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A 37-foot Beneteau Oceanus 370 listed for $50,000 at Murray Yacht Sales in Florida offers a potential entry-level cruiser for Bahamas passages.0:36 The vessel features a 5-foot draft suitable for shallow island anchorages like Norman's Key and Staniel Key.1:12 Key specifications include a 13,000-pound dry weight, a 12.5-foot beam, and a 16,000 BTU air conditioning unit.1:01 Standing rigging dates to 2016, while the mainsail was replaced in 2017.3:06 The primary mechanical concern is the 1990s-era in-mast furling system, which requires rigorous dockside testing to prevent jamming.3:19 The Volvo engine shows approximately 3,800 hours, though the meter may be inaccurate.2:20 Prospective buyers should inspect the cored deck for water intrusion, check the keel matrix for delamination, and test the hull for osmosis.4:19 Recommended upgrades for a Bahamas transit include replacing the 35-pound plow anchor with a larger Rocna or Mantus, increasing chain length to 100 feet, and expanding the solar array.3:54

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