SARA LYNN – Beneteau 57

Specifications

Length Overall: 17.8 m | 58.4 ft

LWL: 15.01 m | 49.25 ft

Beam Overall: 4.93 m | 16.17 ft

Bridge Clearance: 23.4 m | 76.8 ft

Draft: 2.6 m | 8.53 ft

Displacement: 22,055 kg | 48,623 lb

Ballast: 7,760 kg | 17,108 lb

Engine: Yanmar 4LHA-HTP - 160 HP diesel | 1,394.8 hours

Transmission: Direct Drive - Kanzaki KM5A

Generator: Onan 13.5MDKA2-1954 - 13.5 kW | 1,282.3 hours

Diesel Fuel: Total 665 l | 176 gallons

Water: 1,000 l | 264 gallons

Holding Tanks: 3 – Total 210 l | 55 gallons

Water Heater: 42 l | 11.1 gallons

The flagship Beneteau 57 was conceived of as a true offshore cruiser by the renowned designer Bruce Farr and reflects a rare moment in production boatbuilding when performance, structural integrity, and long-range comfort were all given equal priority. The moderate displacement, generous sail area, and well-proportioned hull shape translate into a yacht that is both powerful and easily driven with spirited performance that doesn’t sacrifice the steady, reassuring motion demanded for passage making.

On deck, the center cockpit configuration is a defining feature, offering security offshore and excellent visibility for the helmsman from the port side helm station. The cockpit itself is deep, well-protected, and designed for both passage making and entertaining. Wide teak side decks and solid construction further reinforce her offshore credentials, while thoughtful touches such as a generous aft deck and integrated swim platform enhance life at anchor.

Rigged as a sloop allowing for a removable inner forestay (not included) and a self-tacking Lewmar track, a staysail (not included) can be added to the sail plan allowing the configuration to be shifted to a cutter/sloop. Designed with control lines running aft to the center cockpit and three powered winches, it is well set up for easy shorthanded sailing.

This air conditioned four cabin version has one large owner cabin aft with ensuite head and separate shower, a watch cabin with separate head / shower, and two guest cabins forward with separate heads and a shared shower.

Features

Standing rigging replaced (2026)

Bottom painted (2025)

Full cockpit canvas enclosure with new hard windscreen installed in (2021)

Air conditioning

110v AC | 12v and 24v DC electrical systems

Yanmar 160 hp diesel main with 12v and 24v alternators

13.5 kW Onan generator

24v bow thruster

Cruising spinnaker

Leisure Furl Boom

Profurl electric furling genoa

3 Electric winches

Ice maker

Full survey from December 2025 available for review

Well balanced and lively, this Beneteau 57 is a powerful design that is a delight to sail, and even shorthanded is well mannered with a sail control configuration that allows both ease and comfort.