, and new Gori folding prop – Mar 2023 – Marina Shipyard
• Engine and generator service – May 2023 – CA Yacht Services
• New hot water heater 11 gallon – Aug 2023 – CA Yacht Services
• Deck, hull, and stainless polished – May 2024
• Sand and varnish teak, oil cockpit teak sole – May 2024

Interior Layout Description:

The three cabin layout, with a fourth crew cabin/storage locker, provides comfortable stateroom accommodations for six guests. The owner's stateroom is forward with centerline queen island berth, ensuite head with stall shower, beautiful custom cabinetry, workstation/vanity and ample hanging, drawer and locker storage. Two mirror image aft staterooms, each with ensuite head, are outfitted with sizeable double berths with plenty of hanging and shelf storage.

The spacious main salon, also outfitted with custom cabinetry, flat-screen television and comfortable leatherette fabric is the perfect gathering area for owner and guests. Seating for six or more surrounds her dining table to port while her galley, quite suitable for the gourmet chef, is to starboard. The galley sports double stainless sinks, three burner Force 10 propane stove with oven, microwave, dual standup Vitrifrigo refrigerator/freezer units, custom pantry storage and plenty of countertop space.

Mechanical:

• Yanmar Engine hours 526 w/ VDO gauges at helm for fuel/oil pressure & water temp.

• Onan Generator e-QD11.5 kw hours 186

• Village Marine Tec. WaterMaker (Desalinator)

• Side Power Bow Thruster w/ Separate 12V Battery

• X3 CruisAir Reverse Cycle Air-Conditioning/Heating Units w/ Digital Controls

• Automatic Bilge Pumps

• Manual Diaphragm Keel Bilge Pump

• X3 Jabsco Electric Quiet Flush Heads

• New Hot Water Heater 11 Gallons

Sail Inventory:

• Quantum Fusion M6 Mainsail – Nov. 2022

• Quantum Fusion 115% Genoa – Nov. 2022

• UK Sail Stack Pack with lazy jack

• Ullman Sails Carbon Mainsail – New 2015

• Ullman Sails 115% Dacron Furling Genoa w/ Sun Cover – New 2016 Ullman
Sails

• Carbon No. 4 Race Genoa

• Ullman Sails Code 0 Asymmetrical Gennaker

• Ullman Sails ORR Symmetrical No. 4 Spinnaker

• Ullman Sails ORR Asymmetrical No. 2 Spinnaker

Rigging Misc:

• New Tall Standard Mast – New 2016

• New Rod Standing Rigging – Oct 2022

• Harken Fast Track Mainsail Track w/ Sliding Cars

• Harken Hydraulic Adjustable Backstay

• Spectra Spilt Backstay

• Harken MKIV Furler w/ Removable Drum for Racing – New Jan. 2017

• X2 Genoa Halyards

• X2 Spinnaker Halyards

• Custom Reinforced Traveler & Mainsheet

• X2 Harken #70.2 Electric Self-Tailing Winches

• X2 Harken #44 Electric Self-Tailing Winches

• X2 Harken Secondary Winches

• Adjustable Genoa Lead Tracks

• Lewmar Rope Clutches – 8 Stbd & 8 Port

Deck Misc:

• Misc anchors, bow and stern with extra rod & chain

• Lewmar V6 Vertical Electric Windlass Deck Unit

• Custom Stainless Steel Bow Sprit w/ Dual Anchor Rollers

• X2 Propane Tanks in Aft Port Locker

• Blue Sunbrella Dodger w/ Strataglass

• Twin Wheels with Leather Wrap

• X2 Ritchie Helm Compasses

• Teak Cockpit & Cap Rails

• Blue Sunbrella Cockpit Cushions

• Whale Hot & Cold Stern Shower

• Wet Lockers on Aft Swim Platform

• Lewmar Hatches Throughout

• Large storage locker in bow that can be converted to skipper cabin if needed

Galley:

• Force 10 Marine – Gimbaled 3 Burner Propane Stove & Oven

• Cabinet for microwave w/ outlet

• Refrigerator & Separate Freezer Double – New Mar 2023

• Stainless Steel Sink

• Lots of Storage & Countertop Space

 

Additional Equipment:

• Custom Designed Rudder for Better Handling & Performance
• All original solid wood trim on the interior and the floorboards are varnished
• Achilles 10’6” dinghy with 15hp Honda outboard & additional Torqueedo outboard
• 6 person Switlik Lift raft mounted on coach roof in front of traveler
• Misc safety gear; flares, fire extinguishers, life jackets etc.

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.

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