1990 Beneteau First 35S5 – Performance, Comfort & Ready to Cruise
The Beneteau First 35S5 is a well-regarded cruiser-racer, designed by Jean Berret with an elegant interior by Philippe Starck. She boasts sleek lines, responsive handling, and comfortable accommodations. Equipped with a fin keel and bulb for stability, all lines lead aft for easy handling. A full survey in August 2023 confirmed her excellent condition, making her a "ready to go" vessel.
Powered by a low-hours Volvo Penta engine, fully serviced in 2023, she cruises efficiently at 1.2L per hour. A new 400W solar arch supports energy needs, alongside reliable lead-acid and gel batteries. Below deck, she features three double cabins, two additional berths, air conditioning (shore power), and a fully serviced Jabsco sea toilet. Her sail inventory includes a new mainsail with a matching lazy bag, a new Dyneema backstay, and well-maintained rigging.
On deck, she benefits from a new Quick DP2 1012 windlass, Lewmar winches, new cockpit teak, and a sun canopy for added comfort. Navigation and safety systems include a Raymarine chart plotter, Simrad autopilot, GPS, and an M-Tech VHF. With a solid build, upgraded inventory, and meticulous care, this Beneteau First 35S5 is an ideal choice for a fast, comfortable cruiser.
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Construction
- White GRP hull, deck, and superstructure with integrated non-slip surface
- Open sugar scoop transom
- Fin keel with bulb
- Spade rudder, wheel steering
- New cockpit teak
- Full survey August 2023 (hull & thru-hulls inspected, no issues reported)
Machinery
- Volvo Penta 2003 engine (low hours, fully serviced August 2023)
- 1.2L/hour fuel consumption at 1800 RPM (~5 knots)
- Autonomous range of 625 miles with included jerry cans
- Extensive onboard toolkit available
Electrics
- 12V and 220V onboard voltage
- 2 x Lead Acid engine batteries
- Gel house battery
- Battery charger
- New 400W solar arch
- Shore power connection
Tankage
- 90L fuel tank
- 150L water tank
- 3 x 20L jerry cans
Rig and Sail
- Aluminium mast
- Stainless steel standing rigging
- Rod rigged shrouds
- New Dyneema backstay
- New lines, including headsail furler
- New white slab reefed mainsail
- Roller furling genoa
- New lazy bag
- Lewmar winches
Accommodation
- 3 double cabins + 2 saloon berths
- Air conditioning (shore power)
- Jabsco sea toilet (fully serviced, new seals & rubbers)
- Gimbaled gas stove/oven (excellent condition, hardly used)
- Ikea crockery & cutlery
- Ikea bedding (new September 2023)
Deck
- New Quick DP2 1012 Windlass (1000W)
- New 40m anchor chain
- New cockpit teak
- New sun canopy
- 2 x sets of stainless spring lines
Navigation
- GPS
- Raymarine chart plotter
- Raymarine instruments
- Simrad autopilot
- M-Tech VHF
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Safety
Looking for a solid, ocean-capable cruiser? Contact Indigo Yachting today for more details or to arrange a viewing.