The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Beneteau First 285 No Expense Spared.

Brand New Sails!
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  243622
  • LOA  ·  8.77m
  • Year  ·  1991
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin and Bulb
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 18hp, Volvo 2002 Series (1991)
  • Lying  ·  Medway, Kent, UK
Boatshed Medway
Boatshed Medway
Suzzanne McDonald

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Groupe Finot
Builder Beneteau
Lying Medway, Kent, UK
Fuel capacity 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 80.0 ltr (17.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 21/07/2016

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 18hp
Engine make and model Volvo 2002 Series (1991)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots
Engine spares

Serviced every year by owner.

Dimensions

LOA 8.77m
LWL 7.77m
Beam 3.00m
Draft Min 1.60m
Draft Max 1.60m
Displacement 2,794kg (6,160.8lbs)
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1991) with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail Northrop Sails - Slab (2018) Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs
Headsail Northrop Sails - Furling (2018)
Other sails Spinnaker ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin and Bulb
Finish Gelcoat finish

A total of 451 First 285’s were built between 1985 and 1993 to a Groupe Finot design, they provide a good combination of performance and comfortable cruising.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

A great yacht for family cruising with accommodation for six and plenty of space in the saloon and cockpit for all the crew.
-New Eberspacher heating fitted July 2018

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Non-Smokers

A great yacht for family cruising with accommodation for six and plenty of space in the saloon and cockpit for all the crew.
-New Eberspacher heating fitted July 2018

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR)
20.00m of chain
30.00m of warp
(Inflatable)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF
GPS
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
AIS Receiver
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

-B&G Zeus 2 - 9in Screen (£1848)
-B&G Wind, Depth Transducer (£819)
-Standard Horizon Marine Radio (£135)
-Standard Horizon Marine Microphone Radio (£114)
-AIS fitted July 2018

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Horn

2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 Electric)

-Seago Sea cruiser Liferaft 4 man £695)

Broker's Comments

These boat details are subject to contract.
A good example of the very popular Beneteau First 285, She is a well respected cruiser racer capable of long passages as well as coast hopping. She has an ample cockpit with a very spacious interior for a boat less than 29ft. Optimistically styled as a 6 berth she is more suited to four plus 2 children. The current owner has spent nearly £7000 in the last year on this vessel & is only selling to upgrade to a larger vessel so a part exchange may be considered.
Viewing recommended!
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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