Beneteau 43

2012 Beneteau 43 “Vision 360”

One Owner • Never Chartered • 3 Cabin / 2 Head • Turn-Key Cruiser

“Vision 360” is a one-owner, never-chartered 2012 Beneteau 43, proudly built in South Carolina, USA, and thoughtfully outfitted for extended cruising or comfortable liveaboard use. With her desirable 3-cabin / 2-head layout, custom solar arch with davits, full cockpit enclosure, and proven Yanmar power, she represents an outstanding value in a capable, owner-ready cruising sailboat.

Well maintained and sensibly equipped, “Vision 360” offers the perfect balance of easy handling, interior comfort, and offshore reliability. Her shallow 5’5” draft makes her ideal for coastal cruising, the Bahamas, and island hopping, while in-mast furling and all lines led aft keep sailing simple and manageable.

Currently lying in Port Salerno near Stuart, Florida, she is perfectly positioned for a winter in the Bahamas or a southbound Caribbean passage.

 Location: Stuart, Florida (Port Salerno / Manatee Pocket)
 Ownership: One Owner | Never Chartered
Flag: Canadian-flagged | U.S. Duty Paid
(Assistance available for USCG documentation and U.S. flagging)

Key Features & Highlights

• One-owner vessel – never chartered
• Built in South Carolina, USA
• 3-cabin / 2-head layout
• Port aft cabin currently configured as storage/workshop (easily convertible back to double berth)
• In-mast furling mainsail & furling headsail
• All lines led aft to cockpit
• New house battery bank (2024)
• Custom stainless solar arch with davits
• Wind generator & solar charging
• Newer windlass with 3/8” all-chain rode
• Dual helm stations with walk-through transom & sugar scoop
• Full cockpit enclosure with custom cushions
• Cruise-ready with spares included

Manufacturer Specifications – Beneteau 43

• Designer: Berret-Racoupeau
• Interior: Nauta Design
• Year: 2012
• LOA: 43’0” (13.11 m)
• Beam: 13’0” (3.96 m)
• Draft: 5’5” (1.65 m)
• Bridge Clearance: 61’11” (18.87 m)
• Displacement: ~19,500 lbs
• Ballast: ~6,600 lbs
• Fuel Capacity: 53 gallons
• Water Capacity: 95 gallons
• Engine: Yanmar 54 HP diesel

Accommodations & Interior

Designed for comfort both underway and at anchor, the Beneteau 43 offers impressive volume thanks to her beam carried well aft.

Sleeping Accommodations

• Forward V-berth stateroom
• Two aft cabins (port cabin currently converted to storage/ workshop space)
• Sleeps up to 4 adults

Heads

• Two ensuite heads
• One wet head in forward stateroom
• One dry head with separate shower stall aft to starboard

Salon & Galley

Bright, open salon with forward-facing navigation station

• Large U-shaped seating area
• Spacious galley with:
• Deep refrigerator/freezer
• Three-burner gimbaled stove
• Ample counter space and storage

Cockpit & Deck

• Dual helm stations for excellent visibility
• Walk-through transom with sugar scoop
• Real teak cockpit sole
• Fold-out cockpit table
• Two-speed winches + 1 electric winch
• Custom marine vinyl cockpit cushions & backrests
• Full cockpit enclosure with Isinglass panels (installed 2017)
• Custom stainless davits with integrated solar arch

Mechanical & Electrical

• Engine: Yanmar 4JH5E 54hp diesel (~2,000 estimated hours)
• Batteries: New house battery bank (2024)
• Inverter/Charger: Xantrex inverter
• Charging & Monitoring:
  • Victron charge controller
  • Victron BMV battery monitor
• Solar panels & wind generator for efficient off-grid cruising

Sails, Rigging & Canvas

• All sail controls led aft for easy short-handed sailing
• In-mast furling mainsail
• Furling headsail / genoa
• Original sails in good serviceable condition
• Original standing rigging
• Recently replaced running rigging (lines & sheets)

Electronics & Navigation

• Raymarine chartplotter (multi-display)
• Raymarine wind, speed, and depth instruments
• Raymarine radar (currently inoperable)

Exclusions

Seller’s personal belongings do not convey, including:

• Bicycles
• Portable generator
• Dometic cooler
• Personal tools & fishing gear
• 2019 Zodiac 13’ RIB with Suzuki 20HP (approx. 150 hours) – Not included, but may be negotiable separately

Why “Vision 360” Stands Out

This 2012 Beneteau 43 offers the rare combination of single ownership, American build quality, cruising upgrades, and honest care. She is not a tired charter boat — she is a thoughtfully maintained owner’s yacht, ready to continue cruising with minimal work required.

Whether your plans include the Bahamas, the Caribbean, or comfortable coastal cruising, “Vision 360” is well-equipped, sensibly laid out, and priced to move.

Contact the listing broker and owner of Ward Yacht Sales, Ben Ward, for additional details or to schedule a private showing by appointment!