The 2005 Beneteau 473 is a serious bluewater cruising yacht built to go places most boats only dream about. Penned by the celebrated Group Finot design house, this 14.3-metre monohull strikes a rare balance between offshore performance and liveaboard comfort — a combination that made the 473 one of Beneteau's most respected models of its era. With a beam of 4.33 metres and a draft of 1.92 metres, the hull is tuned for passage-making efficiency: stable on ocean swells, responsive in coastal conditions, and reassuringly stiff under load.
Below decks, two well-appointed cabins offer genuine comfort for couples or small crews on extended voyages, with the kind of fit-out quality that Beneteau's French production expertise delivers. Lying at Gulf Harbour, Auckland, this yacht sits in one of New Zealand's premier marina locations — minutes from the Hauraki Gulf and within easy reach of the Bay of Islands, Coromandel, and beyond. Whether your ambition is weekend sailing in the Gulf or a Pacific crossing, the 473 has the bones to handle it.
Priced at NZD $239,000, this is a compelling opportunity to acquire a proven bluewater yacht with a distinguished design pedigree. Inspect by appointment — boats of this calibre at this price don't sit on the market long.
