Beneteau 523

Beneteau: Flagship Series: 523

The new Beneteau 523, joins her other Beneteau siblings, the 423, 473 and 323, which were also designed by Groupe Finot, one of the most respected names in globe trotting sailboats. The experience of those who have utilized large Beneteau yachts has undoubtedly contributed important lessons in designing the Beneteau 523. Reliability, performance, comfort both at sea and in port, cruising range and adaptability have therefore been the main criteria adopted in making this ocean-going cruiser.

Model Information and Specifications for the 523:

	LOA:		53' 1" LWL: 41' 11"
	Beam:		47' 11"
	Draft:		7' 6"
	Displacement:		32,800 lbs. (approx.)
	Fuel Capacity:		119 gal.
	Water Capacity:		251 gal.
	Sail Area:		1,625 sq. ft. (100% foretriangle)
	Engine:		100 HP
	Hull / Designer:		Groupe Finot
	Equipment List / Information:		RIG DIMENSIONS Standard Classic Mast I = 65'3"" J = 20'9" P = 59'11" E = 22'3" STEERING SYSTEM • Rudder with glass composite stock • Dual helm station in aft cockpit • Twin 1000mm dia. leather trimmed steering wheels • Twin bulkhead type steering gear • (2) steering compasses w/stainless steel handrail • Emergency tiller • Bow thruster w/separate 12V battery ON DECK • Welded stainless steel bow fitting w/(2) bow rollers • (6) 400mm alum. mooring cleats & SS rubbing strike plate (bow, midships, stern) • Self-draining anchor locker w/eye bolt for bitter end • 1800W horizontal electric windlass w/circuit breaker & 12V relay, integral up & down controls • 3/8" gypsy • Double locker lids for easy access • Stainless steel open pulpit forward w/teak step and navigation lights (1 port and 1 starboard) • Stainless steel stern pulpit • Double vinyl covered lifelines supported by (8) single and (4) double stainless steel stanchions • Teak caprails • (2) hinged boarding gates for transom access • (4) stainless steel handrails on coachroof (forward and midships) • (2) stainless steel mast rails. • (2) large sail lockers & storage space for lines • (2) lockers under helm seats • (1) double gas tank locker to port • Teak slatted cockpit floor to port • Teak drop-leaf cockpit table, stainless steel base and GRP support (bottle and glass storage) and stainless steel handrail. The chart plotter fits into the back of support • (2) glass holders, port & starboard helm positions • (2) waterproof speakers • Cockpit light w/12V socket • Locker for liferaft storage on aft deck • Wet locker to port on aft deck • Teak slatted swim platform • Swim ladder with teak treads • Cockpit shower w/pressurized hot & cold water • Protective rubber transom guard STANDING RIGGING • Stainless steel standing rigging (forestay, upper shrouds, aft lower shrouds, double backstay) • Genoa furling gear • Optional inner forestay RUNNING RIGGING • Main halyard led aft to electric winch • (2) automatic reefing lines • Genoa halyard with jammer for mast storage (to free up cockpit space) • Boom topping lift • Mainsail sheet with tackle • (2) genoa sheets • Rigid boom vang with tackle • (1) genoa furling line led aft to cockpit • (2) deck organizers with (6) sheaves • (7) jammers to port (electric winch) and (3) to starboard are standard • (6) cleats for halyards and reefing lines SAILS • 140 % genoa with anti-UV protection strip • Semi fully battened mainsail • Optional in-mast lazy Jacks, sand or blue colored Lazy Bag MAINSAIL SYSTEM • Mainsheet traveller on coachroof w/control lines led aft to cockpit • Mainsheet block assembly • Mainsheet led aft onto electric winch in cockpit GENOA SYSTEM • Genoa furling line is led aft to electric winch • (2) 11'6" genoa tracks w/adjustable cars • Sheets are led aft to winches w/in reach of helm WINCHES • (2) genoa sheet winches (66.2 STC) • (2) coachroof winches (44.2 STC), including (1) electric winch to port • (3) winch handles and (2) winch handle pockets ENGINE • Engine mounting built into the hull liner • Foam sound-proofed engine compartment • Engine control panel and control lever at helm • Stainless steel propeller shaft w/GRP skeg • Fixed 3-blade propeller • 119 gal fuel tank (optional extra 53 gal capacity) ELECTRICAL • 12V, 24-function electrical panel & 4-function • 110V panel • 12V sockets • 4 x 140 Amp service batteries • 1 x 140 Amp engine battery • Voltmeter and ammeter • Battery charge warning light • Monitor for water and fuel tanks • 110V shore supply with 40 Amp battery charger • Alternator with power distributor • For the Salon-to-port Version: • (8) sockets • (36) halogen ceiling lights • (7) reading lights • (2) fluorescent lights • (3) lamps with shades • (4) courtesy lights (in plinths) • (2) indirect lights in salon • Navigation lights (stern & bow), combined steaming and deck light, and anchor light WATER SYSTEM • Draining: Water system w/filters & expansion tank • All sea-cocks are fitted with turn valves • Electric shower pump in the head compartments • Manual and electric bilge pump • Fresh water : 250 gal standard • Hot Water: provided by a 11 gal water heater or by a 110V shore power supply • Cold water shower on swim platform • Hot and cold shower on transom INTERIOR LAYOUT/OWNER'S CABIN FORWARD • Island Berth type double berth w/slatted base • (6'6" x 4'7") with high density foam mattress • Shelving along the hull • Two drawers under the berth • Hanging locker to port & starboard • Closed shelving w/vented doors • Bench seat to port • Dresser table w/courtesy mirror & bench seat • (2) reading lamps with shades on bulkhead • (3) halogen ceiling lights with two-way switch and (2) lightbars • (5) opening hatches PRIVATE HEAD COMPARTMENT FORWARD WITH SEPARATE SHOWER CABIN • Separate shower • Acrylic large bowl marine toilet • Molded washbasin and glass counter • Hot and cold mixer tap (washbasin) • Hot and cold mixer tap w/flexible hose & shower head (shower) • Mirrors • Cupboard • (2) halogen ceiling lights and lightbar • Opening hatch SALON TO PORT 3 Cabin, 3 Head version • U-shaped salon with settee and (4) cushions • Modular salon table on stainless steel base • Bar unit and cupboard closed by fitted door with ventilation slots • White hull liner to sides • (2) opening ports and (1) fixed port w/curtains • Hull ports with curtains • (1) opening deck hatch • Large panoramic window 3 x (320 x 600) with OCEANAIR pleated blinds • (2) opening hatches with blinds • (5) halogen ceiling lights • Ceiling with lined wood finish CHART TABLE TO STARBOARD • Chart table w/chart storage & molded wood • Panel for navigation instruments • Curved navigator's seat with storage • Shelf under chart table • Opening hatch w/curtain over chart table • Stereo radio/CD player with (2) speakers in salon and (2) speakers in the cockpit • Electrical panel • (2) halogen ceiling lights GALLEY TO STARBOARD • Gimballed stainless steel 3-burner Force 10 w/oven and stainless steel stove protection bar • (1) 12V, 34 gal front opening electric fridge • Microwave built into work surface unit • Synthetic resin counter top • Rectangular double stainless steel sink • Mixer tap with hot and cold water • (2) opening ports with curtains • Opening hatch with blind • (3) halogen and (1) fluorescent ceiling lights TWO AFT HEAD COMPARTMENTS • Shower • Acrylic large bowl marine toilet • Holding tank in all heads • Moulded washbasin with glass countertop • Hot and cold mixer tap • Mirrors • Locker in starboard heads for holding tank • Opening port • Halogen ceiling light and lightbar COMPANIONWAY • Molded wooden steps & solid wooden sides • Hinged with gas struts for easy engine access • 1.6" sound-proofing foam • Sliding companionway hatch & removable varnished wood door w/permanent ventilation • Tinted plexiglass hatch boards TWO AFT CABINS (port & starboard) • Double berth 6'7" x 5'8" • Shelving along the hull, storage under cockpit • Hanging locker • (2) opening ports to cockpit with curtains • (2) opening ports w/curtains on coachroof • (2) opening hatches with blinds • (1) ceiling light and (2) reading lights CREW CABIN (option) • Access to bow cabin thru opening deck hatch w/stainless steel ladder on bulkhead • Double berth 6'7" x 5'3" • Shelving along both sides of hull • Hanging locker • White vinyl hull liner • (3) ceiling lights and two reading lights • Shower • Large marine toilet bowl w/GRP lid • Holding tank (option) • Washbasin & mirror • Hot and cold mixer shower tap • Locker • Lewmar opening hatch • (2) ceiling lights and lightbar ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION PACK • N°5 (optional) • Raymarine ST60 log, speed & depth sounder • Raymarine ST 60 wind instrument • Raymarine C80 LCD multifunction color screen • GPS chart plotter and reader • ST 600I + LS 50 autopilot • A radar and a PC interface available as a option • Three cabin

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