Description

2017 Beneteau Oceanis 55 | Owner's Version | VAT Paid | Never Chartered

Zen is an exceptionally well-maintained and comprehensively upgraded 2017 Beneteau Oceanis 55  Owners Version, privately owned from new, VAT paid and never chartered.

Designed by Berret Racoupeau and renowned for combining performance, comfort and elegant liveaboard cruising, Zen presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most highly specified and thoughtfully upgraded Beneteau Oceanis 55s currently available.

Since 2023, Zen has undergone a substantial and ongoing upgrade programme, with significant investment made across her cruising systems, solar and energy infrastructure, water independence, canvas, comfort and auxiliary equipment. Whether your plans involve Mediterranean cruising, extended liveaboard living or longer offshore passages, Zen offers the comfort, capability and independence to step aboard and cruise immediately.

Zen is currently cruising the Mediterranean during the 2026 season and remains available for inspection by appointment. Prospective buyers have the opportunity to view the yacht fully commissioned, actively cruised and maintained to an exceptional standard.

For those unable to inspect in person, live video viewings can be arranged. A reserved winter storage berth at Almira Boat Yard, Athens, is available to the new owner from mid-October 2026 if required. Handover can be arranged following completion of the current Mediterranean cruising season.

Specifications

Accommodation

Full-width owners cabin forward with private ensuite
Two aft guest double cabins
Two heads
Additional crew cabin forward
Separate crew heads compartment
Two main bathrooms with electric (vacuum) flush toilets
Separate shower stall
Navigation desk fitted
Accommodation for up to 10 guests
Air conditioning throughout
Heating throughout
Excellent headlining condition
Electrically operated saloon table converts to an additional double berth

Zen features the highly sought-after Owners Version layout, offering a luxurious full-width master cabin forward with private ensuite, complemented by two generous guest aft cabins and a second bathroom. An additional crew cabin forward, with a separate head, provides valuable flexibility for guests, storage, or occasional crew accommodation. The electrically operated saloon table converts to an additional double berth when required.

Gas oven and 3-burner cooktop, and grill
Microwave fitted
Three refrigerators (including a cockpit refrigerator) plus a freezer compartment.
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Fusion Marine Audio MS-RA770 Apollo sound system (2023)
Daewoo mini washer/dryer (installed 2023)
Retractable television
Dishwasher
DeLonghi espresso coffee machine (2023)
Ice maker (2023)
Sandwich press
Full bedding including sheets, duvet & pillows for all berths
Comprehensive First aid kit
Bright contemporary saloon
Extensive storage throughout

The bright and spacious saloon, finished in Beneteau's signature contemporary styling, creates a welcoming environment for extended cruising or life aboard.

Construction

White GRP (fibreglass) hull
White GRP (fibreglass) superstructure
Teak decks in excellent condition
Blue hull underwater
Fin keel (iron)
Spade/blade rudder
Twin helm stations with twin wheel steering
Full hull and superstructure polish and wax (2026, 2025)
Antifouled (2026, 2024)

Built by Beneteau in France and launched in 2017, Zen features a white GRP hull, teak side decks and a spacious cockpit centred around twin helm stations. The Oceanis 55 is widely regarded as one of Beneteau's most successful large cruising yachts, offering an ideal balance between sailing performance, comfort and practical long-distance cruising.

Equipment

80 metres of 12mm anchor chain
CQR 35kg plough anchor
Electric windlass with new Lewmar windlass motor (2025)
New Lewmar windlass display and chain counter (2025)
Sprayhood & Dodger (2023)
Bimini (2023)
Port & starboard cockpit shade system (2025)
Full cockpit enclosure clears (2023)
Sun awning (2023)
Cockpit cushions (2023)
4 x Cabin-top sunbeds (2023)
Passerelle
Deck shower
Cockpit refrigerator
6 x Mooring warps
2 x extra long floating warps for stern to rocks
8 x fenders, 3 x ball fenders
Courtesy lights

Navigation Equipment

4 x B&G Zeus2 chartplotters with extended displays (4)
B&G speed/log
B&G depth sounder
Radar
1 x B&G H90 VHF radio (with AIS transceiver)
1x Horizon floating HX300 VHF Radio & 1 x B&G H50 cordless
Onboard B&G Wi-Fi

Zen is fully equipped for coastal and offshore cruising with a comprehensive B&G navigation suite.

Engine(s)

Yanmar 75hp diesel engine (approximately 1,900 engine hours)
Dock & Go manoeuvring system
Saildrive transmission
Bow thruster
Fisher Panda 10kVA generator (approximately 500 hours)
High-capacity (60,000 BTU) Dometic chilled-water air-conditioning system serving all zones.
Reverse-cycle heating and cooling
New exhaust elbow (2026)
New ZF Dock & Go joystick (2024)
New Yanmar remote display (2024)
New generator starter battery (2025)
400 L fuel capacity
2 fuel tanks
High Output Sea Water Pro watermaker, 150L/hr (2023)
700 L water capacity
80 L holding tank capacity
Plastic fuel, water and holding tanks
Both discharge methods fitted

Powered by a reliable 75hp Yanmar diesel engine with approximately 1900 hours, Zen has been regularly used and maintained as a private cruising yacht. Dock & Go technology and the bow thruster make close quarters manoeuvring simple and stress-free.

Equally impressive is Zen's capability for extended independent cruising. With substantial freshwater and fuel capacity, a high-output watermaker, large battery bank, solar generation, inverter system, generator and comprehensive battery management infrastructure, she has been configured to spend extended periods comfortably at anchor with minimal reliance on shore power. Together with reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating throughout the vessel, these systems create a highly capable cruising platform equally suited to Mediterranean island-hopping, long-term liveaboard use or extended offshore passage.

Sails & Spars

Fractional sloop rig
Stainless standing rigging with split backstay configuration
Good condition running rigging
Slab reefing mainsail
Roller furling genoa
2 x electric double speed primary winches – Harken
1 x electric double speed secondary and
1x secondary manual winch – Harken
Sail service completed (2023 & 2026)

The yacht is configured for safe and comfortable short-handed cruising, with quality Harken winches, cockpit-led controls and practical deck arrangements.

Electrics

12V and 220V onboard systems
Victron 2000W inverter system (2023)
2 Victron solar panels (2023)
Solar arch (2023)
660W solar array (2023)
Victron MPPT regulation, multi-source Cristec marine battery management system/chargers (2023)
Shore power connection
Shore power isolator fitted

Recreation Facilities (Toys)

Zodiac Cadet 270 aluminium-hull tender (2025)
Mercury 4hp 4 Stroke outboard (2025)
Tender lifting bridle, painter and towing strops.
2026 outboard service

One of Zen's standout features is the extensive inventory included in the sale. Offered on a genuine walk-in, walk-off basis, she comes complete with equipment accumulated and refined through years of private ownership and cruising.

Safety Equipment

EPIRB
In-date flares
Grab bag
Life buoy
Emergency tiller
2023 liferaft service

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