There are yachts that simply tick the boxes, and then there are yachts that leave a lasting impression. Daydreamer is firmly in the latter category.

Originally commissioned by Beneteau as the Australian demonstrator, she was specified with an extensive factory options package to showcase everything that made the Sense 55 one of the most innovative luxury cruising yachts of her generation. Since being delivered to her current owners in 2018, she has enjoyed only light private cruising for a few months each year and has never been chartered, resulting in a beautifully presented yacht that has been maintained with genuine pride of ownership.

Designed by Berret-Racoupeau with interiors by Nauta Design, the Sense 55 redefined luxury cruising by placing the emphasis on comfort, space and effortless living aboard. Wide side decks, a flush cockpit and expansive windows create an unrivalled connection between life on deck and below, flooding the interior with natural light while offering exceptional visibility from every angle.

Stepping below, the feeling is one of space rarely found in a yacht of this size. Rich timber finishes, generous headroom and panoramic glazing create an elegant contemporary interior centred around an inviting saloon ideal for entertaining or extended cruising.

The port-side galley is exceptionally practical, featuring expansive solid-surface benchtops, twin stainless-steel sinks, a three-burner gas stove with oven, generous refrigeration and icebox capacity, and extensive storage throughout. Whether preparing meals at anchor or provisioning for extended passages, the galley has been designed to perform with the functionality of a modern home.

Accommodation is equally impressive. The luxurious forward owner's suite offers a private ensuite, abundant storage and island berth, while the spacious port guest cabin enjoys private access to the second bathroom. An additional starboard cabin provides versatile accommodation for guests or crew, making Daydreamer equally suited to couples cruising, family holidays or extended offshore adventures.

On deck, the Sense 55 is every bit as impressive. Twin leather-wrapped helm stations provide excellent visibility, while wide walk-around decks and a spacious cockpit create a safe and comfortable environment both underway and at anchor. The large cockpit table converts into a sun lounge, making this an exceptional yacht for entertaining.

Powered by the proven 75hp Yanmar saildrive engine (approximately 1,700 hours), Daydreamer is equipped for effortless cruising. Her Selden rig, fully battened mainsail, furling genoa, electric winches, bow thruster and electric windlass allow for easy short-handed sailing, while the twin-rudder hull delivers outstanding control, balance and performance under sail.

Comfort at anchor is equally well considered, with generator, inverter, shore power, air conditioning, hot water, dishwasher, washing machine, solar panels, tender with davits, teak cockpit and side decks, cockpit cushions and a comprehensive suite of onboard systems creating a true home afloat.

Navigation equipment includes radar, AIS, autopilot, chartplotter, wind instruments, depth sounder, VHF, navigation centre and cockpit speakers, providing confidence whether coastal cruising or undertaking longer offshore passages.

Built to Beneteau's renowned construction standards with a solid monolithic hull, cast iron keel and quality Selden spar package, Daydreamer combines proven performance with luxury and practicality in equal measure.

The Beneteau Sense 55 has earned an outstanding reputation worldwide as one of the finest luxury cruising yachts in her class. Opportunities to purchase well-maintained, privately owned examples are increasingly rare, particularly one specified to this level.

Daydreamer presents an outstanding opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a capable bluewater cruiser without compromising on comfort, style or ease of handling.

Highlights

• Australian Beneteau demonstrator with extensive factory options
• Private ownership since 2018
• Never chartered
• Yanmar 75hp saildrive (approx. 1,700 engine hours)
• Selden rig with fully battened mainsail and furling genoa
• Electric winches and electric anchor windlass
• Bow thruster
• Generator, inverter and shore power
• Air conditioning throughout
• Dishwasher and washing machine
• Solar panels
• Tender with davits
• Teak cockpit and side decks
• Comprehensive navigation electronics including radar, AIS and autopilot
• Spacious three-cabin, three-bathroom cruising layout
• Beautifully presented and ready for immediate cruising

Inspection is highly recommended. Daydreamer is offered for sale ready to step aboard and enjoy the next cruising season.

I : 65.50 ft

J : 20.17 ft

P : 61.33 ft

E : 19.42 ft

• Self-draining cockpit
• 1 Port cockpit locker (Access to technical space)
• 1 Starboard cockpit locker (Access to technical space)
• Gas locker beneath starboard cockpit seat
• Natural solid wood slatted cockpit benches
• 1 Liferaft locker in cockpit sole
• 2 Steering wheel consoles: Stainless steel steering wheels - 900 mm diameter - leather covered - rudder systems on partition - metal cable transmission system - Stainless steel guard rail - navigation instrument stand (optional instruments)
• Deck hole for access to tiller system
• 1 tiller
• 2 Steering compass on binaccle
• Engine throttle and control panel to starboard
• Starboard cockpit table convertible into sunbed
• 2 waterproof loudspeakers on fixed arch
• Cockpit lighting integrated in fixed arch
• 1 PMMA companionway hatch retracts beneath deck
• Hinged bi-fold PMMA companionway door
• 2 Fixed deck windows

INTERIOR

• Fruitwood Apli joinery
• Laminated bleached oak style parquet soles with carpet. 
• Fore hull and bulkhead covered with vinyl fabric ceiling
• Saloon cushions Fabrics
• Marine mattresses in the cabins

COMPANIONWAY

• Headroom: 1.98 m 2 Leather covered stainless steel guard rails

SALOON

• Headroom: 1.98 m
• U shaped saloon bench
• Saloon table in only 1 piece, Varnished wood top with inlay, Aluminium legs.
• 1 central unit with folding bench seat - Storage space - Bar
• Cubby hole lockers and storage along the hull, Storage under bench seats
• 1 Hull porthole with curtain
• 1 Fixed deck house side window with concertina blind
• 1 Fixed wrap-around window to cockpit
• 1 flush deck hatche with blind / Mosquito net

FORWARD CABIN

• Headroom: 1.90 m
• Central double bed (2.00 m x 1.00/1.50 m), slatted bed base,
• 2 Hanger closets, Cupboard, Cubby hole lockers, glove boxes - 3 Drawers
• Mirror
• 2 hull portholes with curtain
• 2 Opening deck hatch with blind / mosquito nets

STARBOARD FORWARD HEAD COMPARTMENT

• Headroom: 1.99 m
• Private entrance through foward cabin
• Separate moulded shower, shower mixer tap hot / cold water, Shower screen in PMMA
• Washbasin - Synthetic resin worktop - Mixing tap hot water / cold water
• 2 Mirrors
• Toilet accessories: Glass holder, Soap tray, Towel rail, Bin, Paper dispenser
• Cupboard and cubby hole
• 2 flush deck hatches with blinds / mosquito nets

PORT CABIN

• Headroom: 1.98 m
• Double bed (2 m x 1.60 m)
• Hanging locker, Cupboards, Lockers and cubby holes
• 1 Hull porthole with curtain
• 1 Opening porthole with curtain
• 2 Opening deck hatches with blind / mosquito nets

PORT WASHROOM

• Headroom: 2.05 m
• Access by passageway - Private entrance through port cabin
• Separate shower, shower mixer tap hot / cold water, shower screen in PMMA
• 1 Rigid holding tank 80 L
• Washbasin - Synthetic resin worktop - Mixing tap hot water / cold water
• Mirror
• Toilet accessories: Glass holder, Soap tray, Towel rail, Bin, Paper dispenser
• Cupboard and cubby hole
• 1 Fitted deckhouse side window with curtain
• 1 Opening deck hatch with shutter / Mosquito net

STARBOARD CABIN (STANDARD)

• Sliding entrance door
• 2 Single bunk-beds
• Hanger closets, Cupboards, Cubby hole lockers
• 1 flush deck hatche with blind / Mosquito net
• 1 Hull porthole with curtain

• 12 V circuit - 220 V circuit
• 4 service batteries (4 x140 Ah) - 1 Engine battery (110 Ah)
• 1 40 Ah Battery charger - 1 220V shore power - 1 Charge divider
• Electrical panel (12 V / 220 V) (Circuit breakers - Voltmeter - Water gauge - Fuel gauge - Battery warning - Fuel warning)
• 1 12 V Socket - 11 220 V Sockets
• Interior lighting: Halogen ceiling lights, Reading lights, White/ red light fitting
• Outside lighting: 1 Forward and aft navigation lights - 1 Engine navigation light / Crosstree light forward of mast - 1 Mooring light on masthead - 1 Deck light
• Wire runs for options cables

• Headroom: 1.98 m
• Lengthways kitchen
• Synthetic resin worktop grey
• 1 Sink with 2 rectangular bowls
• 1 Mixer tap cold water / hot
• 1 Gas cooker 3 hobs, Stainless steel oven on mountings
• 1200 liter refrigerator, 12 V Refrigeration unit, front and top opening
• 1100 liter ice box, 12 V Refrigeration unit, top opening
• Cupboards - Drawers - equipped lockers
• 1 Hull porthole with curtain
• 1 Fixed deck house side window with concertina blind
• 1 Fixed wrap-around window to cockpit + Blinds

SAFETY ON DECK

• 1 Open stainless steel forward pulpit - Step
• 2 fixed stainless steel pushpits
• Stainless steel backrests fitted to helm seats
• 1 Ring lifebuoy bracket
• 1 Outboard engine bracket
• 1 Flag pole socket
• Double guardrail and stainless steel stanchions - Opening to port and to starboard in guardrail
• 2 Stainless steel handrails on deck
• 2 Stainless steel handrails on fixed arch

• Engine Yanmar Diesel 75 hp Sail Drive
• Engine control - Key ignition - Control panel in cockpit
• Engine compartment: Foam soundproofing - Ventilation: 1 air intake and 1 pressured air outlet
• 1 Alternator 12 V / 80 Ah
• 1 Rotation moulded diesel tank 415 L (in the saloon) - Electronic gauge - Low level alarm - 1 Deck filler
• Filters: Sea water - Diesel - Decanter
• Fixed three blade propeller
• Engine access via companionway and machinery space (opening with gas piston)

• Design made following European Directive requirements and according to EC certification
• Monolithic hull design in polyester
• Monolithic structural counter moulding laminated and bonded to the hull
• Deck in balsa and glass fibre sandwich covered in «diamond point» type non-slip surface
• Deck hull join borded and screwed, with 1 solid wood toerail
• Cast iron keel fixed with bolts and stainless steel backing plates
• Twin underhung rudders with stainless steel stock
• White coloured hull - Grey metal hull decoration

RIGGING

• Standard mast SELDEN 9/10 electro-polished aluminium installed on the deck, 2 levels of advanced cross trees - MDS roller slides
• Anodised aluminium boom
• Discontinuous stainless steel standing rigging
• Backstay: Briddle
• Rigid kicking strap with tackle
• Genoa furling system with drum on the deck
• 2 Blocks "STANDUP" on mainsheet arch
• 2 genoa tracks with piston adjusted traveller cars - 2 Genoa sheet return blocks
• Rigging run back to cockpit (except boom topping lift)
• Complete running rigging: Main halyard, genoa halyard with clutch on mast and cleat, Boom topping lift with cleat on mast, Mainsheet, 2 Genoa sheets 2 fast reefing ropes, 1 manual reef
• 12 Jammers, and other control lines
• 2 rope boxes

WINCHES

• 2 Self-tailing genoa sheet winches (H60.2 STC)
• 2 Self tailing coachroof winches (H46.2 STC)
• 2 Winch handles SpeedGrip
• 2 Winch handle boxes

SAILS

• Furling genoa with UV protective strip
• Full batten dacron mainsail
• Lazy Jack and Easy bag in Natural colour

MOORING - ANCHORING

• Self-draining chain locker - Clench bolt
• 1 Opening access cover to chain locker
• Stainless steel bow fitting 2 rollers
• 12 V - 1500 W Vertical electrical windlass - Remote control
• 8 Stainless steel mooring cleats - Stainless steel deck line protection

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.