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Oceanis 523 Beneteau
Designer: Groupe Finot  ·  Builder: Beneteau  ·  First built: 2004
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About the Oceanis 523 Beneteau

Beneteau's Oceanis 523 represents the French manufacturer's commitment to blending performance with comfort in the cruising sailboat segment. This mid-sized cruiser falls within Beneteau's popular Oceanis line, which has long been recognized for delivering reliable, well-built vessels that appeal to both experienced sailors and those new to yacht ownership. Designed with coastal and offshore cruising in mind, the 523 incorporates Beneteau's signature approach to maximizing interior volume while maintaining sailing performance. The boat features modern hull lines that balance stability with speed, making it suitable for extended passages as well as weekend getaways. Like other vessels in the Oceanis range, the 523 emphasizes ease of handling, with deck layouts and sail plans designed to be manageable by small crews. The interior typically showcases Beneteau's attention to creating livable spaces below deck, with thoughtful accommodation arrangements that prioritize comfort during extended time aboard. Build quality reflects the shipyard's decades of experience in production sailboat manufacturing, delivering a vessel that offers good value in the competitive cruising boat market. This model appeals to sailors seeking a capable, well-appointed platform for exploring coastal waters and beyond.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 52.82 ft / 16.10 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 45.93 ft / 14.00 m
Beam 16.40 ft / 5.00 m
Max Draft 7.55 ft / 2.30 m
Displacement 37,479 lb / 17,000 kg
Ballast 13,228 lb / 6,000 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1292 ft² / 120.03 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Groupe Finot
Builder Beneteau
First Built 2004
Last Built 2012
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
18.42
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
35.29
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
172.68
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 16.14 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 21.95
J (Foretriangle Base) 20.77 ft / 6.33 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,344.00 ft² / 124.86 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 124.59
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