S/V 2nd Chance II is a Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands (British) based 2009 Beneteau 57 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.
Beneteau 57 – Bluewater Liveaboard Yacht | 2nd Chance II
For those seeking a highly capable and continuously maintained Beneteau 57, 2nd Chance II presents a fantastic opportunity to own one of the finest bluewater liveaboard sailing yachts on the market.
Featuring the sought-after owner’s layout, she offers a spacious master suite aft and two double cabins forward. The converted skipper’s cabin now serves as a dedicated tool room with additional fridge and freezer storage, making her ideal for long-term liveaboard cruising and provisioning for remote destinations.
The vessel features teak decking showing areas of wear consistent with age and use. In some localized sections the teak has thinned, and future owners should anticipate inspection and potential repair or replacement as part of standard ongoing maintenance.
Overview
For those seeking a highly capable and continuously maintained Beneteau 57, 2nd Chance II stands out as a proven bluewater cruiser with thoughtful upgrades and a layout tailored for serious liveaboard use.
Her owner’s layout provides comfort and separation, while the additional storage and provisioning capacity support extended cruising in remote locations.
Performance & Comfort
Built for comfort, self-sufficiency, and ease of handling, 2nd Chance II is well-suited for both ocean crossings and coastal cruising. Hydraulic steering, in-mast furling, and all-electric winches allow for confident shorthanded sailing.
The center cockpit offers excellent protection and comfort, complemented by upgraded cushions and a custom helm seat. Aft, the generous deck space, often referred to as “the patio,” creates an ideal setting for outdoor dining and relaxation. A hydraulic swim platform provides easy access to the water for swimming, diving, or launching a tender.
Features
- World cruise ready
- Bow and Stern Thusters
- New Onan generator
- Aiconditioning
- Watermaker
Specifications
| Name | S/V 2nd Chance II |
| Make | Beneteau |
| Model | 57 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Monohull Sailboat |
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Designer | Bruce Faar |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 3 |
Dimensions
| Loa | 58ft 5in / 17.81m |
| Lwl | 49ft 2in / 15.01m |
| Beam | 16ft 10in / 5.13m |
| Headroom | Max 7 ft 1 in, min 5 ft 11 in |
| Draft | 6ft 10in / 2.08m |
| Mast Height | 76ft 0in |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 975 liters |
| Water Tanks | 500 liters |
| Holding Tanks | 56.78 |
Performance
| Engines | 160HP Yanmar 4LHA-HTP 2009 |
| Engine Hours | 2600.00 |
| Generator | Onan 9.5 kW |
| Gen Hours | 95 |
| Displacement | 26 tonnes |
| Sails | Roller furling main and genoa; 145% headsail; 115% solent; parachute spinnaker; storm mainsail and headsail |
Layout Diagram
Inventory
Beneteau 57 2nd Chance II
- Bluewater liveaboard sailing yacht
- Owners layout with spacious aft master suite and two forward double cabins
- Converted skipper cabin now dedicated tool and storage room with additional fridge and freezer storage
- Teak decking showing localized wear and thinning; inspection and potential repair recommended
Key Features and Upgrades
- Rigging inspection 2026 with realignment of inner forestay; tuning and replacement of two inner stays
- Bottom paint 2026
- Onan 9.5 kW generator installed 2022 (95 hours)
- Full CruiseAir air conditioning (5 units)
- Watermaker Desal and Nator (250 liters per hour)
- Awlgrip HDT topsides 2020, premium low maintenance finish
- Stern thrusters upgrade 2020 (approximate $20,000)
- New bow thruster and switch gear 2019
- Hydraulic davits overhaul 2024
- Cooling system service 2023 with chemical flush and scoped water jacket
- New cockpit cushions and upgraded helm seat 2021 (approximate $6,000)
- New windows 2024
- Covers for hatches, winches and helm 2017
- Upgraded inverter system including upgraded 8000W Victron Quattro 24V
- Converted crew cabin to tool and storage room with 2 Dometic deep freezers
- MOB personal location devices (3)
- Extra fuel tanks in bow for extended cruising
- Extensive spares inventory
Overview
- Proven bluewater cruiser configured for long term liveaboard use and remote provisioning
- Built for comfort, self sufficiency and ease of handling
- Hydraulic steering, in mast furling and all electric winches for shorthanded sailing
- Center cockpit with excellent protection and comfort
- Hydraulic swim platform for easy water access and tender launching
Accommodation
- Total cabins: 3 (excluding captain crew accommodation)
- Total sleeps: 6 to 8
- Total heads: 3 (electric saltwater flush, quiet)
- Total berths: 3
- Headroom: maximum 7 ft 1 in, minimum 5 ft 11 in
- Bunk lengths: forward berths 75 in and 55 in, master suite 80 in by 70 in (approx)
- Lee clothes and leeboards installed on every bunk
- Converted skipper cabin used as tool and storage room with additional refrigeration
Engine Information
- Manufacturer: Yanmar
- Model: not specified
- Year: 2008
- Horsepower: 160 hp
- Drive type: direct
- Fuel type: diesel
- Propeller type: Max-Prop folding
- Propeller material: bronze
- Engine hours: 2600
- Engine alarms: yes
- Fuel filters: 2 primary, 1 secondary (Racor)
- Emergency stop: yes
- Raw water sea strainer: yes
- Fuel shut off: yes
- Engine room fire extinguishing: chemical
- Water pump serviced 2022
- Chemical flushed and scoped water jacket cleaned 2023
- Motor serviced last year (40 hours)
- Major service 2023
- Routine service 2025 (since being on the hard)
- Lift pump for engine with switch and shut off valve in saloon cupboard
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Refrigeration: Frigoboat front-loading with ice cube tray (24V)
- Freezer: top-loading Friomatic
- Portable fridge freezers: (2) Dometic in storage room
- Stove and oven: Eno 4-burner
- Propane shut-off valve
- Fume detector
- Vented propane locker
- Microwave: Whirlpool
- Blender: Hamilton Beach ice crusher
- Toaster: Sunbeam
- Barbecue: propane
- Coffeemaker: Keurig
- Watermaker: Desal and Nator (250 liters per hour)
- Icemaker: Frigidaire
- Dehumidifier: portable Conaire
- Dishwasher: Doman
- Clothes washer: top-loading Gorenje
- Water heater: yes
- Water system: 24V
- Heater: Webasto
- First aid kits: comprehensive (2)
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
- Primary chart plotter and GPS: Raymarine E80 (2) with i90s at helm station
- Secondary chart plotter and GPS: Raymarine E120
- Radar: Raymarine
- Satellite communication: TV radio phone and data
- Depth sounder: Raymarine
- Speed and distance: Raymarine
- SSB radio: Icom MD80 1GMDSS
- Primary VHF radio: Raymarine with repeater at helm
- Secondary VHF radios: (3) handheld Icom (batteries need replacing)
- Wind speed and direction: Raymarine
- Compass: Plasmito
- Stereo: Kenwood
- Stereo speakers: Alpine interior and exterior
- Television: Samsung
- AIS receiver and transmitter: SI-TEX
- EPIRB: (1) 2024 Smart AIS
Electrical System
- Direct current system voltage: 24V
- Alternating current power system voltage: 220V
- House batteries: (8) 24V Victron 4D gel cell and (1) 12V 4D, plus 4 additional 4D gel cell house batteries
- Engine battery: (1) 4D lead acid
- Generator battery: (1) Group 27
- Generator: Onan 9.5 kW (95 hours)
- Inverter charger: Victron Phoenix charger and upgraded 8000W Victron Quattro 24V
- Battery chargers: multiple (Victron smart chargers)
- Shore power cords: various
- Battery monitor: Victron BMS
- Alternator: 12V/24V 120A reconditioned 2021
Deck and Cockpit Equipment
- Primary anchor: stainless steel plough with 55 ft stainless chain and 350 ft galvanized rode
- Secondary anchor: collapsible with leaded rode
- Dinghy anchors: collapsible with 30 ft chain and rode
- Anchor windlass: Lemar D4 (new motor and gearbox 2019)
- Bimini top providing 6 ft 3 in headroom
- Cockpit cushions: leather (new 2021)
- Swim platform: hydraulic tailgate
- Life rafts: (2) hydrostatic release (not in date)
- Stainless steel bars walk around
- Covers for all hatches winches and helm station
Sails and Rigging
- Rigging inspection 2026 with re alignment of inner forestay and replacement of two inner stays
- Rigging inspection 2023 noted in maintenance history
- Roller furling for main and genoa
- Winches: (1) mast and (4) cockpit electric winches
- In mast furling
Sails
- Main sail approximate 2013, serviceable with luff reworked
- Headsail 145%
- Solent sail 115%
- Spinnaker parachute type, never used, inspected
- Storm sails: headsail and mainsail, never used
Spares and Tools
- Water pressure system spares including pumps and pressure tanks
- Air conditioning circulation pump (new)
- Spare windlass motor and gearbox
- (2) full survival suits
- (6) life jackets
- Safety harness
- Bosun’s chair
- Grab bags (2)
- Flares in date
- Fuel filters
- Water pump impellers for engine and generator
- Full complement of sockets and wrenches
- Power tools: jigsaw, angle grinder, buffer, drills, rechargeable electric drill
- Vices bolt cutters electrical connectors
Tankage
- Fuel capacity total: 800 liters
- Stern tanks: (2) 240 liter tanks
- Center tank: (1) 180 liter tank (factory extra)
- Bow tank: (1) 210 liter extra fuel tank
- Fresh water capacity: (2) 500 liter tanks
- Holding tanks: (3)
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