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Year2015

Length55 ft

Beam17.1 ft

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TypeCruiser/Racer

ConditionUsed

LocationMaryland, United States

Listed27 Jul 2026

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2015 Beneteau Sense 55 | Bluewater Cruiser | Half a Circumnavigation Done

Name: 2015 Beneteau Sense 55 | Bluewater Cruiser | Half a Circumnavigation Done
Brand: Beneteau
SKU: cms3pl5z3001mi45bahrix2wu
Price: 385000 USD
Availability: InStock

Beneteau Sense 55 • 2015

Cruiser/Racer

Maryland, United States

About This Yacht

GRAND LUX is a one-owner Beneteau Sense 55 that has already proven herself on a half-circumnavigation, arriving at this moment in her story exceptionally well-equipped, meticulously maintained, and genuinely ready to complete the journey. Designed by Berret Racoupeau with interiors by Nauta Design, she represents one of the most thoughtfully specified examples of this celebrated deck-saloon cruiser available anywhere in the world today. For the buyer seeking a bluewater yacht with real ocean miles, a comprehensive refit, and a price well under £500K, GRAND LUX is a rare and compelling proposition.

The Beneteau Sense 55 occupies a distinctive position in the modern cruising market — a yacht that genuinely delivers on both performance and comfort without compromising either. Her wide-beam, chinned hull and twin spade rudders give her a planted, confident feel at sea, reducing heel and improving control at higher angles, while the deck-saloon layout creates an interior that feels more like a well-appointed apartment than a boat. GRAND LUX takes all of that inherent quality and raises it considerably, having been ordered from new with an extensive factory options package that includes reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating, an Onan 7kW generator, washer/dryer, microwave, electric winches, and the Dock & Go joystick docking system — the kind of specification that transforms long-distance cruising from an endurance test into a genuine pleasure.

Her single owner has sailed GRAND LUX from her first launch through thousands of ocean miles, accumulating the kind of intimate knowledge of a vessel that only comes from living aboard through all conditions. That relationship has produced a yacht that is not just well-loved but intelligently evolved. Recent years have seen a comprehensive programme of upgrades and maintenance: new standing rigging, replacement sail drive seals, new rudder bearings, most through-hulls replaced, 400W of solar panels, Starlink Mini for full offshore internet, a new dodger and bimini, a complete Raymarine electronics suite, and a new six-person SOLAS liferaft. The engine received a full 1,000-hour service by Yanmar SA in 2023, and the ZF Dock & Go system was factory-updated with new VMU and THC harnesses in 2022. The result is a yacht with no deferred maintenance and no hidden surprises.

For the prospective owner, GRAND LUX offers something increasingly difficult to find: a proven bluewater passage-maker with a documented history, a comprehensive inventory of sails including a Quantum Code Zero and asymmetric spinnaker, approximately $25,000 in spare parts and tools, and around $10,000 in household equipment including a Thermomix and Nespresso machine. She is not a project — she is a yacht you can step aboard and sail to the horizon. Whether the next chapter is completing that circumnavigation, island-hopping through the Pacific, or cruising the Mediterranean in style, GRAND LUX has already demonstrated she is more than equal to the task.

Machinery & Systems

GRAND LUX is powered by a Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75hp diesel engine with 1,590 hours recorded at January 2026, including a full 1,000-hour service performed by Yanmar SA in 2023. Propulsion is via a Flexofold three-blade folding propeller through a ZF saildrive, which forms part of the Beneteau Dock & Go joystick docking system — a rotating pod arrangement paired with a Quick bow thruster that delivers exceptional manoeuvrability in marinas and anchorages. The VMU and TCU harnesses on the Dock & Go system were replaced by ZF in 2022 and have operated reliably since. The single 110-gallon (415-litre) fuel tank provides generous offshore range. An Onan 7kW generator (1,820 hours) is installed in a soundproofed box and supplies 220V AC power at anchor or offshore. The electrical system runs on 12V DC and 220V AC, with a 24V subsystem for the bow thruster. House power is provided by two Epoch LiFePO4 lithium-ion batteries totalling 920Ah, monitored via the Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro chartplotters. A Victron 2kW inverter (12/220V) with mobile control app was installed in 2023, complemented by a Victron lithium battery charger and a Valeo 125Ah high-output engine alternator. Shore power is 220V with two 50-amp cables. Four hundred watts of solar panels were added to reduce generator dependency at anchor. A Dessalator watermaker producing 15 GPH (membranes replaced January 2024) ensures freshwater independence, feeding three 200-litre rotomoulded freshwater tanks. Climate control is provided by a Dometic/Cruisair 30,000 BTU reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating system with thermostats and blowers in all four living spaces. Sail drive seals and rudder bearings were replaced as part of the recent refit, and most through-hulls have been renewed.

Navigation & Electronics

GRAND LUX carries a fully renewed Raymarine electronics suite installed in 2025, centred on three Axiom 2 Pro chartplotters: a 12-inch unit at the chart table and 9-inch units at each helm pedestal, all networked and running the latest software. Radar, AIS, autopilot, and instrument data are fully integrated across the network. A Raymarine AIS 700 Class B transponder (2021) and Raymarine 260E DSC VHF with AIS ensure full situational awareness offshore. Speed, depth, and water temperature are fed by a new Airmar flush-mounted electronic sensor (2023) — no moving parts, no fouling. Each helm pedestal carries a Raymarine i70 instrument display showing speed, log, and depth, and the starboard pedestal integrates the Raymarine autopilot with handheld remote. Offshore communications are handled by an IridiumGo satellite communicator for weather routing and email, supplemented by a Starlink Mini that provides full broadband internet both inshore and at sea — a genuine game-changer for extended passages. A universal charging station at the nav station keeps devices powered. Entertainment in the cockpit is delivered through Fusion high-fidelity speakers, while the saloon features a 32-inch TV with DVD/MP3/CD player. The nav station also benefits from 11 220V outlets distributed throughout the yacht for charging and powering equipment.

Accommodations

GRAND LUX sleeps seven across four cabins in a three-cabin, three-head layout that maximises privacy and comfort for extended liveaboard cruising. The forward owner's suite is a genuinely spacious retreat, centred on a queen-sized island berth with a slatted base, flanked by large hull windows with curtains to port and starboard and two generous opening hatches with blinds and mosquito nets. A dedicated dressing area with a leather-upholstered makeup and office desk, a large hanging locker to starboard, and substantial drawer and cabinet storage make this a cabin you could live in for months at a time. The ensuite owner's bathroom is split into separate head and shower compartments, the shower featuring a teak-inlaid seat and mixer — a detail that speaks to the quality of the Nauta Design interior throughout. Two identical guest cabins sit forward of the main saloon, each accessed by sliding pocket doors and each with its own ensuite head with shower, large hanging locker, outboard-side cabinets, under-bunk drawer, and additional under-floor dry storage. Both guest cabins have hull windows, dual opening hatches, thermostat controls, and multiple charging outlets. A bonus crew or captain's cabin is located in the port cockpit locker, complete with a washer/dryer — a genuinely useful arrangement for extended passages with crew. The main saloon has a genuinely open, apartment-like quality, with panoramic windows flooding the space with light, a U-shaped settee to port, and an aft-facing nav station. The electrically operated dinette converts to a large double berth for additional guests. The longitudinal galley to starboard is exceptionally well appointed, with twin rectangular sinks, a three-burner gas stove with oven and grill, extractor hood, 12V front and top-loading refrigerator, 12V top-loading freezer, 220V microwave, freshwater purifier, and a 22-bottle wine fridge under the sink. White-lacquered cabinet doors and synthetic resin worktops give the galley a clean, contemporary finish that has aged gracefully.

Deck & Exterior

The Sense 55's deck layout is one of her most celebrated features, and GRAND LUX's specification elevates it further. The expansive cockpit is defined by dual stainless-steel helm stations, each with its own Axiom 2 Pro chartplotter, i70 instruments, compass, and pedestal guards, with the starboard helm also housing the Dock & Go joystick. Six-inch cockpit cushions and an electrically powered folding-leaf dinette that converts to a full sun lounger at the press of a button make this an exceptional entertaining and passage-making space. A port cockpit table with fold-away seat adds further versatility. The electrically operated companionway doors — operated by remote — connect the cockpit seamlessly to the saloon, creating that signature indoor-outdoor flow. A Magma BBQ, cockpit shower, and outboard engine bracket complete the practical picture. The Selden 9/10 deck-stepped mast carries discontinuous stainless steel standing rigging replaced in full in 2024, with sheets and halyards renewed in 2023. The sail inventory is extensive: a fully battened mainsail with stackpack and lazy jacks, a roller-furling genoa on a Facnor furler, a roller-furling self-tacking staysail on a Facnor furler, a Millennium asymmetric spinnaker, and a Quantum Code Zero graphite-reinforced sail on a removable Harken furler — a genuinely performance-oriented inventory for a cruising yacht. Primary winches are a pair of Harken ST60 electrics; secondaries are Harken ST50s, one electric to port and one manual to starboard. A Quick electric 1,500W vertical windlass with helm-mounted chain counter manages 330 feet of chain renewed in March 2025. The new graphite dodger and bimini, replaced in 2025, provide excellent protection at the helm and on passage. Full-length vacuum-bonded teak decks with caulked seams run the length of the yacht, providing grip and a premium aesthetic. A six-person SOLAS liferaft is mounted in a vertical cradle on the port pushpit alongside a Safe Sea EPIRB. A new PVC tender with a 6HP Yamaha outboard completes the deck inventory.

Key Features

• One owner from new — half a circumnavigation completed, fully prepped for the second half • Comprehensive 2023–2025 refit: new standing rigging, rudder bearings, sail drive seals, most through-hulls, dodger & bimini, and full Raymarine electronics suite • 920Ah Epoch LiFePO4 lithium battery bank with 400W solar and Victron management — genuine energy independence at anchor • Starlink Mini and IridiumGo for full offshore connectivity — internet, weather routing, and communications anywhere in the world • Dock & Go joystick docking with rotating ZF saildrive and Quick bow thruster — factory-updated by ZF in 2022 • Exceptional sail inventory including Quantum Code Zero graphite spinnaker and asymmetric — ready to sail fast in any conditions • Onan 7kW generator, Dometic 30,000 BTU reverse-cycle A/C and heating, watermaker, washer/dryer — true bluewater liveaboard specification • Approximately $35,000 in spares, tools, and household equipment included — ready to sail without a shopping list

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