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Description

A well-presented example of the ever-popular Beneteau Oceanis 323, fitted with a deep 1.8m fin keel for excellent sailing performance. With a spacious saloon and two separate cabins sleeping six, she is ideal for a couple or young family. A large cockpit with cleverly designed folding wheel provides plenty of space for guests to enjoy cruising aboard. Currently berthed in Chichester Premier Marina.

"Tuppence" has been meticulously maintained and extensively upgraded throughout, with significant investment in recent years including a comprehensive engine service (February 2026), new Lewmar Pro 1000 electric windlass (2024), standing rigging replaced (2018, Holman Rigging), Coppercoat antifouling (2018), Raymarine electronics, Eberspacher D4 diesel heating, new sprayhood and full cockpit enclosure (2022), and all running rigging renewed (2022).

The reliable Yanmar 3YM20F 21HP diesel engine has approximately 1,000 hours and was comprehensively serviced in February 2026 including new oil, filters, engine anode, and air filter. She is equipped with Raymarine chartplotter, radar, autopilot (new ST4000+ under warranty January 2025), and full instrument suite. Sails have been laundered and serviced for 2026, with a furling genoa (2020), slab-reefed mainsail with Stac-Pack, and gennaker with snuffer for light-air sailing.

A genuine boat that is ready for the Summer.

Specifications

Accommodation

Sleeps 6 in two private double cabins plus two singles converting from saloon settees. Cherry wood interior finish throughout with blue fabric upholstery.

Forward cabin: double V-berth with storage. Aft cabin: private double berth. Saloon: 2 single berths converting from settees.

Galley: 2-burner gas hob with grill and oven (stove upgraded 2026), Calor gas bottle (replaced 2026), built-in refrigerator (re-gassed 2026), stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water, electric water pump.

Chart table: desk with storage and 12V snake light.

Heads: Jabsco marine WC (2023, outlet valve replaced 2024), hand basin with new shower head and tap (hot and cold), electric drain pump combined with electric bilge pump, Blakes sea cocks (inlet serviced 2024, outlet replaced 2022), Vetus EMP133 overboard pump (serviced 2026), holding tank (cleaned 2026), waste diverter valve (replaced 2025).

Heating: Eberspacher D4 diesel cabin heater with 2 outlets (fitted 2020).

Construction

GRP (glass fibre) hull and deck by Beneteau, France. Designed by Groupe Finot. Deep 1.8m fin keel for excellent sailing performance. Displacement 4,230 kg. Hull length 9.75m, LOA 32'10" (10.01m), beam 10'8" (3.24m). CE Certification B6/C8 (offshore/coastal category). Coppercoat copper-epoxy antifouling system applied 2018. Aluminium mast and spars. Stainless steel guardwires with drop gates for stern access, pulpit and pushpit.

Beneteau 323

Equipment

DECK EQUIPMENT:
Lewmar Pro 1000 electric anchor windlass (new 2024, remote operated). Main anchor with 20m 6mm chain and 26m 12mm warp (shackle and swivel replaced 2026). CQR kedge anchor. Teak cockpit table (removable, fitted 2021). Canvas sprayhood (new 2022, cleaned and re-fitted 2024). Full cockpit enclosure with curtains (new 2022). Stack Pack by Cover to Cover (serviced 2026, zip re-stitched). Full set of stainless steel guardwires with drop gates. Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit. Transom boarding ladder. Full set of warps and fenders (bow lines replaced 2022, 12mm x 10m). Bombard Max 3 Aero inflatable tender.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
2 x 75Ah domestic batteries (new 2023). 85Ah starter battery (replaced under warranty 2024). 240V shore power with combined distribution box (RCD and CB protection) and 12V dual battery charger. 12V lithium windlass battery. New tachometer (2024, replaced at 896 engine hours). New fuel gauge (2024).

GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Electric bilge pump (manual switch, saloon sump). Henderson manual bilge pump (engine bay). Telescopic boathook. Full set of fenders (pumped and checked). Full set of cutlery and crockery.

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine C80 colour chartplotter (refurbished 2024). Raymarine radar (integrated with chartplotter). Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot (new under warranty January 2025). Raymarine ST60 instruments: speed/depth (Tridata display), wind, and autopilot control. Main compass (swung 2024 for accuracy). Icom M421 fixed mount DSC VHF radio. Pioneer DAB radio entertainment system with cockpit speakers. Full set of LED navigation lights: masthead (tri), steaming, and anchor — all operational, front nav light aligned 2022. Foredeck floodlight.

Engine(s)

Yanmar 3YM20F, 21HP diesel, shaft driven. Approximately 1,000 engine hours (tachometer replaced at 896 hours in 2024).

Last major service: February 2026 — comprehensive service including:
- Oil and filter changed (10W/30 mineral oil with ZX1 additive)
- Primary and secondary fuel filters replaced
- Impeller inspected and found serviceable
- Engine anode replaced
- Air filter replaced
- Coolant checked (50:50 antifreeze mix)
- Gearbox oil topped up (ATF with ZX1 additive)
- Propeller cleaned and serviced

Cutlass bearing replaced 2023 (checked 2026, no play). Ambassador Stripper rope cutter fitted 2021. Shaft anodes replaced 2024. Stern gland: rubber bellows, water lubricated. Antifouling: Coppercoat copper-epoxy system applied 2018.

Yanmar 3YM20

Sails & Spars

Bermuda sloop rig. Aluminium mast and spars (mast un-stepped and serviced 2026 — sheaves lubricated, spreader end-caps replaced).

STANDING RIGGING: Stainless steel, full replacement 2018 (Holman Rigging), inspected December 2025. Forestay replaced April 2021 (Holman Rigging). Backstay replaced April 2021 (Holman Rigging).

RUNNING RIGGING: All renewed 2022 (halyards, sheets, control lines).

SAILS:
- Mainsail: slab reefed with Stac-Pack, serviced and laundered 2026
- Furling genoa: new 2020, serviced and laundered 2026
- Gennaker with whisker pole (light air downwind sail), new gennaker snuffer 2024

FURLER: Harken ESP (fitted August 2018, serviced 2023).

WINCHES:
- 2 x Harken 40ST primary winches (two-speed, self-tailing)
- 2 x Harken 32ST halyard winches (two-speed, self-tailing)

Safety Equipment

MCA horseshoe buoy set (man overboard equipment). 4 x fire extinguishers — all new 2026, MED approved: 2L foam, 1kg powder, 1kg powder, and 1kg auto powder (engine bay wall mount). 1.1m x 1.1m fire blanket (galley). Combined smoke/CO alarm (2026). LPG gas detector (fitted and operational). Webbing jackstays (new 2026) with jackstay attachment points.

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