Description
High specification, continually updated, privately owned and very lightly used 2016 example of the popular Berret Raccoupeau / Nauta designed Beneteau Oceanis 55. Over Euro 45,000 of investment in upgrades over the past two seasons.
FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:
DOCHI is a lightly used and privately used example of the popular Beneteau Oceanis 55 aft cockpit cruising yacht. Configured for effortless single or twin-handed sailing under sail, DOCHI benefits from in-mast furling and powered Harken winches, while close-quarters manoeuvres are dealt with by her powerful Yanmar engine and Sidepower bow and stern thrusters.
With almost every possible option ticked plus more thanks to extensive recent updates and upgrades, DOCHI is arguably the best-equipped Oceanis 55 on the market has everything you could need for comfortable long-term cruising or serious bluewater adventures. Her specification highlights include:-
• 3-cabin, 2-heads layout in teak with master cabin forward, plus additional crew cabin with heads
• Teak laid side decks and cockpit
• 2.20m deep draft option keel with twin rudders
• In-mast furling system
• Harken powered winches
• Yanmar 75 hp engine with Saildrive gearbox and 3-bladed folding propeller
• Sleipner 24vDC bow and stern thrusters
• Updated B&G WiFi electronics package including plotters, radar, pilot and AIS
• Top of the range Fusion sound system
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning/heating
• Electric heads
• Siemens washer/dryer
• Dishwasher
• Ice maker
• Retractable 40” TV in saloon
• Dessalator Duo D60 24vDC/220vAC reverse osmosis watermaker
• Fisher Panda 10kva generator
• Mastervolt 3kw inverter
• Digital boat monitoring system
• WiFi router and booster system
• WiFi camera for remote monitoring boat via phone
• Sprayhood and bimini
• Retractable davits
• 3.40m tender and Honda 8hp outboard
2022/23 UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Two B&G Zeus 3s Chartplotters
• Two B&G Triton Multi Function Displays
• B&G Halo Radar
• Locomarine 4g/5g Wifi with booster
• Simarine battery monitor
• Sentinel boat monitoring system
• Wifi enabled camera to view the yacht from any location via a smartphone,
• Smart TV in Saloon with automatic TV lift
• Fusion stereo system with speakers below and above decks and remote
• New Highfield CL340 tender and Honda 8hp outboard
• Replacement of batteries
• Installation of two new Quite Flush electric toilets
• New spray hood and bimini
• EPIRB
• 12 Person Life raft
With over Euro 45,000 spent on servicing, upgrades and preparations for the 2022/3 seasons, DOCHI is 100% ready to go.
MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:
The Oceanis 55 is a boat for big exciting projects and she is as appealing to the eye as she is easy to manoeuvre. This cruiser is a gentle step towards the world of large yachts.
The owner of the Oceanis 55 will enjoy great sensations and safe sailing on this balanced hull with a comfortable deck plan and a high standard of finish. She includes important innovations, such as the mainsail arch, mast position, balanced sail plan, 45° companionway, and electric swim platform, which all go to make this cruiser easy to handle.
Pioneering, the Oceanis 55 has opted for an outstanding level of interior comfort. With lots of glazed openings, a fully glazed shower for the owner cabin in terms of interior design, she has a wonderfully serene atmosphere.
In the cockpit, at anchor, on deck or inside, the Oceanis 55 offers generous well-ventilated spaces. With rectangular portholes offering a view of the horizon, there is plenty to see and lots of light in all circumstances.
PRESS REVIEW:
“As I approached the new Bénéteau Oceanis 55, with its pronounced chine, its mainsheet arch, those huge hull windows, even the gun metal colour, I did wonder if I was actually stepping aboard the Sense 55 I had tested the year before – indeed if he found them parked side by side, an owner of the Sense or Oceanis 55 could be forgiven for stepping aboard the wrong boat. “The difference is it’s still a more secure/sailor oriented interior,” said Bénéteau’s Yves Mandin, “but customers now want the vision from inside.”…
… Sail handling is kept to the area abaft the cockpit table and benches, leaving the forward area free for relaxation. The helmsman has a comfortable private space behind the wheels, with a raised sitting-out seat each side, and slight angles in the sole for grip….
… Mounting the primary winches inboard is an ideal solution both for preventing crew from grinding dangerously on the leeward rail and for ease of handling for cruising couples – the helmsman can easily tack the boat single-handedly…
…Bénéteau wanted to create a larger cockpit and more exterior space than the Bénéteau Oceanis 54, which this boat replaces, could muster. “The cockpit has become more and more like a living area,” says Racoupeau.
So the arch and companionway were moved forward to allow room for L-shaped cockpit benches and a companionway at a gentle 45°. Coamings are low, however, so protection from the big sprayhood forward of the arch is vital, but the cockpit is extraordinarily comfortable, with easily enough space to seat eight around the table…
Extracts from Yachting World boat test.
Specification
CONSTRUCTION
RCD Status:
• It is our understanding that the yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A — "Ocean".
Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• GRP hull with vacuum infused sandwich construction with balsa core
• White gelcoat topsides
• Teak laid side decks and cockpit
Keel & Rudder:
• 2.20m draft keel
• Twin spade rudders
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
• Yanmar 4JH4TE 4-cylinder turbo-charged & Intercooled diesel engine producing 75hp
• Fresh water engine cooling via raw water intake and heat exchanger
• Saildrive gearbox – diaphragm replaced 2021
• Soundproof engine room
• Fuel/water separators
• Extraction fan
Maintenance & Performance:
• Engine hours: approximately 1,500 hours as of August 2023
• Engine serviced annually – last service Spring 2023
Propulsion & Steering:
• J-Prop 3-bladed folding propeller
• Sleipner SidePower 24vDC tunnel bowthruster with joystick control at helm
• Sleipner SidePower 24vDC external dual pod sternthruster with joystick control at helm
• 2x Carbonautica 5-spoke design composite wheels with cable & chain steering system
• Emergency steering gear
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 12vDC primary domestic system with 24vDC system for bow and stern thrusters and 220v AC via generator, inverter or shorepower
• Sentinel BM40 NMEA2000 boat monitoring system relaying battery voltage, location and bulge pump use instantaneously to computer or telephone - 2022
Battery Banks:
• 1x 12vDC AGM engine start battery - 2022
• 1x 12vDC AGM generator start battery – 2022
• 4x 12vDC AGM bowthruster batteries joined in parallel and series to supply 24vDC – 2022
• 4x 12vDC sternthruster batteries joined in parallel and series to supply 24vDC – 2022
• 4x 12vDC service batteries – 2022
• Simarine Pico P001 digital battery monitoring system - 2022
Generator:
• Fisher Panda 10000i PMS 10kva 220vAC diesel generator
• Generator hours: approx. tbc as of August 2023
• Generator serviced routinely – last service Spring 2022
Battery Charger/Inverter:
• Mastervolt automatic battery charger
• Victron Energy Orion Isolated Smart DC-DC 12-24 15Amp charger for charging bow and stern thruster circuits - 2023
• Mastervolt 12vDC/3000W Inverter
Alternator:
• 12vDC engine-mounted alternator
Shorepower:
• 220vAC shore power system with twin Marineco connectors (dedicated connection for running air-conditioning in port)
• Ring-main with 220vAC sockets throughout yacht
• 220vAC shore power supply protected with differential breaker and distribution system.
Other Electrical:
• Electrical control panel with thermal breakers.
• 12v sockets, voltmeter, ampere meter and battery test at DC panel.
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
• 12vDC pressure system pump for fresh water supply
• Hot water supplied via engine cooling with calorifier or via 220vAC immersion heater element from shore power in well-insulated 220vAC hot water tank
• Hot & cold pressurised water to galley, heads, shower in cockpit and crew cabin
Watermaker:
• Dessalator Duo D60 24vDC/220vAC reverse osmosis watermaker approx. 60 litres per hour
• Watermaker hours – approx. 102 as of August 2023
Bilge Pumps:
• Bilge pump override switch at AC/DC panel
• 2 x 12vDC electric bilge pump
• 1 x Manual bilge pump in cockpit
Black & Grey Water:
• The toilets discharge directly to the sea or into a black water tanks (empty and cleaned), whose outboard discharge works through an electric macerator pump.
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• The fuel tank is made in PVC
• Total fuel capacity approx. 400 litres
• Filling of fuel tank is through deck inlets.
Fresh Water:
• The freshwater tanks are made in PVC and are provided with a hatch for inspection and cleaning.
• Total water capacity approx. 1,018 litres in 3x tanks
• Filling of water tanks is through deck inlet
Holding tanks:
• 2 x 65 litres PVC black water holding tanks in each bathroom
• 1 x 50 litres PVC black water holding tank in the skipper cabin
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
• 2x B&G Zeus2 9” LCD radar/chart plotter display in cockpit - 2022
• B&G Lowrance Halo 20+ 4g digital radar scanner - 2022
• 2x B&G Triton 2 digital multi displays – 2022
• B&G T8 autopilot system
• B&G AIS transceiver
• Locomarine Micro S5 WiFi router – 2022
• Locomare S5 WiFi booster – 2022
• WiFi enabled camera with Smartphone connectivity to allow remote boat monitoring - 2022
• 2x Plastimo steering compasses
Communications Equipment:
• Simrad RS35 DSC VHF radio
• Simrad HS35 wireless VHF handset
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT:
Galley:
• ENO 3-burner gas hob with oven and grill
• Vitrifrigo 12vDC 130 litre capacity fridge/freezer – front-opening
• Vitrifrigo 12vDC 100 litre capacity freezer – top-opening
• 220vAC ice maker
• Electrolux 220vAC dishwasher
• Twin inset sinks with pressurised hot & cold water supply and filtered water supply
Laundry:
• Siemens iQ300 220vAC washer/dryer
Heads:
• Jasbco Quiet Flush 12vDC electric heads in all guest bathrooms – 2022
• Jabsco manual marine heads in crew cabin head
• Hot & cold pressurised showers in all bathrooms with Jabsco drain pumps
Heating & Ventilation:
• Cruisair 220vAC reverse-cycle air-conditioning system with outlets in saloon, master cabin, port aft cabin and port starboard cabin – serviced 2022
Entertainment
• Kunft 40” Android Smart LED/LCD TV in saloon, retractable with electric lift system - 2022
• Fusion Apollo MS-RA770 Bluetooth Wifi stereo system with remote control at port helm and sub woofer - 2022 table
• Bose speakers in saloon
• Fusion speakers in cockpit
Lighting:
• LED interior lighting throughout including courtesy lighting
• LED navigation lights
ACCOMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Three double guest cabins including master cabin forward
• Crew cabin in forepeak with twin bunks and ensuite head
• Sleeps up to 8- guests in three double cabins, converting saloon double berth, plsu twin bunk crew cabin
• Owners cabin forward with large centreline double berth
• Saloon with electric height adjustable table and sofa and lounge settee
• Chart table aft of seating area to starboard
• Galley aft to port side
• Aft heads compartment to starboard with separate shower stall, electric vacu-flush toilet with holding tank, washbasin and storage
• Day access to aft heads plus ensuite from starboard aft cabin
• Twin double berth aft cabins with hanging locker and shelving
• Washing machine in locker in port aft cabin
Accommodation Finish:
• Interior joinery in Teak
• Teak parquet sole boards
• White panelled main bullheads
• Grey cloth upholstery
• Grey synthetic stone counters
• Luxury split mattresses in all sleeping cabins
Accommodation Description from Forward:
Crew cabin:
• 2 x single pullman beds
• 220vAC socket
• Entrance hatch with extra little hatch to the anchor box
• Bathroom with manual WC, sink, shower and mirror
Owner’s cabin:
• Centreline double bed
• 2x deck hatches with mosquito net and blind curtains
• 2x large port holes
• 2x deck front windows
• Flooring courtesy LED lights
• Lower lockers
• Wardrobe
• 220vAC Socket
• Dometic digital safe
Owner’s Ensuite:
• Composite sink, headlocker with mirror front
• Separate shower with wooden settee and basin
• Electric WC
• 220vAC Socket
Galley:
• Composite sink and worktops
• Double sinks with sea water/fresh water foot pump
• Stainless steel sink with mixer tap
• Cupboards and drawers
• 2x coach roof port holes
Saloon:
• Lounge sofa to portside
• C-shaped seating area to starboard around electronically adjustable height dining table
• Generous lounge sofa convertible in large double bed with pop-up backrest
• Chart table with movable seat and locker for instruments
• Electric panel board with hinged door for inspection at chart table
• Cupboards
Aft cabins:
• Double bed
• Port hole with mosquito net and blind curtains
• Large window looking astern
• Cupboards
• Wardrobe
• Lockers in the main central bulkhead
• 220vAC Socket
Aft bathroom:
• Composite sink, head locker with mirror front
• Separate shower
• Electric WC
• 220vAC Socket
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Sparcraft deck stepped twin spreader anodised aluminium mast
• Sparcraft anodised aluminium boom and mast
• In-mast furling mainsail system
• Facnor manual genoa furler
• Stainless steel wire standing rigging - 2015
• Twin backstays
• Running rigging led back to cockpit
• Genoa cars adjustable from cockpit
• Inner forestay chainplate
• Stainless steel dolphin bowsprit
Winches:
• 2 x Harken 60 electric 2-speed, self-tailing genoa sheet winches adjacent to helm pedestals
• 1 x Harken 50 electric 2-speed, self-tailing control-line winch to port
• 1 x Harken 50 manual speed, self-tailing control-line winch to starboard
Sails:
• Incidence Sails Dacron tri-radial furling mainsail – 2018
• Incidence Sails Dacron tri-radial furling 120% genoa - 2018
General:
• Folding leaf cockpit teak table accommodating up to 8 persons
• 12vDC Electric stern platform with remote control
• Stainless steel Pulpit and pushpit
• Double stainless lifelines
• Bathing ladder at transom
• Self-draining cockpit
• Deck shower
• Outboard engine bracket
• Retractable tender davits
Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
• Sprayhood - 2022
• Bimini – 2022
• Helm covers – 2022
• Cockpit cushions
• Sunbathing cuhsions
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Lewmar 12vDC 1,500w reversing vertical anchor windlass
• Quick remote control in the skipper cabin + remote control at helm with chain counter
• Delta anchor with 12mm chain
• Fore and aft mooring lines
• Bespoke ‘DOCHI’ fenders and various warps
Tender & Outboard:
• Highfield CL 340 EVA Hypalon inflatable tender – 2022
• Honda BF8DK2 8hp outboard - 2022
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
• 12-man cannister liferaft on pushpit cradle – May 2022
• Lalizas Life-Link horseshoe buoy with 30m floating line – May 2022
• Horseshoe buoy – May 2022
• McMurdo Smartfind G8 GPS+ AIS 406Mhz EPIRB – May 2022
• 12x automatic 150N lifejackets – May 2022
• Fire extinguishers – serviced May 2022
• Auto-fire extinguisher in engine compartment
Life Navigation Lights:
• LED Navigation light bulbs
Viewing arrangements
Lying in Lagos, Portugal
Available to view strictly by appointment
Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00
Saturday by prior appointment
For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.
Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.
Lead Broker: Alex Grabau
Tel: +44 1590 673715
Email: info@grabauinternational.com
Grabau International offers the details of all vessels in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information or warranty the condition of any vessel and the details do not constitute a part of any contract. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. All vessels are offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Grabau International provides professional yacht conveyancing and legal transfer of title for all yachts as per the ABYA Code of Practice with all deposit payments and final balance payments processed through secure dedicated client accounts solely for that purpose. Our dedicated client accounts are written in trust at Natwest Bank and we are fully insured.
