2003 Beneteau 39'
11.89 m
2003 Beneteau 39' 393
2003 Beneteau 393
39' (11.89 m)
Step aboard this 2003 Beneteau 393 and discover a bright, roomy cruiser built for confident coastal escapes or extended liveaboard comfort. With 56 HP diesel power, generator, A/C, water maker, solar, updated bottom paint, and easy furling sails, she is ready to cruise.
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| 5.5 KW Generator |
| Two Air Conditioning Units |
| Katadyn 80E Water Maker |
| New Bottom Paint 2025 |
| In-Mast Furling Main |
Description
2003 Beneteau 393 — a beautifully balanced cruiser with the space, comfort, and confidence that made this model one of Beneteau’s standout designs of the early 2000s. Designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Beneteau, the 393 blends French styling with practical offshore-minded cruising features, offering a rare combination of easy handling, generous accommodations, and a bright, inviting interior. At approximately 39 feet overall with a 13-foot beam, she feels remarkably open below while remaining manageable under sail, making her equally appealing for coastal cruising, island hopping, extended weekends, or liveaboard-style escapes.
The Beneteau 393’s reputation comes from its smart use of volume and light. Large ports, skylights, and an open saloon create an airy interior that feels larger than many boats in her class. Typical arrangements include a comfortable forward cabin, spacious aft cabin options, a practical galley, generous storage, and headroom reported at roughly 6 feet 6 inches — a major advantage for buyers seeking true cruising comfort.
Under sail, the 393 is a sensible, confidence-inspiring masthead sloop with a fin keel, bulb, and spade rudder configuration. Published specifications list approximately 638 square feet of sail area, 17,152 pounds of displacement, a 35-foot waterline, and a hull speed of about 7.9 knots, giving her the steady, practical performance expected from a capable mid-size cruiser. Lines led aft to the cockpit, wheel steering, and a forgiving sail plan make her approachable for a couple while still rewarding for experienced sailors.
Power is provided by a 56 HP diesel, with published tankage around 36 gallons of fuel and an impressive 119 gallons of fresh water, supporting longer stays away from the dock. Her fiberglass construction, broad beam, reverse transom with swim platform, and straightforward deck layout all reinforce the 393’s mission: comfortable cruising with style, practicality, and ease of ownership.
For buyers who want a modern-feeling cruiser without moving into a much larger boat, the 2003 Beneteau 393 is especially compelling. She offers the trusted pedigree of Beneteau, the design intelligence of Berret-Racoupeau, a roomy and light-filled interior, and the kind of manageable sailing characteristics that make every departure feel more inviting. Whether envisioned as a family cruiser, Gulf Coast weekender, Bahamas-capable passagemaker, or comfortable liveaboard platform, the Beneteau 393 continues to stand out as a graceful, proven, and highly livable sailing yacht.
LOA39'
LOA11.89''
Beam13'
Draft Max Feet5'
Draft Max Inch1''
Bridge Clearance Feet51'
Bridge Clearance Inch5''
Fuel Tank (Gallons)36
Fuel Tank (Liters)136.27
Fresh Water (Gallons)119
Fresh Water (Liters)450.46
Holding Tank (Gallons)40
Holding Tank (Liters)151.42
TypeSail
ConditionUsed
Specifications
Sail-Used
2003
35'1"
5'1"
2
6
2
1
1
Diesel
Fiberglass
Monohull
Yes
51'5"
36 Gallons (136.27 Liters)
119 Gallons (450.46 Liters)
40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)
17152
17152
Yes
Berret/Racoupeau
Beneteau
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- ModelEngine Model: 4 JH3E
- YearEngine Year: 2003
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
- Power HPPower HP: 56.00
- Power KWPower KW: 41.76
- Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Middle
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Next Generation
- Generator Model: UCM-2-5.5
- Generator KW: 5.50
Full Details
Manufactures' Description
The Oceanis 393 is a real concentration of the art of living on a cruise. With healthy behaviour and easy manoeuvring, the Oceanis Clipper 393 is well-suited to sailing with a small crew. The symbol of this new Oceanis generation is designed exclusively for your sailing pleasure.
Standard Equipment
DECK EQUIPMENT
Stainless steel stem setting w/offset anchor roller
Self-draining chain locker
Anodized aluminum toe-rail
4 aluminum roller fairleads on toe-rail
6 aluminum mooring cleats
Stainless steel bow rail w/navigation lights
Stainless steel stanchions with double lifelines
Lifeline gates
SS stern rail w/brackets for life-buoy and fl agstaff Lowering helm seat for transon access (Patented)
4 SS handrails on coachroof
1 sail locker in cockpit on port side
1 locker for 2 gas bottles on port side
2 cockpit aft lockers
Slatted teak cockpit seats
Cockpit drop-leaf table
Leather-covered SS steering wheel on pedestal
w/instrument console, SS handrail, throttle lever, compass and cup holders
Engine panel on cockpit coaming w/plexi shield
1 winch handle holder
Transom with slatted teak swim platform
Stainless steel swim ladder
Hot & cold cockpit shower
Protective rubber strake on transom
Manual bilge pump
Genoa sheet tracks on side decks w/adjustable cars Genoa sheet lead blocks with built-in stoppers
2 Lewmar® 48 CSTC primary winches
Coachroof mainsail traveller adjustable from cockpit
1 coachroof Lewmar 30 CSTO winch for control lines
5 Spinlock® XT jammers for halyards, reefi ng lines, vang and main sheet
1 dorade vent with adjustable ventilator
Stern light
RIGGING
Deck-stepped anodized aluminum mast with stainless steel support post inside salon
2 sets of aft-swept spreaders
Stainless steel standing rigging: cap shrouds, lower shrouds, forestay, baby stay and twin backstays Anodized aluminum boom
Furling genoa with drum above deck
Main halyard
Genoa halyard with jammer on mast
Main boom topping lift
Main sheet with block & tackle system
Genoa sheets
Rigid boom vang adjustable from cockpit
In-mast furling
Clew outhaul
SAILS
Neil Pryde® bi-radial dacron 140 % roller furling genoa with anti-UV strip and Neil Pryde multi-track foam luff system
Neil Pryde bi-radial dacron roller furling mainsail
INTERIOR LAYOUT
COMPANIONWAY
2 companionway plexi hatchboards
Hinged two-part GRP companionway
steps for access to engine
4 curved moulded GRP steps
FORWARD CABIN
Storage shelves along length of hull
2 storage drawers under berth
1 hanging locker with shelves on starboard side
1 settee with shelf locker
SALON
U-shaped settee with dinette
Storage under settee
Small central seat w/storage
Dinette table with aluminum legs
Table convertible into double berth
2 shelf lockers with sliding doors (slotted
for ventilation)
Large storage cabinet and drawers forward
HEAD
Fully moulded head
Manual marine toilet
Washbasin with pressurized hot and cold water Shower drain pump
Cabinet, mirror, bathroom accessories
Laminated wood handrail
Holding tank - 24 gallon
NAV STATION
Chart table with storage and molded fiddle rail Storage under table
Navigation instrument panel
Electric panel - 12 V 20 functions
Battery charge indicator, 12 V socket
+ 110 V panel
Nav seat with locker
Halogen light
AFT CABIN: 2 CABIN VERSION
Double berth
Hanging locker
Shelf locker
ENGINE
Yanmar 56 HP diesel
Sound-proofng foam in engine compartment Engine panel on cockpit coaming
Engine throttle lever on steering console Stainless steel propeller shaft with GRP protection moulded into hull
Fixed three blade propeller
Engine bed integrated into hull liner
L-SHAPED GALLEY (2 cabin version)
Laminated work surface over icebox and around sink Stove protection bar
GRP icebox with electric fridge and forward opening door
Cutlery drawer
Cabinets with slotted doors for ventilation
Double stainless steel sinks
Pressurized hot and cold water mixer tap
Trash can
2 burner LPG stove/oven
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electric water system with expansion tank
110 V system with 20 amp battery charger
8 x 110 V outlets in cabins and salon
Grounded rigging
1 service battery 200 Amp
1 engine battery 100 Amp
Halogen ceiling lights in salon, galley & cabins Fluorescent ceiling light in galley
Reading lights in cabins
Approved navigation lights
PLUMBING SYSTEM
Engine and electric water heater
Electric shower drain pumps
Manual bilge pump in cockpit
Electric bilge pump with .oat switch
2 rotomolded water tanks - 131 gal. capacity
WINDOWS/OPENINGS/VENTILATION
7 opening hatches - 7 or 8 opening ports depending on version
1 Lewmar 584 x 123 mm opening port: aft head
2 Lewmar 584 x 123 mm angled opening port salon
1 large 2000 x 400 mm panoramic Perspex® port with ABS blinds
1 Lewmar low profl e size 30 opening hatch above forward head
2 Lewmar low profi le size 30 opening hatches above salon
1 Lewmar low profi le size 30 opening hatch: fwd cabin 1 Lewmar low profi le size 44 opening hatch: fwd cabin Fixed hull ports in aft cabins, salon and fwd cabin
2 CABIN VERSION
1 Lewmar 257 x 109 mm opening port in cockpit
for aft cabin
Lewmar 300 x 120 mm opening port on coachroof for aft cabin
1 Lewmar low profi le size 10 opening hatch: aft cabin 1 Lewmar 300 x 120 mm opening port on coachroof for galley
1 Lewmar low profi le size 10 opening hatch: galley 1 Lewmar 584 x 123 mm opening port: galley
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Owner’s handbook
2 winch handles
Flag staff
Added Equipment
Electrical Equipment
Additional Mastervolt Battery Charger
2000 Watt Inverter
Solar Panel
12v Fans
5.5 KW Next Generation Generator
Electronic Equipment
Garmin Nan/Net Plotter
Garmin Radar
Raymarine Auto Pilot
Standard Horizon Matrix VHF Radio
Other Additions:
Asymmetrical Cruising Spinnaker
Air Conditioning Two Units
TV
Katadyn 80 E Water Maker
New Bottom Paint 2025
Bimini
Dodger
Canvas Covers for all windows, ports, and hatches
Dinghy Davits
Safety Gear
Ground Tackle
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Mike Shebester We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Mike Shebester. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Mike Shebester.
Mike Shebester
Waterford Harbor Marina
800 Mariners Drive
Pier 6/7
Kemah Texas 77565 United States
