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4005 N Federal Highway, Suite 200
Adelie II Beneteau Oceanis 440
Year 1991
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Beneteau
Known for balanced sailing characteristics, generous cockpit, and spacious accommodations
Equipped with anchor windlass, dodger, bimini, dinghy davits, and furling sail systems
Project vessel likely requiring maintenance, updating, and recommissioning
3 cabin layout
Three heads
Salon with comfortable seating and dining area
Berth length approx 6+ ft
Interior headroom approx 6+ ft
Isotherm refrigeration system
Isotherm freezer
Force 10 propane stove and oven
Propane tank system
Propane shutoff valve
Isotemp 6 gallon hot water heater
Watermaker
Pressurized freshwater system with Par-Max Plus pump
Television with single monitor display
Cabin and salon furnishings for extended cruising
B&G Zeus3 9 inch color chartplotter
B&G V50 VHF radio with AIS and DSC
Secondary VHF radio
Raymarine depth sounder
Raymarine speed and distance log
Autohelm 1000 autopilot
Magnetic compass
AIS capability integrated with VHF
Navigation lights
DC 12V system
Victron battery charger
Victron battery monitor
Solar panels
Shore power connection and shore power cord
Alternator charging system
House battery bank approx 200 Ah
Dedicated engine start battery
Battery bank configuration for house and engine systems
Lofrans anchor windlass
Primary anchor with chain and rode
Secondary anchor system
Bow anchor roller
Dodger and sprayhood
Bimini top (approx 6 ft headroom under)
Cockpit awning new 2025
Cockpit table
Cockpit cushions
Swim platform
Swim ladder
Bow pulpit and rails
Side stanchions and lifelines
Dinghy davits new 2025
Deck washdown system
Fenders and dock lines
Dinghy and outboard motor included
Dinghy lift system new
Aluminum keel stepped mast by France Spar
In boom furling mainsail system
Roller furling headsail system
Mainsheet traveler
Boom vang
Stainless steel standing rigging
Stainless steel chainplates
Four cockpit winches
Aluminum mast and boom spars
Perkins diesel engine 4 cylinder
Engine output approx 56 HP
Fresh water cooling system
Emergency engine stop
Engine alarm system
Raw water sea strainer
Fuel shutoff system
Cable steering system
Bronze 3 blade propeller
Alternator charging system
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Fire extinguisher
USCG safety equipment package
Fuel tank capacity 52 gallons
Fresh water tank capacity 120 gallons
Owned by current owner since 2017
Extensive cruising history in North America and the Caribbean
2018 transit from Ontario down the St Lawrence River to Florida and into the Caribbean
Visited Grenada, St Lucia, Martinique, British Virgin Islands, St Croix, Puerto Rico, and Florida
Dinghy outboard nearly new and lightly used
New cockpit awning and dinghy lift system added 2025
Vessel returned to Canada and has been in storage since June of last year
Opportunity for recommissioning for continued cruising
Equipment onboard has not been tested by the broker
Buyers should assume systems and equipment may require servicing, repair, or replacement
A thorough inspection and survey are strongly recommended
Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice
Adelie II is a 1991 Beneteau Oceanis 440, a model well known among cruising sailors for combining practical sailing performance with a comfortable live-aboard interior. Designed by Bruce Farr and built by Beneteau, the Oceanis 440 became one of the more popular cruising yachts of the early Oceanis line thanks to its balanced sailing characteristics, generous cockpit, and spacious accommodations.
The Oceanis 440 is appreciated for its straightforward sailing setup and comfortable deck layout. Wide side decks and a large cockpit make moving around the boat easy and secure, while sail handling is arranged so the boat can be managed by a small crew. Adelie II has features that simplify sail handling and provide cockpit protection.
Inside, the Oceanis design emphasizes space and functionality. Adelie II follows the familiar layout of this model with multiple cabins and heads, providing good accommodation for cruising with family or guests. The salon offers comfortable seating and a practical dining space, while the galley is set up for extended cruising. The boat also includes hot water and pressurized freshwater systems.
The vessel is powered by a diesel engine and includes cruising electronics and power-generation equipment. These features provide a solid starting point for a capable cruising platform.
It is important for prospective buyers to understand that Adelie II should be considered a project vessel. While the boat has a lot to offer and includes a number of useful cruising features, she will likely benefit from maintenance, updating, and general recommissioning. For someone looking for a turn-key yacht, this may not be the right fit. However, for a buyer willing to invest time and effort, the boat represents an opportunity to acquire a well-regarded cruising design and bring it back to her full potential.
The equipment onboard has not been tested by the broker, and buyers should assume that systems and equipment may require servicing, repair, or replacement. As with any vessel of this age, a thorough inspection and survey are strongly recommended.
For the right buyer—particularly someone comfortable with improving and updating an older cruising yacht—Adelie II presents a solid foundation and a respected cruising design with plenty of potential.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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