Beneteau First 285 (1988) for sale in Levington, United Kingdom

£24,750 GBP
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Summary

A remarkable opportunity awaits with this beautifully maintained 1988 Beneteau First 285, nestled in Levington, UK. As the much sought-after shoal draft variant, this yacht is perfect for solo adventurers and small parties, with a spacious open plan layout offering four berths, including a double aft cabin. The vessel's interior has been recently overhauled, featuring new beige upholstery throughout the spacious saloon, a garnished galley with modern appliances, and a collapsible dining table for additional room. The yacht is powered by a well-serviced Volvo Penta 2002 marine diesel engine that ensures smooth and reliable voyages. For ease of navigation, it is equipped with the latest Raymarine depth, speed, and wind instruments. Safety is taken care of with harness points, a manual bilge pump, and MOB sling. Luxuries include pristine cockpit cushions, multiple covers, and an excellent condition sprayhood. Embrace the joys of sailing in luxury and style with this exceptional yacht!

General information
Make/model
Beneteau First 285
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Katire
Year
1988
Designer
Group Finot
Length overall
8.76 metres
Length waterline
7.77 metres
Beam
3.00 metres
Draft
1.22 metres
Displacement
2,800 kg
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Levington, United Kingdom

About this Beneteau First 285

English

This is the shoal draft version of the popular Beneteau First 285. She has been well cared for by her owner and her interior is has recently been completely overhauled, engine professional top end rebuild and service plus really good canvas work. Four berths in open plan layout with a double aft cabin.  She is perfectly set up for single handed sailing and is presented in a ready to go and excellent condition!

Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office (IP10 0LN) - 01473 659681

Accommodation

Offering up to 4 berths in an open plan layout. Up forward there is a double V berth with good stowage underneath and a deck opening hatch. There is the ability to have two single sea berths with lee cloths instead. Privacy curtain between berth and saloon. Swivelling saloon table which can be removed for extra saloon space and fits in cockpit as well. Chart table to starboard with control panel and good stowage. Opposite to port is the L shaped galley with two burner gas hob with oven and grill. Single stainless steel sink with a manually pumped cold water supply. Portable 12v/240v cool box. Microwave. Heads compartment to starboard with marine toilet, hanging locker and extra outboard shelving. Aft to double aft cabin on port side with luxury mattress and plenty of extra shelving. 

New beige upholstery throughout the saloon. Curtains. Teak and holly saloon floor. Custom saloon hull linings. Extra galley preparation shelf. Various throw cushions. 

Mechanical Systems

Located under companionway in vented and soundproofed compartment. Volvo Penta 2002 marine diesel engine, 1988. Twin cylinders. 18hp. Sea water cooled. Shaft drive to two blade propeller. Rope cutter to shaft. Single lever controls. 26 litres fuel capacity in a stainless tank. Full engine service and top end rebuild by Volvo Dealers, Spring 2024. Engine hours unknown.

 

 

 

 

Electrical Systems

  • One 12volt domestic battery
  • One 12volt engine start battery
  • Alternator charging

Sails & Spars

Fractional sloop rig. Silver anodised aluminium mast and boom by Z Spars. Alloy spinnaker pole with up mast stowage. Stainless steel standing rigging (2022) with backstay tensioner. Terylene/Spectra running rigging, all led aft to cockpit. Two Lewmar 30 self tailing sheet winches. Two Lewmar self tailing halyard winches. Two Lewmar 8 control line winches. Slab reefing to mainsail with stack pack and lazyjacks (with lines led to cockpit). Selden headsail furling system. All lines run aft. German mainsheet system with bridle block system. Rod kicker. 

  • Mainsail - Good
  • Genoa (140%) - Good
  • Spinnaker - Good

All sails last valeted in 2022.

Deck Equipment

  • CQR type anchor with chain
  • Kedge anchor
  • Stack pack in excellent condition
  • Sprayhood with protective covers to screens, rear and side handles in excellent condition
  • Bimini
  • Cockpit dodgers with back rests and pockets in excellent condition
  • Cockpit cushions, fitted in excellent condition
  • Halyard bags
  • Boarding ladder
  • Various fenders and warps
  • Winch handle pockets
  • Tiller extension
  • Cover to furled genoa
  • Saloon table doubles as cockpit table

Navigation Equipment

  • Steering compass
  • Raymarine depth, speed and log instrument
  • Raymarine i70 wind instrument
  • DSC VHF 
  • Deck level navigation lights
  • Masthead navigation lights
  • Clock and barometer
  • Raymarine autopilot

Safety Equipment

  • Twi fire extinguishers
  • Fire blanket
  • Cockpit harness points
  • Webbing jackstays
  • Horseshoe lifebuoy
  • Floating light
  • MOB sling
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Radar reflector, mast mounted

Construction

Built by Beneteau in 1988. White grp hull with style stripes and alloy toe rails. White grp coachroof with moulded non-skid decks. Self draining cockpit and anchor well. Cast iron winged keel. Tiller steering to a spade hung rudder. Teak slats to cockpit seats. Sugar scoop transom with swimming ladder. Alloy mooring cleats and midship cleats on genoa track. Slotted alloy toe rails.

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 his 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 a new owner’s specific needs.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Volvo Penta 2002
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
30 litres
Maximum speed
11 kph
Cruising speed
9 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2
Broker/Dealer Information

Clarke & Carter - Suffolk

Suffolk Yacht Harbour Levington
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP10 OLN
United Kingdom
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