The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Beneteau First 29 Fin Keel Performance Cruiser

PLUS tender and 2.5hp outboard
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  312542
  • LOA  ·  9.04m
  • Year  ·  1985
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 18hp, Volvo MD2002 (1985)
  • Lying  ·  Essex
Boatshed Essex
Boatshed Essex
Mark Coles

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Jean-Marie Finot
Builder Beneteau
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 45.0 ltr (9.9 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 30.0 ltr (6.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 18hp
Engine make and model Volvo MD2002 (1985)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 2 Blade (+ Rope Cutter)
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Engine recently serviced

Dimensions

LOA 9.04m
LWL 7.98m
Beam 2.97m
Draft Min 1.65m
Draft Max 1.65m
Displacement 3,182kg (7,016.3lbs)
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Original Mast Aluminium spars (1985) with stainless steel standing rigging (2013)

Sails

Mainsail Unknown - Slab (2013) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs
Headsail Unknown - Furling (2013)
Other sails Spinnaker and Pole ()
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Refrigerator
Manual water system

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

3 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Plough)
New self tailoring sheet winches added 2021
Anchor chain and rode

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Wind
VHF DSC radio
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Boarding ladder

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

Broker's Comments

The First 29 is designed with a fast hull, and lots of tastefully fitted living space, appealing to sailors who love fast cruises and satisfying keen regatta racers.

On inspection this Beneteau First 29 appears to be in good condition and there is lots of evidence to suggest she has been well maintained and cared for.

Of particular note;

- The engine was last serviced on June 6th 2022

- Complete rewire in 2014

- New Mainsail and furling genoa in 2013, New Cruising chute in 2019

- Running rigging replaced in 2013

- New spray hood in 2020

- New Sailcover and lazy jacks system in 2020

- 2 new self tailing winches in 2021

- New decals in 2020

- Lferaft holder is fitted

In terms of navigation equipment she is fitted with;
- Plastimo Compass
- Dataline boat speed and depth
- NASA Clipper SM523 wireless wind instrument (new 2020)
- Raymarine ST2000 Autopilot (new 2018)
- Raymarine X6 GPS (New march 2017)
- ICON VHF DSC M330 (New 2017

In 2013
- The interior cushions and mattresses were refitted.
- LED lights installed.
- Head seacock replaced.
- A new Stainless Steel stemhead was fitted
- Keel bolts were tightened and painted
- New rudder bearings and rudder housing
- New Stainless Steel stanchion bases
- New Stainless Steel grab rail

In 2017 a new wooden washboard was fitted.

For more details or to arrange a viewing please contact a member of the Boatshed-Essex team.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

2016

Why are you selling her?

Change of circumstances

Where have you sailed her?

Essex coast and local waters

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