Beneteau Oceanis 523 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Groupe Finot·2001·Beneteau
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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
53.31' · 16.25 m
Displ.
30,864 lbs · 14,000 kg
First year
2001

The Beneteau Oceanis 523, often designated as the "Clipper" in various markets, arrived in 2004 as the flagship of the Beneteau cruising range. Designed by the prolific Groupe Finot, this 53foot vessel was a statement of intent, signaling a move toward the "big boat" luxury segment that prioritized massive internal volume and cockpit ergonomics over traditional narrowentry hull forms. The 523 was built at a time when Beneteau was refining its modular construction techniques, allowing the yard to offer a yacht that felt semicustom due to its sheer scale, while maintaining the reliability and parts availability of a major production manufacturer. As detailed in the Beneteau Oceanis 523 official archive, the model was engineered for serious offshore work, featuring a powerful hull and a sail plan designed to be managed by a couple, despite its significant displacement.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 229,000
Ask, not sold · 35 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
19
35 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
9
United States (23.5%) · Mexico (20.6%) · Spain (14.7%)

Recent Listings

27 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau Oceanis 523 listings span 9 countries. United States leads with 8 listings (23.5%), followed by Mexico and Spain.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

34 listings · 9 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 289,0008323.5%
Mexico$ 229,0007520.6%
Spain$ 226,8935214.7%
Martinique$ 186,1694211.8%
Turkey$ 215,350328.8%
United Kingdom$ 473,482215.9%
Grenada$ 119,000205.9%
Croatia$ 564,324225.9%
Antigua and Barbuda$ 100,000112.9%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Performance Oceanis 5049.54'$ 186,16913852
Beneteau Oceanis 42343.14'$ 127,79711448
Beneteau Oceanis 32332.83'$ 63,86710863
Jeanneau Oceanis 47346.92'$ 139,90010748
Beneteau Oceanis 5454.75'$ 246,9995433
Beneteau Oceanis 6059.84'$ 523,6004720
Beneteau Oceanis 5859.84'$ 358,2284523
Beneteau Oceanis 523You are here$ 229,0003519
Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 52353.15'$ 229,820216
Beneteau Oceanis 50050.25'$ 110,0002010
Beneteau Oceanis 5251.67'$ 666,35842

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau Oceanis 523 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau Oceanis 523 over the past 12 months is $229,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau Oceanis 523 sailboats are for sale?+
19 Beneteau Oceanis 523 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 35 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau Oceanis 523 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau Oceanis 523 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau Oceanis 523 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau Oceanis 523 listings over the past 12 months are United States (23.5%), Mexico (20.6%), Spain (14.7%).
05Do Beneteau Oceanis 523 listings get price reductions?+
About 29% of Beneteau Oceanis 523 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 27.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau Oceanis 523?+
Comparable models include Performance Oceanis 50, Beneteau Oceanis 423, Beneteau Oceanis 323. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.