1985
Beneteau 51' Idylle 15.5
$99,900 CAD
$71,028 USD
51'Length
14'Beam
OtherFuel Type
FiberglassHull
Cruiser-RacerCategory
1985 Beneteau Idylle 15.5 51
Overview
Set sail on your next adventure with this well-maintained 1985 Beneteau Idylle 15.5, a true bluewater cruiser built with the solid construction and timeless design Beneteau is known for. At 51 feet, this sloop-rigged vessel combines performance, space, and comfort—ideal for offshore voyages, liveaboard life, or extended coastal cruising.
Key Features:Length Overall: 51'
Builder: Beneteau (France)
Model: Idylle 15.5
Year: 1985
Engine: Perkins 4-cylinder Diesel – only 1150 hours
Navigation Suite:
Simrad Chartplotter
Simrad Radar
Simrad Autopilot
Ownership: Owned by the same meticulous owner since 2012
Last Hauled: 2024
Location: Kept on the river – protected environment, less hull wear
The Beneteau Idylle 15.5 is a sought-after model known for its strong fiberglass hull, aft cockpit design, and spacious interior layout. With multiple cabins, generous headroom, and a large salon, she offers the perfect combination of comfort and practicality for serious cruising or full-time liveaboard use.
The Perkins diesel engine, with just 1150 hours, has been consistently maintained and provides reliable propulsion. The Simrad electronics suite ensures you're ready for navigation in all conditions, with modern charting, radar, and autopilot support.
This vessel has been responsibly cared for, with a 2024 haul-out and maintenance check, and is kept on a freshwater river, helping preserve the hull and systems.
Whether you’re looking to cross oceans or cruise the coast in comfort, this Beneteau Idylle 15.5 is ready for her next chapter.
Contact today to arrange a viewing or request the full survey report.
Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yacht Network. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yacht Network. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall51' 0"
Display Length51'
Beam14' "
Details
Year1985
CategoryCruiser-Racer, Sloop
TypeSail
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Performance
Fuel TypeOther
Photos45 images
Engines
Engine 1
Engine TypeOther
00Full Details
Specifications
Dimensions
LOA: 51ft
Beam: 14 ft 8 in
Draft: 6 ft 3 in
Ballast: 13,000 lbs
Tankage
Fuel: 700 Litres approx (3 x stainless steel tanks)
Water: 1400 litres approx (4 x tanks)
Hot Water Tank
Engines
Make: Perkins
Model: M92B
Fuel: Diesel
Type: Inboard
Engine Hours: 1150
HP: 92HP
Electronics & Mechanical
Chartplotter- Simrad w/Navionics
Radar - Simrad
Autopilot- Simrad/Autohelm
Fusion Stereo
VHF- ICOMM127
2 x handheld VHF
Power- 120 AC Surge Protected and 30 Amp DC
Batteries - 6 x House AGM31 firefly (2020), 2 x Engine AGM 8D Deep Cycle (2018)
Invertor - Magnum 2800W - 12VTrueSine Inv/Chrg (2017)
Charging -Balmar Smart Regulator and Alternator
4 Solar Panels (425W) anf Efoy methane fuel cell.
Exterior Equipment
66lb Bruce Anchor
300ft 3/8' chain
Maxwell 3500 Windlass
Cockpit enclose - Sunbrella canvas and Strataglass zippered panels
Swim Ladder
Transom Gate
Winches: Cockpit - 2 Lewmar66ST primary, 3 Lewmar 43ST
Winches: Mast - 2 Lewmar 50ST - 2012
Spinaker pole: 22 ft carbon fibre/fibre glass stored against mast
Dinghy: 9 ft Stryker with 8 hp Merc suspended on davits
Mainsail: Hasse - heavy (10.77 wt) 454 sqft dacron-2012
Jib: Hasse 9.77 wt 674 sqft genoa furler: Schaefer 3100 (2012)
Interior Equipment
Finish- Burmese Teak
Stove : Force 10 propane
Fridge: Adler Barbour
Microwave
TV flat screen: bulkhead mounted in owners cabin
Dining Table: Teak, 4 sides seat 8 comfortably
Bosuns Chair
Double Stainless Sink at Galley
Accommodations
Sleeping Cabins: 3 doubles plus 2 singles (focsle) plus a large settee berth in main saloon
Safety
Bilge Pumps: 2 electric Jabsco auto (2024), 1 manual
PFDs: conventional & inflatable
Fire Extinguishers: updated & located in each cabin
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Gallery (45 photos)