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The
Beneteau First 285 is cracking family sailing yacht from this famous French yard. Great first yacht with accommodation for six people in 2 double cabins and the saloon.
Comes with an SBS launching trolley.
Construction
GRP Hull, deck and superstructure. Stainless pull-pit and push-pit fittings connected by twin guard-wires. Alloy toe rail. Wing Keel (1.2m draft) and spade rudder with tiller steering.
Mechanics
Volvo 2001 9hp inboard diesel engine. Two blade fixed pitch prop. 2 x 12V batteries charged via engine alternator. 27 litre fuel tank 70 litre fresh water tank.
Rigging and Sails
Fractional rigged Bermudan sloop with deck stepped alloy mast and spars. Stainless steel standing rigging and Terylene running rigging. Slab reefed main with Lazy Jack bag and furling Genoa.
The sail wardrobe includes:
Both sails are said to be in "average condition".
Accommodation
Ruby has 5 adult berths and a shorter child's berth in two cabins and the saloon. The fore-cabin has a double V-berth with infill, one full length and one short settee berth in the main saloon and a generous double aft cabin with hanging locker.
The galley, to port, comes equipped with pressurised cold water, two burner gas hob, grill and oven mounted on gimballs, stainless sink, cool box and a variety of storage lockers.
To starboard there is a rear facing chart table with electronics panel. The separate heads compartment has a sea toilet with holding tank and a wash basin.
Diesel cabin heating greatly extends the comfortable use of the boat into the colder months.
Inventory
Well equipped for the lake the inventory includes:
- Depth sounder
- Log
- Windex
- Compass
- Anchor, chain & warp
- Bilge pump
- Navigation lights
- Radio / CD
- Fenders & warps
- Spray hood
- Dodgers
- Cabin heating
- Boathook
- Boarding ladder
- SBS Launching trolley
Electronics
Depthsounder, Log, speedometer, Compass, Radio, CD player
Inside Equipment
Manual bilge pump, Heating, Oven, Marine head
Outside Equipment
Swimming ladder, Spray hood, Lazy bag
Other Equipment
Ruby, Battened mainsail, Furling genoa, Tiller, Launching trailer