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1990 Beneteau First 38s5

sail used Listed 60 days ago
£39,500
via TheYachtMarket
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Specifications

Make Beneteau
Model First 38s5
Year 1990
Length 38.4ft (11.7m)
Beam 3.70m
Draft 1.90m
Hull Material grp
Engine Sole Mini 29hp (Mitsubishi) 3 cylinder inboard diesel engine with shaft drive to Flex O Fold 3 blade right hand prop (2017). Engine serial No 229942. Around 600 hours.
Fuel Type diesel
Engine Hours 600
Engine Make Sole
Engine Power 29 hp
Drive Type shaft
Autopilot Yes

Market Position

Priced below 17% of similar listings

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Conditions favour buyers for Beneteau First 38s5. Boats sitting longer. Room to negotiate.

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Description

Beneteau First 38s5, 1990, 1.9m fin keel, high quality fit out with up to 8 berths in impressive dark and white interior, Sole 29hp diesel with Flex O Fold prop, 2016 Sanders main and genoa, recent sprayhood and canopy, 2023 survey, hot water, plotter autopilot and AIS, fine offshore boat!

Change History

5 events tracked

Listed for 60 days

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11 hours ago

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15% (£5,925)
10% 50%
6.9%
4.9% 9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£388
£33,575 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £397
Insurance £49
Maintenance £86
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £598/mo
True Monthly Cost
£986
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 39% Running costs 61%
Total Interest
£12,998
Total Cost (finance)
£52,498

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Boat location
Walton on the Naze, United Kingdom

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£39,500
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Deal Score

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12 comparable boats found. Market range: £14,950 to £53,961

Listed 60 days , longer than 83% of comparable boats

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