'Allure I', a Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 Sailboat for Sale

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The Bénéteau Oceanis Clipper 393 is well suited to sailing with a reduced crew. It has a high freeboard and is therefore spacious inside. Good storage. Cherry wood paneling, great light and headroom. 

'Allure 1', an Oceanis Clipper 393 sailboat for sale'Allure I'

'Allure I' is the 3-cabin version; she is very well maintained and has never been in an accident.

In recent years, she has benefited from numerous updates and acquisitions. She is equipped to go around the world and is currently located at Shelter Bay Marina, Panama.

Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 Sailboat, interior layout plan'Allure I' is the 3-cabin version

Published Specification for the Bénéteau Oceanis Clipper 393:

  • Underwater Configuration: Bulb-fin keel & spade rudder
  • Hull Material: GRP (fibreglass)
  • Length Overall: 39'4" (12.0m)
  • Waterline Length: 35'1" (10.7m)
  • Beam: 13'0" (4.0m)
  • Draft: 5'1" (1.6m)
  • Rig Type: Masthead sloop
  • Displacement: 17,152lb (7,780kg)
  • Designer: Jean Berret & Olivier Racoupeau
  • Builder: Beneteau (France)
  • Year First Built: 2002

Published Design Ratios for the Bénéteau Oceanis Clipper 393:

  • Sail Area/Displacement: 15.4
  • Displacement/Length: 177
  • Comfort Ratio: 24.0
  • Capsize Screening Formula: 2.0

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Acquisitions & Updates

2013: 

  • Solar panel 250w and a second regulator (MPPT). 
  • Full enclosure (cockpit). 
  • Custom-designed cherry wood bookcase by craftsman above the navigation station. 
  • Diesel cabin heating Espar D2.

2017:

  • Arch integrated into the balcony, including a custom lift for outboard motor. 
  • Liferaft Plastimo coastal 6 person #54586 (revised 2017). 
  • GPS Raymarine chartplotter e7. 
  • Radar Raymarine RC 520. 
  • 1 motor battery. SSB IC-706MKII G (use). 
  • Pactor SCS PTC-IIe (use). 
  • Anchor: Rocna 20kg.

2018:

  • Anodized aluminum furling mast Z-Spar with new light and VHF antenna. 
  • Standing rigging: intermediate shrouds, lower shrouds, stay and back stay. 
  • Watermaker Spectra Ventura 200T makes 7.4 gal US/h (28 l/h). 
  • Asymmetrical spinnaker with sock and bag. 
  • Jib offshore quality. 
  • Electric windlass Maxwell 1500w. 
  • VHF Standard Horizon Intrepid. 
  • Radio Dual MXD3378T.

2019:

  • Custom Sunbrella cover for the front deck. 
  • Varnish refreshed: interior finish, saloon floor, saloon table and cockpit table. 
  • Intermediate canvas between bimini and dodger. 
  • 4 service batteries AGM (group 31) 105 Amp. 
  • Wind vane anemometer Raymarine i60. 
  • Cockpit microphone Standard Horizon. 
  • Automatic tuner for SSB ICOM-AH-4. 
  • 1 hatch Lewmar with store in the front toilet. 
  • Faucet in the kitchen. 
  • Dinghy Carib 10 feet hypalon (repaired). 
  • Main line chain regalvanized.

2020:

  • Tridata System Raymarine i50. Depth sounder - Airmail Low Profile P-319. Speed transducer - Airmail ST-800 P-120. Jacklines set.
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Construction

Hull: solid GRP laminate, structural inner grid with incorporated FRP floors, reinforced with unidirectional roving.

Deck: Balsa sandwich for rigidity and sound and heat insulation. Full deck liner for insulation and easy maintenance. Structural bulkheads bonded 360 degrees to hull and deck liners for maximum strength.

Interior finish: Cherry stained wood. Varnish redone (2017)

Deck Equipment

  • Arch integrated into the balcony, include a custom lift for outboard motor (2017);
  • Dodger and bimini in vinyl;
  • Intermediate canvas between bimini and dodger (2019);
  • Full cockpit enclosure (2013);
  • Custom sunbrella cover for the front deck (2019);
  • Dinghy Carib 10 feet hypalon (repaired) (2019);
  • Liferaft Plastimo coastal 6 place #54586 (revised 2017);
  • 2 Lewwar 48 for genoa on cabin top;
  • 1 Lewmar 40 electric winch for control lines, positioned on coachroof; 
  • 7 Spinlock XT jammers for halyards, reefing lines, vang and main sheet;
  • Mainsail traveller on coachroof adjustable from cockpit;
  • Engine panel on cockpit coaming with plexi shield;
  • Slatted teak cockpit seats with cushion;
  • Cockpit drop-leaf table in teak varnish refreshed (2019);
  • 1 sail locker in cockpit on port side;
  • 1 locker for 2 gas bottles in aluminum 10 pounds on port side;
  • 2 cockpit aft lockers;
  • Electric windlass Maxwell 1500w (2018);
  • Anchors: Rocna 20, Bruce (15kg) and Delta (10kg);
  • Main line chain 150’ regalvanized (2019) 3/8’’ and 150' cable;
  • Secondary line chain 50’ galvanized 3/8’’ and 150' cable;
  • Washdown;
  • Transom with slatted teak swim platform;
  • Stainless steel swim ladder;
  • Hot & cold cockpit shower;
  • BBQ;
  • Manual bilge pump;
  • Stern light;
  • Jacklines set (2020).
Covered cockpit in Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 sailboatProtection for the helmsman in all weathers

Rigging

  • Anodized aluminum furling in-mast Z-Spar with new light and VHF antenna (2018);
  • Standing rigging: intermediate shrouds, lower shrouds, stay and back stay (2018);
  • Anodized aluminium boom;
  • Furling genoa;
  • Rigid boom vang adjustable from cockpit;
  • Mainsheet traveler on roof adjustable from the cockpit.

Sails

An asymmetric spinnaker, aka a cruising chute, on a Oceanis Clipper 393The Asymmetric spinnaker
  • Neil Pryde bi-radial Dacron 140% roller furling genoa with anti-UV strip and Neil Pryde multi track foam luff system;
  • Neil Pryde bi-radial Dacron roller furling mainsail;
  • Asymmetrical spinnaker with sock and turtle bag (2018);
  • Jib offshore quality (2018).

Forward Cabin

  • Storage shelves along length of hull;
  • 2 storage drawers under berth;
  • 1 hanging locker with shelves on starboard side;
  • 1 settee with locker;
  • Locker under berth.

Salon

Cozy salon in an Oceanis Clipper 393 sailboatThe cozy salon
  • U-shaped settee with dinette;
  • Storage under settee;
  • Small central seat with storage;
  • Dinette table (varnish refreshed 2019) with aluminium legs;
  • Table convertible into double berth;
  • 2 shelf lockers (slotted for ventilation);
  • Large storage cabinet and drawers forward;
  • Floor varnish refreshed (2019);
  • Air conditioning and heating system Cruising Air, 2 units (7,000 BTU and 12,000 BTU), 110V;
  • Diesel heating system Espar D2 (2013).

Galley to Port

The galley on a Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 sailboatLinear galley to starboard
  • Laminated work surface over fridge and around sink;
  • Fridge & big freezer 12v electric;
  • Cabinets with slotted doors for ventilation purposes;
  • 2 rectangular stainless-steel sinks;
  • Pressurized hot and cold-water mixer tap;
  • 2 burner LPG stove / oven on gimbals.

Forward Head

  • Manual marine toilet Jabsco;
  • Washbasin with pressurized hot and cold water;
  • Shower drain pump;
  • Cabinet, mirror, bathroom accessories;
  • Laminated wood handrail;
  • 1 hatch Lewmar with store (2019);
  • Watermaker Spectra Ventura 200T makes 7.4 gal US/h (28 l/h).

Navigation Station

  • Chart table with storage and molded fiddle rail;
  • Custom-designed cherry wood bookcase by craftsman overhead the navigation station (2013);
  • Storage under table;
  • Navigation instrument panel;
  • Electric panel - 12V 20 functions;
  • Battery charge indicator, 12V socket;
  • 110V Panel;
  • Nav seat with locker.

Aft Head

  • Manual marine toilet Jabsco;
  • Washbasin with pressurized hot and cold water;
  • Shower drain pump;
  • Cabinet, mirror, bathroom accessories;
  • Laminated wood handrail.

2nd Aft Cabin

  • Double berth;
  • Hanging locker;
  • Storage shelves along length of hull.

Engine

Engine installation on Oceanis Clipper 393Good access to the engine
  • Yanmar 55hp (approximately 3,565 hours);
  • Sound-proofing foam in engine compartment;
  • Engine throttle lever on steering console;
  • Fixed three bladed propeller;
  • Diesel tanks capacity 35 gal. (135L);
  • Outboard motor Yamaha Enduro 15HP.

Electrical System

  • 2 Solar panels: 250w (2013) and 150w;
  • Wind generator D-400 (400w);
  • Inverter 3000 watts;
  • Electric water system with expansion tank;
  • 110V System with 30 Amp battery charger;
  • 8 x 110 V outlets in cabins and saloon;
  • Grounded rigging;
  • 4 service battery AGM (group 31) 105 Amp (2019);
  • 1 motor battery (2017);
  • Halogen ceiling lights in salon, galley and cabins;
  • Fluorescent ceiling light in gallery;
  • Reading lights in cabins;
  • Approved navigation lights;
  • 20 x 12V outlet;
  • Shore power cord 30A, 50’ and adapter 15A.

Plumbing System & Watermaker

  • Watermaker Spectra Ventura 200T make 7,4 gal US/h (28 l/h) (2018);
  • Engine and electric water heater (6 gal US);
  • Manual bilge pump in cockpit;
  • Electric bilge pump with float switch;
  • 2 water tanks 132 gal. (500L) total capacity;
  • New faucet in the kitchen (2019);

Electronics

Pedestal-mounted electronic instruments on a Oceanis Clipper 393Plenty of electronic information for the helmsman

External:

  • GPS Raymarine e7 (2017);
  • Automatic pilot Raymarine ST6001;
  • Radar Raymarine RC 520 (2017);
  • Wind speed and direction Raymarine i60 (2019);
  • Tridata System Raymarine i50 (2020);
  • Depth sounder - Airmail Low Profile P-319 (2020);
  • Speed transducer - Airmail ST-800 P-120 (2020);
  • Compas Plastimo 4’’;
  • Cockpit microphone Standard Horizon (2019);
  • Automatic tuner for SSB ICOM-AH-4 (2019);
  • GPS antenna for AIS (2017);
  • TV antenna Glomex.


Internal:

  • GPS Raymarine RL 70C Pathfinder;
  • VHF Standard Horizon Intrepid (2018);
  • SSB IC-706MKII G (2017);
  • Pactor SCS PTC-IIe (2017);
  • Radio Dual MXD3378T (2018);
  • TV Sharp;
  • Microwave.

Windows / Openings / Ventilation

  • 7 opening hatches - 6 opening portholes - 4 fixed portholes;
  • 2 Lewmar low profile opening hatches in forward cabin;
  • 2 Lewmar fixed hull portholes in forward cabin;
  • 1 sliding companionway weather board and 2-part plexi weather boards;
  • 1 large panoramic Perspex porthole with ABS blinds;
  • 2 Lewmar low profile opening hatches above salon;
  • 1 Lewmar opening porthole at the chart table;
  • 2 Lewmar fixed hull portholes in salon;
  • 1 Lewmar low profile opening hatches above forward head;
  • 1 Lewmar opening portholes in aft head;
  • 2 Lewmar low profile opening hatches: aft cabins;
  • 2 Lewmar opening portholes in cockpit for aft cabins;
  • 2 Lewmar opening portholes on coachroof for aft cabins;

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