Beneteau 46 is a prestigious yacht that heralds a new era in the history of blue water cruising yachts. The Beneteau 46 is an unequivocal invitation to delight in her design, comfort and performance.
The new Beneteau 46 designed by the naval architects Berret/Racoupeau with the stylizing collaboration of the design firm of Nauta Yachts, will make her premiere at the fall 2006 boat shows. The flowing, beautiful lines attract attention at first glance. Together with the Beneteau 49, this new model boldly leads the way for a new generation of Beneteau sailing yachts.
Beneteau Series 46
Eagerly anticipated, the Beneteau 46 by the naval architects Berret/Racoupeau, in collaboration with the design firm Nauta Yachts, makes her premiere at the fall 2006 boat shows. The flowing, beautiful lines attract attention at first glance. This new model leads the way, together with the Beneteau 49, for a new generation of Beneteau sailing yachts.
In the cockpit, the Beneteau 46 is appointed with two steering stations with navigation instruments and all sail controls nearby for ease of handling.
The Beneteau 46 skillfully blends high performance and balanced lines with well-proportioned space to create excellent, comfortable interior accommodations. The spacious and luminous interior is highlighted with rich, light colored select Moabi hardwood joinery and stainless steel to create the essence of warmth and contentment.
Standing rigging: Stainless steel shrouds and stays Genoa roller furling system Stainless steel chainplates are taken to the inner moulding w/stainless steel tie rods
Running rigging: Running rigging is led to the cockpit Running rigging comprises: Main halyard, Genoa halyard w/jammer & cleat on mast, Boom topping lift w/cleat on mast, Mainsail foot outhaul, Mainsheet w/track 2 genoa sheets Rigid boom vang w/tackle
Deck gear: Chrome finish Lewmar winches: Two Lewmar 48 genoa sheet winches on coaming Two winches on coachroof: 2-40 on port & 1-40 starboard,2 aluminium winch handles & 2 handle holders
Sails: Furling genoa w/135% overlap, reinforced w/anti-UV protection strip Furling mainsail Mainsheet led back to port winch Furling genoa w/drum on deck, furling line led back to the cockpit to port, 2 genoa tracks & adjustable cars, 2 genoa sheet fast blocks w/integral jammers
Mooring and anchoring: Welded stainless steel bow fitting 2 bow rollers w/permanent anchor stowage 6 stainless steel mooring cleats w/rub strakes Self-draining anchor rode/chain well w/hatch 1000 W vertical windlass w/remote control
On deck: 2 shelves (port – starboard) 1 opening deck hatch (20 in.x20 in.) Stainless steel open pulpit w/step & nav lights 2 stainless steel pulpit aft, 1 port & 1 starboard Lifebuoy holder, Outboard motor bracket, & Ensign staff holder Double vinyl coated lifelines w/stanchions Side opening gates in lifelines Teak toe rail surrounding deck 2 SS handrails on coachroof for cockpit access 2 SS handrails at forward end of coachroof 3 cockpit stowage lockers All cockpit benches have teak inlays Steering consoles will take navigation instruments 2 mounted compasses, one at each helm position GRP cockpit table w/2 drop leaves fitted w/locker, bottle stowage & SS handrail Aft surface of table support serves as a bottle holder or can take a chart plotter (option) 2 waterproof speakers 2 winch handle holders Reading lamp w/12 V socket 1 shore supply socket to starboard Self-draining GRP cockpit floor 2-bottle gas locker Access gate to bathing platform pivoting on pantograph track (Bénéteau patent) Liferaft locker w/double door built into transom Teak slatted swim platform Swim ladder with teak steps to starboard Hot & cold cockpit shower Steering system: Under-hung rudder w/glass fibre composite stock Double helm position in cockpit aft: 2 36 in. dia. steering wheels Emergency tiller access point & emergency tiller
Accommodation: Light toned MOABI woodwork, soles w/parquet look’ finish
Beneteau Series 46
Owner’s cabin forward: Headroom: 6 ft.& 4 in. Double berth: 6 ft. & 7 in.x 5 ft. & 3 in. island berth w/highdensity foam mattress Ample stowage space: large drawer under berth, locker w/clothes locker under hanging section 2 lockers to either side of berth Hanging locker Dressing table w/mirror & locker Large opening hatch with blind/mosquito screen Opening hatch with blind/mosquito screen 2 fixed hull ports (1 each side of hull) w/curtains 3 halogen overhead lights and 3 reading lights One 110 V socket beside dressing table
Forward head compartment: One-piece moulded head compartment w/separate shower w/curved pivoting plexiglass shower door Quiet flush manual marine toilet Synthetic resin worktop & washbasin Hot & cold mixer tap, Mirror Locker w/closed shelf above Locker under basin w/waste bin & paper holder Opening deck hatch with blind/mosquito screen 3 halogen overhead lights w/switch
Salon & companionway: Salon companionway w/non-slip surface For safety, it has four stainless steel handrails Forward-facing chart table w/lid & wood fiddle 2 hinged lockers, closed shelf Drawer & closed locker w/shelves under chart table Stainless steel handrail Fabric inner lining to side 12 V / 110 V electrical panel with 12 V socket Navigator’s seat w/locker for battery charger & optional inverter under starboard seat,Radio/CD/MP3 player w/two speakers One 110 V sockets 2-seater settee w/removable central armrest 2 closed stowage units and shelves along the hull Port & starboard shelves w/stainless steel fiddles U-shaped dining table/settee & 4 cushions Stowage under settees, 2 removable seats Salon table Stowage along the hull 4 closed shelves along the hull 2 hull ports (1 port/1 starboard) with curtains 1 panoramic window w/folding blinds 1 opening deck hatch w/blind/mosquito screen 2 opening deck hatches w/Oceanair combination screen/privacy curtain 2 fixed side windows to port, 1 to starboard w/pleated blinds Chart table lighting: 1 overhead light & 1 striplight for white/red lighting Salon lighting: 5 halogen overhead lights, mood lighting under shelves Companionway lighting: 2 halogen overhead lights,1 switch for mood lighting,1 switch for halogen lights
Beneteau Series 46
Galley to port: Rectangular stainless steel double sink Hot & cold pressurized mixer tap Gimballed 3-burner stainless steel stove w/oven & stainless steel safety bar 34 gal front-opening 12 V refrigerator 26 gal top-opening GRP freezer w/12 V refrig. unit Synthetic resin worktop under companionway 110 V microwave oven operates off shore power 1 locker w/double door under sink & waste bin 1 stowage unit w/3 lockers, towel holder & shelves Locker w/sliding stainless steel vegetable rack 2 closed shelves for stowage, cutlery drawer 1 shelf w/stainless steel fiddle One opening port in coaming Galley lighting: 3 halogen overhead lights, 1 light over stove, mood lighting under shelf, One 110 V socket
Starboard aft head compartment: One-piece moulded head compartment w/separate shower w/double folding door Manual marine toilet 21 gal rigid holding tank as standard Synthetic resin worktop & washbasin Hot & cold mixer tap 2 large closed lockers, glass holder & locker under washbasin w/accessories 1 fixed side window w/curtain + 1 opening port 3 overhead lights & switch
Aft cabins: Two symmetrical aft cabins each comprising: Headroom: 6 ft. & 7 in. Double berth 6 ft. & 7 in.x 4 ft, & 11 in. Two closed shelves along the hull Hanging locker w/locker beneath 1 under-berth locker Cloth inner liner on hull Starboard aft cabin has access door to head Openings & lighting in each cabin: 1 fixed hull port w/curtain, 1 opening port in coaming, 1 opening deck hatch w/blind/mosquito screen, 2 halogen overhead lights w/switch, 2 reading lights, One 110 V socket 1 cockpit port in aft port cabin 2 cockpit ports in aft starboard cabin
Plumbing: Fresh water: 150 gal standard Electric pressure water pump w/filter 2 rotomolded water tanks fixed to the hull liner (63 gal under port aft cabin berth + 87 gal under fore cabin berth) Two aluminium deck fillers for water Cockpit shower w/hot and cold water Electric shower drain pumps 3 bilge pumps (one manual and 2 electric) 1 electric pump for icebox drainage 11 gal electric water heater w/expansion bottle
Electricity: Backlit electrical panel: 10 x 12 V switches + 11 fused switches + 4 x 110 V switches 12 V cigarette lighter socket 110 V double pole circuit breakers 110 V -12 V voltmeter Water gauge & fuel gauge w/central LCD screen Low battery and low diesel tank alarms 2 x 200 Amp service battery vouchers 1 x 105 Amp engine start battery voucher Battery charging: 110 V shore supply w/40 Amp battery charger & 50 ft. cable 80 Amp alternator coupled to the engine 12V Power distributor Lightning grounding for the rigging 7 x 110 V sockets 7 reading lights, 23 halogen overhead lights, ambient lighting under shelves Bow & stern nav lights, steaming light, fore deck light Anchor light/ masthead navigation light Cable conduits for options
Beneteau Series 46
Engine: Engine bed integrated in hull liner, soundproofed with insulating foam Access under companionway steps, through an opening supported by gas struts Stainless steel propeller shaft w/GRP protection Fixed three-blade propeller Rotomolded 63 gal fuel tank w/electronic gauge Seawater filter & diesel fuel filter/water separator Engine panel w/integral key start in cockpit
LOA: 46 ft. & 3 in. LWL: 40 ft. & 8 in. Mast length (over water): 64 ft. & 9 in. Beam: 14 ft. & 1 in. Draft (standard): 5 ft. & 7 in. Draft (optional): 6 ft. & 9 in. Ballast (standard): 7,144 lbs. Ballast (optional): 6,425 lbs. Displacement: 22,046 lbs. (approx.) Engine: 54 hp. Fuel capacity: 63 gal. Water capacity: 150 gal. Hull/Designer: Berret/Racoupeau-Nauta Yachts Sail area: 1055 sq. ft. Rig dimentions Classic Mast/Furler I= 54 ft./54 ft. J= 16 ft. & 6 in./ 16 ft. & 6 in. P= 50 ft. & 1 in./ 49 ft. & 9 in. E= 17 ft. & 5 in./ 17 ft. & 5 in. Year: 2006
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