The Beneteau 393 has many features that make it a really popular cruising vessel. The walk-through transom & swim platform allow easy access to and from the dinghy and the water. Wide side decks allow quick movement to the foredeck when necessary, but with all lines leading to the cockpit this is a rare occurrence. The large, uncluttered cockpit is ideal for lounging or entertaining. The interior is extremely liveable with forward head and sleeping cabin with pullman berth and a second head and cabin aft. The well-appointed galley has enormous refrigeration capacity as well as stove & induction. The salon table can be lowered to form a third double berth and the credenza on the starboard side of the salon provides extensive storage, unusual in a boat of this size.

Heron has a 6’3 draft and an inner forestay with a Jib, which along with the Genoa, allows for excellent performance at any point of sail.

The owners of Heron are the third owners. They bought Heron in 2018 and sailed from Netherlands to the Caribbean where they cruised for several years before coming to the USA. They spent most of their time at anchor, so the boat is totally set up for self-sufficiency. Over time they have upgraded the electrical system. The boat is a 220V boat, it can be plugged into 110V pedestals, but it is not necessary as the solar panels and wind generator keep the Lithium batteries charged. There is enough power to cook with the induction.

Heron has the following upgrades & equipment:

• Volvo Penta 55HP engine installed 2024 (rebuilt)
• 1 x NAPA 12V Engine start battery (7/24)
• 2 x Winston LiFePo4 House batteries - 440 AH(2021)
• 3 x Solar panels – 870W
• Victron 2000 W Smart Inverter
• Honda 1000 (220V) Generator
• B & G Vulcan 7R Chartplotter (2021)
• ROCNA 25KG Anchor
• Quick Electric windlass 
• KiwiProp folding prop
• EPIRB

The owners have actively used and maintained Heron and it was hauled in mid-November. This boat is ready to take you to the places of your dreams.

ACCOMMODATION:

• U-shaped galley to port.
• Spacious aft cabin to starboard w/ custom memory foam mattress
• Lithium Batteries under bunk
• Aft head, starboard
• Nav table, custom electrical & electronics panel, starboard
• Credenza, starboard forward, provides extensive storage
• U-shaped settee and dining table (port) with bench amidships. (There are no short legs for the table, so it does not convert to a double berth)
• The forward cabin has Pullman berth to port
• Bench and storage space to starboard.
• Head is in the bow w/ chemical toilet, vanity & shower

GALLEY:

• Eno 2 burner propane stove w/ oven
• Adler Induction cooktop
• Frigoboat top-loading Freezer
• Frigoboat front-loading Fridge
• Double S/S Sink w/ hot and cold water
• Storage above and below counter level
• Crockery and cutlery

ELECTRICAL:

• 220V/12V system w/ 110V capability (all plugs are 220V)
• 2 x Shorepower inlets
• 2 x Shorepower cables
• 1 x NAPA 12V Engine start battery (7/24)
• 2 x Winston LiFePo4 House batteries – 440AH (2021 – 143 cycles)
• Cristec 60A Battery Charger
• Victron 2000 W Smart Inverter
• 870W Solar:
• 1 x Enjoy ESolar 140W Panel (stern)
• 2 x Carib Marine 180W Panels (port & starboard)
• 1 x Carib Marine 370W Panel (bimini)
• Victron MPPT100/30 Solar controller
• EPEVER MPPT 40A Solar controller
• Honda 1000 (220V) Generator w/ 20 hours

ELECTRONICS:

• B & G ACPI Autopilot (2001)
• B & G Wind, Depth, Speed (2001)
• B & G Vulcan 7R Chartplotter (2021)
• Standard Horizon Explorer VHF w/ RAM mic at helm
• Vesper Marine XB 8000 AIS Transceiver
• Victron Energy Battery Monitor
• JVC Stereo (2021) w/ new cockpit speakers (2024)
• Philips 32” HD TV

SAILS & RIGGING:

• Fully Battened Mainsail (Boers +/- 10 years)
• Genoa 140% (Boers +/- 10 years)
• Staysail
• Jib (+/- 10 years)
• Gennaker (2021)
• Spinnaker pole
• Traveller upgraded to 5 cm traveller (2020)
• Profurl furler
• Adjustable inner forestay
• Running rigging replaced as needed

DECK & COCKPIT:

• ROCNA 25KG Anchor w/ 170’ Chain & 130’ Rode
• CQR 25lb anchor
• Quick HC3 1000w Electric Windlass (installed 2023, second hand unit & base re-inforced)
• Anchor Washdown
• Stainless Steel (S/S) grab bars on cabin top
• Solid S/S bars between midships stanchions
• Dodger (reaching end of life)
• Full cockpit enclosure (2019)
• Cockpit cushions
• Wheel on pedestal w/ instrument display
• 2 x Lewmar ST48 Primary winches on coaming
• 2 x Lewmar ST36 Secondary winches on cabin top
• Fold down cockpit table forward of pedestal
• 4 x Lazarettes for storage
• Propane locker takes 2 propane tanks
• Walk through transom (middle seat folds down)
• Transom shower – Cold
• Swim platform w/ swim ladder

ENGINE:

• Volvo Penta D255F 55 HP engine w/1656 hours (rebuilt engine, installed 2024)
• Kiwi Prop 3-blade folding prop
• Fuel filter (new 2024)
• Volvoseal dripless shaft seal
• Volvo Penta 115A Alternator
• Fuel tank gauge needs re-wiring

SAFETY AND MISCELLANEOUS:

• EPIRB
• Docklines
• Fenders
• Life Jackets
• All through hulls replaced - except for engine intake and shaft feed (2021)
• Diesel cabin heater
• West Marine 310 Hypalon Dinghy (2019)
• Spare KiwiProp – needs servicing
• SPARES!!!
• No Airconditioning
• No holding tank – chemical toilet in forward head