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 | 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 | 53.87 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.21 ft |
| p | 47.38 ft |
| e | 17.08 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.87 ft | 18.21 ft | 47.38 ft | 17.08 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Beneteau Oceanis 473 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 47.38 ft - (14441 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.08 ft - (5206 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.52 ft - (15094 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 49.8 ft - (15179 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 414.67 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 473 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 45.49 ft - (13865 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.35 ft - (7422 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.14 ft - (11930 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.94 ft - (6383 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 476.33 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 473 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 18.167 ft - (5537 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 4.92 ft - (1500 mm) |
| Leech | 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 23.34 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.25 ft - (1295 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.62 ° |
| Area | * 38.59 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 473 - GENOA
| Luff | * 54.02 ft - (16465 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 29.61 ft - (9025 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.61 ft - (15426 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27.32 ft - (8327 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 737.92 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 473 - GENOA
| Luff | 52.5 ft - (16002 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 27.33 ft - (8330 mm) |
| Leech | 49.25 ft - (15011 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 139.1 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.33 ft - (7721 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.38 ° |
| Area | * 664.91 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 473 - GENOA
| Luff | * 54.02 ft - (16465 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 29.61 ft - (9025 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.61 ft - (15426 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27.32 ft - (8327 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 737.92 ft² |
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Beneteau Oceanis 473 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 54.02 ft - (16465 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 30.05 ft - (9159 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.7 ft - (15149 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1217 ft² |
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