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Popular cruiser racer from the Beneteau stable the First 305 has excellent sailing performance and makes a great fast family cruiser. Always based in Greece this was a well maintained charter boat which came into private ownership in May 2009. Much loved and well cared for a combination of Covid, Brexit and changing family commitments have led to this reluctant sale. Available to view by appointment. Sale includes an Avon Rover 230 tender and Honda 2.3hp outboard. Stored ashore each Winter "Alkinoos" has been ashore since August 2019.
Construction
GRP constructed yacht with white topsides and superstructure. Large self bailing cockpit with generous cockpit locker. Fin keel (1.80m draft), counter hung semi balanced spade rudder with tiller steering. Sugar scoop stern with shower and bathing ladder for easy access from tender or swimming.
Engines
Vessel powered by a Volvo Penta 2020 19hp inboard diesel with shaft driven 2 bladed fixed propeller.
Bank of two batteries provide engine start and service power - charged via the engine and solar charger.
Sails and Rigging
Bermudan sloop with masthead rig, keel stepped alloy mast and spars with stainless wire standing rigging. The standing rigging, roller furler and running rigging were all replaced in 2015. Slab reefing Mainsail with 3 reefs with new Lazy Jack bag (new 2014). Two x roller furling Genoas.
- Slab reefing Mainsail by Goacher Sails (new 2014) - said to be in "very good condition."
- Genoa (2012) - said to be in "good condition."
- Spare Genoa
Accommodation and layout
Comfortable accommodation for 6 adults in 2 double cabins and saloon berths. On the port side is the double berthed aft cabin with shelving along the side of the hull and opening ports for ventilation. In the saloon you will see the galley on your port side with gas fuelled Optimus oven with grill and two burner hob. Excellent work surface space and storage facilities. Double sinks with pressurised hot and cold fresh water. Top loading fridge unit.
On the starboard side aft is the heads compartment with sea toilet and holding tank, sink unit, with storage below, shower and wet locker. Forward of heads and opposite galley is the forward facing chart table with chart storage desk, 12/220V switch panel.
Main saloon has seating/berths either side. Seating/berths are well upholstered and have storage below. Additional storage in lateral shelving running the length of the seats. Cockpit shower fitted.
Forward cabin has a double berth with storage below, hull mounted storage shelves and an opening deck hatch for ventilation.
Inventory
The inventory includes:
- Compass
- Depth sounder
- Log / speed
- VHF
- Navigation lights and deck light
- Kobra anchor with chain and warp
- Bilge pump
- Gas alarm
- Boarding ladder
- Fenders and warps
- Radio / CD player
- Boathook
- Lazy Jack bag
- Bimini
- Solar charger
- Avon Rover 230 tender
- Honda 2hp four stroke outboard
Disclaimer
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.