MOORINGS 463
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46.59 ft |
| LWL | 39.37 ft |
| Beam | 13.95 ft |
| Draft | 5.74 ft |
| Displacement | 20,944 lb |
| Ballast | 7,495.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 54.53 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.94 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 46.55 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.06 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 863.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 434.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 738.8 sq ft |
About the MOORINGS 463
Based on BENETEAU 461 and OCEANIS 461. Similar to MOORINGS 464 & 465.
The Moorings 463 is a performance-oriented cruising yacht designed by Bruce Farr and Armel Briand, built by Beneteau in 1996. With a displacement of 20944.0 lb and a length overall of 46.59 ft, it represents a specific era of high-performance charter and private ownership.
- Best for:
- This boat suits active coastal cruisers and short-haul offshore passages who prioritize sailing performance and speed over heavy bluewater comfort. Its design appeals to those seeking a responsive, fast-handling vessel rather than a heavy-displacement passage maker.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.03 and a displacement of 20944.0 lb, the boat offers moderate offshore capability suitable for coastal and near-shore passages, though its lighter displacement and performance focus suggest it is less suited for extreme heavy-weather bluewater voyaging compared to heavier displacement designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to the Beneteau First 46 and similar Farr-designed performance cruisers from the mid-1990s due to its emphasis on speed and modern hull forms. It also shares characteristics with other Beneteau-built charter models of the era that prioritize ease of handling and sail plan efficiency.
Direct variants of the MOORINGS 463
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46.59ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 documented issues across 1 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model BENETEAU 461. The MOORINGS 463 shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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