Used Beneteau 473 Sailboats for Sale

The Beneteau 473, designed by the prolific Groupe Finot, remains one of the most successful and enduring models in the history of the Oceanis line. Launched at the turn of the millennium, it signaled a shift in Beneteau’s design language toward a more powerful, "big-shouldered" hull form that prioritized both volume and passage-making speed. Unlike the more delicate shapes of the early 1990s, the 473 features a plumb bow, a generous beam carried well aft, and a structural grid system that allows for an open, airy interior without sacrificing the rigidity required for blue-water sailing. During its production run from roughly 2000 to 2005, it became a staple of both the private owner market and high-end charter fleets, praised for its ability to carry heavy cruising loads without becoming sluggish.