ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL 473’S TO HIT THE MARKET IN RECENT
TIMES. This rare Tommy Bahama Model has been meticulously cared for
with many updates. Cool Change spent its 1st 18 years on Lake Erie in
fresh water and she has been well maintained. The boat is loaded with
cruising gear and equipment that make her ready to sail away.

RECENT UPDATES:
Bottom paint and full hull wax – Sept 2025
Starlink - 2024
Replaced Solar power w/2-420 W panels & Victron 150/100 charge controller- Nov 2024
New canvas with full surround and screens - 2023
New freshwater pump - 2024
Rudder removed and rebuilt - 2021
MaxProp removed and sent in for rebuild and balance - 2021
New Cutlass bearing and prop shaft seal - 2021
All cabin lights and running lights replaced with LED - 2021
Replaced forward head toilet - Raritan electric grinder head - 2021
Replaced large cabin top window with new from Beneteau - 2022
Replaced all overhead hatches in forward cabin - 2024
Replaced all shower and refrigerator pumps - 2023
New cockpit cushions - 2023
Cockpit floor marine carpet teak - 2023
Garmin 942xs Chart plotter in cockpit - 2021
Garmin 1242xsv Chart plotter at nav station - 2021
Garmin 24" radar - 2021
Installed Radar Arch purchased from Atlantic Tower - 2022
Garmin AIS with transmit - 2021
Garmin VHF 215 with remote mic in cockpit - 2021
Carib Marine Dinghy - purchased new Oct 2024
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 has just returned from cruising in the Caribbean and the Bahamas and is
currently hauled out in Oak Harbor Marina, Pasadena, MD.

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 – Nov 2024
Victron 150/100 charge controller – Nov 2024
Xantrex Pro 2000 Inverter Charger - 2020
House batteries 4-100amp LifePO4 - 2020
Engine Battery 1-100amp AGM - 2020

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, and Ground Tackle
Mainsail
150% Genoa
Asymmetrical spinnaker
Storm Sail
Rigged Drogue
Mantus anchor 110#
200' 3/8" chain new spring 2023
Replaced 3 halyards, vang line, 2 reefing lines, traveler, topping lift - 2020
Misc dock lines and fenders

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

Additional Information

EPIRB
Hand held VHF
Life Vests (10)
Fire Extinguishers (4)
Flares2 - 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

Yanmar 4JH3 75HP w/ 1418 hours (2/25)
3-blade MaxProp feathering prop 

LOA:    46.9'

LWL:   43.8'

Beam:   14.2'

Draft:   5.6'

Displacement:   24,277lb

Fuel:   57gl

Water:   222gl