Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
42' Beneteau 423 '04
We are pleased to present this classic and highly sought-after two-cabin, two-head layout Beneteau 423. She is perfect for coastal cruising or extended voyages.
The bonus of being her new captain and mate is her pedigree and knowledgeable original owners.
Imagine having access to Bob and Ann while you sail Fleetwing!
Robert Sherer, aka Bob423
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- Following are just a few of her highlights:Full 6' 5" Headroom
- Bottom Painted (Q2 2025) Photos included showing no issues
- Bimini, Dodger, and Full Curtains for full cockpit enclosure supported by ss frame
- Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 Inverter 2000 Watts (2018)
- Kohler 6EKOD Genset for 6kw power installed 2013, 563 hrs on Genset
- Two Interstate SRM-4D deep cycle batteries installed 11/2023 with Powerplus battery maintenance
- Volvo D2-55 55 HP Freshwater Cooled Diesel Engine, Shaft Drive with Flex-O-Fold Prop
Read on!
There is a lot more to learn about Fleetwing and Bob423
As the brokers for the owners of Fleetwing, we are honored to present their Beneteau 423.
She is ready for her next adventure.
We cannot tell you all of her value through this listing.
Call for your showing.
Her owners are eager to share not only their knowledge of the boat but also their expertise in sailing.
Whether you are new to sailing or experienced cruisers, knowing the owner of this vessel will enhance your future sailing memories.
- Hull: Solid, hand-laid fiberglass laminate with structural grid bonded to the hull for load distribution.
- Deck: Balsa-cored sandwich for stiffness and reduced topside weight; molded nonskid pattern.
- Keel: Shoal-draft fin with bulb, cast iron, externally bolted.
- Rudder: Balanced spade type with stainless stock and composite blade.
- Steering: Edson pedestal, chain/cable linkage with emergency tiller access.
- Four lockers in cockpit for ample storage.
- Factory: Beneteau USA (Marion, South Carolina).
- Rig Type: Masthead sloop; deck-stepped Z-Spars aluminum mast with double swept spreaders
- Mainsail: In-mast furling; mainsheet led aft to coach roof
- Headsail: 140% roller-furling genoa/jib on Profurl unit with UV cover
- Winches: (2) Lewmar 54 ST primaries (upgraded from 48); (2) Lewmar 40 ST halyard/control winches
- Running Rigging: All lines led aft to cockpit through rope clutches for single-handed operation
- Traveler: Coach roof-mounted mainsheet traveler with control lines both sides led to cockpit
- Ground Tackle: Stainless bow fitting with twin rollers, electric windlass, self-bailing anchor locker
- Windlass can be operated with a hand held control, with step switches in the anchor locker, or with a switch on the binnacle
- 66 lb Spade anchor installed 2022 with 90 feet of new 3/8 inch BBB chain spliced to 150 feet of 5/8 inch nylon rode
- 45 lb Spade anchor with chain and rode
- Four life jackets and two inflatable life jackets
- Emergency floating flasher that replaces flares
- Anchor wash down hose installed in anchor locker
- Hardware: Six mooring cleats, double lifelines, stern swim platform with ladder
- Edson pedestal with 41 inch wheel and engine controls
- Two 12v outlets mounted in pedestal
- Raymarine RL70CRC Plus mounted in pedestal, seldom used since navigated mostly with an iPad
- ST60 Tridata and wind display, and depth display
- Raymarine autopilot with the control head mounted on the pedestal. A hand held remote control unit is also provided
- Radar: 18 inch Radome 2kw replaced 2012, displays on the RL70CRC
- VHF antenna replace 2019 with Shakespeare 5215
- TV antenna with amplifier installed 2019
- 50 amp to 30 amp adapter for those times you’re in a big boat marina with no 30 amp outlets
- 30 amp to 120v adapter for when the boat’s on the hard and you still need power
- Cockpit cushions starboard and port
- New (2025) Full-size Lifebuoy Horseshoe Buoy
- LifeSling2 buoy with floating line
- 6 ft American Flag
- “VHF antenna replaced 2019 with Shakespeare 5215” -> this is a new TV antenna, not VHF antenna.
- VHF antenna replaced 2018
- Two spare halyards installed for climbing the mast, one for hoisting and one for safety
- Webbed ladder for climbing mast with slides to fit inside sail track for stability.
- LED floodlight for aft swim platform
- Floating winch handle
- Helm chair
- Hot/Cold water shower at swim platform
- PlasDECK teak replacement for swim platform and swim ladder, all teak elsewhere
- Full 6’5” headroom
- Large U-shaped dinette to starboard table convertible for 2 or 4 persons; table can be lowered for an extra bunk
- Straight settee to port; lockers and shelving outboard
- Teak joinery, teak-and-holly sole, overhead hatches and side ports for excellent ventilation and light
- 12 V LED lighting throughout (overhead and reading lamps)
- A/C vents into salon and forward cabin
- 32 inch HDTV LED mounted on the salon bulkhead
- Noseeums screens in overhead ports
- Recessed wine cabinet
- Gimbaled 3-burner LPG stove/oven supplied by two aluminum LPG tanks in sealed cockpit locker
- Front-load refrigerator and top-load freezer box; Compressor replaced 2007
- Double stainless sink with hot/cold pressure water with spray and stream nozzle
- Seagull water filter for drinking at sink
- Formica counter tops and ample dry storage lockers
- Microwave replaced 2023
- Overboard pump for defrosting freezer with hot water from sink faucet
- Seagull water filter for drinking water at sink (I added “water”)
- Cabinet for glassware
