Beneteau Sense 50 - Beneteau FOR SALE

The 2012 Beneteau Sense 50 reimagines the modern cruising sailing yacht with a beautifully resolved balance of liveaboard comfort and bluewater capability, delivering remarkable volume, poise, and ease for relaxed Mediterranean passages and confident offshore voyaging. Conceived around Beneteau’s innovative Sense concept, her generous 4.86 m beam and well‑proportioned hull create the sensation of a floating apartment while preserving the reassuring stability and performance of a capable ocean‑going monohull, making her an inspired choice for family cruising, extended coastal exploration, and long‑distance adventures alike.

Measuring 14.98 m LOA with a 2.20 m draft, 15,265 kg displacement, and 4,450 kg of ballast, this performance cruiser has been shaped to maximize interior volume, natural light, and circulation without compromising seakeeping or handling. Built by Beneteau in 2012, she embodies a contemporary approach to bluewater sailing, where effortless living meets intuitive control, ensuring that time underway or at anchor is as elegant as it is straightforward. Her wide cockpit and considered deck ergonomics emphasize simplicity and safety, with all lines led for easy sail handling and shorthanded passages, while the sense of space on deck and below sets a luxurious tone for life aboard.

Propulsion is provided by a Yanmar 4JH4‑TE diesel rated at 75 HP (55 kW), installed in November 2011 and coupled to an 80 Ah alternator, offering smooth, efficient maneuverability in harbor and reliable power on windless legs. A 415 L diesel tank grants generous range for passagemaking, while electrical autonomy is supported by a Cummins Onan 230 V 6 kW generator, neatly underpinning the onboard hotel load at anchor, from air conditioning to galley appliances and entertainment systems. A robust 230 V / 2000 W inverter complements shore power and alternator charging to ensure seamless energy management across the yacht’s 12 V/230 V ecosystem, and the electrical suite benefits from a thoughtful 2024 upgrade with four new 140 Ah service batteries and fresh bow thruster batteries, accompanied by a 110 Ah start battery (2021) and a dedicated 110 Ah generator battery to round out a dependable power reserve.

A comprehensive Raymarine navigation and electronics package provides complete situational awareness for coastal cruising or ocean crossings. Twin E90 chartplotters paired with an E120 Hybrid Touch interface deliver flexible display options at the helm and nav station, while a Raymarine ST70 instrument suite integrates with an X30 autopilot for precise course keeping on long runs. An Em‑Trak B100 Class B AIS, Raymarine radar, and a Raymarine 49E VHF with GPS integration combine to heighten safety, traffic monitoring, and communication, simplifying route planning and real‑time decision‑making. Taken together, this sophisticated nav suite elevates the yacht’s capability as a true bluewater cruiser with the confidence and clarity demanded by experienced sailors.

Sail handling is set up for versatility and control, with a 63 m² mainsail and a 60 m² 105% genoa forming the backbone of the everyday sail plan, complemented by a 185 m² asymmetric spinnaker for exhilarating off‑wind performance and a self‑tacking jib system that transforms short‑handed tacks into effortless maneuvers. The wide‑cockpit cruising configuration reinforces her role as a capable yet approachable sailing yacht, encouraging long, comfortable days on the water and relaxed evenings at anchor. A well‑specified anchoring arrangement with 100 m of chain and a chain counter promotes confidence in varied seabeds, and a full fender suite (6 × 23 × 85 and 4 × 24 × 70) supports tidy, stress‑free Mediterranean mooring.

Below deck, the Sense philosophy shines through in a luminous, open interior that flows naturally from the cockpit, orchestrating space for both privacy and conviviality. Accommodation is arranged with a forward cabin and a starboard guest cabin, complemented by a convertible saloon, comfortably hosting up to six guests. Abundant glazing and thoughtful ventilation create a warm, inviting atmosphere, ideal for liveaboard cruising or welcoming friends aboard. Climate control is assured by an Eberspächer heating system and a 230 V air‑conditioning installation rated at 560 W, while onboard entertainment pairs a Philips TV with Apple TV integration for easy downtime after a day under sail.

Self‑sufficiency is further enhanced by a Dessalator watermaker producing 50–60 L/h, supporting the 330 L freshwater capacity for extended periods away from shore. The integrated charging regime—shore power plus the engine’s 80 Ah alternator—feeds the upgraded battery bank and inverter, ensuring reliable power for domestic comforts and navigation electronics. As a complete long‑range cruising platform, this yacht excels in marrying autonomy with luxury, a hallmark of a true passagemaker and family cruiser.

Aesthetically, she presents with striking sophistication, her hull professionally refinished in Awlgrip Vivid Red during refit works at Gouvia Marina, an eye‑catching colorway identified by codes G7367 / F7200 that underscores her modern lines and turns heads in any marina. This meticulous attention to presentation mirrors the conscientious maintenance program evident throughout, from the recent 2024 battery upgrades to the clean installation of key systems, reflecting an owner’s care and a yacht prepared for immediate enjoyment.

Every critical specification is in place to support comfortable, capable cruising: a 14.98 m overall length for purposeful stride at sea, a broad 4.86 m beam to amplify stability and interior volume, a 2.20 m draft for balanced upwind performance, and the displacement and ballast figures to deliver reassuring composure in a variety of conditions. Built by Beneteau in 2012 and grounded in the brand’s enduring heritage of seaworthy design, this Sense 50 emerges as a refined sailing yacht that lives large, moves with grace, and invites ambitious itineraries without sacrificing the ease that encourages more time afloat.

From the helm, the Raymarine platform centralizes control for pilotage, routing, and collision avoidance; underway, the Yanmar engine offers the quiet confidence of a proven auxiliary; at anchor, the Onan genset, inverter, and upgraded batteries keep the yacht comfortably independent; and under sail, the versatile inventory—mainsail, genoa, self‑tacking jib, and asymmetric spinnaker—carries her with poise from light zephyrs to brisk afternoon breezes. Practical touches such as the 100 m chain with counter, ample fendering, and plentiful storage echo her role as a serious cruising sailboat engineered for the Mediterranean and beyond.

In sum, this 2012 Beneteau Sense 50 is a beautifully maintained performance cruiser and luxury sailing yacht that blends the ease of a modern liveaboard with the pedigree of a capable offshore monohull. Distinguished by her Awlgrip Vivid Red hull finish, equipped with a comprehensive Raymarine electronics suite and Em‑Trak Class B AIS, energized by a Yanmar 75 HP engine and a Cummins Onan 6 kW generator, supported by a Dessalator watermaker and 330 L freshwater system, and refined with Eberspächer heating and 230 V air conditioning, she stands ready for her next horizon. Available now, she is offered as a turnkey cruising platform—an elegant, intelligently specified bluewater cruiser prepared to set sail at a moment’s notice, with a complete photo and video package available upon request.