The Beneteau 523, often marketed as the Oceanis Clipper 523, represents a pinnacle of the French builder’s "high-volume" era, debuting in the mid-2000s as a flagship for the Oceanis range. Designed by the renowned Groupe Finot, the 523 was engineered to bridge the gap between mass-production efficiency and the luxurious amenities typically reserved for semi-custom yachts. It evolved from the foundations laid by the immensely successful Beneteau 50, but introduced a more contemporary aesthetic, characterized by a sleeker coachroof profile and significantly more natural light. As a true blue-water cruiser, it was built to carry a family or a charter group across oceans with a level of stability and internal volume that few boats in the 50-foot class could match at the time of its release.
Used Beneteau 523 Sailboats for Sale

- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- 523
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- Groupe Finot
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2001 - ??
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