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Sailing yacht · 47 ft (14 m) · Miami
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- Beneteau
- Modèle
- Piggybank
- Longueur
- 47 ft (14 m)
- Passagers
- 4
- Cabines
- 2
Verdict
A capable and well-balanced 2011 Beneteau cruiser with the Oceanis 43’s proven family-friendly layout, solid sailing manners and good liveaboard comfort. The listing data appears unreliable, but the underlying boat remains a practical, competitive option for coastal cruising and charter use.
Avantages
- +Proven 43ft cruiser with broad beam and stable volume
- +Typically offers 3 cabins and 6 berths, improving versatility
- +Balanced sail plan and moderate displacement suit easy cruising
- +Good tankage and interior space for weekending or charter
Inconvénients
- −Listing contains major errors in model, length, cabin count and berths
- −Performance is cruising-oriented rather than sporty or high-performance
- −Single-engine cruiser configuration is not ideal for tight docking without experience
- −Interior quality is good but not in the premium category
The Beneteau Oceanis 43 is a mainstream performance-cruiser design: a broad, beamy hull with enough volume to support a practical three-cabin layout, while still keeping the boat manageable for a private owner or charter operator. For a 2011 example, it sits in a well-regarded generation of Beneteau cruising yachts that prioritizes space, visibility and easy handling over aggressive sailing characteristics.
On the water, the Oceanis 43 is generally known as a steady, forgiving cruiser with moderate sail area and a comfortable motion in typical coastal conditions. It is not a raceboat, but it should reward relaxed passage-making and short-handed cruising, especially with furling headsail and modern cruising gear. Docking and slow-speed handling will depend heavily on the installation and skipper skill, as with most single-screw cruisers of this size.
Comfort is one of the model’s strongest points. The verified 3-cabin, 6-berth arrangement is more versatile than the listing suggests, and the Oceanis 43 platform is typically sized well for family cruising, with decent stowage, usable heads and a social salon. Value is usually tied to condition and equipment rather than the badge alone; with the listing corrected, this is a solid mid-size cruiser, but buyers should verify the exact configuration carefully because the published details here are materially inaccurate.
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