Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsThe 49byBeneteauis a capablesail yachtpositioned amongcruising sailboats, built on afiberglasshull. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov, this 49-foot platform pairs practical accommodations for two with a proven Yanmar inboard diesel.
Selecting a 49
Choosing a 49 comes down to how you plan to sail and where you’ll keep the boat. With a 49 ft (15.09 m) LOA, 14 ft (4.5 m) beam, and a notably deep 5.75 m draft, verify berth and channel depths at your marina and cruising grounds. As a sail yachtin thecruising segment, the model emphasizes straightforward propulsion, manageable capacities, and comfortable two-berth accommodations for couples or shorthanded passagemaking.
Work with Shestakov Yacht Sales and Andrey Shestakov to align this 49byBeneteauwith your itinerary, survey timeline, and delivery window.
Features of the Model
- Construction: fiberglasshull with a fiberglass deck
- Propulsion: Single Yanmar inboard diesel for simple, efficient cruising
- Layout: Sleeps 2 with 2 heads for privacy and convenience
- Capacities: 160 gal fresh water and 62 gal fuel for balanced range and comfort
- Dimensions: LOA 49 ft (15.09 m), beam 14 ft (4.5 m), draft 18.865 ft (5.75 m)
Technical Specifications
- Classification: sail yacht; positioned amongcruising sailboats
- Hull: fiberglass; Deck: Fiberglass
- LOA: 49 ft (15.09 m)
- Beam: 14 ft (4.5 m)
- Draft (min/max): 18.865 ft / 18.865 ft (5.75 m / 5.75 m)
- Engines: 1 × Yanmar, Inboard, Diesel
- Sleeps: 2
- Heads: 2
- Fresh Water Capacity: 160 gal
- Fuel Capacity: 62 gal
Pricing and Ordering
For current pricing, availability, and delivery scheduling on the 49byBeneteau, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will guide you through specifications review, surveys, documentation, logistics, and handover—streamlining each step from offer to closing.
Questions and Answers
Q: What type of boat is the 49byBeneteau? A: It’s asail yachtmodel, positioned amongcruising sailboatsand built on afiberglasshull.
Q: What is the engine setup on this model? A: The 49 is equipped with oneYanmarinboarddieselengine for reliable propulsion and serviceability.
Q: What are the key dimensions? A: LOA is 49 ft (15.09 m), beam is14 ft (4.5 m), and draft is18.865 ft (5.75 m).
Q: How many people can sleep aboard and how many heads are there? A: The layout sleeps 2and includes2 heads, ideal for a couple or shorthanded cruising.
Q: How do I get pricing and arrange a survey and delivery? A: Contact Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesforpricing,availability,surveycoordination, anddeliveryplanning on the49byBeneteau.
Owner Experience Review
Owners and testers describe the 49as a cruiser for a family or two couples, commonly used for weekend to week‑long trips, with some liveaboard use reported. With modest preparations, it has been taken from coastal routes to offshore passages. Underway it is a sprightly performer; in about 8 knots of breeze testers saw roughly 6 knots closehauled and just under 7 knots reaching, with a stable, balanced helm that tracks without quirks. In quartering or following seas, owners note it remains manageable but rewards conservative speeds and attentive helming in short, following wave periods.
On board, the Nauta‑designed interior earns consistent praise for its spacious saloon, separate cabins, and a comfortable aft cabin arrangement, with multiple layouts offered. On deck, the large twin‑wheel cockpit, long seats, and a swiveling chart‑plotter pod aid visibility and ergonomics at the helm. For cruising, tankage is up to about 150 gallons of water and roughly 63 gallons of fuel, and design provisions such as a transom insert and space for a generator support extended time away from the dock.
Ownership feedback highlights several survey and maintenance priorities on the Beneteau49: recurring reports of leaking shaft logs or shaft‑tube corrosion, the complexity of the electrical/12V distribution, and attention to through‑hulls and seacocks. Prospective buyers and new owners typically plan inspections in these areas and, when needed, budget for replacements or upgrades.
Pros and Cons
- Predictable handling and good tracking, with a sprightly feel and light‑air performance around 6–7 knots in roughly 8 knots of breeze.
- Spacious Nauta‑designed interior and a large twin‑wheel cockpit with a swiveling plotter pod that improves helm visibility.
- Suits family or two‑couple cruising, with tankage near ~150 gal water and ~63 gal fuel and provision for a generator for longer trips.
- Reported shaft‑log/shaft‑tube corrosion and leaks make this a priority survey and maintenance item.
- Electrical/12V distribution and onboard systems can be complex and often prompt owner upgrades.
- In quartering or following seas it benefits from attentive helming and conservative speeds in short, steep wave periods.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 49' 0" (15.09 m) | 14' 0" (4.50 m) | 18' 10" (5.75 m) | - | - |
| Swift Trawler 42 | 44' 0" (13.49 m) | 14' 0" (4.24 m) | 11' 3" (3.42 m) | - | - |
| Swift Trawler 41 Sedan | 44' 0" (13.44 m) | 13' 0" (4.19 m) | 12' 4" (3.75 m) | - | - |
| Swift Trawler 41 Fly | 44' 0" (13.44 m) | 13' 0" (4.19 m) | - | - | - |
| 473 | 47' 0" (14.33 m) | 14' 0" (4.32 m) | 18' 4" (5.58 m) | - | - |
| Swift Trawler 41 | 44' 0" (13.44 m) | 13' 0" (4.19 m) | 12' 4" (3.75 m) | 12 kn / 18 kn | - |
| 40 | 39' 0" (12.14 m) | 12' 0" (3.91 m) | 20' 6" (6.25 m) | - | - |
| Oceanis 58 | 59' 0" (18.01 m) | 16' 0" (5.11 m) | 27' 11" (8.50 m) | 10 kn | - |
| Oceanes 46 | 49' 0" (14.94 m) | 13' 0" (4.24 m) | 18' 10" (5.75 m) – 21' 1" (6.42 m) | - | - |
| Oceanis 461 | 46' 0" (14.02 m) | 13' 0" (4.24 m) | 18' 10" (5.75 m) | - | - |
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