1985 Beneteau First 305

Remarks :This shallow draft 1985 Beneteau First 305 requires a fair bit of upgrading, hence the price. She is powered by a shaft driven 18HP Volvo diesel engine. Her inventory includes in-mast furling mainsail, furling genoa, spinnaker, electric windlass, six berths, hot air heating, colour chart-plotter, DSC VHF and more. She is excellent value! Accommodation :Teak interior with teak and holly sole (laminate).Forward cabin with a V berth, opening deck hatch, shelving, hanging locker and storage space under the berth.L-shaped settee in the saloon to port and a settee opposite to starboard (2 x single berths) with storage behind them.Saloon table with folding leafs and opening deck hatch. L-shaped galley to port with twin stainless steel sinks, cold pressurised water, shelving and storage lockers.Large forward facing chart table to starboard opposite the galley with plenty of storage spaceAft cabin to port with a large double berth, shelf and hanging locker. Hull port on the transom gives extra light into the aft cabin.The Heads is aft of the chart table to starboard with marine toilet, wash hand basin, pressurised cold water and access to wet locker.Re-upholstered in 2020Ample stowage throughout. Inventory :Construction GRP hull painted blue and GRP deck painted white in places. Shallow iron fin keel (keel bolts require replacing) with spade rudder and tiller steering. Bathing platform with folding swim ladder.Rig Masthead Bermudan Sloop Deck stepped mast with in-mast furling and a single set of spreaders  "Furlex" Furler on the forestay Adjustable Backstay Spinnaker poleSailsIn-mast furling mainsailFurling Genoa (high clew) Cruising Spinnaker Deck EquipmentSpinnaker deck fittings and running rigging Most of the lines lead back to the cockpit via JammersPulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardrails Twin roller stem-head fittingElectric anchor windlassAnchor, chain and warp Mooring lines and fenders 4 x Mooring cleats Tiller steering Genoa sheet tracks with cars adjustable from the cockpit Adjustable mainsheet track in the cockpit 2 x Lewmar 40 Genoa Sheet winches 1 x Lewmar winches on the coachroof with jammers 1 x Lewmar winches on the mast SprayhoodElectrical and Navigation 1 x Engine Battery 2 x Service Batteries1 x Windlass BatteryNavigationPlastimo Bulkhead CompassGarmin colour chart-plotter at the chart table and in the cockpitIcom IC-M505 DSC VHF Raymarine ST60 Graphic displayRaymarine ST60 Wind (speed/angle) might require attentionRaymarine ST60 Speed Raymarine ST60 DepthRaymarine Tiller-Pilot Safety Fire ExtinguisherFire blanket Manual Bilge pump Electric bilge pumpHorseshoe Buoy OtherHot air heatingLarge cockpit locker Teak slats on cockpit seatingRemoveable cockpit tableBroker's Comments She can be handled easily and has the added advantage of a shallow draft. She requires some T.L.C. hence the price. Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Mechanical :1985 Volvo MD2002Shaft drive2 x Blade fixed propellerRope cutter