Esprit De Mer
- Price: $ 159,000
- Length: 47 ft
- Location: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Yacht World#: 75840-2431615
Esprit De Mer has now been reduced by $16,000 down to $159,000. With her extensive inventory and list of extra equipment she is now the most competitively priced 461 on the market.
The Oceanis 461 has a vocation for long-distance cruising, in the greatest comfort and safety. Her long hull, designed by Bruce Farr and Associates, has great potential for impressive speed and gives the Oceanis 461 the impression of the quiet strength found in a larger sailing yacht. In 1997, the Beneteau Oceanis 461 won the "Best Value Full Size Cruiser" award from Cruising World Magazine. A rousing endorsement from a 
well-known and respected publication.
Esprit de Mer has been owned by the same conscientious and meticulous couple for the last seven years. Extensive maintenance and equipment logs are available. Properly equipped for extended cruising with every possible extra required including A/C, generator, extensive navigational and safety equipment, Esprit De Mer is a "turn key" seaworthy vessel ready for extended long distance passage making.
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Boat Name
Esprit de Mer
Specs
Builder: Beneteau
Designer: Bill Farr
Model: 461 Oceanis
Year: 1997
Flag of Registry: Canada
Hull Shape: Monohull
Dimensions
LOA: 46 ft. 7 in
Beam: 13 ft. 11 in
LWL: 39 ft. 1 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft. 9 in
Displacement: 20944 lbs
Bridge Clearance: 59 ft. 1 in
Engines
Engine Brand: Perkins
Engine Model: M-80T Turbo Diesel
Engine Total Power: 78 HP
Engine Type: Inboard
Cruising Speed: 7 knots
Engine Hours: 1700
Single lever engine and transmission controls
Rebuilt injector pump & new 100 amp alternator Dec 2010
New Dec 2011 Drip-less shaft packing gland
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (125 Galls total)
Fuel Tanks: 2 (130 Galls total)
Holding Tanks: 2 Plastic (30 Galls total)
Walkthrough:
The Bruce Farr designed Oceanis 461 is a solid blue water cruiser with impressive speed and a rig that is innovative and efficient. Strength and reliability have been built into every aspect. An incredibly spacious, bright and well-ventilated interior is complemented by beautiful traditional exterior lines.
Stepping onboard Esprit de Mer and into the spacious cockpit with bimini top, full enclosure, wraparound seating and centerline helm pedestal you will find ample seating for 8. A twin drop leaf table with integral storage and drink holders provides for enjoyable outdoor dining and entertaining.
Descending the companionway into the interior the galley located aft to starboard is designed and fitted with everything required to enable the gourmet chef to prepare full meals for all the guests. A 3 burner Force 10 stove, large fridge and freezer together with numerous storage lockers for supplies provide cruisers plenty of culinary options during their voyage.
Aft to Port is the guest stateroom and adjoining head. A king size split berth, personal reading lights, hanging and clothes storage lockers ensure comfort & privacy for the guests.
Forward of the guest head is the well-equipped and comfortable nav station. The main salon opposite the nav station features a U-shaped settee, with centerline bench seat and Hi/Low dining table. The U-shaped settee quickly converts to an additional comfortable double berth should extra accommodations be required. . Voluminous storage is located behind and under the settees or in multiple overhead lockers.
The large forward master stateroom features island queen berth with custom mattress, a large hanging locker, bench seat and extending shelving spanning both sides of the hull. This stateroom adjoins the en-suite head with vanity and shower.
The centrally located machinery space housing the engine is fully sound insulated and offers easy access for routine maintenance by way of the hinged companionway stairs.
On deck there are custom davits with dinghy and outboard. The recently inspected stainless steel rigging is in excellent condition and the wide decks offer ease of transition from the cockpit to the bow.
Esprit de Mer has always been a privately owned vessel and has never been chartered. She has been meticulously cared for by her owners with no expense spared regarding maintenance and upgrades. Anyone looking for a "Turn-Key" cruising vessel within this size range would be well advised to give Esprit de Mer a very close look, she won't be 
on the market for long at such a reasonable asking price.
Accommodations:
Master stateroom:
The Master stateroom is located forward and is comprised of a full size island queen berth with custom mattress and stowage beneath. Ambient lighting is provided by personal reading and overhead lights. Lots of storage is provided by the means of a hanging locker, 2 clothes cupboards and stowage under the two comfortable seats located either side of the berth. Access is afforded from the master stateroom to its own en-suite head compartment complete with mirrored vanity unit, 
sink and shower ensuring comfort for the most discerning of owners.
Island queen berth with custom mattress & huge storage area beneath
Memory foam mattress topper and cover
(2) Drawers under berth with extra storage beneath
(1) Hanging locker with ventilated door
(2) Clothes cupboards with ventilated doors
(2) Custom seating with storage below
(2) Hella Personal fans
Reading lights & overhead lights
Shelving the length of the hull on both sides
Multiple Solid Brass Hooks
Custom wall-to-wall carpet
Storage area under floor
En-suite Head
Forward Head:
One-piece watertight moulded fiberglass liner
Fiberglass wash hand basin, vanity cabinet, mirrors.
Sea Land Vacu-Flush electric toilet
Holding Tank 15 Gallons
Shower & shower seat
Hot/cold pressurized fresh water
Guest stateroom:
Located aft to port is the second stateroom comprised of a king sized berth and custom mattress with memory foam toppers. The cabinetry provides ample storage for hanging, folded and personal items. Personal fans and warm lighting add to the welcoming feeling of this spacious cabin.
King-sized berth
(2) Memory foam mattress topper s & new bedding
Hanging locker with ventilated doors and extra storage area underneath
Clothes cupboard with ventilated doors
Shelving the length on hull on port side
Storage area under floor
Private access to guest Head Compartment Aft, Port Side
Multiple Solid Brass vestments hooks
Custom wall-to-wall carpet
Aft Head:
One-piece watertight moulded fiberglass liner
Fiberglass basin, vanity cabinet, mirrors.
Sea Land Vacu-Flush electric toilet
Holding Tank 15 Gallons
Shower
Hot/cold pressurized fresh water
Galley:
Beneteau did a superb job with the galley layout creating a large, functional and open space located aft on the stbd side. There is a gimbaled Force 10 three burner stove, a fridge, freezer, microwave, wide Corian type counter tops with built-in double sinks and abundant storage above and below the counter. The owners have equipped the galley with a complete inventory of everything necessary to make meal preparation onboard a breeze.
Grunert 120 V top loading freezer with holding plate and storage baskets
Front loading refrigerator
Force 10 Stainless steel 3 burner gimbled stove/oven combination with storage under
Goldstar multiwave microwave oven
Stainless steel double sink
Hot/cold pressurized fresh water
Seagull drinking water filtration system
Eafit personal fan
Stainless steel 11gallon water heater (engine and electric heating)
Fresh and salt water foot pumps in galley
Upper storage cabinets with ventilated doors include various storage systems & adjustable pegs to accommodate dishes, cutlery and kitchen items.
Large under countertop larder with multiple storage baskets
Large under floor storage
Expansive Corian type counter top
Large trash can under counter with additional storage behind
Galley also includes:
Pots, pans, bake ware, mixing bowls, cutting boards, chefs knives, utensils (ladles, lime press, strainers etc.), BBQ accessories, toaster, dishes, cutlery, glassware, fitted storage containers, spices, glass insulators, oven mitts, trivets, full cutlery set and many other items.
Salon:
The interior is beautifully finished throughout in high gloss teak whose original finish has been lovingly maintained over the years. The cabin sole is finished in high gloss teak with black accent striping. Many overhead hatches, hull ports, opening port lights, and abundant headroom give a sense of spaciousness and light. U-shaped seating with a facing island bench offer comfortable seating for 6/8 around the convertible Hi/Low table.
U-shaped seating with separate island seat for up to 8 people
Custom stainless steel U-shaped overhead handrail
Custom made curtains throughout
(2) West Marine lee beds. One for settee & one for salon
High/Low salon table with inlay, extending leaves & aluminium legs converts to extra double berth
Central bench seat with storage under
Starboard settee with storage under
Numerous storage cabinets
Storage behind & below all seating
Drinks cabinet with integral bottle holders
(2) Bose Speakers
(1) Hella Fan
(2) Book Shelves
(2) Cupboards with ventilated doors and shelves
Wood companionway steps with non-skid stripping
Custom pillows
Chelsea brass barometer
Howard-Miller brass clock
8" Brass ships bell
NAV STATION:
The well-equipped and comfortable nav station is located fwd of the aft head. There is a large chart table with stowage under, a book shelf and instrument mounting panel.
Maptech charts for Microsoft or Macintosh systems
(2) GPS antenna connection
Chart table with stowage, bookshelf & instrument mounting counsel
Raymarine RC520 Chart plotter /GPS
Speedtech weather instrument and Recording Barometer
Autohelm Navigator ST80
Masterview display. Seatalk compatible
Pilot Charts - Texas - Venezuela
Various Weather Charts
Deck:
Esprit de Mer's above average exterior has been continuously cared for having had a minimum of three waxings a year since current owners have had 
her. The standing rigging has just received an inspection in December 2011 and was found to be in excellent condition. The running rigging has also been carefully maintained and continuously upgraded and is in excellent working order. With all lines leading aft to the cockpit, Esprit de Mer is easy to handle when shorthanded or in rough conditions.
Behind the cockpit are heavy duty custom stainless steel davits and an engine lifting crane with a pulley system and swing arm that is operated by means of the electric cockpit winch. Anchoring with ease is handled by the Simpson Lawrence electric windlass with optional hand held remote. Mounted on the double roller anchor pulpit is a 45lb CQR anchor attached to 200' of brand new G4 chain. In addition there is are spare anchors in the form of a 33lb Bruce with 20‘ G4 chain and 250' of primary rode and, a Fortress 37lb storm anchor with 100' chain and 250' of nylon rode offering a complete inventory for all possible anchoring eventualities.
Cockpit/Deck:
(1) Lewmar 44 manual two-speed self-tailing halyard winch port
(1) Lewmar 44 electric two-speed self-tailing halyard winch starboard
(2) Lewmar 54 two-speed self-tailing halyard electric winches (also used to lift dinghy on to davits)
(2) Winch handle holders
(3) Winch Handles
(5) Large Spinlock XT stoppers on both Port and Starboard fore cockpit
(1) Small Spinlock stoppers on both Port and Starboard foe cockpit for traveller
(2) Large Spinlock XT's Stoppers at mast
Z Spar rigging
Solid Boom Vang
Lewmar traveler
Spinnaker pole mounted on deck port side 
Roller furling genoa system, with drum above deck
(2) Genoa tracks (2m) with adjustable cars
Genoa foot blocks w/jammers
Cable and chain steering
Standing Rigging - Inspected December 2011
Stainless steel discontinuous 1X19 rigging: forestay, babystay
Twin backstays, upper and lower capshrouds,
Intermediate & aft lower shrouds
Shroud rollers on babystay
Shroud rollers on forestays
Running Rigging:
(1) Genoa halyard
(2) Genoa sheets
(1) Mainsail halyard
(1) Mainsheet
Boom topping lift
Roller furling mainsail inhaul & outhaul lines
Genoa roller furling control line
Solid boom vang
(2) Main traveller control lines
Boom topping lift
All running rigging returns to cockpit
Spars:
Keel stepped, anodized aluminium mast, with in-mast furling
Double aft-swept spreaders 
Anodized aluminium boom
Deck collar with blocks
New mast seal & cover May 2011
Sails:
Banks roller furling mainsail.
Original mainsail is available as a spare (Good condition)
Banks 150% Pro Furl roller furling jib.
Original Genoa is available as a spare. (Good condition)
Banks Star Cruise Spinnaker with ATN sock and ATN Tracker C clamp
Deck:
(7) Lewmar hatches with custom mosquito screens
(7) Skyshade auto rewind blinds for the hatches (11) Lewmar ports with mosquito screens and curtains
CQR 45lbs anchor with 200 feet of G4 new (2012) chain
Bruce 33lbs anchor with 20 feet of G 4 chain & 250 ft. of primary rode
Double anchor roller
Simpson Lawrence Horizon Express electric windlass with hand remote & backup remote in master stateroom
Self-bailing anchor locker with wash down hose
(2) Dorades for ventilation
Stainless steel stanchions
Stainless steel double life lines and lifeline gates
Stainless steel four legged pulpit in front of main mast
(2) Stainless steel pulpits around dorades
(6) Stainless steel pad eyes 2 in cockpit 4 on coach 
roof
(6) Anodized aluminium mooring cleats
Stainless steel pulpit
Stainless steel stern rail with life ring holder and 2 cleats for davits
Stainless steel pole on stern rail for radar dome
Stainless steel dingy davits with pulley system with mounts for CDMA Antenna/GPS/Flag pole & 2 spares
Custom Stainless steel Kayak brackets
Whitlock stainless steel 42" leather wrapped steering wheel
Teak toe rail caps - Refinished 2012
Teak handrails on coach roof - Refinished 2012
Teak overlay on cockpit seats - Refinished 2012
Solid teak grid floor behind wheel - Refinished 2012
Teak overlay on swim platform and locker lid
(1) Locker under starboard transom seat
(1) Locker under swim platform
(2) Side cockpit lockers
(1) Locker for 2 gas bottles on port side
Max Prop 3 blade folding propeller
Custom green Bimini Top with:
Dodger with Strata Glass transition cover
Extended side curtains with full Strata Glass enclosure
Complete Sun Screens for cockpit (interchangeable with side curtains)
Aft Sun Shade
Includes Matching Covers for:
Companionway (insulated)
Life raft cover
Life sling cover
Helm and steering wheel
Ignition/gauges
BBQ
Dinghy
Additional Deck Equipment:
(2) Portable snatch blocks
Spare propeller - fixed 3 blade
Fortress 37lb Storm anchor with 225' nylon rode
(2) Fiberglass Propane Bottles
(4) Hurricane lines with snubbers
2 small fenders
4 med hurricane fenders
2 large hurricane fenders
4 dock lines
2 mooring ball lines
Anchor bridle
Boat hook and spare end
Extra lines
Life Line
Extra Ratchet straps and Bungee cords
Boson's chair
(2) 2 x 4 Fender assembly for pole docks
Adjustable Captain's chair for helm with cover
(3) Breeze Booster hatch air chutes
(1) Breeze Booster port air chute
(4) C Cushions - complete floating cockpit cushion set
(3) C Cushions -floating backrests
Hinged walk-through transom seat
Teak inlay swim grid with storage locker
Stainless steel swim ladder with teak overlay
Transom shower
(2) Sternperch rail seats with back rests and drink holders
Magma Stainless steel propane BBQ
Double gull wing table with teak rails, drained storage compartment & customized drink holders
Stainless steel fishing rod holder mounted on stern rail
Dri-Dek raised companionway entry
Dinghy:
Avon 11' Hypalon rib inflatable
Yamaha 15 HP 2 stroke
Tricolor lights,
Anti-theft cut out,
Hydro-planer
Dock lock and Security cable
Engine to Dingy lock and security cable
Stainless steel outboard engine lift station with pulley system & swing arm
Outboard Motor mount/Bracket on aft port of ship
(2) Gas Tanks
Collapsible swim ladder
Folding anchor
Floating Dock Rope
Heavy-duty rubber reinforcements on inflatable sides to prevent davit rubs
(2) Ratchet straps (Heavy Duty) for blue water sailing
Emergency Equipment:
Swilik 6 person deck mounted life raft in canister. Recertified Jan 2011 (3 Years)
ACR Global Fix Eprib. Recertified Jan 2011 (3 Years)
Flare and Signal Kit
Whale hand powered bilge pump
Emergency tiller
(3) Kiddie fire extinguishers
Kiddie carbon monoxide detector
Forespar man overboard rescue pole/flag
Jim-Bouy rail mounted horse shoe shaped flotation
(12) Lifejackets/flotation cushions
Full emergency first aid kit
Electronics:
Raymarine RC520 Chart plotter /GPS
Speedtech Instruments Weather instrument and Recording Barometer
Raymarine Autohelm Navigator ST80 with HDB TriData Depth/Speed.
Masterview display. Allows you to display any information from Seatalk
Horizon Nova+ Standard CMP847B VHF radio at nav station w/remote Ram mic at helm (Standard)
Power Talk SSB 2000 HF Radio-Telephone w/ 230 smart tuner
Globalstar Sat Phone with remote extension and external antenna
CDMA Antenna
Pioneer stereo system with remote control
(4) Bose speakers: 2 in the cockpit & 2 in the salon
IPod/IPhone charger and FM transmitter
Raymarine Color chart plotter with radar overlay at helm via Raymarine RL 70 CRC+
Autohelm Autopilot control at helm
Raymarine ST60 Wind HDB TriData
(2) Autohelm Masterview displays on helm
(1) Autohelm Maxivieview display on forward cockpit with autopilot remote control receptacle.
(All displays linked to at helm, use Autohelm remote to select desired data and format for all displays from seatalk.)
Raymarine Autopilot 6001+ consists of 400G course computer, Gyro compass, linear drive, rudder and feedback transducers. (Raymarine) Upgraded in 2004
Autohelm ST600 40' wired remote control for autopilot
Raytheon Radar 48-mile range 4kw 24inch radar dome
(2) Shroud mounted radar reflectors
Raymarine GPS external mounted
Plastimo Illuminated Compass at Helm
Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot control head and display (spare).
Electrical Equipment:
Generator Model: Westerbeke model 7.6 KW BTD
Sound shield
Nav station remote control
Generator hours: 3296 hrs.
(2) Cruisair reversible Air conditioning/heating units with electronic controls. 16,000 BTU & 20,000 BTU
Spectra water maker - 300 Catalina - fully automatic (self-flushing) 300 gals/day -
Spectra automatic digital, automatic remote control panel for 300 Catalina
(3) Electric bilge pumps with float switches including emergency 2700gph pump.
(2) Sea Land Vacu-Flush electric toilets
(3) Sump pumps for showers & refrigerator/freezer
(4) Hella Turbo 2 Speed Fans
(1) Kitchen Fan
50-amp Upgraded shore power outlets in the aft transom & at the bow in the anchor well
(2) 50 amp shore power cords 25' each
30 amp shore power cord 100'
30-50 amp converter
50-50 amp Caribbean to US power cord connection adapter
Balamar 100 amp alternator
Balamar Smart regulator
Sterling 60 amp battery charger
2006 80 amp 12 volt main start battery charging from main engine/generator/battery charger
2006 80 amp 12 volt generator start battery charging from generator alternator/main alternator/ battery charger
(2 x 275 amp/hr) 12 volt house batteries charging from generator alternator/Main alternator/Battery charger
Paralleling and isolating switches between generator and main engine batteries
Paralleling and isolating switch between (Generator/Main engine) & house batteries
(2) 12 volt DC panel(s) in nav station
110 volt AC power panel in nav station
Lewmar 12 volt socket at the chart table with 4 plug expander
12 volt socket at the cockpit
12 volt Socket in aft stateroom with 3 plug expander
110 volt AC outlets in staterooms, heads, galley, salon & chart table
Forespar Static Dissipater at masthead
Hull mounted Lightening protection system (Grounded rig)
Lighting:
Tri-color masthead light
Masthead strobe Light
Bi-color navigation light on pulpit
Dual aft navigation light
Deck light
Cockpit light
Halogen overhead lighting in cabins, salon, galley
Fluorescent tube lighting in galley
(9) Reading lights: 2 in each stateroom and 5 in the salon
(2) Brass Lights in master stateroom - New Jan 2012
Chart light in nav station
Independent switches for all lights
Maglight D-Cell battery charger and Emergency
Chargers for AA/C&D batteries
(2) LED Trouble lights
Additional Equipment:
Original and complete operating and service manuals inside protective plastic sleeves inside a binder along with general day-to-day written operating procedures
Paper Charts for Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean
Maptech & raymarine electronic charts. Houston - Florida/Florida - Bahamas/Bahamas-Cuba and Turks and Caicos-Puerto Rico & Caribbean.
Numerous guidebooks for the Caribbean & Caribbean fishing
All Caribbean Flags
Maintenance logs
Fitted sheets/shams/comforters, pillow cases, towels (beach/bath/tea), storage tubs, baskets, anti-slip material, clothes pins, mats, electrical power bars, flashlights, printer, 2 Garden hoses and spray nozzle, power polisher, extendable deck brush, buckets, brushes, scrubbers, suction handles, boat cleaners, wax, polish, Shark Vacuum
Easy spin off filters on intakes got generator, refrigerator, AC cooling pumps and water maker.
Extra repair and maintenance parts for:
Engine
Generator
Outboard
Dinghy repairs
Rigging
Water maker, also includes:
Spare water pumps
4 compartmentalized and organized cases of nuts, bolts, plumbing clamps, electrical pieces, small rigging parts
Tools:
Extensive inventory of both hand tools and power tools
Toys:
Rotomold Oceanduo 2 man Kayak: Auto bailing, & collapsible paddles and backrests
(2) Penn & Shimano ocean fishing rods. Gaff & tackle included
(2) Scuba tanks
Hammock
Coleman Xtreme marine cooler & cushion
Disclaimer
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.