Beneteau 393 (Oceanis Clipper 393)
Built 2002–2007 by Beneteau (France; some US models built in Marion, SC)
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About the Beneteau 393 (Oceanis Clipper 393)
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 2002–2007
- Builder
- Beneteau (France; some US models built in Marion, SC)
- Designer
- Berret-Racoupeau
- Waterline
- 35.08 ft
- Draft
- 5.08 ft
- Displacement
- 17,152 lb
- Hull
- fiberglass
- Hull / keel
- fin keel
- Rig
- sloop
- Water heater
- AC + engine · standard
- Number built
- 600
- Bow thruster
- not fitted
- Stern thruster
- not fitted
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel unknown
“36 U.S. gallons (140 L; 30 imp gal)” — search excerpt, en.wikipedia.org · “Fuel- 135 ltrs” — search excerpt, networkyachtbrokers.comNon-builder sources put the tank at 135-140 L (36 US gal); our earlier figure was 35 (from spec databases). A small gap, but no builder figure could be checked to settle it; most likely 135 L / 36 gal.
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Water unknown
“119 U.S. gallons (450 L; 99 imp gal)” — search excerpt, en.wikipedia.org · “Water - 2 x 250 ltrs” — search excerpt, networkyachtbrokers.comA listing gives two 250-L tanks (500 L = 132 gal); Wikipedia gives 450 L; our earlier figure was 130. No builder figure was found.
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Holding unknown
A listing mentions two black-water tanks but gives no size.
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Water heater AC + engine · standard
“PLUMBING SYSTEM: Engine and electric water heater” — builder, cdn.yachtbroker.orgBeneteau US's standard equipment and options sheet lists an engine and electric water heater in the standard plumbing system; capacity not stated. A 2002 Sailing Magazine review says hot water to the transom shower was one of the few options.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster not fitted
“Standard equipment & options ... AVAILABLE OPTIONS (no thruster listed)” — brochure (2005), cdn.yachtbroker.orgBeneteau USA's 2005 standard-equipment-and-options sheet for the US-built (Marion, SC) boat lists no bow thruster, standard or optional. European-built boats and other years not checked.
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Stern thruster not fitted
“Standard equipment & options ... AVAILABLE OPTIONS (no thruster listed)” — brochure (2005), cdn.yachtbroker.orgNo stern thruster in the 2005 US standard or option list.
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Steering unknown
“Leather-covered SS steering wheel on pedestal w/instrument console” — brochure (2005), cdn.yachtbroker.orgThe builder spec gives a single pedestal wheel as standard but not the mechanism. The owner's manual shows a steering cable and quadrant, but no copy that could be cited was found.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Sources disagree on length, beam, standard engine make, fuel tank, water tank — left blank rather than guessed.
Solid glass hull with bonded grid; balsa-cored deck; cast iron bulb keel (deep 6.25 ft option). Two- or three-cabin layouts. In-mast furling main was standard. Also sold as the Beneteau 393 and Moorings 403. Practical Sailor reports 600 built 2002-2007.
Engines fitted
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Westerbeke — 40 hp, diesel, single
standard
Practical Sailor's used-boat review (US market) describes the 40 hp Westerbeke; model not given. Likely the US-built (Marion, SC) spec.Sources: practical-sailor.com
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Volvo Penta D2-40 — 40 hp, diesel, single
standard
European boats: a buyer's guide gives a 40 hp Volvo as standard, and a 2005 Oceanis 393 Clipper is listed with a 40 hp D2-40 on a saildrive.Sources: boattomorrow.com · instagram.com
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Yanmar 4JH4E — 54 hp, diesel, single
factory option
An owner's French-built 2006 393 'Performance' has a 54 hp Yanmar 4JH4E; the buyer's guide lists a Yanmar 4JH4-E (44-56 hp) as the optional engine.Sources: sailboat-cruising.com · boattomorrow.com
Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.
Generator
Neither the US standard-equipment sheet nor the Sailing Magazine test mentions a generator.
Known problems for this model
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Bonded structural grid - check after any grounding hull
These boats use a fiberglass grid bonded into a solid hull under the keel. The UK accident report on a Beneteau that lost its keel (Cheeki Rafiki) found grid bonds can crack out of sight, so any grounding, even a light one, calls for a professional inspection of the grid and keel bolts.cruisersforum.com · practical-sailor.com
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Cast iron keel coating hull
Beneteau generally uses cast iron keels; the coating must be kept intact or the iron will rust.practical-sailor.com
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Deck-stepped mast on compression post rigging
The mast is deck-stepped on an interior compression post and needs a babystay to stay in column; Practical Sailor would have preferred a keel-stepped mast and advises careful rig inspection for offshore use.practical-sailor.com
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Pounding upwind in chop hull
An owner reports the flat-bottomed hull pounds hard upwind in 17+ knots and steep waves unless you bear off.practical-sailor.com
Engines & parts
Volvo Penta D1 / D2 series (D1-13 to D2-75) parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Volvo Penta D2-40”
Current-generation small Volvo diesels (Perkins-derived per owners). Glow plugs, injectors and filters can be bought cheaper via Perkins and aftermarket sources; stainless replacement exhaust elbows are sold aftermarket.
Parts sources: MarineDustrie, AB Marine Service (exhaust elbow)
Common problems (3)
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Exhaust elbow / manifold corrosion exhaust
The cast elbow rots and has a narrow water passage, which lets water back into the manifold and corrode it through where the two meet; an aftermarket stainless elbow is the usual fix.sailnet.com · myhanse.com
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Fuel pump controller failure fuel
Contamination or failure of the fuel pump controller is listed as one of the most common D1 faults.marinedustrie.com
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Overheating from corroded heat exchanger/manifold cooling
Corrosion holes in the combined heat exchanger/manifold cause overheating on D1 and D2 engines.myhanse.com · facebook.com
Maker’s service schedule (16)
| Engine oil & filter change D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “After that they should be changed every 500 operating hours or at least once a year.” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Fuel filters & water separator D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Raw-water pump impeller D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Check idling speed D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Clean the vacuum (siphon-break) valve D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Transmission fluid change D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 200 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Lubricate the propeller-shaft seal (reverse-gear installations) D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 200 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Check S-drive / reverse-gear corrosion protection (anodes) D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 200 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 200 operating hours or at least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Air filter / intake silencer D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Heat exchanger & oil cooler cleaning D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Injector test / service D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Valve clearance check / adjust D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least once every two years” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Check S-drive rubber seal (hull/drive); clean folding propeller D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 1 yr | “Least once a year, included in Extended Protection” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Replace propeller-shaft seal (reverse-gear installations, workshop) D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 500 hrs or 5 yrs | “Every 500 operating hours or at least every fifth year” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
| Replace S-drive rubber seal between drive and hull (workshop) D2-55 / D2-75 (2006 operator's manual 7747110) | 7 yrs | “Every seventh year” — manufacturer, noshoes-resoled.com |
Service part numbers (5)
| Oil filter D1-30, D2-40, D2-50, D2-55, D2-60, D2-75 |
Volvo Penta 3840525 | “p.90 "D1-30, D2-40" block: Oil filter — 3840525” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “# Volvo Penta D2-40 … [OIL FILTER] Part Number: 3840525” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com |
| Fuel filter | Volvo Penta 861477 | “p.90 "D1-13, D1-20" block: Fuel filter — 861477” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “# Volvo Penta D1-30 … [FUEL FILTER] Part Number: 861477” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com |
| Raw-water impeller D1-13, D1-20, D1-30, D2-40 |
Volvo Penta 22222936 | “p.90 "D1-13, D1-20" block: Impeller kit — 22222936” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “IMPELLER KIT … D2-40,D2-40B,D2-40F,D1-30,D1-30B,D1-30F,… D1-13,D1-13B,D1-13F,D1-20” — dealer, volvopentaparts.shop |
| Raw-water impeller D2-50, D2-55, D2-60, D2-75 |
Volvo Penta 21951346 Replaces 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 |
“p.90 "D2-50, D2-55, D2-60, D2-75" block: Impeller kit — 21951346” — manufacturer, volvopenta.com · “Volvo Penta: 21951346, 3862281, 3855546, 3856039 / … D2-55, D2-75” — dealer, repowermarine.com |
| Thermostat D1-13 to D2-75 |
Volvo Penta 3842015 | “# Volvo Penta D1-30 … [THERMOSTAT] Part Number: 3842015” — dealer, marinepartsexpress.com · “Genuine Volvo Penta Thermostat 3842015 D1-13, D1-20, D1-30 D2-40, D2-55, D2-60, D2-75” — dealer, repowermarine.com |
| Drive belt D1-13, D1-20, D1-30, D2-40 (alternator / coolant-pump multi-rib belt) |
Sources disagree: 21951188 / 21951188 / 21314684 | “Part Number: 21951188 … Supersedes: 3812159 … D1-13 (B and F variants) … D2-40” — dealer, marisolmarine.com · “Volvo Penta 21951188 Alternator belt D1-30 D1-30F D1-30B D2-40 D2-40B D2-40F” — dealer, dedieseldokter.nl |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Yanmar 4JH series (4JH, 4JH2/3/4, -E, -TE, -HTE) parts: good
Factory optional engine — you entered “Yanmar 4JH4E”
Widely used and fully supported by Yanmar dealers and distributors; the mixing elbow is treated as a consumable part.
Parts sources: Mack Boring & Parts (Yanmar distributor), Yanmar USA genuine parts
Common problems (1)
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Mixing elbow failure exhaust
The exhaust mixing elbow on 4JH engines pits and fails, sometimes within a few hundred hours; owners treat roughly 1000 hours as a practical life and inspect the elbow-to-manifold joint for salt weeping.cruisersforum.com · jeanneau.proboards.com · facebook.com
Maker’s service schedule (18)
| Engine oil & filter change 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 150 hrs | “4.3.3 Inspection Every 150 hours. Replace the engine oil and the clutch lube oil. After the second oil change, the engin” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Replace engine oil filter 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 300 hrs | “4.3.4 Inspection Every 300 Hrs. ... (4) Replacing the Engine Oil and Lube Oil Filter (See 4.3.1(1))” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Transmission fluid change 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 150 hrs | “4.3.3 Inspection Every 150 hours. Replace the engine oil and the clutch lube oil.” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Fuel filters & water separator 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 300 hrs | “4.3.4 Inspection Every 300 Hrs. (1) Replacing the Fuel Filter” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Drain fuel filter (water/dirt) 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 50 hrs or 1 mo | “4.3.2 Inspection Every 50 Hours (or Monthly) (1) Draining the Fuel Filter” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Raw-water pump impeller 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 1,000 hrs | “Note: The impeller must be replaced periodically (every 1000 hrs.).” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Air filter / intake silencer 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 300 hrs | “4.3.4 Inspection Every 300 Hrs. ... (5) Cleaning the Intake Silencer” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Exhaust mixing elbow inspection 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 300 hrs | “Every 300 hrs ... Clean the exhaust/water mixing elbow” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Drive belts inspect / replace 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 300 hrs | “4.3.4 Inspection Every 300 Hrs. ... (2) Adjusting the Tension of the Cooling Water Pump Driving Belt.” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Valve clearance check / adjust 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 600 hrs | “4.3.5 Inspection Every 600 Hrs. ... (3) Inspection and Adjustment of Intake/Exhaust Valve Clearance.” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Injector test / service 4JH3E / 4JH3(B)E / 4JH3(C)E | 600 hrs | “4.3.5 Inspection Every 600 Hrs. ... (4) Inspecting and Adjusting the Fuel Injection Spray Condition.” — manufacturer, catalina380.org |
| Fuel filters & water separator 4JH2E / 4JH2-TE / 4JH2-HTE / 4JH2-DTE | 300 hrs | “Replace the element every 300 hours of operation.” — manufacturer, mason44.com |
| Replace engine oil filter 4JH2E / 4JH2-TE / 4JH2-HTE / 4JH2-DTE | 300 hrs | “Oil filter replacement period ... Every 300 hours of engine operation” — manufacturer, mason44.com |
| Transmission fluid change 4JH2E / 4JH2-TE / 4JH2-HTE / 4JH2-DTE | 150 hrs | “Change the oil after the first 50 hours of operation, and every 150 hours of operation thereafter.” — manufacturer, mason44.com |
| Air filter / intake silencer 4JH2-TE / 4JH2-HTE / 4JH2-DTE (turbo) | 300 hrs | “Cleaning and Every 300 hours inspection of air filter” — manufacturer, mason44.com |
| Turbocharger inspection 4JH2-TE / 4JH2-HTE / 4JH2-DTE (turbo) | 150 hrs | “Clean the blower: Everv 150 hours” — manufacturer, mason44.com |
| Turbocharger disassembly, cleaning and inspection 4JH2-TE / 4JH2-HTE / 4JH2-DTE (turbo) | 6,000 hrs or 1 yr | “3 months or 6 months or 12 months or 1500 hours 3000 hours 6000 hours ... Disassembly, cleaning and inspection of entire” — manufacturer, mason44.com |
| Thermostat: inspect every 500 h; replace every year or 2000 h 4JH2E / 4JH2-TE / 4JH2-HTE / 4JH2-DTE | 2,000 hrs or 1 yr | “Replace the thermostat every year or 2000 hours of operation (whichever comes first).” — manufacturer, mason44.com |
Service part numbers (11)
| Oil filter | Yanmar 129150-35170 Replaces 129150-35153 |
“129150-35170 Oil Filter” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “Yanmar Oil Filter 129150-35170 Marine Diesel 4JH 4JHE 4JH3” — dealer, dieselitems.com |
| Fuel filter non-turbo E models (4JHE, 4JH2E, 4JH3E, 4JH4E) |
Yanmar 129470-55810 Replaces 129470-55703 |
“129470-55810 Fuel Filter” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “It fits Yanmar 3HM35F, 3JH2E, 4JH3, 4JH4-HTE, 4JH4E, 4JHE, 4TNE84T engines. Cross Reference: 129470-55703” — dealer, deltadieselparts.com |
| Fuel filter 4JH4-TE / 4JH4-HTE (2007 on) |
Yanmar 129574-55711 | “Fuel Filter Element 1 129574-55711” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “4JH4-TE/HTE Basic Service Kit ... Fuel filter 129574-55711” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller JH3 and JH4 generation (4JH3, 4JH4-E, -AE, -TE, -HTE) |
Yanmar 129670-42531 | “Impeller 1 129670-42531 / Impeller Gasket 1 119773-42570” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “Impeller (129670-42531) & O-ring box kit, including face plate screws and lubricant.” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller earlier 4JH and 4JH2 generation |
Yanmar 129470-42532 | “Impeller 1 129470-42532 / Impeller Gasket 1 24341-000600” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “Replaces: Impeller Numbers 129470-42530 , 129470-42531 , 129470-42532 ... Fits ... 4JHE , 4JH-TE , 4JH2E” — dealer, staycoolpumps.com |
| Drive belt 4JH2E, 4JH3E, 4JH4-AE; 4JH4-TE before July 2006 |
Yanmar 25132-004600 | “Alternator Belt 1 25132-004600” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “25132-004600 Belt” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Drive belt 4JH4-E |
Yanmar 25152-004300 | “Alternator Belt 1 25152-004300” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “25152-004300 Belt” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Drive belt 4JH4-TE from July 2006 to serial E15601 (also 4JH4-HTE per Sea Sierra) |
Yanmar 129671-42280 | “Alternator Belt V-Belt 1 129671-42280 July 2006 > / < E15601” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “Alternator Belt for Yanmar 4JH4-TE and 4JH4-HTE (Replaces 129671-42280E, 129671-42280)” — dealer, seasierra.com |
| Drive belt 4JH4-TE / 4JH4-HTE from serial E15602 (120 A alternator) |
Yanmar 129671-77680 | “Alternator Belt Flat Belt 1 129671-77680 E15602 >” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “129671-77680 Serp Belt starting s/n # E15602” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Air filter all except 4JH4-E |
Yanmar 129470-12330 | “Air Filter Element 1 129470-12330” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “It fits Yanmar 4JH110, 4JH2-TE, 4JH4-HTE, 4JH4-TE, 4JH80, 4JHE engines.” — dealer, deltadieselparts.com |
| Thermostat | Yanmar 129470-49801 | “Thermostat 1 129470-49801 / Thermostat Gasket 1 129795-49551 / 129150-49811” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “compatible with ... 4JH2-E, 4JH2-HTE, 4JH2-TE, ... 4JH3-E, 4JH3-HTE, 4JH3-TE, 4JH4AE, 4JH4-E, 4JH4-TE, ... 4JH-E” — dealer, shop.marinedieselinc.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Model sources (8)
sailboatdata.com · practical-sailor.com · cruisersforum.com · sailboatdata.com · boattomorrow.com · instagram.com · sailboat-cruising.com · cdn.yachtbroker.org
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