Broker's Note

Farr Designed Beneteau 57 4 Stateroom Owner's Version

Exceptional boat in Exceptional Condition 

Only 2 Owners - Never Chartered

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She is a superb blend of Bruce Farr-designed performance, easy single handling, and the lush accommodation of Beneteau’s high-end production flag-ship yacht series that your family and friends will enjoy.

When you step aboard you will be impressed by her condition.  

Throughout her life, Splendido Uno has benefited from having two owners who cared for her and maintained her in exceptional condition. Many of the Beneteau 57's had issues with the durability of the original teak decks. In 2016, the original owner took this boat to a premier boatyard in Turkey to have the teak decks completely replaced, the hull repainted and other major upgrades including the standing rigging. The sole of the boat was also replaced with a superior level of quality and looks great!

Originally built for the North American market, Splendido Uno has both 110 volt and 220 volt electrical systems. The first owner sailed her to the Mediterranean, where the current owner bought her and sailed her back to the Caribbean after enjoying exploring the Mediterranean with his family for the last two seasons. The boat was extensively outfitted to cross the Atlantic and to become a high-end luxury crewed charter until her family could resume their dream. Unfortunately, life circumstances changed before Spelndido Uno was never chartered, and now the boat is in Florida to be sold.

Be certain to view the 3D virtual tour walkthrough of this boat that is part of this listing. From this tour, you will be able to get a sense of the quality, condition and layout of this boat. If you like what you see, give me a call and let’s set up a time for you to personally step aboard.

Accommodations

 The interior of Splendido is splendid in her design and construction. The lavish interior is crafted with beautiful cherry wood and constructed with old world craftsmanship not found in more current boats. The floors were sanded and refinished to a high gloss and show virtually no wear.

Once you step below you are greeted by a bright main salon flooded by light from her fixed ports and opening hatches. To port is a beautiful wood dining table with a large U-shaped Settee. Opposite is a straight settee with a small coffee table. Aft of is the Navigation Station.

The well designed  galley is aft to port of the main salon. She features ample counter space and storage that any cook will enjoy as well as a gimbaled 4 burner stainless steel stove and oven. A Frigoboat stainless steel refrigerator is front loading for easy access. The freezer is top loading and just aft of the stove. The Owner's Suite is aft and features a Queen size centerline berth. To starboard is a dressing table and comfortable couch. Opposite is a storage cabinet and forward of that is the ensuite head with a separate stall shower. In the passageway between the main salon and owner's cabin is the day head with a manual toilet followed by the Captain's Cabin/ storage room. This cabin features an upper and lower berth as storage cabinets. This is an excellent place to store cushions and spare parts when not used for sleeping. A washer and dryer is next aft. The mirror image  guest staterooms are located forward of the main salon. They both feature two opening hatches, a hanging locker and storage under the berth. Both cabins have a separate head and share a stall shower. 

Mechanical

• Engine Yanmar 4LHAM-HTPC 4cyl inline turbocharged 160 hp 
• Kanzaki KM5A 2.62:1 Transmission
• LewmarBow Thruster,
• Overboard Discharge System (Macerator) for Holding Tank
• Power Assisted Hydraulic Steering
• 39mm SS Propeller Shaft with Dripless Seal
• FRP Spade Rudder with SS Stock
• Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
• 6 gal Hot Water Tank
• 3 electric heads
• 1 mechanical head
• Max Feathering Prop (Rebuilt 7/24)
• Spare Prop
• Village Water Maker
• Combo Washer/Dryer
• Ice Maker

Electrical

• Onan 9 KW Diesel Generator
• Shore power 230v to 110v transformer
• Shore power 110v
• 24V / 50A battery charger / 3000w inverter and remote panel
• 24V / 50A battery charger
• 12V / 20A battery charger
• Batteries; Sunlight AGM batteries installed August 2022: 24 Volt: 4 SUNLIGHT
• ACCUFORCE 230S AGM, 230Ah connected in series and parallel for
• 460Ah.; 12V: (3) GPL-31XT 125 Ah each in parallel for 375 Ah. Capacity
• is 460 Ah. 
• Solar panels (4) 876 Watts
• Stealth Gen Wind generator

Hull and Deck

• Dark blue gelcoat
• External lead fin keel with winglets and balanced spade rudder
• Eight stainless steel mooring cleats
• Stainless steel tapered stanchions with double lifelines, grabrails on cabintop and dodger, stainless steel Dorade guards.
• Stainless Steel Dinghy Davits
• Stainless Steel Mast for Wind Generator
• Gas BBQ Grill
• Man Overboard Pole
• Anchor Windlass
• Anchor and Chain
• Teak Decks (Replaced in 20**)
• Transom Shower
• Insulated Cockpit Table Compartment
• Teak Outboard Bracket
• Teak Stern Rail Seats
• Stainless Steel Anchor
• Complete set of Safety Gear,
• Dock lines, anchor, fenders, horseshoe,
• MOB, horns, life jackets…
• Natural Teak Decks,d
• Varnished Teak Cockpit
• Trim and Toe Rail Cap,
• Connecting Dodger,
• Bimini w/ Forward Connector
• Cockpit Cushions / Back Rests,
• Custom Deck Cushions
• Remote Bridge Swim Platform

Electronics

• (2) Raymarine E120 Chartplotter
• Raymarine Radar
• AIS System
• Raymarine ST60 Tridata
• Raymarine ST 60 Wind Instrument
• Raymarine Depth/Speed
•  ST6002 Smart Autopilot (2 Autopilot Systems)
• Starlink Satellite System
• Icon Single Side Band
• Horizon VHF
• Stereo

Sails and Rigging

• Inmast Furling Main
• Motorized Pro Furlin Jib
• Roller Furling Main Sail
• Carbon Fiber Spinnaker Pole
• 2 Harken 66 Electric winches
• 2 Harken 46 Self Tailing winches
• 2 Harken 53 Self Tailing winches
• 2 Harken 46 self tailing mast winch
• Fully Battened Main Sail (New in 2019)
• Furling 140% Genoa
• Furling Staysail (New in 2019)
• New Staanding Rigging (2019)

Dinghy and Outboard

• Tender AB Oceanus serial COABM29009E212.
• Tender outboard Honda 30hp BF30D. Serial No. BAUJ-1012725 

Manufacturer Provided Description

Designed to eat up the miles shorthanded, fast, safely and in utmost comfort, the Bénéteau 57 is the fruit of all the experience gathered by Bénéteau and Farr Yacht Design, a pair of winners. For a perfect control of the sail plan whatever the conditions, the running rigging is led back to the central cockpit, protected by a solid hood. As for the high quality equipment from the most renowned manufacturers, it has been chosen to offer long range and self reliability: generator, electric manoeuvre winch, standard bow thruster... An exceptional Yacht for demanding sailors with blue water cruising in mind.

Disclaimer

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Sailing magazine Review of the Beneteau 57

Where would we be without dreams? For years, Francois Chalain, Beneteau's chief designer and in house conceptualist, dreamed of creating a production boat like the new 57. His vision centered on a powerful sailing machine with the kind of luxurious amenities and long list of standard features that would permanently alter the public's perception of the world's largest sailboat builder, placing it squarely among the ranks of the elite custom boatbuilders. And as lofty as those aspirations are, there is also a practical side to Beneteau's stunning new flagship. Dealer Chuck Laughlin of St. Barts Yachts in Charleston, South Carolina, puts it in perspective: "The 57 is a natural progression, it's the next step up for Beneteau 50 owners."

Step, however, is too mild a word. The new 57 is a leap for Beneteau- this is a departure boat, a statement boat. Designed by Bruce Farr, (with close collaboration from Chalain) this new center-cockpit passagemaker has genuinely raised the bar for production builders as it combines a hull form that allows for luxurious accommodations and yet one that offers surprising performance. What is not surprising is that Beneteau has deployed all of its manufacturing moxie to bring the 57 to market at a base price that will make other builders seasick with envy.

We joined an armada of other journalists and interested customers to sail hull No. 2 in Charleston. The boat is a powerful sloop rig, and with the bow sections a bit fuller than Beneteau's usual First Series boats, the beam, of which there is plenty, seems less pronounced. Maybe I was mesmerized but there even seemed to be a bit of sheer. I liked the look as it took the ruler-drawn edges off the boat with a slight softening that made it seem friendlier for cruising and living aboard. However, make no mistake, the new 57 is also designed to win those so-called rally events like the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, and to do very well in the Bermuda races too.

The Details

The first impression upon stepping aboard is one of space. Despite the number of people milling about, the boat didn't feel crowded.

It did feel solid in the water as the sails went up in a fresh breeze. The construction is in line with Beneteau's other big boats, featuring a solid hull and balsa-cored deck. The hull also includes a balsa rib band for stiffening. A massive hull liner that is bonded and laminated to the hull provides structural integrity. I have never been overly fond of hull liners, especially in big boats, but the tooling of this liner, which is essentially a hull within a hull, demonstrates Beneteau's commitment to the 57. Obviously, they plan to build a lot of 57s. This is just the type of manufacturing muscle that only Beneteau can deploy to launch a new model.

The test boat was fitted with the more manageable shoal-draft option, a 6-foot, 10-inch keel section. Ballast on the shoal-draft model is 17,000 pounds, roughly 10 percent more than with the deep keel. The rudder is a balanced spade, positioned well aft for excellent steering control and the stock and bearings combine composite glass and stainless steel.

The cockpit is brilliantly designed with it's bulkhead-mounted wheel--the port side steering station, with a robust teak seat complete with arm rests, is a practical way to open up the rest of the cockpit. And although it's snug behind the fixed windscreen and the hydraulic steering system provides all the advantage you'll ever need to steer the boat, I think I would still select the optional pedestal-mounted wheel as I just like steering from the centerline.

An impressive wooden cockpit table is the perfect place for a meal, either under way or, better yet, at anchor. There is also a spacious aft deck, ideal for sunning or simply stretching out and there is handsome teak seating as well. Naturally, all sail controls are led aft to huge Lewmar 66 electric primaries, which are a logical option on a boat of this size, especially if you are contemplating any kind of shorthanded sailing. The mainsheet traveler is aft, one advantage of center cockpits is that they make it practical to employ efficient end-boom sheeting arrangements. The optional hydraulic autopilot should be considered essential, just from a sail control perspective as you are slightly removed from things at the helm.

If you're the claustrophobic type, this boat is for you. The low side fold-up perch mounted on the stern pulpit allows for a fantastic view of the 56-foot, 5-inch waterline charging through the water. The aft transom steps are angled for easy access in and out of the water, and include a built-in life raft locker below. A hot and cold shower is a nice touch. The cockpit, which features handsome inlaid teak on the seats, also includes clever rope lockers to quickly stow excess line. I really like the access to the engine room through the removable cockpit floors, a great feature that provides natural light when working below.

On Deck

The deck includes teak on the side decks and molded nonskid on the coachroof. Teak provides the best traction possible, especially when wet, and besides, it looks great and the new teak deck systems are relatively low maintenance. Stainless steel grabrails along the coachroof are well placed and the beefy stanchions and robust lifelines give both the fore and aft decks a feeling of security and easy maneuverability. Overall, Beneteau has upgraded the deck hardware on the 57, from the eight stainless cleats, including two midships cleats per side, to the impressive stainless stemhead fitting with two anchor rollers.

The genoa tracks are placed well inboard and the leads should be set up for load-bearing adjustment, essential for high headsail loads. The test boat was fitted with manual leads. The triple-spreader, keelstepped mast is by Sparcraft. The standing rigging includes double backstays for safety (redundancy), although adjustment is only via the turnbuckles. Like most big cruisers, the rig is not really designed for tweaking, although a rigid vang is standard. A furling mast or boom are both options and again, depending upon your sailing agenda and crew size, either might be valid considerations. The two folding steps on the mast help for climbing up to attach the halyard. With the wind gusting to 17 knots, the full-batten main drove the boat smartly. The optional mainsail furling system should be given serious consideration to help when reefing that big sail in a blow.

Down Below

The interior is breathtaking. Beneteau has done a masterful job of finishing the 57, and if you didn't know this was a production model you'd easily be convinced it was a one-off custom boat built in Italy. The finish is cherry-stained Douka wood, and the sole is Iroko parquet. From the padded ceiling sections, to the carved door frames, to halogen lighting throughout to the elegant drape on the portlights and roller shades on the hatches, Beneteau has provided the accents to create a fine yacht.

There are three basic arrangements, offering two, three or four private cabins. The test model included the impressive owners stateroom aft. The de rigueur centerline queen berth has drawers below, and a large hanging locker offers more storage. There is abundant ventilation and natural light in this simple but very comfortable stateroom. Indeed, ventilation and natural lighting is terrific throughout the boat. There seem to be Lewmar Ocean deck hatches and Atlantic series portlights everywhere. The aft head includes a molded shower compartment with plenty of head and elbow room.

Skipping back to the saloon, the first thing you note are the finely curved companionway steps. A large dining table, flanked by a curved settee and free-standing chairs are to port with the compact but very functional navigation station to starboard. The settee cushions deserve mention, they are made of tripledensity foam, intricately shaped and finished in Dralon velvet upholstery. Forward-facing panoramic ports flood the saloon with light. The nav station includes a curved wooden seat and plenty of room for repeaters above the chart desk. The dining table has a built-in wine rack in the center, naturally. A Sharp flat-screen television and DVD is cleverly mounted to starboard-this is an option that might be hard to live without. Again, the overall sense is of spaciousness. Beneteau has taken pains not to crowd the saloon with too much furniture, although the overhead handholds will only be of use to tall people.

The galley is to port, aft of the companionway. There is plenty of counter space, a four-burner gimbaled stove and a built-in microwave. The fridge is front-loading, for convenience, while the freezer is reached through the top- less accessible but far better for keeping the cold in. Forward, most boats have double guest cabins, with a crew cabin and separate sail locker. The sail locker is especially useful, like a garage, and it also provides access to the workings of the indispensable bow thruster.

The standard power plant is a Yanmar 4LHA-HTP supercharged four-cylinder diesel, a reliable, powerful and efficient engine and the Martec folding prop pushed the 57 through a tough chop with ease. Access to the engine is, as noted earlier, either through the cockpit or from behind the companionway steps, which lift with hydraulic jacks. You can also remove side panels in the walkways, and the overall access is great. Fuel capacity is 125 gallons, and the two tanks are located in the aft cabin.

The engine is fitted with separate alternators; one charges the 24-volt system that includes most domestic loads and the other charges the 12-volt system that includes sailing and navigation electronics. A 9.5-kilowatt generator is also standard. I am impressed with the system engineering. The dual 12- and 24-volt systems are efficient and there is no skimping on hardware, from the two 140-amp 24-volt house batteries, to the thermal breaks on the electrical panel, the boat is properly fitted out.

Under Way

Back on deck the wind had eased a bit to 11 knots true and, with a 145-percent roller-furling genoa, we punched through the chop at 8 knots plus on a beat. Easing the sheets, we shot up toward 9 knots, and when the wind freshened to 15 knots true, the speedo hit 9.2. The ride was easy and the motion soft. The steering was effortless. That, of course, is a feature of hydraulic steering. You drive by the sails, not the feedback from the rudder, and until you get used to it, it's easy to oversteer. Cracking off onto a deeper reach, we maintained 8 knots despite a falling apparent wind. Mind you, these boat speeds are obtained with a crowd of people on board and little attention to sail trim. I'm sure that with a little effort, the 57 will spend a lot of time clipping along in double digits.

The new Beneteau 57 is a worthy flagship for the world's largest sailboat builder. It's a world-class yacht and an excellent big boat value. Francois Chalain can rest easy, his dream has been realized in a powerful synthesis of fiberglass, stainless steel and pure French style.

Article by John Kretschmer, Sailing Magazine, 2001