2017 Beneteau Oceanis 55, EUR 370 000,-

Privately owned and meticulously maintained, high-specification 2018-model example of the popular Berret Racoupeau / Nauta-designed Beneteau Oceanis 55.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

Presented for sale in fantastic condition, DARKSYDE is a privately owned and used example of the popular Berret Racoupeau & Nauta-designed Beneteau Oceanis 55 aft cockpit cruising yacht.

Configured for effortless single or twin-handed sailing under sail, DARKSYDE benefits from in-mast furling and powered Harken winches, while close-quarters manoeuvres are dealt with by her powerful 110hp Yanmar engine and a 24V Quick bowthruster.

In her present ownership, DARKSYDE has cruised around in Mediterranean waters with her owners spending 6-7 months of the year aboard. DARKSYDE is fitted out, maintained and handled accordingly, as fitting of a home for those extended periods. With almost every possible option ticked, DARKSYDE has everything you could need for comfortable long-term cruising or serious bluewater adventures.

Her specification highlights include:-
2018 model
3-cabin, 2-heads layout in light Oak with master cabin forward, plus additional double crew cabin with heads
Teak laid side decks and cockpit
2.30m deep draft option keel with twin rudders
In-mast furling system
Harken powered winches
Yanmar 110 hp engine with full engine service history
Quick 24v Bowthruster with joystick controller
B&G WiFi electronics package plotters, radar, pilot and AIS
Fusion sound system
Reverse cycle air-conditioning/heating
Electric heads
Washing machine
Aquabase reverse osmosis watermaker
Fisher Panda 10kva generator
960Ah of LiFePo4 Smart battery capacity for service
Victron Control and Monitoring system, with remote operation and integrated with tank levels
Victron 3kW inverter
800W solar panel array
Bimini with sunshade panels and cockpit winter tent enclosure
Sprayhood with front window sun cover
Exterior Covers
Sun awnings foldable in the boom
Magma Gas BBQ
Retractable davits and deck chocks for RIB
Highfield 3.40m tender and Yamaha 9.9hp outboard
Starlink Gen 4
Smart Google 32” TV

With a recent investment exceeding an expenditure over Euro 40,000 spent on servicing, upgrades DARKSYDE is 100% ready to go. She has been meticulously maintained and continually upgraded by the current owner and a full maintenance log is available for review on request. setup and managed for solo operation and easily handled as a couple. She is being sold due to one of the owners having a deteriorating health condition and then looking at a permanent relocation to the Mediterranean.
DARKSYDE is located in Corfu Greece with moorings included through end of March 2027
RECENT REFIT HISTORY:

DARKSYDE has been meticulously and professionally maintained by her owner and benefits from numerous upgrades, which include:

2026:
Antifouled in April, all anodes replaced
Victron IP22 Smart battery charger installed for the generator battery
Fischer Panda generator water pump replaced with an upgraded pump
Bowthruster push button controller replaced with joystick
New engine alternator fitted
Water maker overhauled with new membranes and feed pump

2025:
Fully reupholstered interior in cream/beige cloth
Vevor Portable 55L freezer — 12V DC or mains AC powered
Hard and Bluetooth temperature monitoring of batteries, fridges, freezers and other items integrated with the Victron system
Additional cockpit back cushions
Engine and generator batteries replaced
Engine and Bowthruster batteries monitored via the Victron system
Engine and generator batteries temperature sensors installed

2024:
LiFePo4 conversion, including the Victron control system with touch screen and remote operation/alarm monitoring
Additional independent bilge alarms installed and integrated with the Victron system
Victron IP43 battery charger for service bank installed, integrated with the Victron system
Victron XS50 DC-DC installed to charge service batteries, integrated with the Victron system
Wireless remote control installed for windlass

OWNER’S COMMENTS:

We purchased our current DARKSYDE to replace our first Darksyde, which we sold during COVID. We've spent a combined total of 9 seasons sailing our own boats across the entire Med. In our first year of ownership of the latest DARKSYDE, we sailed her from Gibraltar to Turkey before wintering her in Kos. She proved herself to be a fast, safe and comfortable boat from the off. We then spent time in the Aegean on both the Greek and Turkish side before making our way to Corfu. This season, we've stayed in the Ionian to explore places we hadn't previously visited, before returning to the very unique winter location at the Old Fortress.

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:

The Oceanis 55 is a boat for big exciting projects and she is as appealing to the eye as she is easy to manoeuvre. This cruiser is a gentle step towards the world of large yachts.

The owner of the Oceanis 55 will enjoy great sensations and safe sailing on this balanced hull with a comfortable deck plan and a high standard of finish. She includes important innovations, such as the mainsail arch, mast position, balanced sail plan, 45° companionway, and electric swim platform, which all go to make this cruiser easy to handle.

Pioneering, the Oceanis 55 has opted for an outstanding level of interior comfort. With lots of glazed openings, a fully glazed shower for the owner cabin in terms of interior design, she has a wonderfully serene atmosphere. Her galley is very well equipped and very spacious, her interior can be adapted to multiple layouts, and there is scope for personalizing her ambiance by choosing very different woodwork and linings to create a refined and welcoming atmosphere.

In the cockpit, at anchor, on deck or inside, the Oceanis 55 offers generous well-ventilated spaces. With rectangular portholes offering a view of the horizon, there is plenty to see and lots of light in all circumstances.

PRESS REVIEW:

“As I approached the new Bénéteau Oceanis 55, with its pronounced chine, its mainsheet arch, those huge hull windows, even the gun metal colour, I did wonder if I was actually stepping aboard the Sense 55 I had tested the year before – indeed if he found them parked side by side, an owner of the Sense or Oceanis 55 could be forgiven for stepping aboard the wrong boat. “The difference is it’s still a more secure/sailor oriented interior,” said Bénéteau’s Yves Mandin, “but customers now want the vision from inside.”…

… Sail handling is kept to the area abaft the cockpit table and benches, leaving the forward area free for relaxation. The helmsman has a comfortable private space behind the wheels, with a raised sitting-out seat each side, and slight angles in the sole for grip….

… Mounting the primary winches inboard is an ideal solution both for preventing crew from grinding dangerously on the leeward rail and for ease of handling for cruising couples – the helmsman can easily tack the boat single-handedly…

…Bénéteau wanted to create a larger cockpit and more exterior space than the Bénéteau Oceanis 54, which this boat replaces, could muster. “The cockpit has become more and more like a living area,” says Racoupeau.
So the arch and companionway were moved forward to allow room for L-shaped cockpit benches and a companionway at a gentle 45°. Coamings are low, however, so protection from the big sprayhood forward of the arch is vital, but the cockpit is extraordinarily comfortable, with easily enough space to seat eight around the table…

Extracts from Yachting World boat test.


SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION

RCD Status:
It is our understanding that the yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A — "Ocean".

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
GRP hull with vacuum infused sandwich construction with balsa core
White gelcoat topsides
Teak laid side decks and cockpit
New anti-foul (Sea Jet 032) - 2026

Keel & Rudder:
2.30m draft keel
Twin spade rudders

MACHINERY

Engine & gearbox:
Yanmar 4JH110 4-cylinder turbo-charged & Intercooled diesel engine producing 110hp @ 3,200 rpm
Fresh water engine cooling via raw water intake and heat exchanger
Soundproof engine room
Fuel/water separators
Extraction fan

Maintenance & Performance:
Engine hours: approximately 2,350 hours as of Summer 2026
Engine serviced annually – last service October 2026 @ 2,350hrs

Propulsion & Steering:
Shaft line transmission with stainless steel shaft
3-bladed fixed propeller
Quick BTQ1810524 24vDC Bowthruster
2x Carbonautica 5-spoke design composite wheels with cable & chain steering system
Emergency steering gear

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Voltage systems:
12vDC primary domestic system with 220v AC via generator, inverter or shorepower

Battery Banks:
2x Roamer 460Ah Smart batteries (10-yr warranty) – 2025
1x 12vDC heavy duty engine starter battery – 2025
1x 12vDC heavy duty generator battery - 2025
4x 12vDC batteries forward for bowthruster integrated into Cerbo GX – 2025

Generator:
Fisher Panda 10000i 10kva 220vAC Diesel Generator
Generator hours: approx. 1,110 as of Summer 2026
Generator serviced routinely – last service Summer 2026 @ 1,000 hrs

Solar Panels:
4x 200W Solar panels on bimini
Victron MPPT 100/50 Charge controller

Battery Charger/Inverter:
Victron IP43 main charger
Victron Phoenix Smart 3kW inverter
Victron MPPT 100/50 Solar Controller
Victron Lynx Distribution system with individual service battery isolation
Victron XS50 DC-DC charger
Victron Cerbo GX + GX70 touchscreen with remote Android tablet display
Victron VRM remote monitoring over WiFi
Temperature sensors (incl. Ruuvi Bluetooth) on electrical compartment and fridges/freezers,
Two independent bilge alarms with local/email alerts, fuel and water tank monitoring
Bow thruster and generator battery smart shunts installed, integrated into Cerbo GX

Alternator:
12vDC engine-mounted alternator - 2026

Shorepower:
220vAC shore power system with twin Marineco connectors (dedicated connection for running air-conditioning in port)
Ring-main with 220vAC sockets throughout yacht
220vAC shore power supply protected with differential breaker and distribution system.

Other Electrical:
USB charging sockets fitted at main panel and cockpit cupboard, replacing old 12V sockets
Galvanic Victron Isolator
Electrical control panel with thermal breakers
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS

Fresh Water:
12vDC pressure system pump for fresh water supply
Hot water supplied via engine cooling with calorifier or via 220vAC immersion heater element from shore power in well-insulated 40 litre 220vAC hot water tank - 2024
Hot & cold pressurised water to galley, heads, shower in cockpit and crew cabin

Watermaker:
Aquabase reverse-osmosis 220DC powered watermaker producing approx. 90 litres per hour


Bilge Pumps:
Bilge pump override switch at AC/DC panel
2 x 12vDC electric bilge pump
1 x Manual bilge pump in cockpit

Black & Grey Water:
The toilets discharge directly to the sea or into a black water tanks (empty and cleaned), whose outboard discharge works through an electric macerator pump.

TANKAGE

Fuel:
The fuel tanks are made in PVC
Total fuel capacity approx. 400 litres
Port fuel tank (200 litres) and starboard fuel tank (200 litres)
Filling of fuel tanks is through deck inlets.

Fresh Water:
The freshwater tanks are made in PVC and are provided with a hatch for inspection and cleaning.
Total water capacity approx. 654 litres
Filling of water tanks is through deck inlet
1x Forward tank: 330 litres
1x Central Saloon tank: 324 litres

Holding tanks:
2 x 80 litres black water holding tanks in each bathroom
1 x 50 litres black water holding tank in the skipper cabin

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
2x B&G Zeus2 9” LCD radar/chart plotter display in cockpit
Chartplotter updated with new Navionics card - 2024
2 x B&G log, speed, depth and wind sensor
B&G 4G radar
B&G AIS system
2x Steering compasses

Communications Equipment:
B&G R590 DSC VHF radio with wireless handset
AIS transceiver
Radar reflector
Starlink - 2026
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT:

Galley:
ENO 3-burner gas hob with oven and grill
Extra 2x-burner Induction portable hob
12vDC 60 litre capacity – front-opening
Vitifrigo 130 litre capacity freezer – top-opening
Sharp 220vAC Microwave oven
Additional portable 55l freezer

Laundry:
Candy 220vAC 3kgs washing machine

Heads:
12vDC electric heads in all guest bathrooms
Jabsco manual marine heads in crew cabin head
Hot & cold pressurised showers in all bathrooms with Jabsco drain pumps

Heating & Ventilation:
Cruisair 220vAC reverse-cycle air-conditioning system with 18,000 BTU combined output
Independent fan coils for each cabin area with 2x fan coils for saloon area.

Entertainment
Fusion Bluetooth radio at chart table
2x Bose Speakers and sub-woofer in the saloon
2x Fusion speakers in the cockpit - 2024
32" Smart TV (Google TV) in saloon - 2025

Lighting:
LED interior lighting throughout including courtesy lighting
LED navigation lights

ACCOMODATION


Summary of Accommodation:
Three double guest cabins including master cabin forward
Crew cabin in forepeak with twin bunks and ensuite head
Sleeps up to 8- guests in three double cabins and 2-crew twin bunk crew cabin
Owners cabin forward with large centreline double berth
Saloon with table and sofa and lounge settee
Chart table aft of seating area to starboard
Galley aft to port side
Aft heads compartment to starboard with separate shower stall, electric vacu-flush toilet with holding tank, washbasin and storage
Day access to aft heads plus ensuite from starboard aft cabin
Twin double berth aft cabins with hanging locker and shelving
Washing machine in locker in port aft cabin

Accommodation Finish:
Interior joinery in Alpi Mat light Oak with contrasting walnut veneered soleboards
Interior fully reupholstered (cream/beige cloth) - 2025
White panelled main bullheads
Grey synthetic stone counters

Accommodation Description from Forward:

Crew cabin:
2 x single pullman beds
220vAC socket
Entrance hatch with extra little hatch to the anchor box
Bathroom with manual WC, sink, shower and mirror

Owner’s cabin:
Centreline double bed
2x deck hatches with mosquito net and blind curtains
2x large port holes
2x deck front windows
Flooring courtesy LED lights
Lower lockers
Wardrobe
220vAC Socket

Owner’s Ensuite:
Composite sink, headlocker with mirror front
Separate shower with wooden settee and basin
Electric WC
220vAC Socket

Galley:
Composite sink and worktops
Double sinks with sea water/fresh water foot pump
Stainless steel sink with mixer tap
Cupboards and drawers
2x coach roof port holes

Saloon:
Lounge sofa to portside
C-shaped seating area to starboard around adjustable dining table
Generous lounge sofa convertible in large double bed with pop-up backrest
Chart table with movable seat and locker for instruments
Electric panel board with hinged door for inspection at chart table
Cupboards

Aft cabins:
Double bed
Port hole with mosquito net and blind curtains
Large window looking astern
Cupboards
Wardrobe
Lockers in the main central bulkhead
220vAC Socket

Aft bathroom:
Composite sink, head locker with mirror front
Separate shower
Electric WC. Toilet serviced
220vAC Socket


DECK EQUIPMENT


Rig:
Deck stepped twin spreader anodised aluminium mast
Anodised aluminium boom and mast
In-mast furling mainsail system
Facnor manual genoa furler
Stainless steel wire standing rigging
Twin backstays
Running rigging led back to cockpit
Genoa cars adjustable from cockpit
Inner forestay chainplate
Stainless steel dolphin bowsprit
Running rigging replaced: main sheet, genoa sheets, main outhaul, kicker lines - 2024

Winches:
2 x Harken 60 electric 2-speed, self-tailing genoa sheet winches
2 x Harken 50 electric -speed, self-tailing control-line winches

Sails:
Dacron tri-radial furling mainsail – 2018
Dacron tri-radial furling 120% genoa – 2018

General:
Folding leaf cockpit teak table accommodating up to 8 persons with built-in 12vDC fridge
Custom made stainless cockpit arch
12vDC Electric stern platform with remote control
Pop-up telescopic tender davits
Stainless steel Pulpit and pushpit
Double stainless lifelines
Bathing ladder at transom
Self-draining cockpit
Deck shower
Outboard engine bracket
Exterior Magma Propane Gas BBQ

Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
Sprayhood
Bimini with sunshade lateral covers and cockpit tent enclosures
Full summer and winter cockpit blinds/enclosure
Bow and stern cushions
Winter covers
Boom tent
Cockpit tent
Master cabin blind/air scoop
Forward cabin shade/air scoop

Anchoring & Mooring:
Lewmar 12vDC 1,500w reversing vertical anchor windlass – serviced 2025
Remote control in the skipper cabin + remote control in the cockpit with chain counter
Wireless remote fitted to anchor windlass - 2024
35kgs anchor with 110m of 12mm chain and m of rope
Fore and aft mooring lines
Warps and fenders

Tender & Outboard:
3.4m inflatable Highfield tender - 2025
9.9 hp Yamaha 4-Stroke outboard engine – 2025
New Hydrofoil fitted to outboard engine
Wooden RIB deck chocks, stows in bag in skipper's cabin — no deck impact

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.

406Mhz EPIRB
6x man Life raft – serviced 2023
Flares and fire signals
2 x fire extinguisher
6x Lifejackets

Life Navigation Lights:
LED Navigation light bulbs


VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Lying in Corfu, Greece

Available to view strictly by appointment

Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00
Saturday by prior appointment

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.

Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.

Lead Broker : Lucio Pellegrini
Tel: +34 675 236 174
Email: #####@grabauinternational.com