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2005 Beneteau 46' (14.02 m) 473

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Sanctuary

Just in time to head south this fall, "Sanctuary" is a 2 cabin, 2 head version with extra storage. Professionally maintained and consistently upgraded, she is ICW friendly, and set up for off-grid living.

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Vessel ID#     Last Updated: 2025-08-25 16:34:27

FEATURES:
   Westerbeke Generator
   Solar and Wind generators
   Bow Thruster
   Full Enclosure
   A/C with reverse cycle heat
Notable Upgrades: Magnum Charger/Inverter -2023 Complete 4000 hour engine service - 2024 Running rigging - 2020 New Windlass - 2023 Intellian / Direct TV - 2025
Tenders: Avon 310 Lite with a 2022 Yamaha 9.9 tiller steer
   Date Listed: 07/21/2025

$179,900

$ 174,900 USD

Description

Overall, The Beneteau 473 is a very well-regarded blue water cruiser that is ideal for extended cruising and liveaboard life. With easy to handle sail controls, a spacious cockpit, generous storage, and significant tank capacities she remains a top choice for sailors seeking a reliable, versatile and good looking cruising yacht at an affordable Price.

Highlights of "Sanctuary" include:



-Bow Thruster

-Full Enclosure

-A/c with reverse-cycle heat

-Reliable Yanmar engine with recent full service

-Generator

-Solar and wind power generation

-Furling main and jib

-Dual helm design


Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

HIN/IMO: BEY79196H405

LOA: 46' 11'' (14.30 Meters)

Type: Sail- Used

Year: 2005

Beam: 14' 2''

LOD: 46' 5''

LWL: 43' 10''

Draft Max: 5' 7''

Cabins: 2

Sleeps: 6

Double Berths: 2

Head Room: 6' 8''

Convertibles: 1

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Bridge Clearance: 59' 5''

Fuel Tank: 110 Gallons (416.4 Liters)

Fresh Water: 165 Gallons (624.59 Liters)

Holding Tank: 22 Gallons (83.28 Liters)

Displacement: 24277 lbs

Designer: Finot/Conq

Builder: Beneteau USA

Tender HIN: 6AUKS1074340

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Yanmar
  • Engine Model: 4JH3-TE
  • Engine Year: 2005
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 75.00
  • Power KW: 55.93
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 3755.00
  • Serial Number: E14474
  • Engine Location: Middle

Generators

Generator 1

  • Generator Make: Westerbeke
  • Generator Model: 7.6btd
  • Generator KW: 7.60
  • Generator Hours: 880

Full Details

INTERIOR

"Sanctuary" is a 2 cabin, 2 head with extra large storage accessed either by the starboard seat locker, or a door aft of the galley. Finish is in satin Cherry

SALON:

  • Off-white interior Sunbrella upholstery
  • Sofa to port, "C" shaped dining table to starboard
  • Dining area converts to a double bed
  • Cabin fans
  • LED overhead cabin lights
  • Oil lamps

GALLEY:

  • Force 10 propane 3 burner gimbaled stove and oven with broiler
  • Microwave oven
  • Adler-Barbour refrigeration (new 2021). Top loading freezer and front loading fridge with matching Cherry face 
  • Magma grill (on stern rail)
  • Beneteau logo dinnerware
  • Double stainless sinks

FOWARD CABIN:

  • Custom padding to extend bed to either hull side
  • Hanging locker to port
  • Sitting area
  • Cabinets with shelves both port and starboard
  • (2) Drawers at the foot of the bed

FORWARD HEAD:

  • Vanity mirrors with storage behind
  • Electra-scan waste treatment system on head with salt reservoir 
  • 22 gallon holding tank
  • Stand-alone shower with solid shower door

AFT CABIN: 

  • Queen sized berth
  • Hanging locker and storage
  • Air conditioning ducts
  • Private entrance to VIP head

AFT HEAD:

  • Jabsco manual toilet with holding tank
  • Storage behind vanity mirrors
  • "Wet head" where sink faucet doubles as the shower head


HULL AND DECK EQUIPMENT

  • Factory rub rail
  • Teak toe rail cap
  • Double anchor roller
  • Maxwell HRC10 windlass (new 2022)
  • Windlass control at cockpit
  • Anchor washdown
  • Stainless safety rails on either side of the mast
  • (11) Opening hatches
  • (8) Opening port lights
  • (2) Dorade vents with stainless steel guards
  • Zarcor folding companionway doors
  • Full cockpit enclosure
  • Bimini, Dodger and Connector with full enclosure
  • Custom mesh sunscreen panels for warmer weather
  • Custom screen cover for companionway
  • Cockpit shower
  • (2) leather wrapped steering wheels, engine and thruster controls on port helm


ELECTRONICS

  • (2) Raymarine RL70C chartplotters -1 at port helm and one at nav desk
  • Raymarine Autopilot (Port Helm control)
  • (2) Raymarine ST60 multi-function displays (1 at port helm and one at nav desk)
  • Raymarine i50 Tridata - Wind, Speed, Depth (starboard Helm)
  • Raymarine i60 Wind display (Starboard helm)
  • Raymarine RL70 radar on gimbaled mount on mast
  • EPIRB (new battery and recertification 2025)
  • Standard Horizon GX1800G gps VHF at nav desk (new in 2024)
  • Standard Horizon RAM 4 VHF at port helm
  • Em-trak B953 5 watt AIS send and receive with antenna splitter
  • Digital Yacht "NavLink 2" (allows AIS and all NEMA data to show up and overlay on a tablet running a navigation app (new in 2025)


ENTERTAINMENT

  • Intellian i3 tracking satellite system (serviced/updated 2025)
  • Direct TV satellite TV system 
  • 32" Samsung Flat Screen TV
  • Samsung TV soundbar
  • Fusion RA70 multi-zone stereo
  • (2) Cabin speakers
  • (2) Cockpit speakers


ELECTRICAL

  • 12v dc / 110 v ac electrical system
  • Westerbeke 7.6 BTD generator with 880 hours (completely gone over and serviced 2023)
  • (2) shore power inlets, 1 for Aircon, 1 for other AC systems
  • (4) shore power cables
  • (2) AirX Marine model "30" 400w wind generators
  • (2) LG 350 QIC-A5 solar panels - 350w each on custom stainless mount
  • Victron MPPT 150 I-70 solar controllers with smart solar monitor
  • Magnum Inverter/Charger (new 2023)
  • (6) group 31 AGM house batteries
  • (2) Bow thruster/windlass batteries
  • (1) Engine start battery
  • (1) Generator start battery


ENGINE MECHANICAL

  • Yanmar 4JH3-TE, 75 hp with 3755 hours. 4,000hr extensive engine service done 2024
  • Dripless shaft log
  • Line cutter
  • Fuel tank 1 = 57 gallons, Fuel tank 2 = 53 gallons, total capacity 110 gallons
  • Fixed 3 blade bronze prop currently installed
  • Auto-prop 3 blade feathering variable pitch prop, not installed, does convey


OTHER MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL

  • Village Marine water maker, 115v - 16 gallons/hr
  • 3 zone Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat - 1 x 12,000 btu, 1 x 16,000 btu, 1 x 5,000 btu
  • Lewmar 185TT bow thruster
  • Tank tender system


DINGHY

  • Avon 310 fiberglass bottom RIB
  • Yamaha 9.9 tiller steer outboard (new 2022)
  • Dinghy davit system also acts as wind generator mounts


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Sanctuary 46ft Beneteau Yacht For Sale

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