53ft Beneteau 2005

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

Note: the vessel survey will be completed in two parts. The first part is the hauled-out portion which is attached in the Documents section. The in-water portion of the survey, engine survey, and sea trial are scheduled for April 4th. We expect the final survey around April 7th. The standing rigging was entirely replaced in 2021/2022. As such, the April 2022 Rig Inspection is attached as well as the rigging invoice and many other invoices.

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. Currently listed at $350,000, bidding will open at $200,000 and the official Reserve Price is $225,000.