As this sailing season comes to a close, we have decided we would like to spend the next couple of years in
Europe, living ashore and travelling. Rather than leave the
boat to grow heavy with moss and
barnacles, we are listing our large and comfortable
Beneteau 50
for sale. We are currently in the USVI, but will be putting the
boat on the hard in Virgin Gorda for
hurricane season. We will be happy to show the boat anywhere in the area, and can deliver the boat anywhere within reason, with or without the new owner aboard. If you are beginning cruisers, we will be happy to spent some time aboard with you getting you up to speed.
The boat is truly ready to step aboard and sail away. While we started from a solid cruising platform with a low hours 2007
Beneteau Cyclades 50, we have made many improvements.
The boat is the 5
cabin (4 cabins and crew cabin) version, with 4 full heads and the small crew
head. Built for
charter comfort, it includes an Onan
generator and three air conditioners. The floor plan is open, light, and comfortable.
The addition of the arch not only makes handling the
dinghy easy, but allowed us to add 750 Watts of real
Kyocera solar panels which are controlled by an Outback
MPPT controller. With that much
solar power, we rarely run the
generator anymore. Once we passed
Georgetown, we have only run the generator because any
engine should be run once in a while. The sun makes all the
power we need south of 23N.
New
electronics include a
Raymarine HD color
radar with a C140W
chartplotter, an additional ST60+ Graphics display in the
cockpit, a Standard Horizon GX2150+
VHF with
AIS which displays on the
chartplotter, and a
remote microphone in the
cockpit.
We added a large Xantrex
charger /
inverter (3000W
inverter and 150A charger) that will keep up with about anything you want to run on a boat. We also installed a new
Balmar 100A
alternator with the smart external
regulator, and there is a used spare
Balmar 100A just like it aboard.
The
dinghy is an AB Lamina 11, 11.5 feet in length with an
aluminum hull. Powered by a Tohatsu 18, we are the envy of the other cruisers and skim around on plane even with 5 of us on board.
Outboard and Dinghy were both bought new in May of 2013 and are still in great shape.
A cabinetmaker built custom shelves in all the places we thought Beneteau missed. Everything matches the finish of the boat. We added spice trays to the kitchen counters.
We had a custom
canvas shop in Charleston build the new
Bimini and
Dodger out of Sunbrella and heavy gauge Perspex. The large viewing windows allow you to see the
sails through the
Bimini. The side and rear shades are Phifertex Plus and make the afternoons very pleasant in the cockpit even when it is sunny, and help keep the rain from blowing in on rainy days.
Of course we added a microwave, and as the large secondary Fridge/Freezer that Beneteau chose for these boats is so power hungry, we added a separate Engel 80 liter
freezer in one of our extra cabins. We use the built in primary refrigerator/freezer for everday use and the Engel as a deep freeze. The large secondary
freezer is great for dry
storage. The Engel will hold enough meat, cheese, and frozen vegetables for 5 people for 6 weeks.
The boat has its own
wifi network and range extender to pick up
wifi signals from shore.
We have the normal large inventory of tools, screws, nuts, bolts, and so on that a cruising boat must carry. All the
electrical tools and connections, wire, etc. as well.
Charts are all
current and go with the boat as well. Linens,
cleaning supplies, dishes, cutlery, etc all go with the boat.
Engine spares,
parts, filters, belts, etc are all included.
If you bring a swimsuit and a couple of pairs of underwear, t shirts, and shorts, you really can sail away in this boat and live in great comfort without adding a thing.
Email me with questions, and I can send as many pictures as you would like. I will add photos to this add shortly.
Priced at $195,000..
Additional Specs,
Equipment and Information:
Boat Name
Turning Points
DESCRIPTION
BOAT NAME: Turning Points
IS THE NAME TO BE RETAINED: No
MAKE/MODEL: Beneteau
Cyclades 50
DESIGNER: Berret & Racoupeau
BUILDER: Beneteau
WHERE BUILT:
France
MODEL YEAR: 2007
HULL NO (HIN): FR-BEYFxxxxxA090
REGISTRATION NUMBER: xxxxxxx
FLAG: US
LOA M 15.65
FT 51’3”
LWL M 13.85
FT 49’9”
BEAM M 4.9
FT 16’1”
DRAFT M 2.05
FT 7’1”
DISPLACEMENT: 12,680 kg/27955 lbs
CONSTRUCTION
HULL: Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
DECK MATERIAL: Textured GRP and balsa sandwich
STEERING SYSTEM:
Wheel
DUAL
STEERING: Yes
RUDDER TYPE: Spade
KEEL TYPE: Fin & bulb
ENGINE
NO OF ENGINES: 1
MAKE/AGE:
Yanmar
MODEL: 4JH4-HTE
HP: 110
FUEL:
Diesel
NO. OF CYLINDERS: 4
COOLING SYSTEM:
Heat exchanger
LAST SERVICED: April 2014
HOURS RUN/DATE: 3800
TYPE OF
GEAR BOX(S): ZF
Marine
DRIVE TO PROP: Direct shaft
TYPE OF PROP:
3 Blade fixed prop
ELECTRICS
VOLTAGE: 12 V/ 110 V
NO OF
BATTERIES: 1 engine/ 4 house/ 1 genset
CAPACITY: eng 100ah Lifeline
AGM, 880Ah Lifeline AGM/ 1x 92 ah
MAKE: Lifeline
METHOD OF
CHARGING:
Alternator &
battery charger, Generator,
Solar
ALTERNATOR: Balmar 100A w/ ARS-5 external
regulator,
battery temp
sensor and alternator temp
sensor
GENERATOR MAKE: Onan MDKBL-5757401 9KW
SHORE POWER: Yes
SHORE POWER CABLE: Yes
Charger/Inverter: Xantex Freedom Sine Wave SW3012 3000W inverter / 150A Charger w/
remote System
Control Panel
Chargers: 25 amp Dolphin and 40 Amp backup chargers on separate switch.
Xantrex LinkPRO Battery
Monitor
SOLAR:
3
Kyocera 250W
panels, 2013
KD250GX-LFB,
OUTBACK FM60 Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller
OUTBACK MATE 2 remote monitor – panel mounted
TANKAGE
NO OF
FUEL TANKS: 2
MATERIAL: Plastic
CAPACITY OF FUEL
TANKS:
LITRES: 440 GALLONS: 116
FILTERS: DUAL
RACOR 500MA with bypass valves and
RACOR quick drain fittings.
NO OF
WATER TANKS: 3
MATERIAL: Plastic
CAPACITY OF
WATER TANKS:
LITRES: 980 GALLONS: 246
HOLDING TANKS: Yes, 4 x 20g
WATER SYSTEM
MANUAL: Fresh
PRESSURISED: Fresh water
SEA WATER: None
WATER
HEATING SYSTEM: Yes
RIG
TYPE:
Sloop
SPAR MAKER: Z Spar Z Diffusion
SPAR MATERIAL: Aluminium
STANDING
RIGGING MATERIAL: Braided
stainless steel
LAST REPLACED: Original
RUNNING
RIGGING MATERIAL: Cored braided line
MAINSAIL REEFING: Slab reefing
HEADSAIL
ROLLER FURLING: Profurl
SPINNAKER POLE: None
SAILS
TYPE: Main
MAKER: Quantum
YEAR: 2010
TYPE:
Genoa
MAKER: Quantum____________
YEAR: 2010
TYPE:
Cradle Cover
MAKER: Doyle
YEAR: Original
WINCHES
GENOA WINCHES: 2
MAKE:
Harken 53
SPEED: 2
SELF TAILING: Yes
ELECTRIC: No
SHEET WINCHES: 2
MAKE:
Harken 44
SPEED: 2
SELF TAILING: Yes
ELECTRIC: 1 of 2
ACCOMMODATIONS
NO OF BERTHS: 12
DOUBLES: 4 plus
saloon
SINGLES: 2
NO. OF CABINS: 4 plus crew quarters
AFT
CABIN: 2
NO. HEADS: 5
MAKE:
Jabsco
HANDBASIN: 5
SHOWER: 4 plus transom
shower
CABIN HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING: Yes 3x Cruiseair
UPHOLSTERY/COLOUR SCHEME: Cream leatherette in
saloon and
navy blue
fabric in cabins
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION/WOOD TYPE: Light
teak veneer
marine ply
WHICH LAYOUT VERSION: 4 plus crew
GALLEY
COOKER TYPE: Eno
NO OF BURNERS: 3
OVEN: Yes
GRILL: Yes
FUEL:
Propane
MICROWAVE: Yes – Westbend 900W w/turntable
FRIDGE #1: Vitrifrigo 12v driven
FRIDGE#2: Vitrifrigo 12v driven cold plate
FREEZER: Engel 12v high efficiency 80L chest. Also runs on 110.
SINK: Double basin
GROUND TACKLE
PRIMARY
ANCHOR:
Delta 55 – 42M ½ chain, 30M
rode
SECONDARY
ANCHOR: Britany
WINDLASS: Electric
MAKE: Quick Dylan 1712 D, new 2013.
OTHER GROUND TACKLE: None
NAVIGATION AIDS
COMPASS: (2)
Plastimo lighted
AGE: Original
ECHOSOUNDER:
Raymarine Tridata ST60+
AGE: Original
SPEED: Raymarine Tridata ST60+
AGE: Original
LOG: Raymarine Tridata ST60+
AGE: Original
WIND: Raymarine ST60+
Wind and Close Hauled
GRAPHIC: Raymarine ST60+ Graphic
VHF: Standard Horizon GX2150+ w/AIS and RAM3 remote cockpit microphone and speaker
AGE: 2013
Chartplotter #1: Raymarine C140W – United States and
South America Charts 2013
AGE: 2013
Chartplotter: Raymarine A57D
AGE: 2012
AUTO PILOT: Raymarine ST6002 w S3G course computer
AGE: Original
RADAR: Raymarine Color HD Digital E92142, 18”
AGE: 2013
GENERAL
EQUIPMENT
CO2 and Smoke DETECTOR: 1
SEARCHLIGHT: Yes
HORN: No
GANGWAY: No
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Yes
BILGE PUMPS: Manual & automatic
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Meets and Exceeds USCG requirements
NAVIGATION LIGHTS: Yes - LED
GUARDWIRES/PULPIT/PUSHPIT: Yes
SPRAYHOOD/DODGERS: 2013 custom with Sunbrella and heavy gauge perspex
Bimini: 2013 custom with Sunbrella and heavy gauge perspex
RADIO/ CD: Clarion CMD 6 w/ipod connection w speakers in saloon and cockpit
Arch: Custom built Aluminium with 4:1 block and tackle for dinghy life, 6:1 block and tackle for
motor lift.
Solar panels mount on top of arch and shade dinghy when lifted.
SWIMMING LADDER: Yes
BIMINI: Yes
DINGHY: 2013 AB Lumina AL11, 11.5 foot
Aluminum with bow locker
OUTBOARD:2013 Tohatsu M18E2 18hp
2 stroke long shaft
FENDERS: 10
BOATHOOK: Yes
ENGINE SPARES: Alternator, filters, thermostats, etc
CUTLERY/CROCKERY/UTENSILS: Extensive
LIFERAFT: 10 person
Plastimo
LAST SERVICED: April 2013
OTHER UPGRADES:
All
interior and exterior
lighting changed from halogen to LED. Additional led strip
lighting added to
salon.
Custom shelving installed in multiple places, including under all sinks in heads, under beds, in hanging lockers, in kitchen cabinets, by
companionway, in soles, behind settee cushons. All custom built to match the boat.
6000lb
Jacklines, UV resistant white poly with heavy duty fasteners installed.
Multiple tethers.
Caframo fans in
salon.
Custom
cushions in cockpit. Made from Sunbrella and phifertex materials.
Custom Curtains and pillows in salon.
Memory foam mattress toppers in both forward cabins.
Charging station for 12v devices in Salon, including two 15A 12v receptacles and a 2A USB receptable with two USB
ports. The 2A will charge Ipads and other tablets required higher amperage than the normal .5 to 1 Amp USB receptables can provide. All separately switched with individual breakers.
Two additional 12v receptacles at Nav Station, controlled from one 15 amp breaker.
Also included:
Tools,
cleaning supplies, spares, filters, 4
scuba tanks, sailboard (board only, no sails), 2 handheld VHF Radios, new 2013, both waterproof.
Standard Horizon Matrix GX2150 is wired to C140W for
AIS and
DSC. It also has a Digital Yacht USB connection to output that information to a computer if you are running
OpenCPN. There is a separate USB
GPS for your computer as well to provide additional redundancy.
Brother MFC-J470DW scanner/copier/printer. Wireless for all devices as well as a USB
plug at nav station.
WIFI range extender system including Ubiquiti Bullet Titanium and Ubiquite PicoStation router. Allows all devices on the boat to access each other and connect to any available external wifi signal.