Mechanical & Electrical Equipment

Mechanical

• 78 hp Perkins 4-236 marine diesel engine (Centrally located in the middle of the salon)
• Extra strainer after the sea-water pump. (to catch any parts from impeller)
• 2 Engine room blowers
• 3 ea 70 amp alternators
• Brutons 4 blade folding prop with rope cutter
• 8 hp Bow Thruster
• Hydrovane wind powered auto pilot. (2024) $8167.00
• Custom 70L water heater works off engine or shore power. (Has water softener built in)
• Acuva 2.0 UV water purifier (2024)
• 2 Danfoss 12v refrigerator compressors. (can be set so one is always on and the other when motor is running)
• 5 Manual sea-heads
• 5 Showers (1 in cockpit and 1 in each heads in the main cabin)
• 2hp 2 stroke Yamaha outboard (2025)

Electrical

• Shore Power cord with adapters
• 40 Amp Sterling Battery Charger (can handle European and North American voltage)
• 3 AGM House batteries (2024)
• 1 AGM Engine battery (2024)
• 1800 watt Sterling inverter
• 4 Solar panels (2010)

Navigation and Electronics

• Starlink (2024)
• 2 Separately wired VHF Radios
• Raymarine Axiom 9 Chart Plotter (2024) linked to the other components below.
• Raymarine Wind speed/direction
• Ray Marine Speed/Depth
• Ray Marine Auto pilot with spares
• AIS (2024)

Deck and Safety Equipment

• EPIRB
• 6 Person Life Raft (2024)
• "DanBoy" MOB Pole (2024)
• In date flares and fire extinguishers
• Separately wired navigation lights for bow and/or mast-head tricolor.
• 32 KG Delta anchor with 100 meters chain (galvanized 2022)
• 18 KG Delta back-up anchor

Sails & Rigging

• In mast furling system ( refurbished from the original 2024)
• Pro furl genoa furler
• 2 Lewmar 66 Primary winches
• 2 Barient cabin top winches
• Main and Genoa (in fair shape)
• Spare Main and 2 spare Genoas (in fair shape)
• Spinnaker with sock
• Spinnaker pole

2024 Upgrades

• Starlink
• AIS
• Raymarine Axiom 9 (with Caribbean and US East coast charts installed)
• Hydrovane wind powered auto-pilot
• New 6 person life-raft
• DanBoy MOB pole
• Flares for boat and life-raft
• Tri color masthead light
• New 2hp Yamaha out board (2025)
• UV filter for drinking water
• Custom Memory foam toppers for the 4 main beds

Tools and Spares

Skippers Cabin

• Spare genoa (1 of 2 spare genoas)
• Symmetrical spinnaker with sock
• MOB pole
• Two u-shape float rings
• Electrical parts
• Toilet parts
• Screws
• Zip ties

Port Saloon Floor Space

• Power angle grinder and very long electrical cord (for cutting shrouds and stays in case of de-masting)

Port Saloon Aft Corner Hold

• Engine parts

Underneath Stairs

• Extensive tool collection in toolbox
• Spare Water Filter for Acuva
• Spare Hydrovane Cover and Bolts
• Spares for outboard motor and manual
• Spare Shackles & blocks
• Cord to plug in boat & extension cord & adaptors (30-50 amp adapter, 30 amp to euro wall outlet)
• Digital multimeter
• Manual 3 way Ball valve

Starboard Aft Bedroom

• Spare windlass motor
• Jubilee clips
• Spare stay
• Hoses and wires of various sizes
• Spare stanchions and other parts
• Spare Raymarine wind gauge, sonar and 170 display screen (brand new and in box $1599 at West Marine)
• Spare starter for motor
• Three blade fixed propeller (the original Oceanis propeller before it was upgraded to the four-blade folding prop)

Port Aft Bedroom

• Very significant collection of stainless steel nuts and bolts and screws
• 12V fuel pump
• Engine mounts
• Oil change hoses
• Spare light bulbs
• Drill bits
• Spare main sail
• Spare auto pilot arm (checked and repaired in November 2024)
• Engine mounts
• Spare gear shift
• Spare gearbox
• Jumper cables
• Ball bearings
• Spare engine lift pump
• Other engine parts
• Spare shower pump

Starboard front berth

• Jabsco Toilet parts (more in skippers cabin)
• Older model autopilot replacement screen
• Spare Anchor windlass control
• Spare deck plug (water, waste)
• Spare shower pump
• Silicone
• Stuff box seals
• Tap aerator
• Deck plug for water or waste cap
• Hatch handles
• Winch pads
• Fridge freon capture
• Propane regulators
• Spare Genoa Sail (1 of 2 spare Genoas)

Port Saloon Wall Space

• Flares and flare gun and orange smoke (in date)
• Engine Parts
• Search light
• Radar reflector
• Bolt cutters
• Bungs
• Signal horn
• Batteries and tape

Port Front Bedroom Under Bed

• Traveler sliding car
• Insert pieces for large blocks
• Backstay turnbuckle
• Windlass part

More Details

The 1990 Beneteau Oceanis 500 is a 50-foot cruising sailboat designed by Philippe Briand and known for its spacious interior and comfortable accommodations. It features a large salon, four cabins plus a crew cabin, and ample storage, making it suitable for extended cruising and liveaboard lifestyles. The Oceanis 500 is also noted for its good sailing performance and manageable handling. This particular boat just safely sailed 9000 miles, including across the Atlantic ocean, with two adults and two children onboard.

 Key Features:

• Design:
• The Oceanis 500 is part of Beneteau's Oceanis line, which emphasizes comfort and performance. It has a sleek, modern design for its time, with a focus on maximizing living space. 
• The Oceanis 500 is known for its good sailing characteristics, with a hull design that balances speed and stability. It is considered relatively easy to handle for a boat of its size. All handling can be done from the cockpit.
• Comfort and Amenities:
• The interior boasts a large, open salon with a dining area and comfortable seating for a large gathering. The galley (kitchen) is well-equipped with amenities for extended cruising. Abundant hatches and portholes provide natural light and ventilation. 
• Storage:
• The Oceanis 500 offers ample storage both inside and on deck for equipment, provisions, and personal belongings. 
• Cockpit:
• The cockpit is designed for comfortable seating and a clear view for the helmsperson. Many people can sit around the cockpit table. There is well over 7 feet of headspace in the cockpit so even very tall people have plenty of headroom. Walkable decks enhance safety when moving around the boat. 
• Materials:
• The hull is made of thick fiberglass, and the interior is full of beautiful wood. Both of these are features that you wont find on a newer boat. 

Specific Details from Listings:

• Length: 49 feet (14.98 meters).
• Beam (width): 15.58 feet (4.75 meters).
• Draft (depth): 6.4 feet (1.95 meters).
• Gross tonnage: 22.48 tons (49,559 pounds)
• Fuel Capacity: 2 x 74 gallons (2 x 280 liters).
• Water Capacity: 265 gallons (1000 liters) in four tanks.
• Engine: Perkins diesel engine.
• Sailing Speed: Cruising speed around 9 knots (16.67 km/h). This particular boat had multiple days of sailing 185 nautical miles in 24 hours while crossing the Atlantic.

In Summary: The 1990 Beneteau Oceanis 500 is a well-regarded cruising yacht known for its spacious and comfortable interior, good sailing characteristics, and ease of handling. It is a popular choice for both experienced sailors and those looking to transition into longer-distance cruising.