1985 Beneteau Idylle 15.50

This 1985 Beneteau Idylle 15.50 is a 51-foot sloop-rigged cruising yacht built with the solid fiberglass construction Beneteau is known for. The design combines performance with spacious accommodation, making it well-suited for offshore passages, coastal cruising, or extended liveaboard use. A Perkins M92B diesel engine with 1,150 hours provides reliable auxiliary power.

The interior features three double cabins, two single berths in the focsle, and a large settee berth in the main salon. Burmese teak finishes the cabin spaces. The galley includes a Force 10 propane stove, Adler Barbour refrigeration, microwave, and double stainless sink. A teak dining table seats eight. The saloon accommodates the living space with good headroom throughout.

Systems and equipment reflect recent investment. The Simrad navigation suite includes chartplotter, radar, and autopilot. A Magnum 2800W inverter/charger (2017) supports 120V AC and 30A DC power. Battery banks comprise six AGM house batteries (2020) and two engine batteries (2018), with charging from a Balmar smart regulator and 425W solar panels plus an Efoy methane fuel cell. Fuel capacity is approximately 700 litres across three stainless tanks; water tankage reaches 1,400 litres.

The rig carries a Hasse mainsail (454 sq ft, 2012) and genoa with Schaefer furler. Deck equipment includes Maxwell 3500 windlass, Lewmar primary and mast winches (2012), 66lb Bruce anchor with 300 feet of chain, and a 22-foot carbon spinnaker pole. A 9-foot Stryker dinghy with 8hp Mercury outboard hangs from davits. Recent maintenance includes new electric bilge pumps (2024) and haul-out inspection in 2024.