Beneteau First 285
- Boat REF# · 223750
- Length · 28'2"
- Year · 1988
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 18hp, Volvo 2002 (1988)
- Lying · Essex
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Extra Details
| Designer | Groupe Finot |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 4.4 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 4.4 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 18hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo 2002 (1988) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 Blade Fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.3 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Solar Panel new in 2011.
Dimensions
| Length | 28'2" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 24'3" |
| Beam | 9'10" |
| Draft Min | 5'3" |
| Draft Max | 5'3" |
| Airdraft | 40'0" |
| Displacement | 6,160.8lbs |
| Headroom | 6'2" |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Sloop rigged Z Spars Aluminium spars (1988) with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Kemp - Slab (2013) 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Kemp - Furling (2013) |
| Other sails | Cruising Chute () |
| Storm Jib () | |
| Spare Main () |
Main and Genoa in very good condition - new 2013.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
New Spinflow Nelson Cookers in 2011.
Electric pump for cold water.
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cooler | |
| Drapes | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
New Spinflow Nelson Cookers in 2011.
Electric pump for cold water.
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Plough & Danforth)
32'10" of chain
98'5" of rode
Sprayhood new in 2010.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Stereo | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Standard Horizon CP180i Colour Chart Plotter - New 2013.
Autohelm Speed/Log.
Clipper Depth.
Clipper Wind.
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Swim ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
4-Man Life Raft in Valise - Requires Servicing.
Broker's Comments
This Beneteau First 285 is a modern cruiser offering great sailing performance along with good accommodation, sleeping 4 comfortably and 6 at a push, they make an ideal family cruiser. There is a nice sized aft double cabin, a double cabin forward and then two single berths in the saloon.
This one has a set of Kemp sails purchased 2013 and a Standard Horizon Chart Plotter, also 2013, amongst the more recent upgrades.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.