Description
Privately owned and meticulously maintained, high-specification 2018-model example of the popular Berret Racoupeau / Nauta-designed Beneteau Oceanis 55.
FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:
Presented for sale in fantastic condition, DARKSYDE is a privately owned and used example of the popular Berret Racoupeau & Nauta-designed Beneteau Oceanis 55 aft cockpit cruising yacht.
Configured for effortless single or twin-handed sailing under sail, DARKSYDE benefits from in-mast furling and powered Harken winches, while close-quarters manoeuvres are dealt with by her powerful 110hp Yanmar engine and a 24V Quick bowthruster.
In her present ownership, DARKSYDE has cruised around in Mediterranean waters with her owners spending 6-7 months of the year aboard. DARKSYDE is fitted out, maintained and handled accordingly, as fitting of a home for those extended periods. With almost every possible option ticked, DARKSYDE has everything you could need for comfortable long-term cruising or serious bluewater adventures.
Her specification highlights include:-
• 2018 model
• 3-cabin, 2-heads layout in light Oak with master cabin forward, plus additional double crew cabin with heads
• Teak laid side decks and cockpit
• 2.30m deep draft option keel with twin rudders
• In-mast furling system
• Harken powered winches
• Yanmar 110 hp engine with full engine service history
• Quick 24v Bowthruster with joystick controller
• B&G WiFi electronics package plotters, radar, pilot and AIS
• Fusion sound system
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning/heating
• Electric heads
• Washing machine
• Aquabase reverse osmosis watermaker
• Fisher Panda 10kva generator
• 960Ah of LiFePo4 Smart battery capacity for service
• Victron Control and Monitoring system, with remote operation and integrated with tank levels
• Victron 3kW inverter
• 800W solar panel array
• Bimini with sunshade panels and cockpit winter tent enclosure
• Sprayhood with front window sun cover
• Exterior Covers
• Sun awnings foldable in the boom
• Magma Gas BBQ
• Retractable davits and deck chocks for RIB
• Highfield 3.40m tender and Yamaha 9.9hp outboard
• Starlink Gen 4
• Smart Google 32” TV
With a recent investment exceeding an expenditure over Euro 40,000 spent on servicing, upgrades DARKSYDE is 100% ready to go. She has been meticulously maintained and continually upgraded by the current owner and a full maintenance log is available for review on request. setup and managed for solo operation and easily handled as a couple. She is being sold due to one of the owners having a deteriorating health condition and then looking at a permanent relocation to the Mediterranean.
DARKSYDE is located in Corfu Greece with moorings included through end of March 2027
RECENT REFIT HISTORY:
DARKSYDE has been meticulously and professionally maintained by her owner and benefits from numerous upgrades, which include:
2026:
• Antifouled in April, all anodes replaced
• Victron IP22 Smart battery charger installed for the generator battery
• Fischer Panda generator water pump replaced with an upgraded pump
• Bowthruster push button controller replaced with joystick
• New engine alternator fitted
• Water maker overhauled with new membranes and feed pump
2025:
• Fully reupholstered interior in cream/beige cloth
• Vevor Portable 55L freezer — 12V DC or mains AC powered
• Hard and Bluetooth temperature monitoring of batteries, fridges, freezers and other items integrated with the Victron system
• Additional cockpit back cushions
• Engine and generator batteries replaced
• Engine and Bowthruster batteries monitored via the Victron system
• Engine and generator batteries temperature sensors installed
2024:
• LiFePo4 conversion, including the Victron control system with touch screen and remote operation/alarm monitoring
• Additional independent bilge alarms installed and integrated with the Victron system
• Victron IP43 battery charger for service bank installed, integrated with the Victron system
• Victron XS50 DC-DC installed to charge service batteries, integrated with the Victron system
• Wireless remote control installed for windlass
OWNER’S COMMENTS:
We purchased our current DARKSYDE to replace our first Darksyde, which we sold during COVID. We've spent a combined total of 9 seasons sailing our own boats across the entire Med. In our first year of ownership of the latest DARKSYDE, we sailed her from Gibraltar to Turkey before wintering her in Kos. She proved herself to be a fast, safe and comfortable boat from the off. We then spent time in the Aegean on both the Greek and Turkish side before making our way to Corfu. This season, we've stayed in the Ionian to explore places we hadn't previously visited, before returning to the very unique winter location at the Old Fortress.
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. Her galley is very well equipped and very spacious, her interior can be adapted to multiple layouts, and there is scope for personalizing her ambiance by choosing very different woodwork and linings to create a refined and welcoming 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.
Specifications
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
• New anti-foul (Sea Jet 032) - 2026
Keel & Rudder:
• 2.30m draft keel
• Twin spade rudders
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
• Yanmar 4JH110 4-cylinder turbo-charged & Intercooled diesel engine producing 110hp @ 3,200 rpm
• Fresh water engine cooling via raw water intake and heat exchanger
• Soundproof engine room
• Fuel/water separators
• Extraction fan
Maintenance & Performance:
• Engine hours: approximately 2,350 hours as of Summer 2026
• Engine serviced annually – last service October 2026 @ 2,350hrs
Propulsion & Steering:
• Shaft line transmission with stainless steel shaft
• 3-bladed fixed propeller
• Quick BTQ1810524 24vDC Bowthruster
• 2x Carbonautica 5-spoke design composite wheels with cable & chain steering system
• Emergency steering gear
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 12vDC primary domestic system with 220v AC via generator, inverter or shorepower
Battery Banks:
• 2x Roamer 460Ah Smart batteries (10-yr warranty) – 2025
• 1x 12vDC heavy duty engine starter battery – 2025
• 1x 12vDC heavy duty generator battery - 2025
• 4x 12vDC batteries forward for bowthruster integrated into Cerbo GX – 2025
Generator:
• Fisher Panda 10000i 10kva 220vAC Diesel Generator
• Generator hours: approx. 1,110 as of Summer 2026
• Generator serviced routinely – last service Summer 2026 @ 1,000 hrs
Solar Panels:
• 4x 200W Solar panels on bimini
• Victron MPPT 100/50 Charge controller
Battery Charger/Inverter:
• Victron IP43 main charger
• Victron Phoenix Smart 3kW inverter
• Victron MPPT 100/50 Solar Controller
• Victron Lynx Distribution system with individual service battery isolation
• Victron XS50 DC-DC charger
• Victron Cerbo GX + GX70 touchscreen with remote Android tablet display
• Victron VRM remote monitoring over WiFi
• Temperature sensors (incl. Ruuvi Bluetooth) on electrical compartment and fridges/freezers,
• Two independent bilge alarms with local/email alerts, fuel and water tank monitoring
• Bow thruster and generator battery smart shunts installed, integrated into Cerbo GX
Alternator:
• 12vDC engine-mounted alternator - 2026
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:
• USB charging sockets fitted at main panel and cockpit cupboard, replacing old 12V sockets
• Galvanic Victron Isolator
• Electrical control panel with thermal breakers
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 40 litre 220vAC hot water tank - 2024
• Hot & cold pressurised water to galley, heads, shower in cockpit and crew cabin
Watermaker:
• Aquabase reverse-osmosis 220DC powered watermaker producing approx. 90 litres per hour
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 tanks are made in PVC
• Total fuel capacity approx. 400 litres
• Port fuel tank (200 litres) and starboard fuel tank (200 litres)
• Filling of fuel tanks 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. 654 litres
• Filling of water tanks is through deck inlet
• 1x Forward tank: 330 litres
• 1x Central Saloon tank: 324 litres
Holding tanks:
• 2 x 80 litres black water holding tanks in each bathroom
• 1 x 50 litres black water holding tank in the skipper cabin
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
• 2x B&G Zeus2 9” LCD radar/chart plotter display in cockpit
• Chartplotter updated with new Navionics card - 2024
• 2 x B&G log, speed, depth and wind sensor
• B&G 4G radar
• B&G AIS system
• 2x Steering compasses
Communications Equipment:
• B&G R590 DSC VHF radio with wireless handset
• AIS transceiver
• Radar reflector
• Starlink - 2026
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT:
Galley:
• ENO 3-burner gas hob with oven and grill
• Extra 2x-burner Induction portable hob
• 12vDC 60 litre capacity – front-opening
• Vitifrigo 130 litre capacity freezer – top-opening
• Sharp 220vAC Microwave oven
• Additional portable 55l freezer
Laundry:
• Candy 220vAC 3kgs washing machine
Heads:
• 12vDC electric heads in all guest bathrooms
• 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 18,000 BTU combined output
• Independent fan coils for each cabin area with 2x fan coils for saloon area.
Entertainment
• Fusion Bluetooth radio at chart table
• 2x Bose Speakers and sub-woofer in the saloon
• 2x Fusion speakers in the cockpit - 2024
• 32" Smart TV (Google TV) in saloon - 2025
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 and 2-crew twin bunk crew cabin
• Owners cabin forward with large centreline double berth
• Saloon with 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 Alpi Mat light Oak with contrasting walnut veneered soleboards
• Interior fully reupholstered (cream/beige cloth) - 2025
• White panelled main bullheads
• Grey synthetic stone counters
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
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 adjustable 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. Toilet serviced
• 220vAC Socket
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Deck stepped twin spreader anodised aluminium mast
• Anodised aluminium boom and mast
• In-mast furling mainsail system
• Facnor manual genoa furler
• Stainless steel wire standing rigging
• Twin backstays
• Running rigging led back to cockpit
• Genoa cars adjustable from cockpit
• Inner forestay chainplate
• Stainless steel dolphin bowsprit
• Running rigging replaced: main sheet, genoa sheets, main outhaul, kicker lines - 2024
Winches:
• 2 x Harken 60 electric 2-speed, self-tailing genoa sheet winches
• 2 x Harken 50 electric -speed, self-tailing control-line winches
Sails:
• Dacron tri-radial furling mainsail – 2018
• Dacron tri-radial furling 120% genoa – 2018
General:
• Folding leaf cockpit teak table accommodating up to 8 persons with built-in 12vDC fridge
• Custom made stainless cockpit arch
• 12vDC Electric stern platform with remote control
• Pop-up telescopic tender davits
• Stainless steel Pulpit and pushpit
• Double stainless lifelines
• Bathing ladder at transom
• Self-draining cockpit
• Deck shower
• Outboard engine bracket
• Exterior Magma Propane Gas BBQ
Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
• Sprayhood
• Bimini with sunshade lateral covers and cockpit tent enclosures
• Full summer and winter cockpit blinds/enclosure
• Bow and stern cushions
• Winter covers
• Boom tent
• Cockpit tent
• Master cabin blind/air scoop
• Forward cabin shade/air scoop
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Lewmar 12vDC 1,500w reversing vertical anchor windlass – serviced 2025
• Remote control in the skipper cabin + remote control in the cockpit with chain counter
• Wireless remote fitted to anchor windlass - 2024
• 35kgs anchor with 110m of 12mm chain and m of rope
• Fore and aft mooring lines
• Warps and fenders
Tender & Outboard:
• 3.4m inflatable Highfield tender - 2025
• 9.9 hp Yamaha 4-Stroke outboard engine – 2025
• New Hydrofoil fitted to outboard engine
• Wooden RIB deck chocks, stows in bag in skipper's cabin — no deck impact
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.
• 406Mhz EPIRB
• 6x man Life raft – serviced 2023
• Flares and fire signals
• 2 x fire extinguisher
• 6x Lifejackets
Life Navigation Lights:
• LED Navigation light bulbs
Viewing arrangements
Lying in Corfu, Greece
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 : Lucio Pellegrini
Tel: +34 675 236 174
Email: lucio@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.
