Beneteau 473 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a used Beneteau 473 means weighing a Finot cruiser with ex-charter examples common and both owner layouts available. The boat's reputation as a roomy, easy-handling mid-40-footer makes her a frequent candidate for family cruising and bluewater ambitions alike.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The three-cabin version shows mirror-image double quarter berths that look huge, yet the starboard quarter cabin pushes into the galley so the range sits against the bulkhead and leaves almost no aft locker with constrained counter room. In both galley configurations the refrigerator space reads as minimal. Two heads are standard, the forward with a shower stall and private stateroom access, and the saloon's center island seat lets six dine cozily. A generous nav station and 10 opening hatches with eight hull ports keep the interior livable.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market carry a strong cruising inventory. Commonly fitted are autopilot, chartplotter, solar, bimini, electric winches, inverter, radar, bow thruster, hot water, and a furling main — a suite that means a buyer can expect push-button docking, self-steering, and shaded cockpit living without immediate expense. Often-seen additions include air conditioning, dinghy davits, and teak decks, which speak to tropical or Mediterranean use. Less commonly, a watermaker appears as an owner upgrade for extended offshore plans.
What to Inspect
The main sheet is beyond the driver's grip, and the paired wheel arrangement adds resistance that leaves the steering heavy and vague anchor. On a survey sail, check whether the helm weight is acceptable and whether the mainsheet location forces crew forward to trim. Otherwise the known record centers on layout compromise rather than structural defect.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in the United States, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, and Canada. For a shopper, the short list is: confirm the layout matches your crew size given the galley compromise in three-cabin boats; verify the twin-wheel steering feel under load; check the bow thruster and electric winches operate; confirm solar and inverter health for off-grid use; and inspect teak decks if fitted for soft spots.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Beneteau 473. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 19 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 2 | $166,818 | — |
| Feb 25 | 1 | $189,000 | +13.3% |
| Mar 25 | 7 | $189,900 | +0.5% |
| Apr 25 | 5 | $150,000 | -21.0% |
| May 25 | 2 | $127,400 | -15.1% |
| Jul 25 | 6 | $174,268 | +36.8% |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $124,507 | -28.6% |
| Sep 25 | 16 | $163,904 | +31.6% |
| Oct 25 | 7 | $145,667 | -11.1% |
| Nov 25 | 13 | $134,014 | -8.0% |
| Dec 25 | 4 | $161,479 | +20.5% |
| Jan 26 | 19 | $166,420 | +3.1% |
| Feb 26 | 5 | $160,000 | -3.9% |
| Mar 26 | 8 | $144,338 | -9.8% |
| Apr 26 | 27 | $142,706 | -1.1% |
| May 26 | 13 | $149,000 | +4.4% |
| Jun 26 | 13 | $138,675 | -6.9% |
| Jul 26 | 12 | $146,250 | +5.5% |
| Aug 26 | 8 | $170,982 | +16.9% |
Where they're listed
Beneteau 473 listings appear across 18 countries. United States has the most listings with 58 (41.4%), followed by Greece and Spain.
Country view
140 listings · 18 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $160,000 | 58 | 17 | 41.4% |
| Greece | $131,042 | 20 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Spain | $157,321 | 9 | 1 | 6.4% |
| France | $145,667 | 9 | 1 | 6.4% |
| Canada | $180,988 | 8 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Italy | $137,510 | 7 | 3 | 5.0% |
| New Zealand | $159,882 | 7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $115,478 | 4 | 0 | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $169,500 | 4 | 0 | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $134,183 | 4 | 0 | 2.9% |
| Australia | $169,638 | 2 | 1 | 1.4% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $125,000 | 2 | 0 | 1.4% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau 473You are here | — | $ 147,995 | 146 | 33 |
| Jeanneau Oceanis 473 | 46.92' | $ 139,900 | 116 | 22 |
| Catalina 470 | 47.67' | $ 210,000 | 50 | 10 |
| Dufour Classic 43 | 43' | $ 87,400 | 33 | 3 |
| North Wind 47 | 46.75' | $ 203,876 | 23 | 9 |
| Robertson 47 | 46.83' | $ 290,000 | 20 | 3 |
| Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 | 47.08' | $ 395,000 | 18 | 2 |
| Bavaria Yachts 47 Cruiser | 47' | $ 128,187 | 14 | 3 |
| Delphia 47 | 47.51' | $ 262,201 | 13 | 0 |
| Swan 47 S&S | 47.83' | $ 135,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 | 46.75' | $ 136,975 | 6 | 1 |