Beneteau Oceanis 473
Description
The Beneteau Oceanis 473 is a popular aft-cockpit cruiser designed by Groupe Finot and built by Beneteau in France (and briefly in South Carolina, USA) from 2000 to 2005. As an evolution of the Oceanis 461, it combines performance-oriented hull lines with luxurious liveaboard features, making it a favorite for coastal cruising, charter use, and occasional bluewater passages. With around 200–300 units produced, it's valued for its spacious layout (sleeps 6–8), bright interior, and balanced sailing—owners describe it as "a great all-rounder" with easy short-handed handling. Variants include a deep keel (6.92 ft draft) for better upwind performance and a shoal-draft option (around 5 ft) for shallower waters; the 2-cabin owner's version is most common, with a 3-cabin charter layout available.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jean Marie Finot (Groupe Finot) |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Length | 46.920 ft |
| LOA | 46.920 ft |
| LWL | 43.830 ft |
| Beam | 14.160 ft |
| Displacement | 24277 lb |
| Ballast | 8157 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.580 ft |
| Year Built | 2000 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53.90 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.04 ft |
| p | 47.38 ft |
| e | 17.06 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.90 ft | 18.04 ft | 47.38 ft | 17.06 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau Oceanis 473 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 47.38 ft - (14441 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.06 ft - (5200 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.51 ft - (15091 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49.79 ft - (15176 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 414.18 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 473 - GENOA
| Luff | 53 ft - (16154 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Leech | 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 139.47 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.16 ft - (7669 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.76 ° |
| Area | * 666.78 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 473 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 55 ft - (16764 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Leech | 52.5 ft - (16002 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1279 ft² |
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