Beneteau Oceanis 423
Description
The Beneteau Oceanis 423 is a spacious aft-cockpit cruiser designed by Groupe Finot and built by Beneteau in France from 2002 to 2005. As a mid-size star in the Oceanis line, it balances performance with liveaboard luxury, featuring a wide beam for stability, a bulb keel for easy handling, and a masthead sloop rig for short-handed sailing. Over 500 units were produced, many in charter fleets, making it a go-to for coastal cruising, island-hopping, or family vacations—owners rave about its "roomy yet responsive" nature, with the 3-cabin layout suiting groups up to 6–8. Variants include a deep-draft keel (6.5 ft) for upwind prowess and a 2-cabin owner's version for privacy.
Construction Details
| Designer | Groupe Finot |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 42.080 ft |
| LOA | 42.080 ft |
| LWL | 37.750 ft |
| Beam | 12.830 ft |
| Displacement | 19845 lb |
| Ballast | 6173 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.080 ft |
| Year Built | 2002 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16 ft |
| p | 42 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 ft | 16 ft | 42 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau Oceanis 423 - MAINSAIL
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
|---|---|
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
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Beneteau Oceanis 423 - JIBSAIL
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Beneteau Oceanis 423 - SPINNAKER
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