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Old 24-03-2017, 04:35   #1
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Looking for ANY info on Beneteau Idylle 13.5 (43)

Hello all,

I have purchased a Beneteau Idylle 13.5 that has been on the hard for 10 years. She has been kept dry and is in overall pretty good shape. (for a boat that has been on the hard for TEN years!)
I am trying to find any information but have had zero luck. My current dilemma is that I am unable figure out how to lift the floorboards to access the keel bolts under the salon area!

I could really use an overall layout diagram, wiring, plumbing, and equipment diagram, owners, parts, or service manual or pretty much ANY information on her. I am slowly figuring it all out but it would be SO MUCH EASIER with some advice or documentation.

If you know where I can obtain any information or can share knowledge on the Beneteau Iylle 13.5 I would be eternally grateful.
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Old 24-03-2017, 05:05   #2
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Re: Looking for ANY info on Beneteau Idylle 13.5 (43)

Sorry, have no direct experience with this boat, but have you tried contacting Beneteau?, some of the main dealers can be very helpful.
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Old 24-03-2017, 05:16   #3
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Re: Looking for ANY info on Beneteau Idylle 13.5 (43)

I have tried to contact Beneteau by email with no success. I found and signed up for a Beneteau parts site last night, hopefully that may lead somewhere.


I would like to find more owners for both information and camaraderie.

Thanks for your quick response to my plea for help!

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Google is your friend: there are several listings for "Beneteau Idylle 13.5", including sail plan, designer info, pics, etc.

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I have tried to contact Beneteau by email with no success. I found and signed up for a Beneteau parts site last night, hopefully that may lead somewhere.


I would like to find more owners for both information and camaraderie.

Thanks for your quick response to my plea for help!

Garth

I'm already signed up on the beneteau parts site, I checked on the site for the Idylle 13.5, and although it is listed, I could not find information on the model.

Maybe a phone call is better than email. Couple of years ago I needed info on a Facnor furler. No responses to emails, but I wore them down with phone calls and in the end they sent me the drawings I needed.
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Old 24-03-2017, 11:06   #6
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Re: Looking for ANY info on Beneteau Idylle 13.5 (43)

Try the factory in Marion, SC or Murray Yacht Sales in New Orleans. Maybe someone can give you some guidance. Good Luck!
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Re: Looking for ANY info on Beneteau Idylle 13.5 (43)

Hi, I can't give you any details on floorboards but we lived and sailed from Europe, Africa, up and down South America, to the West Indies during three years with two young kids aboard. Lovely boat, fast and seaworthy. Eventually we sold it in Martinique in 2004. You made a good choice.
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Re: Looking for ANY info on Beneteau Idylle 13.5 (43)

To my knowledge Beneteau does not publish the wiring diagrams for our boats.
However, the numbering on the wires should be uniform for all Beneteau's.
You may find the numbering system on my website ( www.sysawadi.jimdo.com ), look under "Manuals".

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Re: Looking for ANY info on Beneteau Idylle 13.5 (43)

I have a 1986 Beneteau Idylle 11.5 M, which should be the same boat about 6.5' shorter. We have an installed salon folding center table, but our sole comes right up easily, exposing the 14 keel bolts. Strongly recommend ordering new keel bolts and washers from Beneteau in NC as they are much cheaper than an aftermarket vendor.

We had a problem about every 5 years with our insurance survey stating corrosion on the bolt heads until we installed a new set and painted the heads with a quality epoxy paint. Problem gone! George
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Re: Looking for ANY info on Beneteau Idylle 13.5 (43)

Thanks for all the great replies! I have downloaded the wiring info and will take your advice about the keel bolts. I live in NC so I may see if I can actually go by the factory and talk to them there.

Garth and Belinda

I have a new Beneteau Idylle facebook page and would welcome everyone to send me a request to join.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1877266459164015/
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