Beneteau First 29 (1986) for sale in Hamble, United Kingdom

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The Beneteau First 29, built in 1986 and located in Hamble, UK, is a renowned cruiser and racer with an overall length of 9.00 metres and a beam of 2.75 metres. Powered by a Volvo D1-20 diesel engine installed in 2013, which has logged only 300 hours and was serviced in 2024, this vessel is equipped for optimal performance and comfort. Notable features include Raymarine autopilot, a custom mainsail stack-pack with lazy jacks added in 2023, and a comprehensive Victron electrical setup with solar panels and battery monitoring. The boat also boasts updated sails from Doyle, extensive navigation and safety equipment, and comfortable accommodation with a practical galley, offering an ideal opportunity for first-time owners or those interested in club racing. Ready for the water, this well-maintained vessel is an attractive option for sailing enthusiasts.

General information
Make/model
Beneteau First 29
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Avocette
Year
1986
Length overall
9.00 metres
Beam
2.75 metres
Draft
1.65 metres
Displacement
3,000 kg
Hull
fibreglassGrp monohull
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Hamble, United Kingdom

About this Beneteau First 29

English

Marketing Description

The Beneteau First 29 is a popular, fast cruiser / racer and this particular example features a Volvo D1-20hp engine which was replaced in 2013 and serviced 2024. Raymarine Auto-pilot, Lazy Jacks and Stack-Pack (2023), Victron Battery Charger, Smart-solar controller and 2 Solar Panels. On the water and ready to go this is the perfect opportunity as a first boat and for those who want to do some club racing.


Mechanical

Volvo Penta d1-20 diesel engine – fitted approx. 2013 with ~ only 300 hours Fully serviced 2024
25L diesel tank
30L water tank – potable, puri-cleaned April 2024 Below deck

Electrical
LED lighting throughout – white and red in saloon/chart table
Victron Phoenix 30A Battery charger
Victron Smartsolar MPPT 75/15 Solar charge controller with 2x easily removable solar panels
Rutland 504 wind charger and charge controller
Victron BMV 700 Bluetooth Battery monitor with shunt
Raspberry pi based Victron Cerbo GX remote monitoring VRM portal
2xHouse+engine start 100AH leisure batteries in parallel – 2019
Replaced primary supply wiring and fuses to support modern current draw safely
Glomex VHF splitter for AIS receiver
New LED masthead, deck light and tri colour lights fitted 2023
New conduit and cabling throughout mast for power and VHF coax and new antenna fitted 2023
4g Modem/router/wifi access point
Incandescent bow and stern nav lights
USB charging points throughout and in each cabin
Rewired and fused electrical control panel with LED indicators
Shore power cable with 2 extensions


Rig

Standing rigging inspected and re-tensioned - 2023
Doyle sails Dacron 130% Foam luffed roller furling Genoa with tell-tales – Custom fitted 2018 light use
Doyle sails Dacron Battened loose footed Mainsail with 3 reef points – Custom fitted 2018 light use
Sailshape heavy duty Dacron high cut furling storm jib – Custom fitted 2018 light use
Cruising chute
Symmetric Spinnaker and pole with mast track and pole up mast fitting
Facnor dual luff roller furler
Main sail stackpack and lazyjacks – custom fitted 2023


Equipment

Above Deck
Rocna 10 anchor with chain and warp in anchor locker with bow roller
2 x mast winches
2 x single speed coach roof winches and clutches
2 x 2 speed primary winches with barton self tailers
3 x winch handles
Raymarine ST2000 tiller pilot
Tiller clutch
Webbing mast ladder can be mounted in the mast sail track
2xJackstays new
Throwing line
2x Horseshoe buoys and lights
10m deck stepped mast
Permanent radar reflector
Windex
2x flag halyards
4:1 cam cleat main sheet with full width traveller
2xspinnaker/jib spare halyards
Wooden tiller with extension
Ensign and holder
Dodgers with large pockets
Sprayhood with pockets
Bathing platform
Large lazarette
2xGas bottles in secure ventilated gas locker
Full set of lines and fenders including spinnaker rigs and light airs dyneema lines
Deck brush
Boat hook
Lead line
Day shapes
2 x 25L Jerry cans for diesel
Hose pipe
Rope ladder
Buckets and cleaning supplies

Navigation
Seatalk Autohelm boat speed and depth instruments
Seatalk ST60 wind speed and direction instrument
2xBulkhead mounted illuminated compasses
Quarkelec AIS/GPS receiver + seatalk aggregator, provides all instrument data on wifi and GPS position to VHF for DSC
Icom IC-M421 DSC VHF

Safety
4 x smoke alarms
1 x CO alarm
1 x smart bilge alarm
Manual primary bilge pump operated form cockpit
Manual secondary bilge pump with hose in heads
1 x powder fire extinguisher
1 x fire blanket


Accommodation

Double berth forepeak with storage under entire area
Double berth aft cabin
Two berth Saloon with lee cloths
Gas kettle
Electric Kettle
Electric Fan heater
Full set of cutlery, plates, cups, saucepans
2 burner gimballed gas hob with oven
Electric and manual foot water pumps in Galley with stainless steel sink – replaced 2021
Large coolbox
Manual water pump for heads sink
Hand pumped toilet
Wet locker
Cockpit cushions
Removeable cockpit table (Below aft bunk)
Spare polycarbonate washboards (Below aft bunk)
Forward facing chart table with storage
Wine rack in fold out saloon table
3xcrewfit lifejackets serviced and co2/firing mechanisms replaced 2024
Barometer
Hand bearing compass
Safety knife mounted
Many sail ties
Fore aft AND midships cleats
Lots of secure storage under bunks and in side lockers and cupboards
Engine spares
Full flag pack
New vinyl headlining in saloon and heads 2018 inspected chainplates as good
New durable carpet headlining in fore and aft cabins 2024
New saloon wooden headliner 2024


Construction

Beneteau First 29 build in 1985 by Beneteau to designs by Jean-Marie Finot

GRP Hull and deck
Cast iron fin keel
Spade rudder with tiller steering


Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.


NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Volvo D1-20
Engine hours
125
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
25 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2
Number of berths
6

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Broker/Dealer Information

Deacons Marina Office

Deacons Marina (Southampton), Bursledon Bridge, Southampton
Hampshire
S031 8AZ
United Kingdom
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