2008 Beneteau 49

General Description

DECK LAYOUT & SYSTEMS

This is a big boat with a clean and uncluttered cabin top, easy-to-navigate wide side decks, and a huge comfortable cockpit. The long benches, large drop-down table leaves, twin wheels, all-new canvas, complete set of modern electronics, and ALL power primary and secondary winches make TOPAZ a pure joy to sail.

 

Her simple sloop sail plan is designed for easy management in choppy seas as well as when setting anchor. A huge dedicated sail/storage locker forward, right behind the large anchor/windlass locker helps you keep the boat neat and organized at all times. Shrouds come down to the deck inboard of the toe rail so navigating fore and aft along the deck is easy on both the low and high side even with an athletic heel.

• Starting at the bow and moving aft:
• Stainless steel open bow pulpit w/step & LED nav lights
• Navigation lights replaced w/Aqua Signal LEDs, new wiring pulled through yacht back to harness (2024)
• Forespar ML-2LED steaming /deck light combo  (2024)
• (1) Opening deck hatch (20" x 20") to storage space
• Forward huge storage locker for deck gear, dock gear, spinnaker, wash down system
• (2) Shelves (port – starboard) in forward deck storage locker
• Replaced cabin top hatch lenses (6) with new Lewmar lenses (2024)
• Coach roof hatches have combo sliding screens and shades
• Replacing main salon fixed skylight (scheduled install Oct 2024)
• Double vinyl coated lifelines w/ gates (2021)
• Teak toe rail surrounding deck
• (2) teak handrails on coach roof just forward of dodger
• (2) SS handrails at forward end of coach roof
• (3) Cockpit stowage lockers:  (1) shallow at port bench, (2) deep at port and starboard helm seats
• Teak inlaid cockpit seats and cockpit floor
• Sunbrella cockpit cushions w/color matched pillows and cushion piping
• Cockpit/companionway teak cleaned/refreshed; 2 kits Snappy Teak Cleaner & 2qts Semco (2024)
• Installed SS Perko Scuppers on chain locker drains (2023)
• All new dark blue Sunbrella bimini, dodger, connector, dodger window protective covers, and new grab rails (2024)
• Stainless steel pulpit aft
• A/T Super Arch Atlantic Towers Super Sail Arch extra high capacity, 2" ID super-sized tubing, adjusts to fit 120” to 170” (2021)
• Magma stainless steel BBQ gas grill (2023)
• Life buoy holder, outboard motor bracket, & flag staff 
• Lifesling MOB device
• (2) Compasses, one at each helm position
• GRP cockpit table w/2 drop leaves fitted w/locker, bottle stowage & SS grab rail
• Aft surface of table support serves as a bottle/drink holder
• (2) West Marine waterproof 6.5” two-way cockpit speakers
• (2) Winch handle holders:  (1) aluminum & (1) stainless steel
• 12 Volt socket at cockpit table
• (2) 30A shore supply receptacles at starboard swim platform (w/new galvanic isolators in 2024)
• Self-draining teak cockpit flooring
• Whaler manual bilge pump w/handle
• Two-bottle gas locker w/aluminum propane bottles
• Access gate to swim platform pivots open/closed on pantograph track for easy use
• Life raft locker w/double door built into transom 
• Viking six-man life raft in quick-release case in stern locker (expired March 2024)
• Teak swim platform
• Swim ladder with teak steps to starboard
• Hot & cold cockpit shower and hose w/new shower head in (2023)
• Highfield 310 Hypalon dinghy w/aluminium floor (2023)
• Suzuki 15hp 4-stroke outboard motor (2023)

DECK GEAR

• (2) Lewmar 65 electric primary genoa sheet winches on coaming right next to port and starboard helm stations for easy single-handed sailing
• (2) Lewmar 46 electric winches on coach roof for fully push-button sail handling
• (2) Aluminium winch handles & (2) handle holders (one aluminum and one stainless steel)

RIG

• Fractional 9/10 anodized aluminium deck stepped mast w/in-mast furling system
• Mainsail furler hardware refreshed (reported done in 2021)
• All standing rigging replaced (2021)
• Twin sets of aft swept spreaders
• Anodized aluminium boom w/outhaul (new boom buckle added 2024)
• Stainless steel shrouds and stays (2021)
• Mainsail furling system in and out operation via coach roof electric winch
• Genoa roller furling system controlled at cockpit coach roof w/electric winch
• Stainless steel chainplates are taken to the inner molding w/stainless steel tie rods, promoting superior hull rigidity and easy passage up/down the side decks on flat water as well as under sail while heeled

RUNNING RIGGING

• Running rigging is led to the cockpit (much of it has been replaced in 2023 & 2024)
• (11) coach roof line stoppers
• Running rigging comprises: main halyard, genoa halyard w/jammer & cleat on mast, boom topping lift w/cleat on mast, mainsail foot outhaul, mainsheet w/track and (2) genoa sheets
• Rigid boom vang w/block & tackle 
• Boom vang rebuilt – new tubes, spring, seat, bushing (2024)
• Genoa sheets one set 1/2;” and one set 5/8” New England Sta-Set (2023)
• Spinnaker halyard, Samson MLX3, 3/8” (2024)
• Mainsheet line replaced w/ STA-SET ½” (2024)
• Add new Harken mainsheet blocks (2024)
• Boom gooseneck knuckle & bolts replaced (2024)
• Boom vang control line – 3/8” length 56’  Samson MLX3 (2024)
• New genoa halyard installed - New England Viper ½” @ 140’ (2024)

SAILS

TOPAZ is a powerful yacht, capable of handling some spritely ocean sea conditions but she's also set up to be easily and comfortably handled by a cruising couple. With electric winches (ALL of them), nearly all lines led aft to the cockpit, primary winches right next to both helm stations, these are the features that make her a joy to sail. Anchoring and docking is a breeze with the help of her bow thruster. Below the waterline, her spade rudder and bulb keel helps her back like a car into a snug slip when needed. New standing rigging, new mainsail, new mainsail furler, all equip you to head offshore right now.

• New performance QUANTUM furling tri-radial in Challenge Palma 13 mainsail (2024)
• NEIL PRIDE furling genoa w/135% overlap, reinforced w/anti-UV protection strip
• Genoa inspection, refresh & tack repair (2024)
• Asymetrical spinnaker inspected/cleaned/new sail bag (2023)
• Mainsheet led back to port electric cabin top winch for push button sail handling
• Furling genoa w/drum on deck, furling line led back to the cockpit to port electric cabin top winch for push button sail handling
• (2) Genoa tracks w/adjustable cars on side decks

MOORING & ANCHORING

• Welded stainless steel bow fitting, recently reconfigured with addition of new anchor guard system (2024)
• (2) Bow rollers w/ permanent anchor stowage 
• Mantus anchor (88lb), Mantus swivel, Mantus bridle (2024)
• Additional 105# Mantus storm anchor w/Mantus swivel
• AACO G43 Chain 3/8”, 250’ (2024)
• Lewmar 1600W vertical windlass w/ remote control 
• Self-draining anchor rode/chain anchor locker beneath deck hatch
• Anchor washdown pump (2022)
• (8) Stainless steel mooring cleats w/rub strakes 
• Lewmar bow thruster w/joystick control at helm

STEERING

• Under-hung spade rudder w/stainless steel stock 
• Double helm position in cockpit aft:
• (2) 36" dia. steering wheels w/leather covers
• Emergency tiller access point & emergency tiller (stowed below decks)
• Steering system cables & chains replaced since new (date unknown)

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION

Major electronics just updated in the fall of 2023 with the latest suite of gear from Garmin. Bonus duplication of main displays at both helm stations. Large MFD touch screen radar/chart plotters at helm and chart table. TOPAZ is so easy for a cruising couple to handle. Single-handed sailing is a breeze.

 

Traditional nav stations seem to be vanishing with modern yacht design. Not on TOPAZ. Her full-function station offers ample paneling for current and future electronics. She has a real chart table and easy access to systems and wiring.  Helm electronics are perfectly situated for easy access on all points of sail.

• Garmin GPSMap 1243 GN+ chart plotter (2023)
• Garmin GPSMap 943 GN+ chart plotter (2023)
• Garmin GMR18 xHD3 48nm range dome radar (2023)
• Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot mechanical/retrofit/solenoid core pack, CCU (2023)
• GHC 50 control head (2023)
• (3) GMI20 remote marine multi-function display instruments (2023)
• ICOM M424G VHF radio (2023)
• Command Mic IV super white, 6.1m/20ft extension cable to use with COMMANDMIC III/IV (2023)
• Standard Horizon HX-210 portable VHF radio mounted at nav station
• VHF antenna SS whip, right angle bracket, 65’ RRG 213/U marine white atop mast (2023)
• Seaview aluminum radar mast mount (2023)
• Garmin GRF10 rudder feedback sensor (2023)
• Autopilot actuator arm, cleaned, descaled, refinished w/ POR15, new fasteners (2023)
• Installed new thru-hull fitting for combo depth/speed instrument (2023)
• Remote mic wiring to starboard binnacle for new remote mic, ICOM HM195 (2024)
• AIS & antennae splitter switch added, arch light switch replaced (blue sea systems contour switches) + wiring to fuse block (2024)
• Fuse block and relay for electronics added, including new wiring (2023)
• (MRP) GMI wired start pack 52 includes wind transducer GND 10 black box bridge
• Airmar DST810 thru-hull smart transducer (2023)
• ACR AIS Link CB2 Class B+ AIS bundle (2023)
• ACR GlobalFix, V5 EPIRB, AIS CAT, 2 EPIRB, rapid ditch express bag, Hemi-Light 3 (2023)
• MapTech chart books (2023)
• Fusion MS-RA70 Bluetooth multi-zone stereo head unit
• Sony 6.5” two-way speakers (main salon)
• West Marine 6.5” two-way speakers (cockpit)
• 32” Samsung Frame LED TV in main salon

INTERIOR LAYOUT & OVERVIEW

Step below via gradual gently sloping companionway stairs to a spacious and rare two-cabin layout below. TOPAZ has a huge salon, full size nav station with plenty of room for all your passage making electronics. Her galley provides a ton of counter space, abundant storage, and large fridge/freezer space for extended passages. Sleeping cabins fore and aft are so spacious, either can be used as an 'owner' space. The forward owner’s stateroom, with the larger dedicated en-suite head, is perfect at anchor with ample opening ports for ventilation. In a seaway, her aft cabins are huge, safe and comfortable underway with plenty of useful storage, large lockers and opening ports for ventilation. Throughout the interior spaces, owners will realize the huge benefits of TOPAZ’s 14'-9" beam.

• Spacious three-cabin layout with owner’s master stateroom forward and two guest cabins aft to port and starboard
• Two private en-suite heads
• CruisAir reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat, two-zone (salon unit replaced 2024)
• Webasto Air Top EVO 55 12V Diesel Heater installation throughout yacht interior, bow to stern
• Gourmet L-shaped galley to port of companionway
• Traditional full navigation station with large chart table to starboard of companionway
• Spacious salon with U-shaped dining seating to port, arm-rest seating to starboard
• Centerline walk-around v-berth queen sized bed forward, 6’4’’ headroom has private en-suite head
• Twin matching mirrored aft guest staterooms

MAIN SALON

The daylight flooding the salon is enticing. The space is huge and comfortable for lounging or entertaining. TOPAZ has a satin cherry interior that presents as modern, sleek, yet sumptuous. Her forward facing nav station is part of the social space or a good station for your sous chef during gourmet meal prep. Every possible nook and cranny provides additional storage for long range cruising.

• Reverse cycle AC/heating system, 16,000 BTU (2024)
• A/C units (pump and hoses) flushed with barnacle buster (2024)
• Webasto Air Top EVO 55 12V Diesel Heater installation throughout vessel (2024)
• Salon companionway steps w/non-slip surface
• For safety, it has four stainless steel handrails 
• Forward-facing chart table w/lid & wood fiddle
• (2) Hinged lockers, closed shelf storage
• Drawer & closed locker w/shelves under chart table Leather trimmed stainless steel handrail
• 12 Volt / 110 Volt electrical panel with 12 Volt socket 
• Navigator's seat w/locker for 3000W inverter/battery charger
• Radioplayer w/two speakers
• (1) 110V duplex receptacle
• Double settee w/ movable center armrest
• (2) Closed stowage units and shelves along the hull Port & starboard shelves w/stainless steel fiddles
• U-shaped dining table/settee & (4) cushions
• Stowage under settees, (2) removable seats
• Pivoting salon table w/folding leaf
• Bar unit situated between the forward bulkhead & the settee backrest, & stowage along the hull
• (4) Closed shelves along the hull
• (2) Hull ports (1 port/1 starboard) with curtains
• (1) Panoramic window w/folding blinds
• (1) Opening deck hatch w/ blind/screen
• (2) Opening deck hatches w/Oceanair combination screen/privacy curtain
• (2) Fixed side windows to port, (1) to starboard w/pleated blinds
• Chart table lighting: (1) overhead light & (1) striplight for white/red lighting
• Salon lighting: (5) LED overhead lights, mood lighting under shelves
• Companionway lighting: (2) LED overhead lights, switch for mood lighting, switch for halogen lights 
• Marine carbon monoxide alarm system (wired into vessel)
• 32” LED Samsung Frame TV in main salon

GALLEY

Too often, yacht designers neglect galley space in favor of other aspects of a yacht interior. Not so on TOPAZ. She has TONS of counter space, TONS of deep storage, deep and spacious fridge/freezers, and the galley is appropriately architecturally connected to the main salon. At the same time, chefs will find it easy to brace between the sink island and L-shaped galley space when preparing a meal in bouncy seas.

• Rectangular stainless steel double sink
• Hot & cold pressurized mixer tap
• Seagull Water Filtration System + spare filter (2023)
• Gimballed 3-burner stainless steel stove w/oven & 
• stainless steel safety bar
• (2) 10# aluminum propane tanks under cockpit floor
• 34-gallon front-opening 12 Volt refrigerator
• 26-gallon top-opening GRP freezer w/12 Volt refrigeration unit 
• Synthetic resin worktop under companionway hatch behind stairs
• 110 Volt Tappan microwave oven operates on shore power or inverter 
• (1) Locker w/double door under sink & waste bin
• (1) Stowage unit w/three lockers, towel holder & shelves Locker w/sliding stainless steel vegetable rack
• (2) Closed shelves for stowage, cutlery drawer
• (1) Shelf w/stainless steel fiddle 
• (1) Opening port in coaming
• Galley lighting: (3) halogen overhead lights, 
• (1) light over stove, mood lighting under shelf, (1) 110V duplex outlet
• Magma Nesting Cookware  (2023)

OWNER'S STATEROOM FORWARD

Spacious, broad, with high ceilings, TOPAZ has a huge owner's suite forward. Well-lit and ventilated with a large private head & shower, her queen-sized is easy for a couple to access on port and starboard. Large hanging lockers, drawers, nooks and crannies all provide abundant storage.

• Headroom: 6'4"
• Queen berth: 6'7" x 5'3" island berth w/high-density 
• Master stateroom latex mattress replaced (2023)
• Ample stowage space: large drawer under berth, locker 
• w/clothes locker under hanging section 
• (2) Lockers to either side of berth
•  Hanging locker
• Dressing table w/mirror & locker 
• (2) High closed shelves either side of berth
• Large overhead opening hatch over bed with roller blind/screen
• Opening hatch with blind/screen
• (2) Fixed hull ports (1 each side of hull) w/curtains 
• (3) Halogen overhead lights and (2) reading lights 
• (1) 110 Volt socket beside dressing table 
• Cabin fan

OWNER’S FORWARD HEAD & SHOWER

• One-piece molded head compartment w/separate shower w/curved pivoting plexiglass shower door 
• Quiet flush 12 Volt electric marine toilet 
• Synthetic resin worktop & washbasin 
• Hot & cold mixer tap, 
• Mirror replaced with new (2023)
• Locker w/closed shelf above 
• Locker under basin w/waste bin & paper holder 
• Opening deck hatch with roller blind/screen
• Holding tank easy access behind cabinet door front
• (3) Halogen overhead lights w/switch 
• Forward head toilet base replaced (2024) 
• New head motor/pump installed (2024)

AFT DAY/GUEST HEAD & SHOWER

• One-piece molded head compartment w/separate shower w/double folding door 
• Quiet-flush electric marine macerating toilet
• 21-gallon rigid holding tank
• Synthetic resin countertop & washbasin
• Hot & cold mixing tap
• Mirror replaced (2023)
• (2) Large closed lockers, glass holder & locker beneath
• Wash basin w/accessories
• (1) Fixed side window w/curtain & (1) opening port
• (3) overhead LED lights & switch 

TWIN AFT CABINS

• Headroom: 6'7"
• Double berths: 6'7" x 5'3" mattresses
• Starboard mattress replaced w/latex mattress (2024)
• Hanging lockers in both cabins
• Openings and lightings: (2) fixed hull ports w/curtains, 
• (2) opening ports in coaming, (2) cockpit ports, (2) opening deck hatches with blinds and screens (4) LED overhead lights w/switch, (4) LED reading lights, (2) 110 Volt sockets 
• Cabin fans

PLUMBING SYSTEMS

• Fresh water: 150 gallon water tanks (split into two tanks)
• Electric pressure water pump w/filter
• Replaced sink drain, shower sump & raw water head feed hoses w/Shields 148 at forward head (2023)
• Main water pump (fresh water) Jabsco Parmax HD5 & Jabsco accumulator (2024)
• (2) Rotomolded water tanks fixed to the inner hull liner (63 gal under port aft cabin berth & 87 gal under fore cabin berth)
• (2) stainless steel deck fillers for water
• Cockpit shower w/hot and cold water
• (2) electric shower drain sump pumps
• (3) Bilge pumps (one manual and 2 electric) (1) Electric pump for icebox drainage
• 11-gal electric water heater 
• Main bilge pump replaced – Johnson Viking (2024)
• Rule high water alarm
• Aft head holding tank removed, cleaned & re-installed (2023)
• Replaced forward head shower sump switch & electronic pump shut off delay (2023)
• Replaced forward head shower sump pump. Whale Gulper 220 (2023)
• All head hoses, holding tank hoses & Y valves replaced (2023)
• Removed & cleaned forward holding tank (2023)
• Replaced forward head toilet water pump, ParMax 4 HD.
• Forward head Y-valve & all hoses.  Sheilds Poly-X & 148 hoses (2023)
• Groco thru-hull (6) replaced (2023)
• Anchor washdown pump (2022)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Yacht systems need to be cleanly configured, easily accessed, customizable, and reliable for serious passage making.  Between the engine, genset, and solar panels, PIXIE DUST can spend weeks at sea covering all your electrical needs with ease.

• Two-zone reverse cycle AC/heating systems, 26,000 BTU total
• Salon AC/heating system replaced16K BTU (2024)
• AC/heating raw water feed manifold at through-hull replaced (2024)
• (3) LG NeON 2 400-watt 72 cell PV module, silver frame, bifacial solar panels with a total of 1200-watts (2021)
• (3) Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controller (100V-30A) (2022)
• Xantrex ProWatt 3000W inverter under starboard salon seating
• Installed Victron Galvanic Isolators (2), for both 30A shore power legs (2024)
• House bank batteries replaced with (3) Lifeline 4D AGM (2024)
• Backlit electrical panel: (10) 12 Volt switches, (11) fused switches & (4) 110 Volt switches 
• Replaced Multi-Function Display Board on 12V panel (2023)
• 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket
• 110 Volt double pole circuit breakers
• 110 Volt -12 Volt voltmeter.
• Water gauge & fuel gauge w/central LCD screen Low battery and low diesel tank alarms
• (2) 200 Amp service battery vouchers
• (1) 105 Amp engine start battery voucher
• Battery charging: 110 Volt shore supply w/40 Amp 
• battery charger & 50' cable
• 80 Amp alternator coupled to the engine
• 12 Volt Power distributor
• Lightning grounding for the rigging
• (7) 110 Volt sockets
• Replaced overhead lights with dimmable LEDs SP-G4-963-WW (2023)
• (7) LED reading lights, (24) LED overhead lights, ambient lighting under shelves
• Bow & stern nav lights, steaming light, fore deck light Anchor light/masthead navigation light, ALL LED (2023)
• Cable conduits for optional new/updated wire runs

ENGINE & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

• Yanmar 4JH4TE – 76 hp (948 hours)
• Turbo rebuilt (2024)
• Replaced water hose to exhaust elbow (2024)
• Replaced tachometer, hour meter, digital readout (retained original & accurate 948 engine hours)
• 2000-T/S MAX PROP service (2024)
• Cutlass Bearing replaced (2023)
• Repaired stuffing box flush line fitting, replaced brass OEM w/SS (2023)
• Haul out to replace thru-hull fittings, ball valves, & tail pieces both heads (2023)
• Replaced top & bottom rudder bearings (2023)
• Westerbeke 7.6kW diesel genset w/sound shield in starboard cockpit locker (191 hours)
• Genset heat exchanger service (2021)
• Engine bed integrated into hull liner, soundproofed 
• with insulating foam
• Access under companionway steps, through an 
• opening supported by gas struts
• Stainless steel propeller shaft w/GRP protection
• Roto-molded 63 gal fuel tank w/electronic gauge 
• Seawater filter & diesel fuel filter/water separator 
• Engine panel w/integral key start & push button stop in cockpit at starboard helm

YACHT DIMENSIONS

• LOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49'6" 
• HullLength ..............................48'5"
• LWL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43'8"
• Beam .......................................14'9" 
• Displacement ...........................28,517lbs(approx) 
• Sail Area ...................................1,173sqft 
• Draft (standard)………………....5'9” 
• Ballast (standard) ......................9,480lbs 
• Fuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..62 gal 
• Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 gal 
• Auxiliary .....................................76hp 
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• Hull Design: Berret-Racoupeau 
• Interior Design: Nauta Yachts 
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• Rig Dimensions: 
• Mast . . .Classic . . . .Furler 
• I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55'9" . . . .55'9" 
• J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18'5" . . . .18'5" 
• P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51'8" . . . .50'4" 
• E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18'4" . . . .18'4" 

CONSTRUCTION

Hull of hand-laid solid GRP bonded to a structural grid/hull liner of directional fiberglass/GRP for a strong, stiff, light composite. Vinylester hull barrier coat to resist osmotic blistering and zone-specific stitchmat laminates for specific increased strength optimization. 

 

Cored GRP sandwich construction for stiffness, thermal and acoustic insulation and lighter weight. Solid fiberglass reinforcements in high load areas. Integral unidirectional GRP deck beams for added strength. Main bulkheads bonded 360° to the hull and deck for rigid torsional and compressive strength. 

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

This listing is courtesy of the MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.