The Beneteau 473 is a 46.92ft masthead sloop designed by Groupe Finot and built in fiberglass by Beneteau between 2000 and 2005.
The Beneteau 473 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Beneteau 473 | ||
| Length | 46.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.16 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.52 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.60 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 128.72 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.58 | ||
| Capsize | 1.96 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 43.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24277 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8157 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.87 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 914 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 504.69 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 409.70 sq.ft | ||
| I | 55.43 ft | ||
| J | 18.21 ft | ||
| P | 48.03 ft | ||
| E | 17.06 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 55 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 57 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 222 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Beneteau | ||
| Designer | Groupe Finot | ||
| First built | 2000 | ||
| Last built | 2005 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |