2005 • Beneteau 423

Fika is a well-equipped 2005 Beneteau 423 with a desirable 3-cabin, 2-head layout, offering an excellent combination of comfort, space, sailing performance, and cruising capability. Fika’s owners completed America’s Great Loop, sailed the Bahamas, undertaking an extensive cruising adventure aboard the vessel. Their journey, along with seller Chris’s amazing photography, has been featured in international sailing publication Yachting World Magazine as well as Michigan’s Soundings Magazine. You can read about their refits, passages, and life aboard Fika on the [Sailing Fika Blog], and follow their continued adventures and expertise through [Loop Life Academy] and [Remote Work Afloat], founded by Alison. With only ≈2620 engine hours, a 4.9’ shoal keel, and a bow thruster, Fika is exceptionally well-suited for coastal cruising and extended adventures. Her current owners have also invested significant time and resources into maintaining and upgrading the vessel, with numerous improvements made throughout their ownership. Highlights Only ≈2620 engine hours on 55HP Volvo Penta Bow thruster installed in 2023!!! Shoal keel 4.9’ Reverse cycle heat and air, as well as diesel heaters AIS, autopilot, radar Solar, Davit System, Tender and OB included, portable generator Newer mainsail (2024) Bottom paint done Fall 2025 Accommodations The spacious cockpit, walk-through transom, and wide swim platform make Fika particularly well-suited for cruising and enjoying time on the water. Below, the 3-cabin layout features a linear galley to port, large dinette to starboard, two double aft cabins, and a spacious forward cabin with a centerline queen berth. The cherry wood interior with white upholstered cushions creates a comfortable feel. Fixed windows above the forward salon and along the sides, fixed portlights in the hull, and overhead opening hatches provide an abundance of natural light and ventilation. The companionway leads directly into the salon, with the chart table to starboard and the guest head to port. The two aft cabins are identical in size and mirror images of one another, each with a double berth, storage shelves, hanging locker, and shelf along the hull. The port aft cabin has direct access to the guest head, which can also be accessed from the salon. Forward of the guest head is the linear galley with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, stove, sink, and storage. To starboard is the large dinette, featuring a midships bench seat with storage beneath and a solid back that can also serve as a brace for the cook. The C-shaped settee surrounds a table that can be lowered to form a double berth. Additional storage is provided above and below the settee. The forward cabin features a centerline queen berth accessible from either side. There is storage to port and starboard, drawers beneath the berth, seats on each side, and shelves along the hull. Two opening hatches provide ventilation. The forward head is located to starboard and features a separate shower stall. Galley Force 10 3-burner propane stove w/ oven Origo microwave oven Isotherm SX Compact air cooled fridge - 2022 (can be fridge/freezer/combo) Double S/S sink w/ hot and cold pressurized water Storage Beneteau custom trash bin on inside of door Electrical 110V/12V 2 x 300W Renogy Solar Panels (2020) Victron Energy MPPT Charge Controller 100/50 (2020) Honda 2000 portable generator Dometic main cabin reverse cycle air conditioner (16 000 BTU) replaced in 2024 Plus CruiseAir reverse cycle a/c (10 000 BTU) - Fan bearing needs servicing 2 x 30A Shore Power inlets 2 x 30A Shore Power cables w/ smart plugs 1 - Starter battery replaced 2026 2 x House batteries 400ah AGM replaced 2023 Victron MultiPlus Compact Inverter/Charger installed 2023 Victron SmartShunt installed 2023 Victron MPPT Charge controller 2020 Victron GX touchscreen 12V fans Water heater Electronics and Navigation Simrad NSS7 EVO2 Chartplotter (2018) w/ GS25 Antenna Simrad 3G 24NM Radar (2018) Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot Raymarine ST60 Depth Sounder Raymarine ST60 Wind & Log (both inoperable) Simrad VHF w/ AIS receiver Simrad AIS Transponder 2024 Simrad Handheld VHF View Sonic external monitor Stereo Acu-gage tank monitor (inoperable) Nebolink - Automated voyage logger Sails and Rigging New Evolution Sail Mainsail replaced 2024 In-mast furling mainsail Neil Pryde 140% Genoa (2005 - UV strip needs repair) Mainsheet line replaced 2024 Foresail furling line replaced 2024 New inhaul and outhaul replaced 2024 Rigid vang Split backstay Standing rigging (2023 Rigging inspection report available) Ground tackle ROCNA 25 kg anchor w/ 300' 3/8 HT Chain Mantus anchor snubber 2023 Fortress FX23 w/ 20' chain & 150' Nylon rode Double S/S Anchor roller New Vetus Maxwell Windlass installed 2023 Large Anchor locker Deck and Cockpit S/S handholds on coachroof Dorades (2) Dodger w/ window covers Bimini & Connector (2019) Isinglass cockpit enclosure and insect screen 2023 Cockpit cushions Wheel on pedestal w/ instrument pod Fixed table w/ wooden leaves 2 x Lewmar ST48 Primary winches on coaming 2 x Lewmar ST40 Secondary winches on cabintop 2 x Shallow lazarettes (port and starboard) 2 x Aft lazarettes port & starboard Propane locker w/ 2 x 10 lb Aluminum tanks Helm seat drops down to form walk-through Perch seats on stern rail (removable) Outboard motor mount on stern rail Magma BBQ - propane Tower In A Box Arch w/ solar panel & radar mount & dinghy hoist Swim platform Swim ladder Transom shower (Reinstalled 2025) Propulsion and Mechanical Volvo Penta 55HP engine w/ around 2620 hours K&N engine air filter replaced 2026 Bow thruster installed 2023 Cruising and Additional New Dinghy 12’6” (Takacat T380LX) 2026 Mantus dinghy anchor 2024 Yamaha 6HP Outboard motor (2017 - new carburetor & fuel filter 2021) Outboard motor hoist Dickinson Newport Diesel Heater (salon) Vevor 8KW Furnace (forced air diesel heater - for aft cabins) Honda 2200 portable generator In-line water filter Spare parts Docklines Fenders Lifejackets Never chartered Bottom paint redone fall 2025 Summary of recent upgrades and replacement 2026 K&N engine air filter replaced V-Berth hatch replaced New Dinghy 12’6” (Takacat T380LX) Starter battery replaced 2025 Fresh water rinse station on stern replaced Service lights on aft arch installed Bottom paint redone fall 2025 2024 New Mast Light and Spreader Lights installed Simrad AIS Transponder Mainsail furler drum serviced New Anchor Light installed Mainsheet line replaced Foresail furling line replaced New inhaul and outhaul replaced Mainsail (Evolution Sails) replaced Victron GX touchscreen installed New VHF cable installed Mantus dinghy anchor Main cabin air conditioner (Dometic) replaced 2023 Bow thruster installed New Vetus Maxwell Windlass installed Isinglass cockpit enclosure and insect screen Mantus anchor snubber Seacock replacement in both heads House batteries 400ah AGM replaced Victron MultiPlus Compact Inverter/Charger installed Victron SmartShunt installed