2006 Beneteau 50 Cyclades (Caribbean)

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$99,000 (USD) Great Cruz Bay, St John, Virgin Islands (US) (Caribbean)

S/V Astrid is a Great Cruz Bay, St John, Virgin Islands (US) based 2006 Beneteau Cyclades 50 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

Astrid is a Beneteau Cyclades 50, a proven bluewater cruiser with space and comfort at sea as the main focus of her design. Purchased new by the current owner, she is in excellent condition.

The Beneteau Cyclades 50 is a remarkably capable bluewater sailing yacht that blends offshore performance with exceptional volume, comfort, and reliability. Designed by Berret–Racoupeau and built by Beneteau, this model has earned a strong reputation worldwide as a robust, go-anywhere cruising platform equally suited for extended ocean passages, liveaboard life, or crewed charter operations.

With her solid fiberglass hull, moderate displacement, and well-balanced sail plan, Astrid delivers a reassuring motion at sea and predictable handling across a wide range of conditions. Her hull form provides excellent directional stability and efficiency under sail, making long passages comfortable and confidence-inspiring. The deck layout is practical and secure, featuring wide side decks, strong lifelines, ample handholds, and a spacious cockpit designed for both offshore safety and relaxed socializing at anchor.

Below deck, Astrid truly shines. The interior is bright, open, and exceptionally spacious for a yacht of her class. Thoughtful design allows for generous headroom, abundant natural light, and outstanding ventilation throughout. She features four comfortable guest cabins, each with its own en suite head and shower, as well as separate captain’s quarters with a private head. She sleeps nine comfortably, making her ideal for large groups or family cruising. The saloon offers a welcoming living space for long-term cruising, while the functional galley is well suited for preparing meals underway or at anchor.

As a bluewater vessel, Astrid stands out for her simplicity, durability, and ease of maintenance. Systems are straightforward and accessible—an important advantage for owners planning offshore passages or extended time away from marinas. Her engineering reflects Beneteau’s long experience building ocean-capable yachts designed to be sailed and lived aboard with confidence.

Whether crossing oceans, island-hopping, or serving as a capable liveaboard cruiser, this Beneteau Cyclades 50 offers a compelling combination of size, seaworthiness, and value. Currently residing in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Astrid awaits her next adventure.

Specifications

NameS/V Astrid
MakeBeneteau
ModelCyclades 50
Year2006
TypeMonohull Sailboat
BuilderBeneteau
ConstructionFiberglass
Cabins5
Heads5
GalleyMidship port

Dimensions

Loa51ft 4in / 15.65m
Lwl47ft / 14.33m
Beam16ft 1in / 4.90m
Headroom6 ft 8 in
Draft7ft 0in / 2.13m
Mast Height67ft 0in

Tankage

Fuel Tanks105 gallons
Water Tanks264 gallons
Holding Tanks40

Performance

Engines100HP Yanmar 4JH3HTE 2006
Engine Hours2800
GeneratorOnan 7 kW
Displacement17 tonnes
SailsMainsail 59 sq m; jib 49 sq m (Ullman); 20 ft carbon whisker pole

Layout Diagram

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Inventory

Vessel Overview

  • Astrid — Beneteau Cyclades 50
  • Type: bluewater cruising sailing yacht
  • Designer: Berret–Racoupeau
  • Builder: Beneteau
  • Hull: solid fiberglass
  • Year built: 2006
  • Condition: excellent
  • Location: St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Accommodation capacity: sleeps 9 (four guest cabins + captain’s quarters)
  • Deck layout: wide side decks, strong lifelines, ample handholds, spacious cockpit

Accommodation

  • Companionway leads to bright, open saloon with abundant natural light
  • Two cabins immediately to port and starboard, each with private en suite head and shower
  • Midship to port: open-concept galley with fridge that doubles as an island and a 7 ft center cabinet area providing generous counter space
  • Starboard: wraparound settee surrounding large dining table that lowers to create an extra berth
  • Navigation station located behind the starboard settee
  • Forward: two large cabins, each with private head and shower
  • Bow: captain’s quarters with spacious single bed, private head, and large storage areas
  • Cabin headroom: 6 ft 8 in

Interior Comforts and Amenities

  • (2) 12-volt air-cooled refrigerators — sizes 24×24×28 in and 16×24×28 in (installed 2019)
  • (3) 220-volt Cruisair air conditioners (run on Onan 7 kW generator or shore power)
  • Eno propane oven with 3-burner cooktop
  • (2) 9.5 lb propane tanks
  • 40-liter water heater (engine heat exchange + electric)
  • Toaster, blender, filter coffee maker, and vacuum cleaner with 220-volt plugs

Electronics and Navigation

  • Raymarine Axiom Plus 7 GPS chartplotter
  • Raymarine SmartPilot P70 autopilot control
  • Raymarine depth sounder and speed-through-water Tridata i50
  • All interior and navigation lights are LED
  • Raymarine 260 VHF radio with helm microphone
  • Sony FM radio and CD player
  • Plastimo compass (new 2025)

Electrical Systems

  • (4) A4 AGM batteries (installed 2025)
  • (2) solar panels mounted on bimini for battery charging
  • Yanmar diesel alternator for charging
  • Onan generator producing 220V AC
  • Promariner ProNautic 1250P charger (for generator/shore charging)
  • 220-volt shore power cords for outlets, charger, and air conditioners

Deck and Hull Equipment

  • Primary anchor: stainless Lewmar CQR with 150 ft of 1/2‑inch galvanized chain
  • Secondary anchor: Danforth with 20 ft of chain and 130 ft of 1‑inch nylon line
  • (4) 3/4‑inch nylon dock lines (50–70 ft)
  • (4) fenders (8 in × 2 ft)
  • Quick 1500W anchor capstan (installed 2020)
  • Kuuma propane BBQ (installed 2022)
  • Stern shower
  • (11) Spinlock jam cleats
  • USCG safety package
  • (2) Harken 2‑speed 53 winches
  • (1) Harken 2‑speed 46 electric mainsail winch
  • (1) Harken 2‑speed 44 winch

Sails and Rigging

  • 5‑inch‑wide, 20‑ft carbon fiber whisker pole on track for downwind sailing (installed 2020)
  • Mainsail: 59 sq meters
  • Jib: 49 sq meters (Ullman Sails)
  • Doyle sail cover (installed 2018)
  • Sunbrella bimini installed by Atlantic Canvas (2023)
  • Custom handmade dodger installed by Atlantic Canvas (2021)

Mechanical Equipment

  • Rule‑A‑Matic 20‑amp Rule 2000 bilge pump (installed 2019)
  • (1) manual bilge pump in cockpit
  • (4) Kidde dry chemical fire extinguishers (installed 2021)
  • Dual‑helm chain‑driven mechanical rudder control and hydraulic autopilot
  • New rudder plate and control arm (installed 2024)
  • Emergency insert tiller
  • Yanmar internal pump for antifreeze (replaced 2025)
  • Onan seawater pump and heat exchanger (replaced 2018)
  • Main engine impellers (replaced 2025)
  • Onan generator impeller (replaced 2025)

Engine Info

  • Yanmar turbo diesel inboard engine
  • Power: 100 HP
  • 3‑blade bronze propeller

Tankage

  • Water: 1,000 liters total in (3) polymer tanks
  • Diesel: 400 liters total
  • Holding tanks: (4) tanks, 10 gal each

Owners Comments and Boat History

  • Very stable and dry in all weather with excellent pointing (jib sheet track inside the shrouds)
  • Great accommodation and storage for long‑distance sailing
  • Spacious interior with warm‑tone wood finish
  • Owned by current owner from construction in 2006
  • Initially under contract to The Moorings
  • Insured by Lloyds and now London
  • Sailed in Caribbean and based in Great Cruz Bay on owner’s mooring since 2015

Disclaimer

  • Vessel details offered in good faith but accuracy and condition are not guaranteed or warranted
  • Buyer should instruct agents or surveyors to investigate and validate desired details
  • Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice

Listing

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Deck Photos

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Interior Photos

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Ocean Petersen was born on the classic wooden yacht Catania, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. The Petersen family was in the process of circumnavigating the globe. They continued their exploration of the South and North Pacific, until they settled for eight years on a deserted atoll in the Marshall Islands. While there, his parent’s interest in marine biology led them to develop an aquaculture farm cultivating giant clams. During Ocean’s years on the clam farm, he occupied his time by mastering all the water sports available to him.When he was eight, Ocean and his parents continued sailing through Micronesia, the Philippines, Borneo, Malaysia and eventually Thailand. After crossing the Indian ocean to Africa, via the Maldives and the Seychelles islands . When Catania arrived in the Caribbean after crossing the Atlantic Ocean left his home of 18 years to pursue his own life and career as a captain. At 17 he qualified for his 100 Ton US Coast Guard Captain’s License. Now Ocean captains charter yachts around the US and British Virgin Islands. After working closely with surveyors, and having a passion for yachting, he loves finding his clients the perfect boat so they can live their dreams as well.

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