2017 Beneteau Oceanis 55, EUR 375.000,-

There is something particularly appealing about a larger cruising yacht that has been genuinely enjoyed, thoughtfully upgraded and looked after with care. ZEN is a privately owned, never-chartered 2017 Beneteau Oceanis 55 Owner's Version, and she makes a very good impression on inspection. Having been aboard in Athens, I was struck by her presentation and by the attention her owners give to the condition of the boat, her equipment and the practical details of life afloat.

That care is more than a claim in an advertisement. ZEN's owners keep a detailed, ongoing maintenance and improvement record, with issues identified, logged and attended to rather than simply put aside. The 2026 programme documents engine and generator servicing, an exhaust-elbow replacement, attention to the generator seawater pump, saildrive oil and anodes, through-hull fittings, sail servicing and antifouling, alongside targeted repairs and renewals. It is a reassuringly methodical approach to ownership, and an important part of what makes ZEN stand out.

Her Owner's Version layout is equally attractive: a generous forward suite, two comfortable aft double cabins and a separate forward crew cabin, complemented by a bright saloon, practical galley and spacious twin-helm cockpit. The cruising inventory has clearly been developed with time aboard in mind. For owners who enjoy relaxing at anchor after an exciting day's sail, ZEN's 660W solar installation, 150-litre-per-hour watermaker, Fisher Panda 10kVA generator, Marinco 2,000W inverter and CRISTEC charging equipment make longer periods away from marinas more practical, with less reliance on shore power and shore-based water supplies. Reverse-cycle air conditioning adds comfort aboard, while Dock & Go, the Side-Power bow thruster, electric winches and B&G navigation equipment help make handling more manageable for a cruising couple.

ZEN's appeal is the combination of her Owner's Version accommodation, substantial cruising equipment and the evident attention she has received. Currently in Athens, Greece, and offered at €375,000 VAT paid, ZEN is available for inspection by appointment. Buyers who appreciate a yacht whose maintenance records and onboard presentation are as interesting as her equipment list will find her well worth a closer look.


Construction
Beneteau, France (2017)
Berret Racoupeau design
White GRP hull and superstructure
Teak side decks and cockpit
Iron fin keel; spade rudder
Twin-wheel cockpit and twin helm stations

Antifouling treatment recorded (May 2026)
Hull polishing recorded (May 2026)

Machinery
Yanmar 75hp marine diesel engine
Engine hours: current meter reading to be confirmed
Saildrive propulsion
Beneteau Dock & Go manoeuvring system
Side-Power bow thruster
Fisher Panda 10kVA generator (hours to confirm)

Engine annual service and new exhaust elbow recorded (May 2026)
Generator annual service and seawater-pump seals renewed (May 2026)
Saildrive oil and anodes renewed; seacocks serviced (May 2026)

Electrics
12V DC and 220V AC shipboard systems
House battery bank: six 120Ah units (720Ah nominal)
Shore-power supply and isolator
Marinco 2,000W inverter
CRISTEC YPOWER 12V/60A and 12V/40A battery chargers
660W solar array on arch (2023)
Victron MPPT solar regulation (2023)

Solar and supporting charging installation upgraded (2023)
Generator battery charger wiring checked and reconnected (May 2026)

Tankage
Fuel: two 200L tanks (400L total)
Fresh water: twin tanks, 324L and 330L (654L total)
Plastic fuel, water and holding tanks
Holding tank: approx. 80L
Sea Water Pro watermaker — 150L/hr (2023)
Pressurised hot and cold water

Fresh-water tanks flushed and sanitation systems serviced (May 2026)

Rig & Sails
Fractional sloop rig with stainless standing rigging
Slab-reefing mainsail and roller-furling genoa
Cockpit-led sail controls
Two Harken electric two-speed primary winches
One further Harken electric secondary winch
One Harken manual secondary winch

Mainsail and genoa cleaned and serviced (May 2026)
Small mainsail repairs and tell-tales renewed as required (May 2026)

Accommodation
Three main cabins: spacious owner's suite forward and two double guest cabins aft
Separate forward crew cabin with crew heads
Two main bathrooms with electric vacuum-flush toilets
Light, spacious saloon with electrically operated converting saloon table
Separate shower stall
Chart table and plentiful storage
Air-conditioning and heating throughout

Toilets removed, cleaned and serviced with seals renewed (May 2026)

Domestic
Gas hob, oven and grill; microwave
Three refrigerators including cockpit fridge, plus freezer compartment
Dishwasher, espresso machine, ice maker and portable galley equipment
Daewoo miniature washer / dryer (2023)
Dometic reverse-cycle air-conditioning and heating system (60,000 BTU)
Fusion Apollo MS-RA770 marine sound system (2023)
Retractable television and owners’ cruising inventory

Air-conditioning clean and service recorded (June 2025)

Deck
CQR 35kg anchor with 80m of 12mm chain
Electric windlass with chain counter and control display
Passerelle, warps and fenders
Bimini, sprayhood, cockpit enclosure and clear panels (2023)
Port sunshade added to match existing starboard shade (2025)
Cockpit cushions and sunbeds; deck shower
Folding aft bathing platform and swim access

Windlass upgraded (2024); chain-counter display/control renewed (2025)
Bathing-platform hinge rebuilt and platform reassembled (May 2026)
Localised reinforcement to bow-thruster tunnel recorded (May 2026)

Navigation
Four B&G Zeus2 displays at the twin helm stations
B&G speed/log and depth instrumentation
Radar and AIS-equipped navigation suite
B&G H90 VHF; B&G H50 cordless handset
Handheld Horizon HX300 VHF
B&G onboard wireless connectivity

New masthead anemometer recorded (2025)

Tenders
Zodiac Cadet 270 aluminium-hull tender (acquired 2024)
Mercury 4hp four-stroke outboard (2025)
Tender lifting bridle, painter and towing strops

Outboard service recorded (2026)

Safety
EPIRB, grab bag and lifebuoy
Inflatable liferaft (last service recorded 2023; current service status to confirm)
Flares purchased 2025 (expiry dates to confirm)
Emergency tiller and safety equipment inventory
Additional life-saving gear visible in the owners’ equipment lockers
Safety equipment and liferaft service dates to be reconfirmed prior to sale

Comments
A March 2024 survey addendum recorded unusual engine-speed/tachometer readings and recommended investigation by an authorised Yanmar engineer before sailing. The outcome of this recommendation is being clarified against subsequent service records.

The May 2026 maintenance schedule recorded localised bow-thruster tunnel GRP reinforcement and replacement of two through-hull valves. It also recommended attention to the generator seawater-pump shaft and saildrive rubber boot at the next service; current status is being checked. A B&G software update attempt in May 2026 was unsuccessful; the current software status remains to be confirmed.