Beneteau First 29 Fin Keel Performance Cruiser
PLUS tender and 2.5hp outboard
- Boat REF# · 312542
- LOA · 9.04m
- Year · 1985
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 18hp, Volvo MD2002 (1985)
- Lying · Essex
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Extra Details
| Designer | Jean-Marie Finot |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 45.0 ltr (9.9 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 30.0 ltr (6.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 18hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo MD2002 (1985) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 Blade (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Engine recently serviced
Dimensions
| LOA | 9.04m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.98m |
| Beam | 2.97m |
| Draft Min | 1.65m |
| Draft Max | 1.65m |
| Displacement | 3,182kg (7,016.3lbs) |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Original Mast Aluminium spars (1985) with stainless steel standing rigging (2013)
Sails
| Mainsail | Unknown - Slab (2013) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Unknown - Furling (2013) |
| Other sails | Spinnaker and Pole () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
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 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Manual water system |
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
3 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Plough)
New self tailoring sheet winches added 2021
Anchor chain and rode
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Boarding ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The First 29 is designed with a fast hull, and lots of tastefully fitted living space, appealing to sailors who love fast cruises and satisfying keen regatta racers.
On inspection this Beneteau First 29 appears to be in good condition and there is lots of evidence to suggest she has been well maintained and cared for.
Of particular note;
- The engine was last serviced on June 6th 2022
- Complete rewire in 2014
- New Mainsail and furling genoa in 2013, New Cruising chute in 2019
- Running rigging replaced in 2013
- New spray hood in 2020
- New Sailcover and lazy jacks system in 2020
- 2 new self tailing winches in 2021
- New decals in 2020
- Lferaft holder is fitted
In terms of navigation equipment she is fitted with;
- Plastimo Compass
- Dataline boat speed and depth
- NASA Clipper SM523 wireless wind instrument (new 2020)
- Raymarine ST2000 Autopilot (new 2018)
- Raymarine X6 GPS (New march 2017)
- ICON VHF DSC M330 (New 2017
In 2013
- The interior cushions and mattresses were refitted.
- LED lights installed.
- Head seacock replaced.
- A new Stainless Steel stemhead was fitted
- Keel bolts were tightened and painted
- New rudder bearings and rudder housing
- New Stainless Steel stanchion bases
- New Stainless Steel grab rail
In 2017 a new wooden washboard was fitted.
For more details or to arrange a viewing please contact a member of the Boatshed-Essex team.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
2016
Why are you selling her?
Change of circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
Essex coast and local waters