STARDUST 433 (BENETEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.42 ft |
| LWL | 35.75 ft |
| Beam | 13.42 ft |
| Draft | 5.75 ft |
| Displacement | 18,220 lb |
| Ballast | 5,839.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
About the STARDUST 433 (BENETEAU)
Similar to FIRST 42S7. See FIRST 42S7 (BENETEAU)
Direct variant of the STARDUST 433 (BENETEAU)
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
We don't have market pricing data for the STARDUST 433 (BENETEAU) yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 documented issues across 2 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model FIRST 42S7 (BENETEAU). The STARDUST 433 (BENETEAU) shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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