Beneteau Oceanis 43 ASTRAEA

The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 43 represents a refined evolution in Beneteau’s cruising lineup, positioned alongside the Oceanis 40, 46, and 49 (known as the Oceanis 50 in France) as part of a cohesive generation of modern sailing yachts. Designed by renowned naval architects Berret-Racoupeau, she features clean lines, balanced proportions, and a sleek profile that delivers both performance and timeless dockside appeal.

Below deck, the interior styling by Nauta Design showcases a warm, contemporary aesthetic with thoughtful use of space and natural light. The Oceanis 43 provides exceptional volume and comfort for its size.

Built with serious cruising in mind, this 43-footer blends functionality with elegance—offering spacious accommodations, practical systems, and the capability for extended coastal or bluewater passages. Whether underway or at anchor, she delivers the comfort, style, and versatility expected from a premium Beneteau cruising yacht. The OC43 yacht, Astraea, built in France, is an extensively equipped vessel. She features the classic mast and shoal draft, and has benefited from consistent upgrades over time. Astraea is currently moored at the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor. Scroll to the bottom of the listing to view the location on Google Maps.

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• Owner's Manual


• Neil Pryde Tuning Guide


• Beneteau Parts

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ACCOMMODATIONS

The interior layout is ideal for daysailing/weekender/extended cruising/liveaboard

• Two cabins / two heads layout, see attached drawing


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  (2) Cruiseaire reverse cycle air conditioning units installed (2015)
  


• Opening and fixed ports


• Opening hatches


• No maintenance synthetic cabin sole


• Aft-facing navigation station on the port side


• Convertible dinette on the starboard side, with island seat


• Port settee and starboard dinette


• Dynamic blue cushions in good condition


• The master cabin is forward with an en suite head


• The guest cabin is aft with a private entrance to the guest head


• Headroom is


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  The master head includes an electric freshwater toilet (2015), sink & shower
  


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  The guest head includes an electric freshwater toilet (2015), sink & shower
  

GALLEY

The galley is equipped for cruising and includes:

• Propane 2-burner stove and oven


• Frigoboat12V top-loading refrigerator


• Vitrifrigo12V front-loading refrigerator


• Microwave oven


• Double stainless steel sinks


• Hot and cold water pressure


• 115V / heat exchanger water heater


• Cabinets


• Stern mounted gril with cover

ELECTRONICS & NAVAGATION

Navigation electronics include:

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  Garmin GPSmap X3 12" MFD installed (2023)
  


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  Garmin 18HD radar (2023)
  


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  Garmin Panoptix EpS5 forward-facing sonar (2023)
  


• Garmin Steady Cast Heading Sensor (2023)
  


• Fusion stereo (2023)
  


• Rayamrine ST6001 autopilot


• Raymarine ST60 Tridata speed, depth and log


• Rayamrine ST60 wind


• Raymarine ST60 graphic


• ICOM IC M42-10 VHF with RAM mike


• Compass


• TV


• ACR EPIRB


• Clock & Barometer

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The vessel is equipped with both 12V DC and 115V AC systems, including:

• 40A battery charger


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  (2) AGM 4D house batteries (9/2024)
  


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  AGM start battery (9/2024)
  


• (2) 30A shore power service with cords


• LED interior lights


• LED nav lights


• 12v Outlet


• Small solar panel

SAILS & RIGGING

Sailing equipment includes:

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  Dacron main replaced (2019)
  


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  140% Dacron roller fruling genoa (2008)
  


• Classic mast with Tides Marine Sail Track


• Stack Pack mainsail cover with lazy jacks


• Profurl C420 Genoa roller furling


• Rigid vang


• (2) Harken 46.2 self-tailing primary winches


• Electric Harken 40.2 self-tailing halyard winch


• Harken 40.2 self-tailing winch


• Spinlock clutches


• Windex


• Adjustable backstays


• Traveler


• Mast height is 60', ICW friendly

DECK & HULL

Deck features include:

• Teak cockpit sole


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  Bimini replaced (2024)
  


• Dodger (2008)


• 
  Helms, cockpit, grill, and hatch covers replaced (9/2024)
  


• Cockpit cushions


• Cockpit table with teak inlay and cover


• Cockpit shower


• Rocna 20 anchor with 12mm Kong swivel, chain, and rode


• 
  Quick electric windlass, motor replaced (2019)
  


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  9.9HP outboard with cover (2019)
  


• 
  Dinghy (2019)
  


• Outboard crane


• (6) person Viking liferaft in hard case


• Liferaft bracket on stern pulpit


• Lockers

Hull details:

• French built


• Hull color is white


• Deck color is white


• Sugar scoop swim platform with ladder


• Teak toerail


• Double lifelines with P&S boarding gates


• Shoal draft, 5'5"


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  Pettit rpoxy barrier (2020)
  


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  The bottom was painted in (2023)
  

MECHANICAL

Mechanical systems include:

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  Yanmar 4JH4AE 54HP


• Engine hours estimated to be under 1400 hrs


• Water separator filter


• Flexafold 3-blade propeller


• Shark shaft line cutter


• Duel wheel steering


• Dripless stuffing gland


• 12v bilge pump with float switch


• Manual bilge pump


• High water alarm


• Fire suppression


• Touch Sensor tank tenders


• Water Tank


• Fuel Tank


• Holding Tank


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  (2) Electric Raitan Sea Elegance freshwater heads (2016)
  


• Y Valve for holding or direct overboard


• Fire blanket

Broker's Notes

Astraea represents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a two-owner cruiser that combines performance and comfort.

The vessel is in Bay St. Louis, MS, and available for showings by appointment.

Stepping aboard via the wide swim platform, you enter the cockpit through the centerline walkthrough. The twin helm stations are well-equipped with recent Garmin MFD, radar, and forward-facing sonar, complemented by a Raymarine package including autopilot, tri-data, wind, and charting, along with a VHF with RAM mic at the helm.

The cockpit is designed for both comfort and functionality, featuring recent covers for the helm stations, cockpit table, grill, and hatches, as well as a large bimini for shade from the weather. She has the rich teak cockpit sole option and a large cockpit locker that provides ample storage. An electric halyard winch and intelligent cockpit layout make this vessel particularly well-suited for short-handed sailing.

Descending below, the saloon is bright and inviting with a warm finish. The galley to port and aft is fully equipped with two refrigerators, a microwave, and a propane stove with oven, offering excellent utility for extended cruising.

Opposite to starboard, the aft guest cabin is generously sized and features private access to the guest head, which includes a recent electric freshwater toilet, sink, and separate shower.

Moving forward, the navigation station is conveniently positioned, while the large convertible dinette with island seating and a bulkhead-mounted television creates a comfortable area for entertaining or unwinding after a fun day’s adventure.

Continuing forward, the owner’s cabin features a large V berth, abundant storage, and an ensuite head a recent electric freshwater toilet, sink, and shower.

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 desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.