Description

A two-time award winner — Sail Magazine's "Boat of the Year" and Cruising World's "Best Production Cruiser" — the Beneteau 473 has built a loyal following among serious cruisers for good reason. She offers a practical and well-thought-out balance of offshore capability, comfortable interior volume, and manageable sailing performance. Bella Beaupied is a particularly well-maintained example, cared for by a professional mariner and ready to continue her adventures with a new owner.

Whether your plans include liveaboard life at one of the Pacific Northwest's most coveted marinas, coastal cruising the islands, or a longer offshore passage, this boat is well-equipped and prepared for all of it.

US-built vessel — no tariffs or duties for US or Canadian buyers.

Assumable moorage available at Oak Bay Marina — one of the most desirable addresses on the BC coast.

Name...................................................... BellaBeaupied
Year...................................................................... 2004
Builder.................................................... Beneteau USA
Designer.................................................... Groupe Finot
LOA..................................................................... 46’11”
LWL.................................................................... 43’10”
Beam.................................................................... 14’2”
Draft........................................................................ 5’7”
Displacement................................................. 24,277 lbs
Ballast.............................................................. 8157 lbs
Sail Area ............................................................ 914 ft2
Hull                                                                Fiberglass
Steering............................................................... Wheel
Keel.................................................................. Fin Keel
Rudder.................................................... Spade Rudder
Fuel................................................................... 57 gals
Water............................................................... 222 gals
Hot Water................................................................ Yes
Holding Tank...................................................... Yes x 2
 
 
INTERIOR

• Two cabin, two head boat with an additional berth possible in the saloon.
• One enters the saloon and the large, seaworthy galley is to starboard
• To port is the large forward facing chart table with radar, VHF and multifunction display at hand.
• Aft of the galley is a massive storage area – definitely a benefit of the two-cabin version !
• The saloon features a large settee and table to port.Seating for eight.Saloon table converts to another king-sized guest berth or an excellent place to watch the mounted television. The port settee also converts to a single berth.
• The large owner’s cabin is all the way forward with queen-sized partial walkaround bed, private sitting area, and extensive storage.
• Private ensuite head with separate shower area.  Electric head. Fold down seat for rough weather showering offshore.
• All the way aft is the guest cabin with a king-sized bed and lots of storge space. Private access to the aft head.
• The guest head is conveniently near the companionway stairs with easy access to the saloon or the guest cabin.
• Excellent natural light and ventilation throughout.
• Extensive storage in all areas of the boat.
• Interior upholstery and woodwork in excellent condition.
• Total sleep accommodation for seven people !
• Most lights converted to energy saving LED.
• Screens for all windows

 
COCKPIT

• Expansive comfortable cockpit with teak on the seats.
• Easy walkthrough to the swim platform
• Twin helms – for extra control, great visibility and easy access to the walkthrough stern.
• Dodger with covers. Clear panels replaced 2024
• “Like new” cockpit cushions
• Large cockpit table with cover
• Outdoor shower

 
GALLEY

• Large, seakindly galley. Another advantage of the two cabin version is the considerably larger galley with extra storage and preparation space.
• Large double stainless-steel sink with covers for extra preparation space.
• Large Adler Barbour fridge and separate freezer.The fridge conveniently has front access.
• Gimbled Force 10 three burner stove and oven.
• Installed microwave

 
MECHANICAL

• Westerbeke 63D 63 hp – Approx 1600 hrs
• Excellent access from the saloon and the aft cabin

 
ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING

• Large Victron inverter/charger Multiplus 2000/80 (2024)
• Victron Multi Control at the chart table.
• House bank – 4 x AGM 4D’s batteries – a total of 720 amp hours – great for cruising (Dec 2023)
• Separate starter battery
• Solar – 3 articulating solar panels with three Victron MPPT 75/15 charge controllers. Sufficient solar to keep the batteries, fridge and freezer going on long off-grid excursions.

 
INSTRUMENTS

• Garmin anemometer (2022)
• Garmin instruments – starboard side of cockpit (2022)
• Raymarine ST60 Multi port side
• Raymarine ST60 Autopilot – port side
• Raymarine ST60 Multi at chart table
• Raymarine RC520 – cockpit
• Raymarine RL70C Pathfinder radar at chart table.
• Standard Horizon VHF Matrix with DSC (2023)

 
SAILS & CANVAS

• Mainsail replaced 2022 and light use since
• Furling genoa
• Asymmetric spinnaker (needs repair)
• Also a spare mainsail and yankee available

 
RIGGING + DECK GEAR

• In-mast furling with electric winch
• Genoa furler
• All key lines led back to the cockpit.
• Twin spinnaker halyards
• Mast pulpit aka “Granny Bars”
• Self tailing winches throughout – 2 x Lewmar 54 on the comings and 2 x Lewmar 40’s on the cabin top (one electric)
• Running rigging replaced as required
• Windlass – Simpson Horizon 1500 - motor replaced 2022
• 200’ of anchor chain plus 200’ of rode with stainless steel swivel
• Backup Danforth anchor with chain and 200’ of rode.

 
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Dingy: Achilles LSI-260 (2010) with storage on the transom.
• Outboard: Yamah 8 HP
• Outboard lifting crane,
• Magma BBQ
• Extensive spares and maintenance log

 
MAINTENANCE

• Last haul-out and anti-fouling: July 2025
• Last hull wax: July 2025
• Last zinc(s) change: Juy 2025
• Last engine oil change: July 2025
• Lots of recent engine maintenance including new water pump, hoses and injectors

Listed by Max Shaw at the Port Sidney location of Yacht Sales West.