2002 Beneteau 393

If you are in the market for a capable and comfortable coastal cruiser, this 2002 Beneteau 393 is a must-see sailboat. The Beneteau 393 was featured in the October 2024 edition of Sailing Magazine (“Used Boat Notebook” – page 26). Author David Liscio describes the sailing community’s take on the 393 when it first went into production in the early 2000s:

“It was generally agreed by potential buyers that the 393 was good looking, featured clean lines and was built to take them where they wanted to go, which primarily was safely along any coastline on long passages in relative comfort and style. The 393 build quality was noteworthy for a production boat.”

“Zephyr” has been diligently maintained by the current owner and is well equipped for safe and comfortable cruising on the Chesapeake and beyond. Notable features include a shoal draft keel (5’1”), a reverse transom with a swim step, in-mast furling with all lines leading to the cockpit, a Yanmar 4JH3E diesel engine (56 HP), Raymarine Axiom MFD with stations in the cockpit and Nav desk and "chirp radar", Raytheon ST6001+ autopilot, and Raytheon ST60 displays for wind speed / direction, depth and speed. The sail inventory includes a main and genoa, both in excellent condition (less than four years old), and a spare main and genoa that are older, but in serviceable condition.

The Beneteau 393 has a roomy thirteen-foot beam, and five hatches and a large skylight in the saloon provide exceptional ventilation and natural light. “Zephyr” features a two cabin, two head layout. The forward cabin has a Pullman style berth, and the aft cabin has a spacious double berth. The dinette at the U-shaped settee in the saloon can be lowered to provide an additional berth as well. There is an L-shaped galley to port compete with a refrigerator, freezer, double sink, and a four-burner stove. The refrigerator onboard “Zephyr” has a new compressor as well. To starboard is a well-equipped nav station with a VHF radio, Raymarine Axiom multi-function display (for the radar and chartplotter), a satellite phone, and the ship’s electrical panel.

To schedule a showing of this beautiful coastal cruiser, please contact Chesapeake Nautical Cruises.