Beneteau First 29 (1985) for sale in Windermere, United Kingdom

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The First 29 was designed as a fast cruiser with comfortable family accomodation. Double cabins for and aft and 2 single saloon berths mean room for a crew of 6. Based at the coast for much if its life and brought to Windermere by the current owner in 2022, the standing and running rigging were replaced as part of re-commissioning on the lake. The swing keel was serviced in 2023. There is a custom made yard trailer available by separate negotiation.

Construction

GRP construction with Swing keel (0.72m to 2.00m draft), and twin rudders with tiller steering.

Mechanicals

Powered by a Volvo 2002 18hp diesel with shaft driven 2 bladed, bronze propeller. Last serviced in 2023. A bank of 2 x 12V batteries (new 2023) provide engine start and service power and are charged via twin alternators.

Accommodation,

Double cabins fore and aft plus 2 single saloon berths accommodate 6. The galley currently has no oven fitted (available with the boat) but does have a sink with manual cold water, fridge and storage. A new flexible water tank has been purchased but not fitted. The diesel cabin heater is also being replaced.

Sails and rigging

Mast-head Bermudan rig with deck stepped alloy mast and spars. The standing and running rigging were all replaced in 2020.

Slab reefing Mainsail and roller furling Genoa. There is also a Storm Jib.

Inventory

Compass

Depth

Log / speed

Wind speed / direction

VHF

GPS

Autopilot

Navigation lights

Gas alarm

Bilge pump

Boarding ladder

Sprayhood

Fenders and warps

Custom made yard trailer available by separate negotiation

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.