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Beneteau First 29 for sale (1985) in Chichester, United Kingdom

£17,000 GBP
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The Beneteau First 29, currently located in Chichester, UK, is a 9.01-metre sailing yacht known for its speed, responsiveness, and family-friendly design. Built in 1985, it has been well-maintained with recent updates including new Spinlock organisers, clutches in 2023, and a Standard Horizon GX1850 GPS/VHF. Outfitted with a Raymarine i70 for wind, speed, and depth, as well as a 2019 mainsail and genoa from BATT Sails, this vessel is ready to sail. The interior features a teak finish with six berths across three cabins, an L-shaped galley, chart table, and separate heads. Key updates include LED lighting and laundered upholstery in 2025, and a documented service history with annual engine checks. The boat has been wintered ashore for 23 years and includes a recent survey from April 2024.

About this Beneteau First 29

General information
Make/model
Beneteau First 29
Price
£17,000 GBPFinance this boat
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Year
1985
Designer
Group Finot
Location
Chichester, United Kingdom

The Beneteau First 29 is fast and responsive yet easy to handle and suitable for family sailing. This example is in excellent condition throughout and ready to sail away

having been well maintained and continuously updated with recent sails and interfaced instruments.

Attractive teak interior with 6 berths over 3 cabins, L shaped galley, forward facing chart table and separate heads.

• Halyards, reefing and sail controls led aft with new Spinlock organisers and clutches 2023.

• Standard Horizon GX1850 GPS/E VHF with DSC and NMEA2000 2023.

• Raymarine i70 Wind, Speed, Depth 2022.

• Mainsail and genoa by BATT Sails 2019.

• Original spinnaker little used and in very good condition.

• Axiom 7 chart plotter 2017.

• Standing rigging 2016.

• Wintered ashore every year for the past 23 years.

• Engine serviced annually. With comprehensive service history. Cutlass bearing replaced 2025.

• Documentation including recent survey April 2024, Bills of Sale and the original VAT invoice.

We have thoroughly enjoyed owning Moon Shadow but are now moving on to a larger boat. Currently berthed in Chichester.

Details:

Accommodation:

All upholstery removed and fully laundered 2025.

All lights upgraded to LED 2025

Fore cabin.

Fore cabin with Lewmar opening hatch.

Double berth with infill and door to separate from the main cabin.

Shelves each side.

Overhead and reading lights.

Headlining renewed 2016.

Saloon

Saloon with settees each side, storage within and above the backrests.

Lee cloths.

Stowage below the starboard berth.

Flexible water tank below the port berth.

Overhead and reading lights.

Curtains which match the upholstery.

Galley

L shaped galley to port with stowage outboard.

Cupboard below the sink.

Locker below the cooker.

Gimbled Neptune 2000 gas cooker with 2 burners (with pan supports), oven and grill 2001.

Insulated cool box.

Sink with foot pump.

Chart table

Forward facing chart table to starboard with chart storage within the table.

Drawer and cupboard below the chart table.

Locker below the seat.

Chart light.

Switch / Fuse board.

12 V socket

Stern cabin

Separate double berth stern cabin.

Opening port light to cockpit and fixed portlight in the transom.

Wardrobe.

Seat with locker below.

Shelves along the side and at the head of the berth.

Stowage below the berth.

Overhead and reading lights.

Headlining renewed 2016.

Heads

Separate heads to starboard with Jabsco marine toilet and sink with foot pump.

Lockers above and below the sink.

Wet locker.

Overhead light.

General

Varnished teak and holly flooring.

Varnished teak and vinyl head linings.

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Construction
Hull
White GRP
Keel
Fin Keel
Measurements
Length overall
9.01 metres
Beam
3.05 metres
Draft
1.40 metres
Displacement
3,000 kg
Propulsion
Engine
Volvo penta 2002
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
25 litres
Maximum speed
11 kph
Cruising speed
9 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
3
Number of berths
6
Passenger capacity
6
Drinking water capacity
100 litres
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