ALEA - Beneteau FOR SALE

ALEA represents a pristine specimen of the Beneteau Oceanis 58, a sophisticated and elegant bluewater cruiser. This yacht boasts exceptional performance and a distinguished cruising heritage. Currently available for purchase, ALEA is located in a prime spot for yacht sales. If you're looking to buy a yacht with a remarkable reputation, this vessel is a standout choice in the current boat location.

Introduction

ALEA is a meticulously maintained example of the Beneteau Oceanis 58, a luxurious and capable bluewater cruiser renowned for its proven performance and serious cruising pedigree. This fully equipped yacht is ready for extended passagemaking, featuring a generator, air conditioning, and a watermaker. On deck, ALEA boasts a new bimini canvas with sunscreens that protect the center cockpit, complemented by twin helms, electric winches, and a classic three-spreader rig. All sail controls are led aft, ensuring easy shorthanded sailing. A custom arch supports satellite domes and tender davits, which carry a 10.5’ AB RIB with an included electric motor. Below deck, the yacht offers a three-cabin, three-head layout, including a spacious salon, a well-appointed galley, and a separate crew cabin forward. With a 16’ beam and over 6’8” headroom, the interior is open, bright, and designed for long-range comfort. Recently upgraded with a full Raymarine electronics package in 2023, ALEA is a rare find in North America—a turnkey Oceanis 58 ready to venture offshore.

Design and construction

The yacht's design and construction reflect a commitment to quality and durability. It features a monolithic construction laid up in fiberglass, ensuring a robust and resilient structure. The deck is crafted from a balsa and fiberglass laminate, providing a lightweight yet sturdy surface, enhanced with a diamond point non-slip finish for safety. The deck and hull are securely bonded and screwed together, complemented by a solid wood toerail for added strength and aesthetic appeal. The yacht is equipped with a cast iron fixed keel, offering stability and performance in various sea conditions. The spade rudder is expertly hung with a composite stock, ensuring precise and responsive handling. Completing the elegant design, the hull is finished with a pristine white Awl-Grip paint, offering both protection and a sleek, polished appearance.

Interior

The interior of the yacht is a testament to both luxury and functionality, featuring mahogany parquet style laminate floors and fabric upholstery that exude elegance. Ceiling and bulkhead panels are covered with luxury vinyl, adding a touch of sophistication. The companionway offers a generous headroom of 6’10”, with wood steps that have a non-skid surface and underlit courtesy lights. A leather-covered stainless steel handrail and an overhead grab rail ensure safety and comfort.

In the forward cabin, the headroom remains at 6’10”, accommodating a double bed measuring 6’9”x 5’5”. This cabin is thoughtfully designed with night tables, cubby lockers, drawers, a wardrobe, a shoe cabinet, and under-bed storage. A dressing table with a mirror and seat adds to the convenience, while two hull portholes with privacy curtains and three opening hatches with privacy blinds and screens provide light and ventilation.

The main cabin head offers a headroom of 6’6” and includes an electric marine toilet, a Corian counter, and a wash basin. A separated shower with seating, two mirrors, and various amenities such as a glass holder, soap tray, towel bar, paper dispenser, and bin, along with storage cabinets, ensure a comfortable experience. An opening hatch with a privacy blind and screen completes the setup.

The aft port guest cabin features a headroom of 6’6” and a double berth measuring 6’9”x 4’11”. It includes an ensuite head with an electric quiet flush toilet and shower stall, as well as a vanity. Similarly, the aft starboard guest cabin offers a headroom of 6’6” and a convertible berth that can transform from twin beds to a double berth, measuring 6’7”x 2’10” + 6’7”x 2’07”. This cabin also includes an ensuite head with an electric quiet flush toilet and shower stall, along with a vanity.

The crew cabin forepeak is equipped with over/under berths, a head, and a vanity, ensuring comfort for the crew. The main salon, with a headroom of 6’8”, features a varnished wood dining table with inlay, a swivel and fold-away top, and an integrated bar. U-shaped saloon bench seating, a retractable central seat, and a sofa with an armrest provide ample seating options. Storage is abundant with cubby and storage lockers, storage under seats and the sofa, a retractable TV, and a retractable bar. The panoramic window with blackout blinds and screen, two hull portholes with blackout curtains, two fixed deckhouse side windows with pleated blinds, and four opening portholes in fixed side windows ensure a bright and airy atmosphere.

The U-shaped galley, with a headroom of 6’9”, is equipped with a synthetic resin countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a gimbaled propane gas oven with a three-burner stove. Electric fan ventilation, a 24V 130L refrigerator with a two-speed compressor and front opening, a 24V 100L freezer with top opening, storage drawers, cupboards, a towel holder, and a cabinet door hung trash bin provide all the necessary amenities. An opening porthole with a privacy curtain, a washer/dryer, and an icemaker complete this well-appointed galley.

Electronics

The yacht is equipped with a state-of-the-art electronics package, newly installed in 2023, ensuring cutting-edge technology and seamless navigation. Central to this system is the NMEA2000 network, which integrates all electronic components for optimal performance. The yacht features Raymarine Pro 12 and 16 chart plotters, providing precise and reliable navigation data. The I70s Instrument package offers comprehensive information at a glance, while the T7061 Autopilot ensures smooth and accurate course-keeping. Safety and communication are enhanced with an AIS class B transceiver and a Ray63 dual station VHF with GPS. For situational awareness, the E92142 HD radar delivers high-definition imaging. Entertainment on board is top-notch, with a Serius XM radio and a Fusion MS-RA770 Stereo system providing high-quality audio. Additionally, an LG 27” LED HD TV with a DVD/BluRay player offers a cinematic experience, ensuring that both navigation and leisure are catered to with the highest standards.

Electrical and mechanical

The yacht's electrical and mechanical systems are designed for efficiency and reliability, featuring a comprehensive 12, 24, and 220V service. It is equipped with a 30 Amp shore power connection, ensuring seamless power supply when docked. The system includes a voltmeter, fuel gauge, and water gauge for precise monitoring. A 12V start battery and a 12V - 25 Amp battery charger provide dependable starting power, complemented by two 12V outlets and numerous outlets throughout the boat for convenience.

The yacht is fitted with a 24V electric Lewmar windlass, bilge pumps, navigation lights, lighting, and refrigeration, all powered by a robust 24V - 280 Amp service battery. Additionally, there are four 12V - 140 Amp batteries and a 24V - 60 Amp battery charger, with a 24V charging current and usage monitor to ensure optimal performance. The 220V service supports various onboard systems, including a Cummins Onan generator with 1,875 hours of operation, providing reliable power for extended voyages.

Comfort is prioritized with air conditioning across four zones, a water heater, and essential appliances such as a microwave, ice maker, washing machine, and dishwasher. Maneuverability is enhanced by a Max Power bow thruster, while the Dessalinator Duo watermaker ensures a fresh water supply. These features collectively ensure that the yacht is well-equipped for both comfort and performance on the open sea.

Cockpit

The cockpit of the yacht is designed with both functionality and comfort in mind, featuring a self-draining system to ensure safety and cleanliness. It boasts two helm stations, each equipped with a leather-covered stainless steel steering wheel, providing a luxurious touch and precise control. Essential navigation and control elements include a compass, stainless steel cup holders, and a stainless steel handrail, along with an engine throttle and control panel for seamless operation. Push-button winch controls add to the ease of handling.

Under the helm seats, you'll find a convenient storage locker, and an emergency tiller is readily accessible for added safety. The solid wood cockpit table, with two fold-away side panels and a storage box, offers both functionality and elegance. A 12V socket and two marine audio speakers enhance the onboard experience, while courtesy lighting adds a touch of ambiance.

The cockpit is further equipped with an electric retractable companionway door and a sliding companionway hatch, ensuring easy access and security. A swim platform with a ladder provides a perfect spot for enjoying the water, and lockers are available for a 6-man valise life raft and propane storage, ensuring that safety and convenience are always prioritized.

Rigging and sails

The yacht's rigging and sails are designed for optimal performance and ease of handling. The rigging features a standard 9/10 anodized aluminum, keel-stepped mast with three swept spreaders, providing strength and stability. The discontinuous stainless steel standing rigging and split backstay with Navtec hydraulic adjustment ensure precise tuning and control. The Selden anodized aluminum boom is equipped with a topping lift, EZ-Jack, and a three-reef system, complemented by a Selden aluminum boom vang for enhanced sail shape.

For sail management, the yacht is fitted with a Facnor electric genoa furler and hydraulically adjustable genoa tracks, allowing for effortless sail adjustments. Twelve Lewmar line clutches provide secure line handling, and there is provision for a spinnaker setup with six pad eyes and clutches, along with a complete running rigging inventory and an asymmetrical spinnaker tack point.

The winches on board include two self-tailing Lewmar electric primary winches (H70.2 STC) and two self-tailing Lewmar electric main winches (H46.2 STC), ensuring efficient sail handling. The sail inventory consists of a full batten Dacron mainsail, a 140% Dacron genoa, and a Dacron furling gennaker, offering versatility and performance in various wind conditions. The rig dimensions are I: 78.25 ft, J: 22.50 ft, P: 75.08 ft, and E: 22.50 ft, providing a well-balanced sail plan for both cruising and racing.

Propulsion

The yacht is powered by a robust 2012 140 hp Volkswagen diesel engine, ensuring reliable and efficient performance. The propulsion system is equipped with a comprehensive control panel, allowing for precise management of engine functions. It features both a 12V-120 Amp alternator and a 24V-80 Amp alternator, providing ample power for onboard systems. Fuel is stored in dual roto molded 63-gallon tanks located under the port and starboard bunks, ensuring extended range and balance.

A Racor fuel filter is integrated into the system, maintaining fuel purity and engine efficiency. The electronic fuel monitoring gauge offers real-time data, allowing for effective fuel management. The propulsion system includes a stainless steel shaft and a three-blade folding propeller with a rope cutter, enhancing performance and safety.

Engine access is conveniently provided through the companionway and bulkhead, facilitating maintenance and inspections. The engine compartment is designed with soundproofing and a ventilation system, ensuring a quiet and efficient operation. This propulsion setup guarantees that the yacht is well-equipped for both leisurely cruises and more demanding voyages.

Mooring and anchoring

The yacht's mooring and anchoring systems are designed for reliability and ease of use, featuring an 88 lb stainless steel Delta anchor paired with 328 feet of ½" diameter chain, ensuring secure anchorage in various conditions. The stainless steel bow fitting is equipped with two rollers, facilitating smooth deployment and retrieval of the anchor. A self-draining chain locker, accessible via a hatch from the forepeak, provides convenient storage and management of the anchor chain.

The yacht is equipped with a powerful 24V 2000 W vertical electrical windlass, complete with remote control, allowing for effortless anchor handling. For added convenience, windlass control is also available in the cockpit, featuring a chain counter for precise monitoring. The yacht is fitted with eight stainless steel docking cleats, providing secure mooring options, while a stainless steel rub rail offers additional protection. These features collectively ensure that the yacht is well-prepared for safe and efficient mooring and anchoring in a variety of settings.

Custom arch

The yacht features a custom arch that enhances both functionality and aesthetics. This arch is equipped with tender davits, providing a secure and efficient solution for launching and retrieving the tender, ensuring ease of use and convenience. Additionally, the arch supports communication domes, facilitating seamless connectivity and communication while at sea. This thoughtful integration of features not only adds to the yacht's versatility but also enhances the overall cruising experience, making it well-suited for both leisure and extended voyages.

Tender

The yacht is equipped with a 10.5-foot AB RIB tender, powered by a 15hp Yamaha 4-stroke engine from 2013. This combination ensures reliable and efficient performance, making it ideal for quick trips to shore or exploring secluded areas. The tender's robust design and powerful engine provide both stability and speed, enhancing the overall versatility and convenience of the yacht's cruising capabilities. Whether used for leisure or practical purposes, this tender is a valuable addition to the yacht's equipment.

Exclusions

While the yacht offers a comprehensive array of features and amenities, it is important to note that the salon artwork is excluded from the sale. This exclusion allows potential buyers the opportunity to personalize the space with their own choice of art, adding a unique touch to the yacht's elegant interior.