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2008 Beneteau First 50

sail used Listed 20 days ago
£199,447
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Specifications

Make Beneteau
Model First 50
Year 2008
Length 50.0ft (15.2m)
Beam 4.27m
Draft 2.39m
Hull Material grp
Engine Yanmar 75hp diesel, hours unknown
Fuel Type diesel
Location Preveza, Greece
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Power 75 hp
Drive Type shaft
VAT Status paid
Generator Yes
Bow Thruster Yes
Autopilot Yes
Air Conditioning Yes
Solar Panels Yes

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Description




Remarks :Timoa III is a 2008 Beneteau First 50 S Version — a highly capable performance cruiser designed by Philippe Briand and built to a specification that emphasises both speed and comfort. Originally a Southampton Boat Show vessel, she has been in the hands of one careful owner since new and is offered for sale in very good overall condition following a consistent programme of maintenance and sensible upgrades. The First 50 is widely regarded as one of the finest cruiser-racers of her era, combining a sleek hull form with generous interior volume and a practical deck layout. Timoa III benefits from rod standing rigging replaced in 2020, a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter fitted in 2023, and fresh antifouling and engine service completed in March 2025. With a retractable bow thruster, generator, and twin air conditioning units, she is well equipped for comfortable Mediterranean cruising. Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs: One owner from new Southampton Boat Show vessel Rod standing rigging (2020) Raymarine Axiom chartplotter (2023) Dolphin mainsail and genoa (2018), excellent condition Quantum asymmetric spinnaker with snuffer Retractable bow thruster Generator (Onan) Twin air conditioning units Teak decks in good condition Three-cabin layout with two heads Engine serviced (March 2025) Life raft serviced (2024) New winter cover to waterline (2025) BROKER'S REMARKS Timoa III is one of those well-found yachts that rewards careful inspection. She has clearly been owned by someone who values proper maintenance and has invested consistently in keeping her in first-class order. The evidence is in the details: rod rigging replaced in 2020, a modern navigation suite, and recent engine and other works all point to an owner who takes upkeep seriously. The First 50 layout works well for a couple or a small group. The three-cabin arrangement with twin heads offers good privacy, while the cockpit is both sociable and functional — a proper sailing space rather than a sun lounge with an afterthought helm. Below, the light oak interior and cream upholstery create a welcoming environment with generous headroom throughout. For the prospective buyer who wants a capable and proven performance cruiser with no significant work outstanding, Timoa III merits an early inspection. She has been lightly cruised, never raced, and is ready for extended Mediterranean passages or relaxed island hopping in the Ionian.

Accommodation : ACCOMMODATION Timoa III offers comfortable three-cabin accommodation suited to a crew of four to six. The interior is finished in light oak with cream upholstery (Astra Chanvre), creating a light and welcoming environment. Headroom throughout is approximately 2m. LAYOUT The layout comprises three cabins with berths for four to six, two heads compartments each with shower, a dedicated navigation station, and a well-positioned galley. The saloon features a central table and ample seating. DOMESTIC The galley is equipped with a 4-burner hob, oven, and grill, a galley sink with pressurised hot and cold water, and a refrigerator with cool box. Domestic hot water is supplied via the engine calorifier. Twin air conditioning units are fitted throughout. Both heads are fitted with quiet-flush electric toilets. Entertainment includes a Sony stereo system (2020) and a television with DVD player (2020).

Inventory :DECK Teak decks in good condition Teak cockpit sole and seats in good condition Winches: 6 x Harken Electric windlass Main anchor with 70m chain and 30m warp Second anchor Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit Cockpit table Cockpit lockers: 2 x Cockpit shower (hot and cold) Boarding ladder CANVAS Sprayhood Bimini with full cockpit enclosure Helm bimini Cockpit cushions (2022) Sail cover (2018) Winter cover, new, to waterline (2025) SAFETY Life raft (serviced 2024) Life jackets: 4 Flares (expiry to be confirmed) Fire extinguishers Fire blanket Gas detector Radar reflector (2008) Bilge pumps: Electric automatic and manual Skin fittings replaced (2023) TENDER Details to be confirmed. MISCELLANEOUS Warps: 6 Fenders: 10 Topside protection EXTRA DETAILS Currently ashorePreveza, Greece ( Launching early April) New forward cabin mattress and cover Maintained by Ionian Boat Assistance — maintenance statement available TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht. One owner from new UK Part 1 Registration — current Builder's certificate — seen RCD Certificate of Conformity — seen Not EU VAT paid KNOWN DEFECTS NONE HISTORY Timoa III was built by Beneteau in France in 2007 and launched in 2008 as a Southampton Boat Show vessel. She has been under sole ownership since new. Initially based in Marmaris where she was professionally maintained, she was later relocated to the Greek,Ionian area. She has been lightly cruised, never raced, and has not been used for ocean crossings. In recent years, cruising has been limited to local passages in Greek waters. Major works carried out under the current ownership include rod standing and running rigging replacement in 2020, a Raymarine Axiom chartplotter installation in 2023, radar upgrade in 2020, wind instrument upgrade in 2025, skin fittings replacement in 2023, and comprehensive domestic battery replacement between 2020 and 2024. The engine was fully serviced in March 2025 alongside antifouling and anode renewal. A maintenance summary from Ionian Boat Assistance is available on request. The owner is selling as the yacht is now lightly used. 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 : CONSTRUCTION Builder: Beneteau, France Year: 2008 (built 2007, launched 2008) Designer: Philippe Briand Interior designer: Veerle Battiau Hull material: GRP Deck material: GRP with teak overlay Hull colour: Light grey Keel type: Fin with steel torpedo bulb Rudder type: Spade, twin wheels DIMENSIONS LOA: 14.99m (49ft 2in) Beam: 4.41m (14ft 6in) Draft: 2.40m (7ft 10in) Air draft: 22.35m (73ft 4in) Displacement: 13,115kg Ballast: 4,770kg (cast iron) MECHANICAL Engine: Yanmar 75hp diesel inboard (2008) Engine hours: Unknown (instrument panel replaced) Service history: Full service completed March 2025 Drive type: Saildrive Propeller: Folding Bow thruster: Retractable electric Cooling: Sea water PERFORMANCE Cruising speed (motor): Approximately 7 knots Maximum speed (motor): Approximately 9.5 knots Fuel consumption: Approximately 3.5 litres per hour Range under power: Approximately 600 nautical miles TANKAGE Fuel: 237 litres (52 gallons) Water: 568 litres (125 gallons), 2 tanks ELECTRICAL Domestic batteries: 4 x 90Ah (2020) Engine start battery (2023) Bow thruster battery (2024) Windlass battery (2024) Generator: Onan (2008) Solar panels: 2 x fitted Shore power: 230V Shore power cable RIGGING Rig type: Masthead sloop with bowsprit Mast: Seldén alloy, black painted Standing rigging: Rod (2020) Running rigging (2020) Furling headsail Reefing: Slab Lazy jacks Lines led aft to cockpit Mast steps SAILS Mainsail: Dolphin (2018), excellent condition Genoa: Dolphin (2018), excellent condition Asymmetric spinnaker: Quantum with snuffer (2008), excellent condition Sail cover (2018) NAVIGATION Chartplotter: Raymarine Axiom (2023) Radar: Raymarine (2020) Wind instruments: Raymarine Alpha 7 (2025) Autopilot: Raymarine (2008) AIS: Raymarine transponder with receive VHF radio: Raymarine IC 512 (2008) Echo sounder: Raymarine (2008) Log/speed: Raymarine (2008) Compass: 2 x at helm (2008) Barometer







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Maintenance £366
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