Beneteau Oceanis 43 for sale in Bay Saint Louis, MS United States of America

Astraea was the goddess of innocence in Greek mythology, and her name means "star-maiden," evoking a sense of purity, grace, and celestial beauty. This Beneteau 43 is a stunning example of a high-performance cruiser, built to handle whatever the mighty Poseidon might throw her way. Known for her strong hull, exceptional stability, and seaworthy design, Astraea is ready to take on the open waters with ease and unmatched comfort. The current owners have taken meticulous care of her, using her lightly in the local Carolina waters while continuously upgrading and carefully maintaining her to ensure she remains in top condition, year after year. Their decision to sell comes with their retirement and relocation plans, as they prepare for the next exciting chapter in life. Astraea is now ready for her new owners to continue her journey across the seas. Whether you're seeking thrilling adventure or peaceful tranquility on the open water, Astraea is the perfect yacht for exploring new horizons and creating lasting memories. Please inquire before she sails away without you!

Layout And Amenities

2 cabins each with ensuite heads

Owner’s cabin forward featuring drawer storage and hanging locker
L shaped Galley featuring stove.oven, microwave, double sink, and refrigeration
Large salon with U-shaped dinette, converts in to bed (cushion included)
Aft facing Nav Station with desk
Raritan Sea Elegance electric flush heads (New 2016)

Hull And Deck

New Antifouling November 2020 – Hull was media blasted to bare gelcoat, 4 coats of Pettit Epoxy Primer, 3 coats of Trinidad SR Bottom Paint applied
Quick Antares anchor windlass (New motor 2019); Remotes at bow and stern
Stainless Steel Bow Roller
44lb Delta anchor with 300ft of rode
12mm Kong anchor swivel
Bimini and Dodger- all exterior covers are new as of 9/2024
Twin helm stations with leather wrapped stainless steel steering wheels
Rudder post access
Hatch covers
Cockpit table with lamp
Vented Propane Locker
2 aluminum propane tanks
Lines and fenders
Deck Light, Navigation lights, and Anchor lights
Walk thru transom with swim platform

Sails And Rigging

Z spar Mast – Anodized Aluminum
Tides Track System
Lazy Jacks with Lazy bag
Mainsail with 2 Slab Reefing Points
Genoa with Profurl C420 furler
Harken 40.2 Electric winch – Port Compainionwy
Harken 40 manual winch – Starboard Companionway
(2) Harken 46.2 Manual Winches
Spinlock Rope clutches

Mechanical Equipment

Yanmar 4JH4AE Engine
1400 Hours Estimated with little usage throughout current ownership
Kanzaki Transmission
Shaft drive with adjustable stuffing box
3 blade Flexfold Propeller
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine roome

Electrical System

(2) New AGM house batteries 9/2024
110ah Engine start battery
Mastervolt battery charger
12v/ 80 amp alternator
Solar Panel
(2) Cruiseair reverse cycle heat/aIr units
12V Socket at Nav Station
110V/60Z electrical outlets throughout
Hot water heater

Electronics And Navigation

Installed 5/2021

Garmin GPSMAP X3 Chartplotter w/12in touchscreen
Raymarine ST60 Tri0data
Raymarine ST60 Anemometer
Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot
ICom VHF w/Mic at helm
Garmin GMR 18 HD Dome Radar
Garmin Sonar Panoptix PS5 with Transducer
Garmin Steady Cast Heading Sensor
Fusion AM/FM Stereo
Cockpit and Salon speakers

Galley

Double stainless steel sinks
34 gallon front loading refrigerator
18.5 gallon top loading refrigerator
6.6 gallon hot water heater
(2) Burner propane stove and oven
Microwave

Safety

Viking 6 person Liferaft
ACR EPIRB
Type IV Throwable horseshoe
Lifejackets
Fore Exinguishers
Flares
Air Horn
Emergency Tiller
Plastimo manual bilge pump
Rule-Mate auto/manual electric bilge pump
Shark Shaft rope cutter

Accessories

Dinghy with 9.9 HP Mercury engine