Double Scotch is a 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 43 — a well-regarded cruising yacht designed by Berret-Racoupeau with a Nauta Design interior. She is the sought-after four-cabin, two-heads version, offering comfortable accommodation and a bright, practical saloon. She has been with her current owner since 2013, with a full service history held since 2014, and is offered for sale in good overall condition.
She has benefited from sensible maintenance in recent years, including replacement standing rigging (July 2018), new domestic and engine start batteries (2024) and an engine service (2026). Raymarine navigation electronics, shore power air conditioning and an inverter make her well equipped for Mediterranean cruising. She is EU VAT paid and UK flagged, with her title documentation seen, and is currently berthed in Lefkada, Greece.
Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:
- EU VAT paid — original purchase invoice seen
- Four-cabin, two-heads layout
- Standing rigging replaced (July 2018)
- New domestic batteries (2024)
- New engine start battery (2024)
- Engine serviced (2026); Yanmar 54hp diesel
- Full service history since 2014
- Raymarine navigation electronics
- Shore power air conditioning
- Inverter
- 25kg Rocna anchor with approximately 80m of chain
- Stack pack with lazy jacks
- Twin-wheel steering
- Mast steps
BROKER'S REMARKS
The Oceanis 43 is one of the most successful cruising designs in its class, and this example has been kept in good order under long-term ownership. A full service history and a clear record of recent work, including rigging in 2018, batteries in 2024 and an engine service in 2026, give the next owner confidence in the vessel's major systems.
The four-cabin layout offers good flexibility for a family or for guests. The forward owner's cabin is complemented by a second forward cabin with twin bunks and two spacious aft doubles. The saloon is light and well-organised, with a large dining table, and the twin-wheel cockpit keeps the helm positions clear and sociable. Shore power air conditioning adds comfort when berthed in warmer weather.
With her title documents and EU VAT evidence seen, she is straightforward to manage and well suited to Mediterranean cruising. Early viewing is recommended.
Accommodation :
ACCOMMODATION
The Oceanis 43 offers a bright and spacious saloon with excellent natural light and standing headroom. The practical galley has generous work surfaces and storage. Cabin berths sleep up to eight, with the saloon table converting to a double berth. Shore power air conditioning provides additional comfort while berthed.
LAYOUT
The layout comprises a forward owner's cabin with double berth, a forward starboard cabin with twin bunks, and two spacious aft double cabins, served by two heads compartments. The saloon has comfortable seating around a large dining table, with the galley alongside.
Inventory :
RIGGING
- Rig type: Fractional sloop
- Standing rigging: Replaced (July 2018)
- Running rigging: Fitted
- Mainsail handling: Stack pack with lazy jacks
- Mast steps: Fitted
SAILS
- Mainsail (2014)
- Genoa (2014)
NAVIGATION
- Chartplotter: Raymarine
- GPS: Raymarine
- Autopilot: Raymarine
- Log / speed: Raymarine
- Wind instrument: Raymarine
- Masthead wind indicator: Fitted
- VHF radio: Fitted
- Echo sounder: Fitted
- Compass: Fitted
DECK
- Anchor: 25kg Rocna; approximately 80m chain
- Winches: 4 x cockpit
- Cockpit table: Fitted
- Cockpit shower: Fitted
SAFETY
- Fire extinguishers: 3
- Radar reflector: Fitted
- Life raft: Requires service; may be excluded from the sale
CANVAS
- Sprayhood: Dark blue
- Bimini: Dark blue
EXTRA DETAILS
- Currently berthed in Lefkada, Greece
- Full service history available since 2014
- Buyer should confirm VAT status for their intended cruising area with their own advisors prior to purchase
TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX
Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht.
- UK Small Ships Register
- EU VAT paid — original purchase invoice seen Croatian VAT charged at 25%)
- Builder's certificate
- RCD Certificate of Conformity
KNOWN DEFECTS
- Life raft requires service, or may be excluded from the sale
HISTORY
Built by Beneteau in France, this Oceanis 43 was supplied to her current owner through The Moorings d.o.o. in Split, Croatia, in October 2013, and has been under the same ownership since. A full service history is held from 2014. Works include new mainsail and genoa (2014), replacement standing rigging (July 2018), new domestic and engine start batteries (2024) and an engine service (2026). The engine is serviced annually. She was registered on the UK Small Ships Register in March 2024.
