The Beneteau 473 has a reputation for its solid feel and sleek hull shape which leads to superb sailing performance. People who have sailed a 473 in heavy seas are delighted with the sea-kindliness and steady motion. The cockpit is large and safe, dual helms allow for good control on either tack and for docking, while freeing up the center of the cockpit for the crew; wide side decks & good hand holds on the coach roof allow safe passage to the bow. The granny bars at the mast serve many purposes.

Maroon Belle is a 2 cabin-2 head vessel and has an interior that is laid out for optimum 'livability'. It has a spacious galley to starboard of the companionway; nav station with good access to electronics & electrical panel, a very comfortable salon and large forward/master cabin with centerline berth & en-suite head.

Maroon Belle has been well maintained and upgraded over time. She has sailed mostly in the Chesapeake Bay and south to Florida. The boat is loaded with cruising gear and equipment that make life on board easier for single-handing or living aboard.

Equipment and upgrades include:

Yanmar 4JH3TE 75hp Engine 

MaxProp

Bowthruster

Fisher Panda 8KW Generator

Solar Panels

CruiseAir Aircon (2 units)

Victron Inverter/Charger

Radar

AIS 

ROCNA 25KG Anchor w/ 200' chain

Lewmar Electric Windlass (2022)

In-mast-furling Mainsail

Gennaker

Telescoping Whisker Pole

Full Cockpit Enclosure

Electric Primary Winches (2)

Electric Secondary Winch (1)

Arch & Davits

Dinghy & Outboard (2016)

Electric fresh-water flush head (fwd)

Ultra Leather Salon Upholstery - excellent condition

Cockpit Cushions 

New Fridge/Freezer compressor (Oct '23)

ACCOMMODATIONS:

The L-shaped galley runs along the starboard hull from just forward of the stairs to the aft bulkhead. It has Corian counter tops and provides plentiful work space and storage. A the top-opening freezer and front-opening fridge & oven are situated along the hull-side. Cabinets & drawer storage above and below counter level. The microwave oven is recessed into the aft bulkhead. Through the bulkhead at the rear of the galley is a door that leads into the cockpit locker, which can serve as extra pantry storage. 

The aft cabin is to port of the companionway & has a large double berth & storage locker. One of the cushions has been removed (but is available) to create centerline storage. Forward of that is the aft head which can be accessed from the cabin or from the salon. Between the head and the port settee is the forward facing nav station with ergonomically friendly seat that has storage below & the inverter below. The nav station has the electrical panel to port and electronics strategically positioned for easy-monitoring of the vessel systems.

The salon consists of a large U-shaped dinette to starboard, with a bench amidships and a 2-person settee to port. The bench provides added storage. The table lowers to form a double berth and has a leaf which can be removed, but in place it allows seating for 6. Upholstery is cream ultra-leather. Peek-a-Boo blinds on portlights. Overhead fixed windows provide light and numerous hatches provide ventilation.

The door to the forward/master cabin is offset to port. The cabin has plentiful storage - port and starboard and under the bunk. It has three opening hatches for light and ventilation. The queen-sized berth has as an inner spring mattress with foam topper & can be accessed from either side at the foot. The head is to starboard and has a fresh water flush electric toilet, basin & vanity & separate shower stall. 

GALLEY:

•  Force 10 3-burner propane stove w/ oven

•  Tappan Microwave

•  Adler Barbour Top loading freezer

•  Adler Barbour Front loading fridge

•  Corian countertops

•  Double S/S sink

•  Extensive storage above and below counter level

ELECTRICAL:

•  110V/12V system

•  Fisher Panda 8KW Generator w/ 1213 hours

•  2 x Kyocera 80W Solar Panels

•  Blue Sky Solar Regulator

•  Victron 3000 Multiplus 12/3000/120 Inverter/Charger (2016)

•  2 x CruiseAir Reverse Cycle Aircon (16K & 9K BTU)

•  Water Heater (6 Gal)

•  1 x West Marine Gr27 AGM Start Battery (2021)

•  3 x West Marine 4D AGM House Batteries (2021)

•  Xantrex Battery monitor

•  2 x 30A Shorepower inlets

•  4 x 30A Shorepower cables

•  50A Splitter

ELECTRONICS:

•  Raymarine p70 Autopilot control head w/ Lecombe & Schmidt Drive w/ remote

•  Raymarine 2KW/48 Mile Radar

•  2 x Raymarine e80 Chartplotter (cockpit & nav station)

•  Raymarine ST60 instruments at helms (Tridata, Wind, Graphic)

•  Raymarine ST60 Graphic @ nav station

•  Raymarine-Vesper AIS Transceiver

•  ICOM IC-M442 VHF w/ RAM

•  Fusion MS-RA70 Stereo (2022)

•  Victron Energy Color Control energy monitor

SAILS & RIGGING:

•  Ullman Inmast Furling Mainsail (2016)

•  Ullman 135% Genoa (2014)

•  Profurl furler on forestay

•  Gennaker (+/- 2016)

•  Forespar telescoping Whisker Pole

•  Rigid boomvang

•  Traveller forward of dodger

•  Standing Rigging is original

•  Running rigging replaced as necessary

Engine, Mechanical & Plumbing

•  Yanmar 4JH3TE 75HP w/ 3260 hours

•  3-blade MaxProp feathering prop

•  Lewmar Bowthruster

•  Fisher Panda 8KW Generator (1213 hours)

PLUMBING:

•  2 Fuel tanks = 117 Gal (Under floorboards starboard and under port aft bunk) 

        -Starboard 60 Gal - Genset runs off this tank

•  3 Water tanks = 165 Gal (2 tanks under floorboards and 1 tank under forward berth)

•  Electric Head forward w/ fresh water flush

•  2 x 22 gal Holding Tanks

•  6 gallon water heater

•  Pressurized hot/cold water

•  Seagull water filter

DECK AND COCKPIT:

•  Double S/S Anchor roller

•  ROCNA 25KG anchor w/ 200' Chain

•  Spade Anchor w/ Chain & Rode

•  Lewmar Electric Windlass (2022) w/ handheld remote, wireless remote & switch at helm

•  Anchor Washdown

•  Fiberglass decks

•  Teak toerails

•  Granny bars at mast

•  Handholds on cabin top

•  Sunbrella Hatch covers

•  Dodger, bimini, connector (8 yrs, isinglass newer)

•  Full enclosure w/ isinglass & mesh screens (8 yrs)

•  Cockpit Cushions

•  Fixed wooden cockpit table w/ removable leaves

•  Teak cockpit floor

•  Zarcor Saloon-style companionway doors 

•  Original companionway hatch 'boards' (perspex) available

•  Dual helms w/ covers

•  Drop down middle seat creates walk-through transom

•  1 x Lewmar ST40 Electric winch on cabin top

•  1 x Lewmar ST40 Manual winch on cabin top

•  2 x Lewmar 58 Electric Primary winches on coamings (upgrade)

•  Beneteau Arch w/ Radar mount

•  Custom Dinghy Davits by S & S in Norfolk

•  Swim platform

•  Transom shower (hot & cold)

•  Swim ladder

ADDITIONAL:

•  2016 Walker Bay 10'2" Dinghy w/ chaps

•  Suzuki 4-stroke 15HP outboard motor (2018)

•  Propane BBQ

•  Spares for engine & generator

•  Life Jackets 

•  Flares

•  Fenders

•  Docklines

•  Jacklines

•  Lifesling

•  Horseshoe