The Oceanis 523 Beneteau is a 53.31ft fractional sloop designed by Groupe Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 2004 and 2008.
It accomodates 8 people in 4 cabins plus salon.
The Oceanis 523 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Oceanis 523 Beneteau | ||
| Length | 53.31 ft | ||
| Beam | 16.01 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.71 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 190000 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.88 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.16 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 133.49 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.66 | ||
| Capsize | 2 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 48 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.71 ft | ||
| Displacement | 33069 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10965 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.28 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1344 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 677.31 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 666.95 sq.ft | ||
| I | 65.22 ft | ||
| J | 20.77 ft | ||
| P | 59.87 ft | ||
| E | 22.28 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 100 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 118.88 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 264.17 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.50 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 4 | ||
| Nb of berths | 8 | ||
| Nb heads | 4 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Groupe Finot | ||
| First built | 2004 | ||
| Last built | 2008 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |