2007 Beneteau 423

This 2007 Beneteau 423 is a freshwater sailboat built for serious cruising on the Great Lakes. The 42-foot fiberglass hull carries a Volvo Penta diesel inboard engine rated at 55 hp with roughly 500 hours of service. The boat features a bulb keel drawing 5 feet 7 inches and sits on a cradle. Recent additions include a new hot water heater (2024), a front-loading refrigerator (2025), and a full canvas enclosure (2025).

The two-cabin layout prioritizes owner comfort and livability. The forward stateroom holds a V-berth with a new mattress (2020) and an ensuite head with shower. The aft cabin provides a second sleeping area with good headroom and dedicated storage. The main salon opens around a U-shaped dinette and features a navigation station and well-equipped galley with a three-burner stove, oven, microwave, and double sink.

Sails and rigging are recent: both the in-mast furling mainsail and furling genoa are under five years old, with an asymmetrical sail also aboard. The rig stands 54 feet 4 inches and includes standing and running rigging, four Lewmar winches, and a custom bow sprit. A 150-foot chain and 100-foot rope connect to an electric windlass.

Systems and equipment span navigation, power, and comfort. Navigation includes a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter with GPS and radar, autohelm, wind instruments, and VHF. Two 400-watt solar panels feed house and starting batteries. Mechanical features include a bow thruster, automatic and manual bilge pumps, air conditioning and heat, and a full suite of through-hull fittings. A 10-foot Highfield hard-bottomed dinghy is included.