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.
Beneteau 523 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- 523
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- Groupe Finot
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2001 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 1 | $149,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $119,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $249,500 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau Oceanis 423 | 43.14' | $128,712 | 96 | 41 |
| Beneteau 473 | 46.92' | $159,040 | 94 | 23 |
| Beneteau 343 | 35.5' | $80,000 | 79 | 26 |
| Beneteau 423 | 43.14' | $142,000 | 71 | 24 |
| Beneteau 50 | 50.75' | $170,821 | 70 | 24 |
| Beneteau 393 | 38.16' | $116,000 | 61 | 12 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 523 | 53.31' | $233,175 | 26 | 13 |
| Beneteau 323 | 32.83' | $64,950 | 26 | 8 |
| Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 523 | 53.15' | $229,772 | 18 | 2 |
| Oyster Yachts 53 | 53' | $450,000 | 17 | 10 |
| Beneteau 523 | $249,500 | 3 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada | $119,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Mexico | $249,500 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Beneteau 523 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Beneteau 523 over the past 12 months is $249,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Beneteau 523 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Beneteau 523 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Beneteau 523 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Beneteau 523 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Beneteau 523?
- Grenada currently has the lowest median asking price at $119,000, while Mexico is the most expensive at $249,500 — a 110% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Beneteau 523?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau Oceanis 423, Beneteau 473, Beneteau 343. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.