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1987 Beneteau First 405

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sail used Listed 20 days ago
£45,000
via Williams & Smithells
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Specifications

Make Beneteau
Model First 405
Year 1987
Length 40.4ft (12.3m)
Hull Material grp
Engine Beta 50 - 50hp engine (new 2013) <1500 engine hours
Fuel Type diesel
Location Simi, Greece
Engine Hours 1,500
Engine Make Beta Marine
Engine Power 50 hp
Heating Yes
Solar Panels Yes
Watermaker Yes

Equipment & Extras

Berths
8-9
Cabins
3
Keel Type
Fin
  • Eberspacher heating
  • Pressurised hot water
  • Katadyn watermaker
  • Solar panels
  • Raymarine navigation suite

Market Position

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Description

Beneteau First 405 (1987) – Med-Ready Bluewater Cruiser-Racer, Never Chartered. 1987 Beneteau First 405 Spirit III is a proven cruiser-racer, carefully prepared for Mediterranean and bluewater sailing. British-owned and never chartered, she offers an appealing balance of performance, strength, and long-range comfort. Her deep fin keel and powerful triple-spreader rig deliver fast, confident sailing with easy short-handed control. A Beta 50hp diesel installed in 2013, with under 1,500 hours, drives through a Gori folding prop for efficient motoring and reduced drag. The keel was removed, epoxy treated, and re-bolted in 2002, with a structural survey completed in 2025. The deck layout is practical and secure. Teak decks were replaced in 2012 and professionally refinished in 2025, presenting well and offering excellent grip. Standing rigging was renewed in 2011, and the sail inventory includes quality Sanders sails, a cruising chute, and twin spinnakers for versatile passagemaking.

Change History

5 events tracked

Price added: £45,000

via Williams & Smithells

2 weeks ago

Price added: £45,000

via Williams & Smithells

2 weeks ago

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15% (£6,750)
10% 50%
6.9%
4.9% 9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£442
£38,250 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £422
Insurance £56
Maintenance £98
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £642/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,084
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 41% Running costs 59%
Total Interest
£14,808
Total Cost (finance)
£59,808

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£45,000
Listed by Williams & Smithells Direct
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1987 Beneteau First 405
TheYachtMarket · Simi, Greece
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£45,000

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