Beneteau Oceanis 42 CC

Every once in a while a boat comes along that somehow just defies your expectations of a yacht that is 18 years old. Whats more, it is a yacht that is rarely seen on the market in Australia. Centre cockpit yachts are not regularly seen for sale, you can think of the Buizens, Oysters, Beneteau 57's, and Amel's, that really set the standard for luxury cruising, yet the Beneteau Oceanis 42 centre cockpit is one that is well known in European and US Waters but rarely available here and well within the same league as their centre cockpit bretheren.
Barry Tranter of Yacht and Boat in Europe wrote "The overall impression is that it is a clever boat, which provides a very civilised environment in which to live. It is big boat, more like a 48 footer and you could happily live aboard for long periods of time"
Perception presents a unique opportunity to purchase a yacht of true pedigree which has been meticulously maintained and updated by the current owners so much so that she presents like "new"
She has been set up so as to be sailed effortlessly short handed or single handed with a furling mainsail, all lines led aft to behind the hard dodger inside the cockpit, bow thruster, autopilot and everything at your fingertips.
At anchor or in port during inclement weather the huge cockpit becomes a large living and entertaining room thanks to the fully enclosed covers and clear sides. The stern drops down to a folding swim platform and the aft deck is a wonderful space to lie on sunbeds.
What really sets centre cockpit yachts apart from the masses is the rear master stateroom. Perception's owners stateroom is a true queen walkaround master with ensuite, shower a washing macine and plenty of cupboard space.
If you are looking for a yacht you can spend alot of time on or liveaboard in luxury whilst youre realising your dreams that is easliy sailed by a couple and capable of crossing oceans then you must have a look at Perception.