Beneteau First 35, 2009.
A very capable cruising racer designed by Bruce Farr. Sparkling racing performance whilst retaining the ability and comfort for extended cruising. Racing achievements include several top 10 results in races and events such as SPI Ouest 2023, Round the island 2023 (6th), Dartmouth regatta 2023 (2nd), Cork week 2024 (3rd) and several wins in the Scottish series with the previous owners. Nearly £20,000 spent in 2023 to bring electronics to Grand prix race boat standards.
Navigation & Electrical Equipment/Electronics
Navigation
Grand Prix Race standards:
B&G - Zeus 9 Chart Plotter
B&G - Race Hub with start line and layline technology
B&G - Nemesis 9 mast mounted flat screen display (readable with polarised sun glasses).
B&G - wind sensor
Vesper - VHF with 2* remote WiFi stations (view AIS from your pocket)
Autopilot
Depthsounder
Log-Speedometer
Repeater(s)
Electrical Equipment/Electronics
Shore Power Inlet
Fusion sound system (2023)
Magnetic Compass
Cockpit Speakers
Inside
Saloon with height adjustable table and two single berths Saloon lockers behind saloon seating,
Aft cabin with double berth and hanging locker.
Galley with two burner gas hob, SS sink with Hot & Cold pressurised water, oven and 12v fridge.
Heads compartment with Jabsco wc, handbasin and shower, Light oak colour Alpi woodwork and parquet type laminated floors.
Upgraded grey saloon upholstery.
Eberspacher cabin heating with programable timer.
Galley and chart table covers
Fire blanket and extinguisher (new 2024)
Battery Charger
Rigging, Sails & Covers
Rigging/Spars
Z Spars Carbon mast Upgrade
Fractional 9/10 two spreader rig, with Vectran backstay and purchase system.
New Backstay: 2021
New Rod Standing Rigging: 2020
New TuffLuff Forestay: 2019
Z Spars alloy boom.
Sparcraft carbon spinnaker pole.
Beneteau fit Polyster Bow Sprit
Low stretch running rigging rolling replacements.
Gas Vang
Inhauling system for non-overlapping Genoa upgraded system
System lead to the cockpit.
Main sheet position foot rests and helms foot chocks
Sail Wardrobe
Race Sails (NORTH):
J1, Noth SDi Raw 760 8,320pi: March 2020
J1.5, Noth 3di Race 760 12,600 pi: July 2017
J2, North 3Di Race 760 14,700Dpi: March 2020
J3, North 3Di Race 760 19,600Dpi: Feb 2017
J3.5, Ulman: 2023
Main, North 3di Raw 760 14,700Dpi: March 2018
S2, Superlite/Kote SK60: March 2019
S5, Norlon NY 150 (1.5oz): March 2020
2009 Sails
North Carbon 3DL Main 2009
North Carbon 3DL Code 1 light Jib
North Carbon 3DL Code 2 Med Jib
North Kevlar 3DL Code 2 Med Jib
North Kevlar 3DL Code 3 Heavy Jib
North A1 Asail light VMG
Saturn A3 Asail heavy 1.5oz
2011 Sails
Saturn Sails S1 Sysmetric Masthead 0.9oz
2013 Sails
North Carbon 60/40 3DL Main
North Carbon 60/40 3DL Code 2 Jib
Saturn Sails S1 Sysmetric Masthead 0.9oz
2015 Sails
North Carbon 60/40 3DL Code 1 Jib
North 3Di Code 2 Jib
Covers
Boom Cover
Boom tent (new 2023)
Construction, Deck Gear & Other
Construction
Design made following European Directive requirements and protection according to EC certification
Monolithic hull design in polyester
Structural counter moulding made with unidirectional fabrics laminated and stuck evenly to the hull
Injection moulded hull (Sandwich/ Glass fiber / Balsa wood / Polyester resin)
Accessible areas covered in a picot type non-slip surface
Bulbous bow
Self-draining cockpit
1 Life raft locker in cockpit bottom
1 Gas bottle locker to port
Hung rudder Self-aligning rocker bearings compound stock resin
Steering wheel column 1 Steering wheel in carbon Diameter 1600 - on console - Cable transmission system
Grey coloured hull - Decoration dark gray
Antifouled and polished (July 2025)
Mechanicals
Yanmar 3YM30 29Hp Three Cylinder Engine
Saildrive fitted with 2 bladed flexi-fold prop.
Saildrive seal replaced 2021
Engine Serviced April 2024
2 x Engine and domestic batteries switched and charged by alternator and shore power.
General
Fortress Anchor with 10m chain
Fenders and warps
Boarding Ladder
Bilge Pumps 1x manual 1x electric
LED Tricolour mast head light
Wood plugs attached to all hull fittings
Bucket with lanyard
Spare tiller fitting for failed steering wheel
Dodger with sail number
Shore power circuit.
Disclaimer
In this transaction we are acting as Brokers only. We are informed that this sale is not related to the Owner’s business, trade or profession. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and, where appropriate, to have the vessel fully surveyed and inspected, sea trialled and opened up.