1987 Beneteau First 325

Marketing Description Built by Beneteau, one of the the largest European boat builders, the Beneteau First 325 is one of their most popular designs. Uncomplicated and simple to sail, they are easy to handle and perfect for short handed sailing.Having only had 3 owners from new, the second owner was a retired boat builder, who, as can be seen by the condition, had taken good care of her, the current owner has had her for 12 months and lightly used, they have now gone bigger, hence she is for sale again. Boasting a large comfortable cockpit, all lines are led back to ease trimming and adjustment safely. A large spray hood with grab rails was fitted last year and provides good shelter in adverse conditions. There is a new main sail.Swashbuckler has been very well maintained and has had a lot of recent upgrades over the last few years.They include changing the standing and running rigging in 2020, a new prop shaft in 2022. The cutlass bearing was replaced along with a Volvo seal and a 3 bladed propeller fitted. The rear engine mountings were also changed. A new GPS with speed interface was added and a new radio fitted. The anti fouling was completely stripped in 2024 and reapplied.If you are searching for a boat in which you can go sailing immediately , with no work to do, don't miss out on this one!!!!
Mechanical Engine1 x Diesel 28hpEngine make and modelVolvo Penta 2003 (1987)Engine CooledIndirectSteeringTillerDriveShaftProp3 bladeConsumption (approx)1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising SpeedCruising speed (approx)5.5 knotsMax speed (approx)7 knotsLast serviced April 2024
Electrical 3 x 12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage,Batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Rigging Sloop rigged Z Spars Aluminium spars (1987)Stainless steel standing rigging (2020)
SailsMainsailSobstadt - SlabHeadsailSobstadt - FurlingOther sailsSpinnakerMainHeadsailSpinnaker gear
Navigation Navigation & Electronic Compass/ Speed / Log / WindRadarVHF DSC radioGPSChart plotterAutopilotStereoClockBarometerNavigation lightsEcho sounder
Deck Warps Fenders Boathook Beaching legs 2 halyard winches4 sheet winches2 anchors( Danforth & Fisherman)approx 20.00m of chainapprox 30.00m of warpAvon dinghy tender
Safety Life buoysSafety harnesses2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 Electric)
Canvas Sail coverSprayhood

Accommodation AccommodationTotal berths6Double berths2Single berths2Cabins2The accommodation features a forward double vee berth cabin.The saloon contains 2 settee berths and a large folding leaf table. A large chart table is situated to starboard with the galley opposite. The stern cabin has a large double bed with the heads on the port side.








Galley:2 burner gas cooker/Grill/OvenSinkRefrigerator ( chest type )CurtainsPressurised water systemHot water system






HeadsHandbasin1ShowerSea Toilet
Construction DimensionsLOA 9.90mLWL 8.75mBeam 3.37mDraft Min 1.45mDraft Max 1.85mDisplacement 4,400kg (9,702.0lbs)Headroom 1.83mYear 1987Construction GRPFinish GelcoatBerths 6Engine 1 x Diesel 28hp, Volvo Penta 2003 (1987)Designer Jean BerretBuilder BeneteauFuel capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 TanksWater capacity 200 ltr (44.0 G) Total - 1 TanksHolding tank capacity 10.0 ltr (2.2 G) Total - 1 TanksPressurised water system Hot water system Finish Gelcoat finishHolding tank has an electric pump out.Fin Keel is shoal draft.








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Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
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