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Eaux Vives, a Beneteau M405. Updated from the original listing

Eaux Vives before radar arch

40' Beneteau Moorings 405

Year: 1995 Located Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
Hull Material: Fiberglass Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Builder/Designer

Builder: Beneteau

Designer: Group Finot

Dimensions

LOA: 39' 4"	LWL: 34' 11"	Beam: 12' 10"
Displacement: 14,000 lbs	Draft: 5' 6"	Bridge Clearance: 51' 4"
Ballast: iron

Engines

Engine(s): Single 2001 Volvo Penta	Engine(s) HP: 50	Engine Model: MD221-BT
Hours: 2400	Cruising Speed: 7 knts @ 2500 rpm	Max Speed: 8 knts @ 3500 rpm

Tankage

Fuel: 44 gals

Water: 126 gals (2 tanks)

Holding: 30 gals (2 tanks)

Forward Head

Pullman berth

Salon

Nav Station

Accommodations
Starting most forward in the master cabin is a large head and shower unit. Aft of this on the starboard side is a large double Pullman berth while opposite on the port side is a cushioned seat followed by a hanging locker. There is plenty of space in the middle of the cabin for changing and moving around. Next aft is the main salon with an L-shaped settee on the starboard side, a fixed teak table, and a love seat on the centerline for additional seating at the dining table. This seat houses all water pumps, valves and water heater as well as a storage locker. Opposite the dining area and on the port side is the straight galley with counter surface covering two large, under-counter storage lockers followed by the twin stainless steel sinks. Next aft is the 2-burner propane stove and the top-opening refrigeration unit most aft. At the base of the companionway on the starboard side is the navigation station with a large, forward-facing chart table and cushioned seat, electrical panel, and instruments. Opposite and on the port side at the base of the companionway is the day head and shower unit. Aft of the companionway on the port side is a double cabins with a hanging locker. On the starboard side, the cabin has been converted to storage. The paneling, cabinetry and trims throughout are of quality teaks while the cabin sole is surfaced with look "wear right" teak & holly. There is plentiful natural light and excellent ventilation from the many hatches and opening sideports. There is halogen lighting overhead in the salon and fans in both cabins. Extra reading lights have been installed in the pullman berth and flouresent lights over the sink.

Galley & Refrigerator

Companionway and day head

Galley

Adler Barbor 12V refrigeration (2 compartments)
Pressurized fresh water system
Water heater (6 gals engine heated)

Force 10 2-burner propane stove w/oven & broiler
Pots, pans & cooking utensils
Cutlery & dinnerware
(2) Stainless steel sinks

Electronics & Navigation

Autohelm ST7000 autopilot
Garmin GMAP 282 GPS
Olympic 135 binnacle compass

Autohelm Tridata depth, speed & distance
Icom VHF radio w/ DSC
Icom 706MKIIG with AT-4 automatic tuner. Ham + SSB bands with crystal stabilization

Electrical Systems

12 Volt DC electrical system
110 Volt AC electrical system
Newmar 40 amp battery charger
Aerogen 6 wind generator w regulator

2 75 Watt solar panels
(3) Gelcell House batteries (8D’s)
GelCell Engine start battery
110V Outlets throughout

Sails & Rigging

Sparcraft aluminum deck stepped mast
Manual boom vang
Harken mainsheet traveler
(4) Lewmar self tailing winches
(8) Spinlock jam cleats

Stainless steel wire standing rigging
Split backstay
Profurl roller furling on head stay
Doyle mainsail with stack pack
Roller furling Doyle genoa

Deck & Hull

35 lb Kobra anchor w/250’ chain
33 lb Bruce anchor w/15’ chain & 200’ rode
Lofrans Tigres electric windlass
Bimini top
Sealed propane locker w/10 lb tank
Draining propane locker w/10 lb tank
Life jackets
Horseshoe life ring
Fresh water shower in transom
Deck is fiberglass
Beautiful custom arch & dinghy davits

Bow anchor rollers
Bow pulpit and rails
Side stanchions w/lifelines
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit table w/built in storage & folding leaves
Fenders and dock lines
Navigation lights (automatic led anchor light)
Swim platform w/ladder
Avon rollup dinghy
Mariner 3.3hp dinghy engine, new in 2006
Hull is white with new awlgripped topsides

Mechanical Equipment

(2) Electric bilge pumps (1 is automatic)
Whale Gusher manual bilge pump
Propane shut off switch for stove
Bilge blowers

Whitlock manual wheel steering
(2) Jabsco manual heads
Emergency tiller
(4) Manual fire extinguishers

Engine Details

2001 Volvo Penta MD22L-BT 50 hp diesel
Engine hours 2400
Racor fuel filter
Raw water sea strainer

Transmission
Fresh water cooling system
Oil & water temperature alarms
dual alternators w Balmar regulator

Remarks
The famous naval architects at Group Finot designed the Beneteau 405 to balance performance, comfort, and style. Featuring a quick and responsive hull and unencumbered deck layout, their sailing ability is delightful. The interior design takes advantage of every square inch of space and provides 2 sleeping cabins and a spacious salon. As you can read in our log, we have lived aboard and loved this boat in the Eastern Caribbean for the last eight years and tried to maintain her in better than new condition

Disclaimer
Blah. Blah. Blah. We offer 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. Your mileage may vary. In fact, don't believe a word of it!

Last Revised: September 22, 2009

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Email tony@littleships.com
The Little Ship Company
Marina Royale, Margot
French St. Martin, French West Indies

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