Beneteau First 285 used

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.
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