Bidding has ended
  1. Yacht Auctions
  2. Sunflower - 53ft Beneteau 2005
Video

2005  Beneteau  53ft Yacht for Auction in Harpswell, Maine

Bidding Ended: May 2, 2023

"Sunflower - 53ft Beneteau 2005" Vessel Overview

Sunflower is very likely the most heavily modified Beneteau Oceanis ever. She has been continuously modified to be a far stronger offshore yacht with her custom Forespar mast, Leisure Furl in-boom reefing, new rigging, new Quantum sails, custom hard dodger, upgraded deck hardware throughout, Mastervolt lithium-ion batteries, and much, much more. Having sailed three Newport to Bermuda races and one Marion to Newport, Sunflower meets all current safety requirements with certified in-date life raft, MOM 8A, EPIRBs, flares, ditch bag, etc.

Sunflower has been extensively upgraded by her meticulous single owner over the past 18 years, first to support long-range extended cruising and then to be a fast cruiser for ocean racing, the extensive list of modifications below attempts to capture the evolution of Sunflower by a very knowledgeable, marine-oriented, owner. To help illustrate the breadth of work completed over the years, we encourage interested buyers to watch the video interview with the owner of Sunflower (filmed 3/8/2023), seen in the photo gallery. You may also find the following documents, among many others attached in the “Documents” section, of considerable interest, and please review the extensive list of upgrades and improvements in the “Vessel Specifications” document:

 

  • Navigational System Drawing (meticulous detail)
  • Rigging Invoices – $105,000 Rigging Improvements
  • Electrical System Drawing (meticulous detail)
  • Sail Invoices – $61,000 Quantum Sails
  • Lithium-Ion Replacement Article – Written by Seller
  • Heating Invoice – $19,000 Hydronic Heating System

AUCTION PROCESS:

All auction participants must register by clicking the “Register To Bid” button. The deposit to bid on the 53′ Beneteau 2005, Sunflower, is $25,000. Deposits are held in escrow with the Listing Brokerage, East Coast Yacht Sales, and must settle in their account prior to access being granted to bid. Bidding opens at $200,000 and the official Reserve Price is $225,000.

Documents

Survey - March 2023
Survey Addendum April 2023
Engine Survey April 2023
Invoices - Rigging
Invoices - Sails
Invoices - Hydro Heat
Rig Inspect April 2022
Purchase & Sale Agreement
Oil Analysis

Amenities & Features

  • Nothing is left of the original Beneteau rig. The spars, standing and running rigging, and all blocks, winches, and hardware are top quality and sized for ocean sailing.
  • New rigging 2021, Forespar mast, Leisure Furl, Quantum sails, custom hard dodger, upgraded deck hardware throughout, Mastervolt lithium-ion batteries, etc.
  • Original furling systems replaced. The headstay furler is Schaefer 4100, the Staysail furler is Schaefer 2100, mainsheet traveler replaced with Harken heavy duty system.
  • Below waterline has been custom faired and sprayed with an exceptionally hard ablative bottom paint for speed yet also long-distance cruising without the need to scrub the bottom.
  • Heavy-duty welded plates of the Passage Maker tangs for the standing rigging, and note the sturdy Leisure Furl gooseneck.
  • Meets all current Newport to Bermuda safety requirements with certified in-date life raft, MOM 8A, EPIRBs, fire, propane, ditch bag etc.

Contact Info

Meet our Team
Stay in the know

Sign up to receive our e-newsletter and be the first to know when new yacht auctions are announced.

Sign-Up Now
Receive Our Newsletter

Stay in the know. Complete the form below and we will send you email updates for upcoming auctions.

By submitting this form, you agree to our Terms of Service. Additionally, you grant us permission to use your provided email address to send you marketing updates and relevant information. We value your privacy and assure you that your email will not be shared with third parties. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Follow Auction

Stay in the know. Complete the form below and we will send you email updates for this auction and a reminder on auction-day to watch the live-bidding.

Hidden

By submitting this form, you agree to our Terms of Service. Additionally, you grant us permission to use your provided email address to send you marketing updates and relevant information. We value your privacy and assure you that your email will not be shared with third parties. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Download Documents

Stay in the know. Complete the form below and we will send you an email with links to download the documents.

Hidden

By submitting this form, you agree to our Terms of Service. Additionally, you grant us permission to use your provided email address to send you marketing updates and relevant information. We value your privacy and assure you that your email will not be shared with third parties. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Register to Bid

You're Almost There Complete the form below and we will send you email updates for this auction and a reminder on auction-day to watch the live-bidding.

Full Namerequired
Hidden
Hidden
Terms of Servicerequired
Purchase & Sale Agreementrequired
Hidden
Send an email

Contact Broker

Full Namerequired

By submitting this form, you agree to our Terms of Service. Additionally, you grant us permission to use your provided email address to send you marketing updates and relevant information. We value your privacy and assure you that your email will not be shared with third parties. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Download Documents
Auction Activity
Current Bid:
$0,000,000
Started at $200,000
Current Ask:
$0,000,000
Bid Increment $00,000
Time Left:
-- Days
:
-- Hrs
:
-- Mins
:
-- Secs

Time is running out!
Last chance to register to bid.

What's This?
Buyer's premium
The 8% Buyer’s Premium is Boathouse Auctions’ fee for managing, marketing, promoting, and advertising each auction and is paid by the successful bidder based on their highest final bid price.
Co-brokerage Commission
Pellentesque libero est, scelerisque sit amet pretium at, ultricies sed diam. Aliquam et lacus cursus, porta tortor in, bibendum lacus.
Reserve Price
The minimum price at which the Seller is obligated to sell. In some cases, the Seller may reduce the Reserve Price prior to or during the auction, or accept a bid below the Reserve.
Opening Bid Rebate
An incentive equal to 8% of your opening bid in the form of a credit from the seller against the purchase price of the vessel. See Opening Bid Credit form in the "Documents" section.
How do I bid?
Users can begin the registration process by clicking "Register to Bid" on each individual upcoming or ongoing auction listing page. Prospective buyers are required to make a deposit into escrow when registering. Specific instructions can be found within each auction listing.
Have Questions?
If you have any inquiries about online yacht auctions, registration or placing a bid, please contact us or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for assistance.