The Beneteau Oceanis 500 stands as one of the most respected bluewater cruising yachts to emerge from the French builder's celebrated Oceanis line. This 1990 example stretches an impressive 15.5 metres, delivering the space, stability and seakeeping ability that serious offshore sailors demand. With a beam of 5.2 metres and a draft of 2.2 metres, the hull offers exceptional interior volume and confident upwind performance in open ocean conditions.
Three well-appointed cabins make her ideal for extended liveaboard voyaging or crewed passage-making, comfortably accommodating family and guests on long-haul adventures. Beneteau's reputation for building production cruisers that genuinely perform at sea is well earned, and the Oceanis 500 represents the pinnacle of that era's bluewater design philosophy. Currently berthed in Opua — New Zealand's premier departure point for Pacific cruising — this yacht is perfectly positioned for her next chapter, whether that's island hopping through the Pacific or a full circumnavigation.
Currently under contract, this listing reflects strong market confidence in a well-regarded bluewater classic. Priced at NZD $198,680, serious enquiries are welcomed.
