We've known 'Hugo Ex' since we launched her near the Beneteau Factory in France, in April 2018. She was carefully specified by discerning owners who wanted a genuine performance cruising yacht, that sailed well, especially in light airs so you could sail instead of motor, that was large and comfortable to live on board yet small enough to manage as a couple. The vessel also needed to provide self sufficient autonomy with enough power run all the systems daily without running the engine, and of course have everything you would need to safely cross the globe as a couple.

The following options were fitted to match the task:

Owner's version with 2 cabins and one head, a large storage area aft of the galley.
Yanmar 45HP Direct Injection Diesel with just over 1000 hours, and a full-service history.
Deep Keel of 2.2m for that performance factor.

Over $100,000 in factory options:

Satin Light Oak Interior.
Trim Level Essential:

B&G Electronic: 1 Triton 2 display.
B&G Electronic: Sensor (Loch, Speedometer, Temperature).
Wind Sensor B&G (Windvane, Anemometer).
Windex Windvane.
Hot/cold water cockpit shower.
Electric windlass (1000 W) - Remote control.
Hifi: Fusion + Interior loudspeakers & Waterproof exterior speakers.
2 USB ports (in each cabin).
Full 230V system (Inside sockets, 60 Amperes battery charger, Shore power socket).
2x85 amperes additional service batteries (Now replaced with 100Ah Lithium).
AGM batteries (Now replaced with 100Ah Lithium).

In Addition also:

LED night lights in the cockpit (Blue)..
LED indirect lighting in saloon.
LED indirect lighting in both cabins.

AMBIANCE PACK: BEIGE

Upholstery padding in the saloon, forward bulkhead, cabins.
Bedhead mirror (forward cabin).

The infamous PERFORMANCE PACK:

Extended mast (+ 1,00 m / 3'3").
Performance Elvström Windward 300+ Sails.
German System (Two-way mainsheet at the helm station).
Flat deck Furler.
Adjustable genoa traveller.
Dyform Standing rigging.
Cascade backstay.
Performance hull decoration.

All Electronic Options ticked:

2 B&G Zeus 3 7" wide wireless Multifunction screens.
RADAR B&G 4G.
B&G NAC3 AUTOPILOT (WITH GYRO COMPASS).
AIS 500 B&G
FORWARDSCAN SOUNDER (FORWARD UNDERWATER VISION).
FIXED B&G-V50 VHF, AIS RECEIVER - H50 COCKPIT HANDSET.

Other Options ticked:

2 FLAG HALYARDS (If you intend to travel outside Australia like South Pacific this is a must).
ASYMMETRIC SPINNAKER RIGGING - CODE 0 RIGGING (Includes additional winch, turning blocks, organiser sheves, Dyneema Halyard and additional clutches).
ADDITIONAL BOW ROLLER - STAINLESS STEEL BOBSTAY.
MOORING-ANCHORING KIT (3x Mooring Lines, 8 Fenders, Anchor with 40m of chain and 40m of rope).
LUXE COACHROOF SPRAYHOOD - CADET GREY (Factory Bimini with Sunshades on the side and back with Sunbrella).
LUXE COCKPIT BIMINI - CADET GREY (Factory Sprayhood with Sunbrella).
OUTBOARD ENGINE BRACKET.
NATTE DUSK OUTSIDE UPHOLSTERY (Outdoor cushions).
ELECTRIC DECK WASH PUMP (Fresh and Seawater).
SEA WATER-FRESH WATER FOOT PUMP (In the kitchen for washing up with unlimited saltwater).
ADDITIONAL WATER TANK (330 LITERS) - (Total of 550L of freshwater).
BERTH IN SALOON - (Also useful to convert the lounge into a daybed).
ELECTRIC TOILET QUIET FLUSH - STARBOARD AFT.
3 FOLDING BLADES PROPELLER (A must for a performance boat).
PORTHOLE MOSQUITO SCREENS.
COCKPIT SOLID WOOD SLATTED FLOOR.

Additional Options added at the commissioning stage worth over $50,000:

4x 130W Solbian flexible Panels mounted on the Bimini.
Victron Bluetooth Connected Battery Monitor.
Victron Bluetooth Connected Solar Controller.

Asymmetric Furling Spinnaker (The CODE D® by DELTA Voiles).
Spinnaker Pole on a mast track.
Spinnaker Pole Rigging and blocks.
Jybe Preventer Rigging with Dyneema Soft shackle.

Additional 2x B&G Triton 2 Displays supplied and installed in the cockpit.
One of the B&G Zeus 3 Displays installed at chart table (Perfect for night watch).

Ultramarine Stainless Steel 23KG Anchor.
Ultramarine Stainless swivel (So that the anchor always comes up the right way).

Coppercoat Anti-fouling system applied.
Water Filter on the freshwater system.
Wooden Flagpole with Australian Flag.
50L Dingy Fuel Tank with Filler Pump in the bow anchor locker.
TRUEKIT 3m Navigator Inflatable planning dingy (Packs away in a neat package and stores in the lazarette).
Stainless Steel custom Outboard Hoist system (using the main halyard).
On the Australian Ship Register ready for sailing overseas.

Upon arrival into Australia Hugo Ex was even further updated with additional upgrades done in 2021 worth over $50,000 as per below:

HOOD made Carbon Main in GPL Lighskin with Beneteau logo, and no sail number (Top of the line with glow in dark trim lines and Frictionless ring for reefing).
HOOD made Carbon Genoa in GPL Lighskin with no sail number (Top of the line with glow in dark trim lines and Weathermax UV protection).
HOOD made Weathermax Boom bag with lazy jacks and Beneteau Logo.

WALLAS Diesel Climate System (Heat and Ventilation) with Bluetooth Connected Digital Controller and thermostat.
Daewoo 2.0kg Wall-Mountable Mini Washer (M221MB) (Installed In the storeroom).
VICTRON Phoenix Inverter Compact 1200VA with Blue Sea Systems AC Toggle Source.
Renogy 4x100Ah House Lithium Batteries with Bluetooth BSM controller.
4G Antenna on the mast and a Telstra Cel-Fi Booster.
Upgraded Speed Depth Temp Sensor to DTS-810 (Bluetooth connected).
Upgraded Lewmar Wired Windlass Remote.
Additional 12V charging port with 2x USB in the Saloon Table.
Additional 12V charging port in the Spare Room.
All B&G Gear was recently serviced and upgraded to the latest software.

Charcoal Sunbrella Upholstery on all saloon cushions, double-stitched. (Additional: brand NEW original cushion covers).
Upgraded Spinnaker Halyard to Dyneema Core.
Upgraded Main Halyard to Dyneema Core Line with an integrated soft shackle.
Upgraded Jib Halyard to Dyneema Core Line.
Upgraded Jib Sheets 2x to Dyneema Core Line with integrated soft shackles.
Upgraded Outhaul to Dyneema Core Line.
Full netting for kids or pets (Removable).
Bridal Snubber with Dyneema Softshackle.

MAGMA Stainless Steel Round GAS BBQ (Stores in lazarette).

Safety Gear

Plastimo 6 Person Liferaft (Might need servicing never Used).
Plastimo Port and Starboard Jacklines.
Plastimo Floating Harnes (Never Used).
Ocean Signal Rescue Me EPIRB (Never Used).
Fire Blanket (Never Used).
Plastimo Horn and Spare Cannisters (Never Used).
Plastimo Offshore Flares and Gloves (Never Used).
2x Plastic Buckets.
2x Fire Extinguishers (Never Used).
Sea Anchor (Never Used).
HANDHELD VHF HX870E GPS DSC BLACK.
Plastimo OCEAN FIRST AID KIT (Never Used).
Large Wire Cutters (Never Used).
Boat Hook.

This boat is in brilliant condition and has all the gear anyone could need for self sufficient coastal or global cruising, or for just fast twilight or club racing racing.

Contact flagstaff Marine for more information.