Engine
YANMAR 4JH4E
Total Power
55hp
Engine Hours
2868
Class
Cruiser/Racer
Length
43ft
Year
2006
Model
423
Capacity
-
Signature Yachts, Inc
Boat Details
Description
2006 Beneteau 423 – Atlas Shrugged
Now Available for Sale in the Pacific Northwest
Elegance, Performance, and Comfort – A Bluewater Cruiser Ready for Adventure
The 2006 Beneteau 423, Atlas Shrugged, is a meticulously maintained, high-performance cruising sailboat that perfectly balances comfort, seaworthiness, and modern design. Built by the renowned French shipyard Beneteau, this vessel is ideal for sailors seeking a capable offshore cruiser or a spacious coastal liveaboard. Currently located in Arabella’s Marina in Gig Harbor, this yacht is ready to take its next owner on unforgettable journeys through the Salish Sea, Pacific Coast, or beyond.
Key Features & Upgrades
Spacious & Thoughtful Layout: The Beneteau 423 is celebrated for its intelligently designed interior, featuring two generous cabins, two heads (with separate shower stall), and a large salon with ample natural light. The U-shaped galley is fully equipped for extended cruising. Hydronic Heating and Everhot hot water tank makes for an almost endless supply of hot water.
Excellent Sailing Performance: With a Finot-Conq-designed hull, deep keel, and efficient sail plan, the 423 offers a smooth, responsive sailing experience. Main Sail was inspected and is in good condition with a new UV cover (2025), and fresh bottom paint (2025).
Comfortable Cockpit & Deck: The wide, ergonomic cockpit includes a folding plastic table (larger wooden table in locker, perfect for alfresco dining, while the folding helm makes for easy movement throughout the cockpit and ensures control. Additional vetical opening companionway doors. The swim platform with ladder makes boarding and water access effortless.
Reliable Systems: Powered by a 55HP Yanmar diesel engine (approx. 2,500 hours, regularly serviced), this yacht also features solar panels, an inverter, and electronics (including GPS, autopilot, and radar).
Recent Upgrades: High-capacity house battery bank ensure modern convenience and reliability, including 5 AGM = total of 1085 AMO hours.
Why Choose Atlas Shrugged?
This Beneteau 423 has been lovingly cared for by knowledgeable owners who have invested in upgrades to enhance safety, comfort, and performance. Whether you're planning extended cruising, weekend getaways, or liveaboard adventures, this yacht delivers:
Bluewater-Ready: Strong construction, robust rigging, and a well-protected helm make it ideal for offshore passages.
Pacific Northwest Ready: Equipped with hydronic heating, ample insulation, and a sturdy full enclosure with sliding panels for year-round cruising in cooler climates.
Turnkey Condition: Unlike many boats in this class, Atlas Shrugged requires no major work—just step aboard and set sail.
Ownership Opportunity
The Beneteau 423 is a sought-after model, known for its perfect blend of performance and comfort. Priced competitively for a well-equipped vessel in the Pacific Northwest, this is a rare opportunity to own a proven cruiser with no surprises.
Contact us today to schedule a viewing and sea trial! Whether you're dreaming of coastal exploration or global cruising, Atlas Shrugged is ready to take you there in style and safety.
Call now for details and pricing!
Location: Pacific Northwest (exact marina disclosed upon inquiry)
Don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional Beneteau 423—act fast before she’s gone!
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Accommodations
Atlas Shrugged is a 2 cabin, 2 head configuration with a beautiful cherry wood interior and white ultra-leather saloon cushions. You and your guests will stay warm with Hydronic diesel heat throughout.
The galley is at the foot of the gently-sloping companionway to starboard and includes a 3 burner Force-10 propane stove with oven and large twin sinks. There is a refrigeration compressor and evaporator for the top-loading freezer and spacious front-loading refrigerator. You'll find plenty of storage space in cabinets behind and below the sink and beneath the large countertop just to the left of the stove.
To port of the companionway is a comfortable nav station with plenty of working space. Just aft is the outer entrance to the main head as well as a door to the aft berth. The aft cabin features 6'4" headroom and has a large queen-sized bed, hanging lockers, a hidden enclosure compartment to store the full enclosure when not in use, an inboard seat, and separate, private entrance to the head.
The saloon is light and spacious with 6'5" headroom. It features a U-shaped dinette to starboard and a long settee to port. The dinette table is expandable and configurable for a 2-person berth. There is storage behind all dinette seating and under seating is more storage and access to plumbing and the hot water heater.
Forward of the saloon is a huge master cabin with a centerline double berth w/ 2 drawers below, a hanging locker to port, and settees to port and starboard. The spacious master head features sink, toilet, and shower with separate enclosed shower stall.
Sails & Rigging
- Deck-stepped mast
- In-mast furling Neil Pryde mainsail - renewed in 2025
- 140% roller furling Neil Pryde genoaa
- Rigging for an asym and/or code 0 headsail
- Asymetric Spinnaker
- 2 Lewmar 48 genoa sheet winches
- 2 Lewmar 40 cabin top winches
Electronics
Cockpit
Raymarine
- E120 Chart/Radar (12 inch display)
- Radar is integrated into the 2 multi-function instruments
- AIS (Receive Only)
- ST60 Tridata (includes rudder position)
- ST60 WIND
- ST60 Graphic Display
- ST6001 autopilot
ICom M506 VHF Command Mic ready
Nav Station
- iCom M402 AIS
- Raymarine E80 (8 inch display) Chart Plotter
- Raymarine SmartController wireless remote for autopilot
- Pioneer DEH S4220BT AM/FM with CD player and Bluetooth
Deck & Hull
Anchoring
- Primary anchor: Traditional Bruce 20kg galvanized anchor w/ 100ft 3/8" chain & 200ft 3/4" nylon rode
- Lewmar H2 horizontal electric windlass w/ emergency manual retrieval gypsy
Full cockpit enclosure w/ 2 new polycarbonate forward windows and 7 new sliding stratoglass windows (sides & back)
Magma barbeque grill
Full height lazarette to starboard; shallow web lazarette to port; 2 full height stern lockers
Locker w/ 1 propane tanks
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.
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Features
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Radar:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Wind Speed and Direction:✓
Navigation Center:✓
Plotter:✓
Autopilot:✓
Radio:✓
CD Player:✓
GPS:✓
Cockpit Speakers:✓
VHF:✓
AIS:Receive only
Sails
Furling Mainsail:✓
Asymmetric Spinnaker:✓
Furling Genoa:✓
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Propulsion
Engine Make:YANMAR
Engine Model:4JH4E
Engine Year:2005
Total Power:55hp
Engine Hours:2868
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Propeller Material:Bronze
Specifications
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:8kn
Dimensions
Length Overall:43.17ft
Max Bridge Clearance:60ft
Max Draft:6.92ft
Beam:12.92ft
Length at Waterline:38.58ft
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:2 x 154 gal
Fuel Tank:1 x 55 gal
Holding Tank:
Accommodations
Guest Cabins:2
Guest Heads:2
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