Carolina - Beneteau FOR SALE

“Carolina” is a meticulously kept Beneteau Gran Turismo 49 from her original owners. This striking luxury motor yacht will not stay on the market long. Her bright, open plan makes her live like a far larger express cruiser. Currently stored indoors in Portsmouth, RI, she’s easy to view by appointment. Key features and updates include:

3-stateroom, 2-head configuration

Volvo Penta D6-IPS600 pod-drive diesels (approximately 440 hours)

Cummins Onan 13.5 kW diesel generator with low hours

Hydraulic swim platform, hydraulic tender garage, sliding salon door, and retractable hardtop

Twin Simrad NSS12 displays with radar, GPS, and autopilot

Joystick docking, bow thruster, and exterior docking station

Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat

Barbecue grill with sink, cockpit refrigerator, pop-up TV, adjustable salon dinette table, excellent storage, and more

2022: new windshield cover, new exterior covers, new exterior cushions

Service and upgrades: all batteries replaced July 2021; water-heater pressure valve January 2021; black-water pump October 2020; Fusion stereo May 2021; cockpit speakers July 2021; Sea-Doo jet ski 2019; PropSpeed 2021; bottom paint 2021; A/C pump September 2021; oil and filters November 2022

A must-see Beneteau GT 49.

Owner aims to deliver at the end of the season to her next steward.

Category keywords: Luxury Motor Yacht, Express Cruiser, Sport Cruiser, Hardtop Cruiser, Cruising Yacht, IPS Pod-Drive, Beneteau Gran Turismo

Manufacturer provided description

The luxurious Gran Turismo 49 stands proudly as a flagship expression of Beneteau performance and poise. Forward, a vast VIP stateroom enjoys a private ensuite head that also serves elegantly as a day head for guests, while to starboard a secluded guest cabin with opening portlights and twin berths is ideal for children or friends. Aft, the full‑beam owner’s stateroom features its own private head, delivering a serene retreat. Up a short flight of steps, the fantastic salon opens wide through double sliding aft doors to the cockpit on a single level, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor stage for entertaining up to 10 guests in lavish comfort.

Every surface and detail speaks to refinement: Ultraleather Promessa upholstery in Parchment, an ivory carpet underfoot, full aft curtains, and smart flat‑screen televisions including a TV on a powered lift in the salon. Climate control is effortless with a 25,000 BTU air‑conditioning system, while electric toilets enhance onboard convenience. The bright, open galley is bathed in natural light and designed for culinary ambition, with double stainless‑steel sinks, a full‑sized refrigerator, a microwave oven, Corian countertops, a unique corner slide‑out storage solution, and a pantry with a slide‑out storage system; a six‑person dining set completes the setting for convivial meals.

The electrical and electronics suite is equally comprehensive, anchored by an Onan 13.5 kVA genset and the Glendening Cable Master. Navigation and situational awareness come courtesy of a Simrad 4G radar, two Simrad NSS 12 chartplotters, Simrad WiFi, a Simrad autopilot, and an AIS receiver. Command is intuitive with single‑lever controls with cruise control and a two‑station bow thruster.

Optional and notable upgrades elevate life aboard still further: underwater hull lights; a hydraulic swim platform; a cockpit grill station with a Kenyon electric grill and cockpit refrigerator; the Ambition 2015 Trim Level; a dinghy launch and winch paired with a 2013 Achilles LSR‑290 tender measuring 9 ft 6 in with an aluminum floor; and propulsion for the tender from a Tohatsu four‑stroke 9.8 hp gasoline engine. Luxuries for relaxation and entertaining include a sunbathing mattress in Diamante Moonlight; a solid natural‑wood cockpit table on electric pedestals that converts to a sunbed; an ice maker; a six‑person dining set; and a mooring and anchoring kit led by a stainless steel Delta anchor. At the helm, an additional Simrad NSS 12‑inch multi‑function display complements smart flat TVs in the master berth, VIP, and salon. Finishing touches include Corian countertops in the galley, cockpit engine controls with joystick, Bose outdoor loudspeakers, the Glendening Cable Master system, single‑lever plus cruise control, and a cockpit awning supported by carbon‑fiber poles.

On deck, in the cockpit, and within the garage, Beneteau’s mastery is unmistakable. There is superb access throughout, a clever secondary galley zone, and a wonderfully efficient launch area for waterside fun. You will appreciate cockpit engine controls with joystick, a dock‑water inlet, dinghy launch with winch, the hydraulic swim platform, a cockpit refrigerator, underwater lights, a grill with sink, and the warmth of a teak cockpit. Forward awaits a generous sunbathing mattress, while an electrically actuated table leg and a bespoke cockpit awning complete a space designed for effortless days at sea.

Accommodations

The Gran Turismo 49 is a thoroughbred, its sporting spirit balanced by generous proportions and a layout defined by clarity and flow. Offered in two‑ or three‑cabin configurations, it makes full use of its split levels, creating a living environment where movement feels natural and every space connects intuitively. This is a world of luxury and generosity conceived through the lens of modern architecture, favoring conviviality and superior comfort, and making an exceptional live‑aboard thanks to top‑notch amenities and equipment that elevate daily life at sea.

Disclaimer

The Company presents the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information, nor the condition of the vessel. Buyers are advised to instruct their agents or surveyors to investigate any details they wish to have validated. Engine and system hours shown may differ from actual hours due to recent use, and purchasers are encouraged to verify hours prior to purchase. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.