2016 Beneteau 55'
16.76 m2016 Beneteau 55' SENSE 55
- 16.76 m
- Diesel
- Sail
- Cruiser-Racer
2016 Beneteau SENSE 55
55' (16.76 m) SENSIBLE
SENSIBLE is a 3 cabin layout with crew quartersm and has been professionally maintained and cosmetically preserved as a daytime-only charter boat. Lightly equipped and ready for customization by a new owner, this design must be seen to be truly appreciated. Call the broker to arrange a showing.
Tax Paid
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Dock & Go system |
| B&G electronics suite |
| dishwasher |
| AIS |
| Notable Upgrades: New bottom paint less than a year old. |
2016 Beneteau 55' SENSE 55
- 16.76 m
- Diesel
- Sail
- Cruiser-Racer
$ 349,000 USD
$ 497,648 CAD*€ 310,398 Euros*£ 263,618 GBP*
Description
The Beneteau Sense 55 was created for sailors who want genuine passagemaking capability without giving up the space, light, and easy circulation of a contemporary luxury yacht. Designed by Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design with an interior by Nauta Design, the Sense 55 pairs a powerful modern hull, twin rudders, and a practical cockpit-led sail plan with an unusually open connection between the cockpit and raised saloon.
Step aboard at the broad stern platform and the design’s purpose is immediately clear: movement is natural, sightlines are excellent, and the cockpit becomes a true outdoor living room. Just a few steps below, panoramic glazing fills the saloon and galley with daylight. Forward accommodations remain private and quiet, while systems and machinery are concentrated aft for convenient access. The result is a distinctive cruising yacht equally suited to coastal weekends, extended voyages, and comfortable liveaboard use.
LOA55'
LOA Inch1''
LOA16.79''
Beam16'
Beam Inch4''
Draft Max Feet6'
Draft Max Inch3''
Bridge Clearance Feet78'
Bridge Clearance Inch5''
Fuel Tank (Gallons)220
Fuel Tank (Liters)832.79
Fresh Water (Gallons)256
Fresh Water (Liters)969.06
TypeSail
ConditionUsed
Specifications
SENSIBLE
55'1" (16.79 Meters)
Sail-Used
2016
2015
16'4"
52'3"
6'3"
4
8
3
1
Diesel
Fiberglass
gelcoat
Displacement
Yes
78'5"
Yes
220 Gallons (832.79 Liters)
256 Gallons (969.06 Liters)
40917
Yes
A
Yes
Berret-Racoupeau
Nauta Design
Beneteau (France)
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: YANMAR
- ModelEngine Model: 4JH80
- YearEngine Year: 2017
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Power HPPower HP: 80.00
- Power KWPower KW: 59.66
- Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 3200.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Middle
- Hours DateHours Date: 09-16-2026
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Onan
- Generator KW: 9.00
- Generator Hours: 3200
- Generator Date Hours Recorded: 09/16/2026
Full Details
Description
Accommodations & Interior
The Sense concept moves the living spaces higher in the hull, creating a saloon that feels open, bright, and closely connected to the water. The galley is positioned for easy service to both the saloon and cockpit, with generous counter area, practical storage, and excellent ventilation. There is even a dishwasher (never used)! Forward, the owner and guest cabins benefit from separation from the machinery spaces and each has direct access to the yacht’s heads. 40,000 BTU's of air conditiong!
Deck, Rig & Handling
Equipped with a tall, deck-stepped, 9/10 fractional rig, a furling genoa, and an in-mast furling mainsail, all running rigging is led aft to the cockpit for simplified sail handling. The cockpit arrangement places twin helm stations outboard for visibility while the mainsheet arch helps preserve a comfortable social area. The broad stern platform simplifies boarding, swimming, and tender access. Deluxe cockpit cushions and a cushioned forward lounge are on the foredeck provide plenty of room for large groups of family and friends.
The factory-installed Dock& Go gives the captain added confidence around the docks with easy joystick handling of the main propulsion system and the bow thruster.
Electronics, Navigation, Communication and Entertainment
Sensible is equipped with the full factory B&G Zeus sailing perfomance package, with large color MFD's at both helms, autopilot, GPS, depth, wind speed and boat speed readouts, VHF communications with AIS and a stereo with speakers both above and below deck.
Upgrades
- new bottom paint Oct 2025
- rigging survey 2024
- engine provided by builder non-EPA complaint; upgraded to new, compliant Yanmar 80HP engine in 2017
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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 Bill Bolin — CPYB We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Bill Bolin — CPYB. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Bill Bolin — CPYB.
Bill Bolin — CPYB
Certified Professional Yacht Broker
323 10th Avenue
Suite 105
Palmetto FL 34221 USA

