Beneteau First 325 AFT CABIN

PERFECT FAMILY BOAT
£28,500.00 (Approx US$36,547)
  • Boat REF#  ·  334025
  • Length  ·  34'1"
  • Year  ·  1987
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Other
  • Sleeping berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 28hp, Volvo Penta 2003 (1987)
  • Lying  ·  Cardiff
Boatshed Wales
Boatshed Wales
Keith Doust

Extra Details

Designer Jean Berret
Builder Beneteau
Lying Cardiff
Fuel capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 400.0 ltr (88.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 10.0 ltr (2.2 USG) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 28hp
Engine make and model Volvo Penta 2003 (1987)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering tiller
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.5 ltr (0.3 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots

Engine serviced in April 2024

Dimensions

Length 34'1"
LWL 28'8"
Beam 11'1"
Draft Min 4'9"
Draft Max 6'1"
Displacement 4,400kg (9,702.0lbs)
Headroom 6'0"
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Z Spars Aluminium spars (1987) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2020)

Sails

Reefing mainsail Sobstadt - Slab ()
Headsail Sobstadt - Furling ()
Other sails Spinnaker ()
Main ()
Headsail ()
Headsail ()
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Other
Finish Gelcoat finish

Holding tank has an electric pump out.
Keel is shoal draft.

Accommodation

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

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Drapes
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Beaching legs

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
2 anchors
( Danforth & Fisherman)
65'7" of chain
98'5" of rode
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2hp outboard, Honda 4 Stroke ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Depth sounder

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Safety harnesses

2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 electric)

Broker's Comments

This is a boat that I am impressed with. It was not a mistake that Beneteau became the largest European yacht builder, it was their ability to design and build successful yachts. The Beneteau First 325 is one of their popular designs. She is rewarding to sail, easy to handle and can look after her crew in the most adverse conditions.
She has only had 2 owners from new, the current owner is a retired boat builder. Both are very experienced yachtsmen who have looked after her with loving care. As one steps below she shows no sign of her age and is a credit to her owners. This is why she stands out from the crowd.
She has a large comfortable cockpit with the lines led back to make her easy to sail. A large new spray hood with grab rails was fitted last year providing plenty of shelter. There is also a brand new main sail.
The accommodation has a forward cabin with 2 single berths which convert to a double with an infill. In the main saloon there are 2 settee berths around a good sized saloon table. The full size chart table is to starboard with the galley opposite. The stern cabin is aft with a large double berth and the decent sized heads are to port.
She has been well maintained with a lot of recent upgrades over the last few years including the standing and running rigging changed in 2020, in 2022 a new prop shaft was fitted, the cutlass bearing replaced along with a Volvo seal and a 3 bladed propeller fitted. In addition the rear engine mountings have been changed. A new GPS with speed interface has been added and a new radio fitted. The anti fouling was completely stripped in 2024 and reapplied.
She was surveyed in 2020 and then rechecked in 2024 with most of the recommendations carried out.
There are few boats presented in this condition, so please don't hesitate to make an appointment to view.

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

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