Overview

2008 Beneteau 46 - US Model

No Hurricane Damage

"Epiphany" features a well-thought-out two-cabin, two-head design. The forward cabin includes a double 'V' berth, while the main salon boasts a U-shaped settee and a straight settee. The aft cabin offers a diagonal double island berth on the starboard side. The C-shaped galley, located on the port side, is equipped with a three-burner stove, refrigerator, freezer, and double sink. Across from the galley on the starboard side is a dedicated navigation station. 

Highlights

• New Highfield - CL380BL Aluminum Hull and Hypalon Dingy w/Yamaha 25hp Electric Start Outboard (Purchased new in 2023 for $16K)
• Larger Yanmar (75HP) (900 hours)
• Bow thruster
• Onan 6.5 KW generator (1100hrs.)
• All electric winches (4)
• New full suite of Garmin electronics (2023)
• Full cockpit enclosure
• Folding 3-blade prop
• 120 amp Balmar alternator
• Solar panels
• Wind generator
• Full two zone air conditioning 
• Custom stainless arch with integral davits
• Shoal draft 5'6" and ICW friendly 63'10"

 Mechanical

• Yanmar 4JH4-TE 75 hp turbocharged (900 hrs.)
• Onan 6.5 KW Generator (1100hrs.) Blue Sea generator monitor - Curtis hour counter
• Bow thruster
• Flex-O-Fold folding 3 blade propeller
• Double Racor primary fuel filters w/selector valve and vacuum gage
• Quick Antares 1000w windlass w/digital chain counter 
• Rocna 33 anchor with 200' 3/8 chain
• Fortress 21lb aluminum anchor
• (2) Lewmar 54 electric primary winches
• (2) Lewmar 40 electric secondary winches
• (2) Raritan marine elegance quiet flush electric heads

Tanks

• Fresh Water tank: 90 gallons (new freshwater pump 2024)
• Hot water heater (2023)
• Fuel tanks: (2): 60 gallon - total 120 gallon capacity
• Holding tanks: (2) - 22 gallons - with macerators for overboard discharge, new tanks installed (2023)
• 6-way fuel tank selector valve
• Dual Racor fuel filter system

Equipment

• All lines led aft to cockpit
• New Highfield - CL380BL Aluminum Hull and Hypalon Dingy w/Yamaha 25hp Electric Start Outboard (Purchased new in 2023 for $16K)
• In mast furling tri-radial mainsail (2013)
• Mack sails 140 furling Genoa w/sunbrella cover (2022)
• Seagull water filtration system
• Rigid boom vang
• Port/starboard preventers operated from cockpit
• Mast mounted whisker pole
• Offshore raft (needs recertification)
• Full suite of New Garmin Electronics, 8616 plotter at helm with wireless remote 
• New Garmin autopilot with wireless remote 
• New Garmin speed, depth and expanded wind instrumentation
• Custom dodger/bimini/full cockpit enclosure
• Custom cockpit cushions
• Helm/table/winch covers
• Air conditioning/reverse heat-Cruisair - 2 zones - 18K btu forward unit (new in 2022), 10K btu aft unit (new in 2024)
• Custom stainless-steel radar arch w/davits
• Custom outboard motor lift system
• Icom VHF w/ram mike at nav station and at the helm 
• Separate drinking water tap w/Seagull filtration
• Life sling
• EPIRB
• Fenders and fender board
• Dock lines
• Microwave oven
• (2) 10lb. aluminum propane tanks in dedicated cockpit locker 
• Complete array of galley equipment
• Weems & Plath clock & barometer set
• Boat hook
• Outboard lift harness
• Tethers, jacklines, hydrostatic life vests with D rings 
• Spotlight
• Various hand tools
• Various engine spares
• (2) SmartPlug 30 amp shore power cords w/50 amp to double 30 amp Y adapter
• Dockside boarding steps
• First aid kit

Entertainment

• Starlink system installed for high speed internet anywhere
• Samsung 27" television in solon 
• LG 20" television in aft cabin
• Fusion entertainment system w/bluetooth
• Cabin and cockpit speakers 

Electrical

• 120 amp Balmar alternator with serpentine belt conversion
• Electric Energy D400 wind generator
• (2) Kyocera 85kw solar panels
• (4) - 4D house batteries 180 amp/hr each, total 720 amp/hrs.
• (1) - bow thruster battery
• (1) - engine start battery
• (1) - generator start battery
• 40 amp Xantrax 3 zone battery charger
• Magnum combination 120 amp battery charger/3000 watt inverter (new in 2023) 
• 3 - Xantrex battery monitors (house, engine, bow thruster)
• 2 Blue Sea ACR's w/remote control panels (house to engine; house to bow thruster)

Specs

LOA: 47.24 ft / 14.40 m

LOD: 44.88 ft / 13.68 m

LWL: 40.03 ft / 12.20 m

S.A. (reported): 1,006.43 ft² / 93.50 m²

Beam: 13.94 ft / 4.25 m

Displacement: 23,292.00 lb / 10,565 kg

Ballast: 6,426.00 lb / 2,915 kg

Max Draft: 5.58 ft / 2.05 m - Shoal Draft 

I: 53.90 ft / 16.43 m

J: 16.40 ft / 5.00 m

P: 50.10 ft / 15.27 m

E: 17.39 ft / 5.30 m

S.A. Fore: 441.98 ft² / 41.06 m²

S.A. Main: 435.62 ft² / 40.47 m²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 877.60 ft² / 81.53 m²

S.A./Displ. (calc.): 17.28

Est. Forestay Length: 56.34 ft / 17.17 m

Mast Height from DWL: 62.50 ft / 19.05 m

Accommodations

Epiphany features two spacious staterooms each with a private head and 6'4" of headroom.  The salon is bright and open and has the dining table to port with seating for 6.  To starboard is a settee and the navigation station with an impressive dedicated navigation computer.   

Epiphany offers spacious accommodations for the owner and guests. This popular two cabin / two head layout features a full beam aft stateroom with vanity, hanging lockers, plenty of storage and standing headroom.  Forward stateroom has ensuite head with separate shower, hanging lockers and plenty of storage.  Galley offers ample counter space, double sinks, microwave, three burner stove, a side load refrigerator/freezer and a top load freezer with tons of storage.

The salon is open and airy with skylights as well as opening hatches and portlights for excellent ventilation.  Screens and shades for all skylights, hatches and portlights.  Full size dining table with additional bench seating.

Set up for easy, short-handed sailing, the cockpit is roomy and well thought out.  The primary winches are located close to the helm wheels. Transom, floor and lazarette lockers offer massive storage for cruising and safety gear.  The bow thruster makes docking a breeze.

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