1986 Beneteau Idyll 15.5 – 51ft Sloop "Troubadour"

Vessel Specs

Year

1986

Make

Beneteau

Model

Idyll 15.5

Length

51 ft

Hull material

Fiberglass

Engine

Perkins 4-236, 85 hp

Engine hours

985 hrs

Propulsion

Sail

Description

Presenting "Troubadour," a 1986 Beneteau Idyll 15.5, a 51-foot fiberglass sloop offered in good condition and ready for her next owner. Her white hull is set off by a dark navy blue boot stripe, white non-skid decks, and classic round bronze/stainless portlights along the hull sides, while the gelcoat shows the faded, streaked character typical of a boat that has spent her life on the water. Sailing equipment includes a white mainsail and genoa in good working condition with no visible tears, protected by a tan canvas mainsail cover. A tan/khaki canvas suite with mesh side panels covers the boat throughout, including a dodger with mesh windows, a bimini extending aft over the cockpit, a mast boot at the base of the mast, and a partial cockpit enclosure — all showing sun-fading, wear, and staining consistent with age. She is equipped with a Raymarine radome on an aft radar arch and twin solar panels mounted on the foredeck rail for added performance and self-sufficiency underway. Below decks, Troubadour showcases glossy varnished teak throughout, from the L-shaped galley cabinetry to the slatted paneling in the cabin, all in excellent condition with no visible damage. The galley features a propane range with a built-in gimbaled oven, a double stainless steel sink, a GE stainless-front microwave, and a white laminate countertop finished with teak edging, all set beneath a breaker/switch panel positioned conveniently above the counter. The head compartment offers a manual marine toilet, a handheld shower with flexible hose, a teak vanity cabinet with mirror, teak and holly grate flooring, and teak cabinet doors with recessed pulls, complemented by a cream vinyl headliner. Forward, the V-berth style double bed cabin is finished with a white padded headliner, teak storage lockers featuring round finger-pull doors, and warm incandescent reading lights at the headboard for cozy evenings aboard. Teal berth cushions and white bedding round out the accommodations, and teak folding companionway steps provide classic detailing at the entry to the cabin. With her thoughtful equipment, well-maintained teak joinery, and proven sloop rig, Troubadour is a solid offering for cruisers seeking a capable, comfortable sailboat with character.

Features & Equipment

Listing History

Listed on AskAhab

Sep 25, 2026

Price set at $89,500

Sep 25, 2026

AI valuation completed

Sep 25, 2026