1987 Beneteau First 29 (Lifting Keel)
General Specification
Construction
- GRP construction
- Original gelcoat finish
- Centerboard/swing lifting keel
- Twin spade rudders
- Reverse transom with single step/platform
- Moulded non-slip decks
- Teak/hardwood handrails on coachroof and in cockpit
- Aluminium slotted toe rail
- Galvanised deck fittings
- Large cockpit with large storage locker to starboard (housing gas bottle locker)
- Anchor locker in foredeck
- New windows 2022
- Hull polished above waterline 2022 (whilst afloat)
- New Beneteau First livery stripes 2022
- All exterior canvas work in good order (all colour coordinated in blue)
- Last ashore and antifouled winter 2020/21
- No recent survey
Mechanical & Electrical
- 18hp Volvo inboard diesel engine (serviced 2022, recent new starter motor)
- Shaft drive to folding prop
- c.10 gallon fuel tank
- Single lever control and engine panel (with weather cover) close to helm at aft of cockpit
- Twin spade rudders
- Tiller steering
- Tiller cover
- 2 x 12V batteries (new 2022, charged via alternator and mains)
- Battery master switch
- 12V fused switch panel at chart table
- RWS 60 Rutland Charge Regulator
- Shorepower with RCD unit and 230V sockets in cabin
Rigging & Sails
- Bermudan Masthead Sloop rig
- Alloy mast/spars
- Mast deck stepped in stainless steel tabernacle
- Stainless steel A-frame for mast lowering/raising
- Rig professionally inspected by Jeckells 2022 (all advisories actioned/satisfactory)
- Stainless steel standing rigging
- Polyester running rigging (new main halyard 2022)
- Internal halyards all led aft
- Single Barlow winch on mast
- 2 x Barlow halyard winches on coachroof
- 2 x Barlow self tailing sheet winches in cockpit
- Plastimo headsail roller reefing gear
- Jeckells Mainmate stack pack mainsail stowage system (sailcover with lazyjacks, good condition, valeted c.2020)
- Mainsail (inspected by Jeckells 2022)
- Roller furling genoa (summer 2022)
Accommodation
- 6 berths in 3 cabins
- Upholstery in very good condition
- Interior woodwork in very good condition
- New windows 2022
- Aft cabin with double berth, seat and storage lockers (including hanging locker)
- Forward cabin with V-berth with infill to convert to double
- 2 x single settee berths in saloon
- Varnished drop leaf saloon table (housing keel lifting mechanism)
- Ample seating for 6+ in saloon (plus additional seat at nav table)
- L-shaped galley providing Voyager 4500 gas stove (2 burners with pan clamps, grill & oven), stainless steel bowl sink (cold pressurised supply), insulated cold locker, worktops and stowage
- Heads compartment with sea toilet with holding tank and vanity unit with hand basin (cold pressurised supply) and stowage
- Chart table/navigation area with instruments, switch panel, etc.
- Escape/ventilation hatch in forecabin (tinted)
- Tinted perspex deadlight over saloon
- Large tinted perspex garage over companionway hatch
- Clear perspex washboards (pair)
- Deadlight in aft cabin
- 12V cabin and cockpit lights
- Pioneer MVH-S320BT 1-DIN receiver with Bluetooth and speakers
- Wood striped cabin sole
- Curtains
Equipment
Navigation Equipment
- Simrad Shipmate CP32 chartplotter
- ICOM IC-M33 handheld VHF radio
- Swiftech fixed VHF radio
- NASA Target Navtex Pro-Plus
- Plastimo Contest bulkhead compass
- NASA Clipper Wind
- NASA Clipper Log
- NASA Clipper Depth
- Navico cockpit speaker
- Deck level and masthead navigation lights
- V-Tronix Hawk VHF aerial with wind indicator
- Brass clock, barometer and thermo hygrometer
Safety Equipment
- Boat Safety Scheme certificate to 30-OCT-2023
- Fire extinguishers
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails with stanchions and guardwires (and integrated gates at shrouds and at stern for easy boarding/disembarking)
- Transom mounted stainless steel boarding ladder
- Portable Kim safety ladder (mounted on pushpit)
- Ocean Safety horseshoe lifebuoy with pushpit bracket
- Tube radar reflector (mounted on mast)
Deck Equipment
- Plough anchor with chain and rope
- Sprayhood (good condition, valeted c.2020)
- Cockpit dodgers with name
- Cockpit cushions
- Various fenders
- Mooring warps
- Mop, etc.
Other Equipment
- File of manuals, invoices, etc.
- Yard cradle available subject to negotiation if required
Remarks:
FIRST 29: A BIG CRUISER
The First 29 is designed with a fast hull, and lots of tastefully fitted living space, appealing to sailors who love fast cruises and satisfying keen regatta racers.
NAVAL ARCHITECT : Groupe Finot
1984
Much like the other models in the First range, the Beneteau/Bénéteau First 29
has proven herself popular across Europe and the USA thanks to her spacious accommodation below decks and good and fast sailing performance – and all in a sub 30ft hull. This lifting keel First 29 has recently been the subject of a light overhaul (including professional rigging inspection by Jeckells) and full service and she is consequently presented in very good condition throughout. Easily managed single handed or by a couple, and with room for friends and family to visit, this yacht’s mast lowering gear and shallow draft/lifting keel make her a great option for a transit of the inland waterways of mainland Europe, perhaps en route to the Med…! A really lovely example!
For sale due to the purchase of a smaller yacht. A quick sale is desired!
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