Strider Beneteau Yacht for Sale

2008 Beneteau 46 $199,000.

Strider is a well-equipped, one-owner 2008 Beneteau 46 offering an impressive combination of performance, comfort, range, and thoughtful owner upgrades. Outfitted for serious cruising, she features upgraded electronics, an extensive sail inventory, custom dinghy davits, a Max-Prop, hydraulic backstay adjuster, dodger, bimini canvas and winter cover, custom steel cradle, substantial ground tackle, and numerous cruising upgrades.

A 2024 insurance survey is available, along with full manuals.

Highlights

• One owner

• 106-gallon fuel capacity via twin 53-gallon tanks 

• B&G instruments and chartplotters, new in 2015

• Raymarine autopilot controls

• Lewmar bow thruster

• 3-blade Max-Prop

• Custom removable dinghy davits

• Outboard lift mounted on radar pole

• Dodger, Bimini and connecting panel

• Full winter cover

• Custom steel cradle

• 73 lb Rocna anchor with 100' of 3/8" chain plus 80' of 5/8" rode

• Harken hydraulic backstay adjuster, added 2017

• Adjustable genoa track cars

• Adjustable lazy jacks

• Sheet stoppers at mast for all halyards

• Full spinnaker gear and spinnaker pole

• Custom emergency tiller

• Bow shore-power connection with switching

• Link Meter and separate engine-hour meter

• TV

• Exterior teak maintained with Semco

The original port water tank was replaced with a second fuel tank, increasing total fuel capacity to approximately 106 gallons, with 53 gallons in each tank.  Removable water bladder included.

Electronics & Navigation

Strider received B&G instruments and chartplotters in 2015, while retaining the original Raymarine autopilot controls. A spare Lecomble & Schmitt autopilot ram and motor is also included among the notable spares.
Additional equipment includes a Link Meter, separate hour meter, mast-mounted blue LED lighting, and an outboard lift incorporated into the radar-pole installation.

Sail Inventory

This Beneteau comes with an unusually extensive sail inventory:

• 2016 Neil Pryde mainsail , composite fabric, radial cut, described by the owner as in very good condition

• OEM 2008 Neil Pryde heavy Dacron mainsail

• 2012 North 3DL 150% genoa, lightly raced

• 2008 Doyle Stratus 150% genoa

• 2012 Doyle Stratus 130% genoa, described as in very good condition

• OEM 2008 Neil Pryde Dacron genoa

• 2023 Evolution Sails 1.5A chute

• 2016 Doyle symmetrical chute

• ATN snuffers for both chutes

• Full spinnaker gear and pole

The owner's notes indicate both chutes have been lightly used.

Cruising & Deck Equipment

Custom removable dinghy davits were designed to securely carry the dinghy in Lake Michigan conditions. The boat also includes a 2010 Achilles RIB with a 2015 Yamaha 9.9 hp four-stroke outboard.
Ground tackle is equally substantial, centered around a 73 lb Rocna anchor, 100 feet of 3/8" chain and an additional 80 feet of 5/8" line spliced for operation through the windlass. An anchor snubber and chain hook are included.

Twin wheels feature leather covers and conveniently positioned drink holders. A Harken hydraulic backstay adjuster was added in 2017.

Canvas, Storage & Seasonal Equipment

The boat includes a dodger with a bimini that can be collapsed on its poles and protected by a cover. A connecting panel between the bimini and dodger provides overhead enclosure. While the canvas dates from 2008, the dodger window panels have been replaced multiple times and the stitching has been redone. The Bimini and connecting panel have seen comparatively light use.

Also included are a full winter cover and custom steel cradle.

Interior & Systems

The salon settee and navigation-seat cushion foam was replaced in 2023. Other practical improvements include an added refrigerator ventilation fan and an automatic pump arrangement for the aft-head sink and shower sump.
The electrical system incorporates bow shore power, shore-power switching at the navigation station, and an additional neutral-isolation arrangement intended for sensitive dock GFI systems.

Safety & Spares

Safety equipment noted by the owner includes:

• EPIRB

• Life raft

• Jacklines

• Gale Rider storm drogue, which can also serve as an emergency-rudder solution

• Custom emergency tiller

• ATN mast climber

Notable spares include a Lecomble & Schmitt autopilot ram and motor, spare fresh-water pump, and spare bow-thruster motor.

With one-owner history, extensive sail inventory, long-range fuel capacity, dinghy and outboard, full seasonal equipment, substantial safety gear, numerous cruising upgrades, and a 2024 survey available, Strider represents a particularly complete Beneteau 46 package.

**Solar panel shown is not included in the sale.

Shown by appointment. Contact the listing broker for additional specifications, survey information, photographs, and showing arrangements.

Vessel details and equipment are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. Prospective purchasers should independently verify all specifications, equipment, condition, and inventory.