Bénéteau Oceanis 43 (sailboat) for sale

Remarks :
Double Scotch is a 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 43 — a well-regarded cruising yacht designed by Berret-Racoupeau with a Nauta Design interior. She is the sought-after four-cabin, two-heads version, offering comfortable accommodation and a bright, practical saloon. She has been with her current owner since 2013, with a full service history held since 2014, and is offered for sale in good overall condition.
She has benefited from sensible maintenance in recent years, including replacement standing rigging (July 2018), new domestic and engine start batteries (2024) and an engine service (2026). Raymarine navigation electronics, shore power air conditioning and an inverter make her well equipped for Mediterranean cruising. She is EU VAT paid and UK flagged, with her title documentation seen, and is currently berthed in Lefkada, Greece.
Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:
EU VAT paid — original purchase invoice seen
Four-cabin, two-heads layout
Standing rigging replaced (July 2018)
New domestic batteries (2024)
New engine start battery (2024)
Engine serviced (2026); Yanmar 54hp diesel
Full service history since 2014
Raymarine navigation electronics
Shore power air conditioning
Inverter
25kg Rocna anchor with approximately 80m of chain
Stack pack with lazy jacks
Twin-wheel steering
Mast steps
BROKER'S REMARKS
The Oceanis 43 is one of the most successful cruising designs in its class, and this example has been kept in good order under long-term ownership. A full service history and a clear record of recent work, including rigging in 2018, batteries in 2024 and an engine service in 2026, give the next owner confidence in the vessel's major systems.
The four-cabin layout offers good flexibility for a family or for guests. The forward owner's cabin is complemented by a second forward cabin with twin bunks and two spacious aft doubles. The saloon is light and well-organised, with a large dining table, and the twin-wheel cockpit keeps the helm positions clear and sociable. Shore power air conditioning adds comfort when berthed in warmer weather.
With her title documents and EU VAT evidence seen, she is straightforward to manage and well suited to Mediterranean cruising. Early viewing is recommended.

Accommodation :
ACCOMMODATION
The Oceanis 43 offers a bright and spacious saloon with excellent natural light and standing headroom. The practical galley has generous work surfaces and storage. Cabin berths sleep up to eight, with the saloon table converting to a double berth. Shore power air conditioning provides additional comfort while berthed.
LAYOUT
The layout comprises a forward owner's cabin with double berth, a forward starboard cabin with twin bunks, and two spacious aft double cabins, served by two heads compartments. The saloon has comfortable seating around a large dining table, with the galley alongside.

Inventory :
RIGGING
Rig type: Fractional sloop
Standing rigging: Replaced (July 2018)
Running rigging: Fitted
Mainsail handling: Stack pack with lazy jacks
Mast steps: Fitted
SAILS
Mainsail (2014)
Genoa (2014)
NAVIGATION
Chartplotter: Raymarine
GPS: Raymarine
Autopilot: Raymarine
Log / speed: Raymarine
Wind instrument: Raymarine
Masthead wind indicator: Fitted
VHF radio: Fitted
Echo sounder: Fitted
Compass: Fitted
DECK
Anchor: 25kg Rocna; approximately 80m chain
Winches: 4 x cockpit
Cockpit table: Fitted
Cockpit shower: Fitted
SAFETY
Fire extinguishers: 3
Radar reflector: Fitted
Life raft: Requires service; may be excluded from the sale

CANVAS
Sprayhood: Dark blue
Bimini: Dark blue
EXTRA DETAILS
Currently berthed in Lefkada, Greece
Full service history available since 2014
Buyer should confirm VAT status for their intended cruising area with their own advisors prior to purchase
TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX
Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht.
UK Small Ships Register
EU VAT paid — original purchase invoice seen Croatian VAT charged at 25%)
Builder's certificate
RCD Certificate of Conformity
KNOWN DEFECTS
Life raft requires service, or may be excluded from the sale
HISTORY
Built by Beneteau in France, this Oceanis 43 was supplied to her current owner through The Moorings d.o.o. in Split, Croatia, in October 2013, and has been under the same ownership since. A full service history is held from 2014. Works include new mainsail and genoa (2014), replacement standing rigging (July 2018), new domestic and engine start batteries (2024) and an engine service (2026). The engine is serviced annually. She was registered on the UK Small Ships Register in March 2024.

Mechanical :
CONSTRUCTION
Builder: Beneteau, France
Model: Oceanis 43
Designer: Berret-Racoupeau
Interior designer: Nauta Design
Year: 2008
Hull identification number: FR-BEYG4145J708
Hull material: GRP
Deck material: GRP with moulded non-slip finish
Hull colour: White
Keel type: Fin
Steering: Twin wheel
Hull form: Monohull
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 12.75m (41ft 10in)
Beam: 4.12m (13ft 6in)
Draft: 1.69m (5ft 7in)
Displacement: Approximately 8,875kg
Ballast: Approximately 2,855kg
MECHANICAL
Engine: Yanmar 4JH4AE diesel inboard, 54hp (40kW)
Fuel type: Diesel
Service history: Serviced annually; last service (2026)
Drive type: Shaft drive
Propeller: Bronze
PERFORMANCE
Cruising speed (motor): Approximately 7 knots
Maximum speed (motor): Approximately 8 knots
TANKAGE
Fuel: Approximately 200 litres (44 gallons)
Water: Approximately 360 litres (79 gallons)
Holding tanks: 2 x fitted
ELECTRICAL
Domestic batteries: New (2024)
Engine start battery: New (2024)
Battery charger: Fitted
Inverter: Fitted
Shore power: Fitted
Air conditioning: Shore power... whole text » less text