2005 Beneteau 473 “Cool Change”

Engine

Yanmar 4JH3 75HP w/ 1418 hours (2/25)

Cabins

2 State Rooms

Heads

Two

Length

47 feet

Year

2005

Model

Sloop

Description

Features

Additional Description
The Beneteau 473 has a reputation for its solid feel and sleek hull shape which leads to superb sailing performance. People who have sailed a 473 in heavy seas are delighted with the sea-kindliness and steady motion. The cockpit is large and safe, dual helms allow for good control on either tack and for docking, while freeing up the center of the cockpit for the crew; wide side decks & good hand holds on the coach roof allow safe passage to the bow. Cool Change is a 2 cabin-2 head vessel and has an interior that is laid out for optimum 'livability'. It has a spacious galley to starboard of the companionway; nav station with good access to electronics & electrical panel, a very comfortable salon and large forward/master cabin with centerline berth & en-suite head.

Cool Change is currently cruising in the US Virgin Islands and is scheduled to be back in the states by the end of June. She will be available for a new owner after July 1st. The current owner is willing to deliver her anywhere from Grenada to North Carolina.

Accommodations

The L-shaped galley runs along the starboard hull from just forward of the stairs to the aft bulkhead. It has Corian counter tops and provides plentiful workspace and storage. A top-opening freezer and front-opening fridge & oven are situated along the hull-side. Cabinets & drawer storage above and below counter level. The microwave oven is recessed into the aft bulkhead. Through the bulkhead at the rear of the galley is a door that leads into the cockpit locker, which can serve as extra pantry storage.
The aft cabin is to port of the companionway & has a large double berth & storage locker. Forward of that is the aft head which can be accessed from the cabin or from the salon. Between the head and the port settee is the forward-facing nav station with ergonomically friendly seat that has ample storage. The nav station has the electrical panel to port and electronics strategically positioned for easy-monitoring of the vessel systems.
The salon consists of a large U-shaped dinette to starboard and a settee to port. The table lowers to form a double berth and has a leaf which can be removed, but in place it allows seating for 6. Upholstery is Tommy Bahama fabric. Overhead fixed windows provide light and numerous hatches provide ventilation.
The door to the forward/master cabin is offset to port. The cabin has plentiful storage - port and starboard and under the bunk. It has three opening hatches for light and ventilation. The head is to starboard and has a flush electric toilet, basin & vanity & separate shower stall.

2 Cabins / 2 Heads w/ showers
2 A/C Uints
All cabin lights and running lights replaced with LED
All new shower pumps
V-Berth has new electric head and cabin fan
New cockpit cushions
Cockpit floor marine carpet teak
New canvas with full surround and screens
Rainman 12v watermaker portable approx 10gph

Galley

Double stainless-steel sink
Corian Counter tops
Chest freezer - top open
Front open refrigerator
3 burner stove with oven
Microwave

Electronics

Garmin 942xs Chart plotter in cockpit
Garmin 1242xsv Chart plotter at nav station
Garmin 24" Radar
Garmin and Ray Marine wind indicators
Garmin AIS with transmit
Garmin VHF 215 with remote mic in cockpit
Ray Marine Autopilot, depth, wind, speed

Electrical

110V/12V system
2 - 30 amp power cords and splitters
Solar power with new 2-420 W panels
Victron 150/100 charge controller
Xantrex Pro 2000 Inverter Charger
House batteries 4-100amp LifePO4
Engine Battery 1-100amp AGM
ACEUP Inverter Portable Generator AI 2300 - New 2024

Engine

Yanmar 4JH3 75HP w/ 1418 hours
3-blade MaxProp feathering prop
Fuel capacity - 59 gal
Engine Service to be completed prior to sale

Sails & Rigging

Mainsail
150% Genoa
Asymmetrical spinnaker
Storm Sail
Rigged Drogue
Mantus anchor 110#
200' 3/8" chain new spring 2023
Replaced standing rigging 3 halyards, vang line, 2 reefing lines, traveler, and topping lift
Misc dock lines and fenders

Dinghy

Dinghy - purchased new Oct 2024
Carib Marine - Hypalon tubes w fiberglass floor 10' model #HSR310
15hp 2 stroke engine (Water pump replaced 2023)

Additional Items

EPIRB
Hand held VHF
Life Vests (10)
Fire Extinguishers (4)
Flares
2 - 10 lb. Aluminum Propane tanks
Swim platform with shower hose
Swim Ladder
Folding deck chairs (4)
Propane BBQ Grill
Basic tools and spares
Cockpit mooring cover for seasonal storage

Exclusions

Fishing gear and poles
Toolbox and tools
Silverware
Glassware
Some pots and pans
Captain's Plaque over nav station
Snorkel gear
Bicycles

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.

Additional Units Included

2024 Caribe HSR310

Propulsion

Specifications