The Beneteau First 25.7 is a small lifting keel cruiser with sparkling performance. Perfect for the shallow waters of the East Coast and beyond, there is enough accommodation and comfort below deck for week-ending. Twizel has been in her current ownership for the past 11 years and the owners are retiring from sailing.
Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
The accommodation offers up to five berths in a light and airy interior. Up forward, there is a V-berth with an infill, making a comfortable double. Stowage under and opening hatch to deck. Full width heads compartment with a Jabsco marine toilet to starboard and the washbasin opposite to port with a manually pump cold water supply.
Moving aft into the saloon, there are two settees either side of a fixed table with drop leaf. The starboard berth pulls out to make a double. The galley to port with one burner hob and sink. Manually pumped water supply. Chart table to starboard. Opening portlights to port and starboard.
Mechanical Systems
Located behind the companionway, is the Yanmar 2YM15 marine diesel engine. Twin cylinder, naturally aspirated, 15hp. Electric start. Freshwater cooled via a heat exchanger. Shaft drive to a three-blade propeller. Rope cutter. Single lever control. 30 litre fuel capacity.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery
Alternator charging
Sails and Spars
Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop. Anodised aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (2007). Backstay adjuster. Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks. Facnor headsail furling system. Two sheet/control line winches. Lines led aft to cockpit. Spinnaker pole.
Mainsail / One Sails / 2019
Jib / One Sails / 2016
Cruising chute with a snuffer / One Sails / 2015
Deck Equipment
Danforth anchor with chain and warp
Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardwires
Sail cover with lazyjacks
Sprayhood
Stainless steel boarding ladder
Various warps and fenders
Navigation Equipment
Steering compass
ICOM DSC VHF
Garmin 152 GPS
Raymarine ST1000+ autopilot
Radio/CD player
Navigation lights
Safety Equipment
Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket
Jackstays
First aid kit
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Manual bilge pump
Construction
Built in 2007 by Beneteau to a design by Groupe Finot. Off White GRP hull with style stripes. Teak toe rails. White GRP superstructure with moulded non-slip to deck. Aft self-draining cockpit. Lifting keel. Twin rudders. Tiller steering.
Disclaimer:
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 their 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 the specific needs of the new owner(s).