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Beneteau First 285 (1991) for sale in Burnham Yacht Harbour, CM0 8BL, United Kingdom

£18,500 GBP
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The Beneteau First 285, located at Burnham Yacht Harbour, UK, is a 1991 model renowned for its performance in family cruising. This wing keel version, with an overall length of 8.58 metres and a beam of 3.00 metres, is ideal for East Coast cruising with a shallow draft of 1.2 metres. Powered by a 1992 Volvo Penta 18hp diesel engine, the yacht features a new mast and standing rigging installed in 2015. Its well-appointed interior includes two double cabins and a large cockpit. Equipped with essential navigation and safety equipment, the boat also has a functional electrical system with 12V batteries, shore power, and cabin lighting. Additional features include a fractional sloop rig, slab reefing mainsail, and a Goiot furling system for the genoa. Deck equipment such as a blue sprayhood, cockpit cushions, and a transom boarding ladder complement its comprehensive sailing and docking capabilities. Viewing is available by appointment through the Essex office.

General information

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Make/model

Beneteau First 285

Category

Used sail boat for sale

Price

£18,500 GBPGet a foreign exchange quote

Tax / VAT status

Paid / Included

Name of boat

Orion

Year

1991

Designer

Group Finot

Length overall

8.58 metres

Length waterline

7.39 metres

Beam

3.00 metres

Draft

1.20 metres

Displacement

2,794 kg

Hull

GRP

Keel

Winged Keel

Location

Burnham Yacht Harbour, CM0 8BL, United Kingdom

About this Beneteau First 285

English

This is the wing keel version of the popular Beneteau First 285, giving her shallow draft ideal for East Coast cruising. She has a Volvo 18hp diesel engine and benefits from a new mast and standing rigging in 2015. The First 285 offers performance family cruising with a large cockpit and two double cabins outside of the saloon.

Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office on 01621 785600

Mechanical and Electrical systems

Mechanical Systems

Located under the companionway in a vented and soundproofed compartment. 1992 Volvo Penta 2002, twin cylinder, 18hp marine diesel engine. Sea water cooled. Shaft drive to a two blade fixed propeller. Rope cutter to shaft. Single lever Morse controls. Rev counter.

Electrical Systems

2 x 12V batteries charging via engine alternator. Shorepower system with ring main and battery charger. Electrical distribution panel. Full cabin lighting.

Mast, Rigging & Construction

Construction

Built by Beneteau in 1991 and commissioned in February 1992. White GRP hull with style stripes and alloy toe rails. White GRP coachroof with moulded-in non-slip decks. Cast iron wing keel giving a shallow draft of 1.2m. Tiller steering to spade hung rudder. Tiller extension. Self-draining cockpit and anchor well. Teak slats to cockpit seats

Sails and Spars

Fractional sloop rig. Silver anodised aluminium, deck-stepped, single spreader, Z-Spars mast and boom. Mast new 2015. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2015) with adjustable backstay. Slab reefing to mainsail with lazybag and lazyjacks. Goiot headsail furling system. Terylene running rigging led aft to Spinlock clutches. Two Lewmar 30 self-tailing sheet winches. Single Lewmar 8 control line winch on coachroof. Lewmar 8 reefing winch on mast.

Mainsail

Furling genoa with blue UV strip

Inventory

Deck Equipment

- Anchor with chain and warp

- Blue lazybag

- Blue sprayhood

- Transom boarding ladder

- Cockpit cushions

- Outboard bracket on pushpit

- Fenders and mooring warps

Navigation Equipment

- Plastimo Contest 130 bulkhead mounted compass

- Swiftech VHF with masthead antenna

- Raymarine ST60 Tridata speed & depth

- Raymarine ST60 wind system

- Garmin 128 GPS

- Simrad TP22 tiller pilot

- Bow/stern and masthead anchor navigation lights

- Clock & barometer

- Hawk masthead wind direction indicator

Safety Equipment

- Fire extinguisher

- Manual bilge pump

- Pilot gas alarm

- Lifebuoy

Propulsion

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Engine

1992 Volvo Penta 2002 18hp

Fuel

Diesel

Accommodation

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Number of cabins

Number of berths

Additional Accommodation Details

Six berths in two cabins with approx. 6'1" max. headroom. Forward cabin with two single berths converting to a double with an infill. Hanging lockers, shelving and deck hatch. Folding doors to saloon with two settee berths with stowage under, drop leaf saloon table. L-shaped galley to port with stainless steel sink with pressurised cold fresh water supply. Large built-in cool box. Techimpex two burner stove with oven. Large amount of galley stowage. Aft- facing chart table to starboard with chart stowage, electrical distribution panel and stowage under seat. Door to seperate heads compartment with wash basin and Jabsco marine toilet. Propex diesel fired central heating system (requires servicing). Blue draylon upholstery throughout. Blue curtains.

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part. General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.