1984 Beneteau First 35S

Originally designed as part of the Beneteau performance range the First 35S is a well-proven regatta winner, capable of podium finishes when racing around the cans with a full crew. The Beneteau First 35S BROWN BOMBER II has been optimised for comfortable cruising and her performance attributes deliver a rewarding and comfortable experience for skippers and crew.BROWN BOMBER II benefits from significant upgrading in recent years, boasting a comprehensive cruising inventory which includes highlights such as:Original gelcoat finish to topsidesUnderwater hull coated with Copper Coat finishVolvo Penta 2003 28hp marine diesel engineEngine and Domestic batteries replaced in 2021Raymarine ST6002 autopilot system with X5 course computer and tiller driveRaymarine i70s configurable displays x3 (2019)Raymarine Axiom Pro9S chart plotter (2019)Standard Horizon GX1500E DSC VHF Raymarine AIS700 Class B AIS transceiver (2020)Dometic 2 burner, grill and oven gas cooker. Gimbal mounted (2018)Jabsco manual marine toilet (2019)Eberspacher diesel-fired, blown air heating system (2020)Stainless steel standing rigging, full replacement 2021Selden Furlex furling gear on Forestay for roller reefing genoa (2021)Full running rigging replacement in spring 2022Stackpack type mainsail cover with lazyjacks (2023)Liferaft – 4 Person cannister raft (2023)EPIRB – McMurdo SmartFind G8Zodiac inflatable dinghyWintering ashore in Ardfern the Beneteau First 35S BROWN BOMBER II is available for immediate viewing, strictly by prior appointment.CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Single piece GRP moulded hull.Hand-consolidated heavyweight laminate.Moulded stringers and floors internally.Plywood bulkheads Original gelcoat finish to topsidesUnderwater hull coated with Copper Coat finishDeck & Superstructure Construction:Single piece GRP moulded deck, incorporating coachroof superstructure and self-draining cockpitOriginal white gelcoat finish to deck mouldingDecks and coachroof finished with moulded non-slip textured panels.Cockpit seating and sole finished with hardwood battens and a grating.Keel & Rudder:Bolt-on, fin profile ballast keelCast Iron keelGRP moulded spade rudderMACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Volvo Penta 200328hpThree-cylinder, naturally aspirated, raw water-cooledVolvo Penta mechanical reversing gearboxSingle lever morse controlMaintenance & Performance:Engine last serviced Autumn 2023, currently winterisedSterngland seal replaced spring 2021Single lever morse control replaced 2021Cruising speed under engine – 6ktsPropulsion & Steering:Stainless steel prop shaftBronze P-bracket3-blade fixed bronze propellorHardwood tiller steeringAutopilot:Raymarine Tiller Pilot SystemRaymarine ST6002 control headRaymarine X5 course computerRaymarine tiller drive ramELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power systemShore Power System:Extension lead to connect to shore supplySingle 16 amp connection pointBattery Banks:Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC, lead acid (2021)Domestic Battery – 2x 12VDC, lead acid (2021)Alternators:Single engine driven alternatorOther Electrical:12VDC charging socket at chart tablePLUMBING SYSTEMSFresh Water:Pressurised cold water only systemTap in galleyTap in heads, pulling out for use as shower headBilge Pumps:Manual Bilge PumpElectric Bilge PumpTANKAGEFuel:Single fuel tankStainless steel tank constructionApproximate tank capacity 68ltrsFresh Water:Dual freshwater tankFlexible bag-type tanksPort side tank replaced 2023Approximate total tank capacity 200ltrsTank Monitoring:Fuel tank gauge on engine dash panel at chart tableNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Depth/Wind/Log – Raymarine i70s configurable displays x2 (2019)Plotter – Raymarine Axiom Pro9S (2019)At Chart Table:Depth – Autohelm ST50 – Not in use with current systemSpeed/Log – Autohelm ST50 – Not in use with current systemRepeater - Raymarine i70s configurable display (2019)BarometerCommunications Equipment:DSC VHF – Standard Horizon GX1500E AIS – Raymarine AIS700 transceiver (2020)Navtex – ICS NAV6 NavtexDOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Galley stove – Dometic 2 burner, grill and oven gas cooker. Gimbal mounted (2018)Fridge – Top loading fridge with oval chiller plate to create ice boxDouble stainless steel sinkCold water tapHeads:Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet (2019)Wash hand basinCold water tap which can be pulled out for use as showerheadHeating & Ventilation:Eberspacher diesel-fired, blown air heating system (2020)Thermostatic cabin controllerOutlets in aft cabinsLighting:Overhead light in galley, nav station, saloon and headsReading lights in saloon above setteesReading lights in aft and forward cabinsBulkhead mounted paraffin lights in saloon to port and starboardEntertainment:Radio/Tape deckSpeakers in saloonACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Twin/double cabin forwardHeadsSaloon converting to provide 3 single occasional berthsNav StationGalleyTwin double aft cabins to port and starboardAccommodation Finish:Joinery work of hardwood veneered plywood with solid hardwood trimsTeak and Holly veneered soleboardsVinyl linings to finish hull sides and head liningsSaloon headlining of vinyl with teak trimsGRP moulded heads compartment with varnished hardwood trimsLaminate finish to worktop Description of Accommodation from Forward:Forward Cabin:Two single berths in traditional V-berth formation with infill section to create a double berthStorage locker aft of bunks to starboard with countertop aboveBerths supported on alloy tubular structure.With cushions removed tubular frame creates sail locker binsHeads:Located to port side of the walk-thru between saloon and forward cabinHanging locker opposite heads to the starboard sideManual marine toilet located forward, facing aftCountertop running length of compartment outboard with inset wash hand basin aftVanity locker above countertop outboardSaloon:Centrally mounted, double drop leaf saloon table with bottle storage in the central sectionBench settees to port and starboardBoth settees converting to single berths with lee cloths.Pilot berth outboard of port side settee, fitted with lee clothStorage lockers outboard of starboard settee forward and aft with bookshelf between, counter top above running the full length of the bunkGalley:To the port side of the companionwayJ-shaped galley worktopDouble stainless steel sinks inset to worktop forward, inboardTop loading fridge below forward section of worktop, outboardGimbal-mounted gas cooker aft.Twin-level storage lockers outboard of galley worktopStorage lockers beneath sinksNav Station:To the starboard side of the companionwayForward-facing, full-size chart table with a dedicated navigators seatChart table-top lifting to provide storage within table topInstrument cluster forward of the chart tableSwitch panel, DSCVHF and engine dash panel outboard of chart tableStorage drawer and locker beneath chart table forwardStorage within chart table seating basePort and Starboard Aft Cabins:Symmetrical cabins to port and starboard aftDouble berth aftShelves running the length of the berth outboardStanding room forward of bunkStorage locker outboard of standing room with countertop aboveDECK EQUIPMENTRig:Deck stepped, double spreader, masthead sloop rigBlack anodised alloy mast and sparsStainless steel standing rigging, full replacement 2021Selden Furlex furling gear on Forestay for roller reefing genoa (2021)Slab reefing mainsailBlock and tackle kickerTwin spinnaker polesWhisker poleLines lead aft to the cockpitRope clutches for lines lead aftInner and outer genoa tracksFull running rigging replacement in spring 2022Lazyjacks fitted with new stack pack in 2023Mast ladder, hoisted on the halyard and secured within sail trackWinches:Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 46, two-speedSecondary Winches – 2x Lewmar 30, two-speedCockpit Halyard Winches - 2x Lewmar 30, two-speedSails:Mainsail – White Dacron, slab reefing, 3 reefs. Genoa – White Dacron, roller reefingSpinnakerCanvas Work:Mainsail Cover – Stack pack type cover with lazyjacks (2023)SprayhoodAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – CQR anchor on chain (40m) + warp rodeKedge Anchor – with chain and warp rodeElectric Anchor Windlass – Quick electric anchor windlass, vertical windlass with warping drum and chain gypsy.Fenders – Selection x8Mooring Warps - SelectionTender:Zodiac 275 inflatable dinghy with aerodeck floorGeneral:Double stainless steel bow rollerStainless steel pulpitStainless steel stanchions supporting double-tier, plastic-coated guardwiresSplit stainless steel pushpit rails with central gate to access transom boarding ladderAnchor locker hatch offset to portCentrally mounted electric anchor windlassDeck track for adjustable babystay, running aft to mast stepHardwood grabrails running length of coachroof to port and starboardLines lead aft from mast on port and starboard sides of coachroofPrimary winches mounted on coaming outboard of the cockpitRope clutches to port and starboard sides of companionway with halyard and secondary winches.Mainsail track spanning cockpit at the forward end of cockpit seatingBench seating wrapping around the cockpitLockers at the aft end to port and starboard sides of the tillerOutboard storage bracket to starboardLiferaft storage cradle mount to starboard on pushpit rail (2020)Transom-mounted boarding ladderSAFTEY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Masthead LED tri-colour (2023) Steaming light LEDDeck flood lightLow-level nav lights LEDLife saving:Liferaft – 4-Person canister raft (2023)EPIRB – McMurdo SmartFind G8DanbuoyHorseshoe buoySeago MOB rescue systemFire BlanketDISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice