1988 Beneteau First 285
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28' Beneteau 1988
Beneteau First 285 1988 For Sale in St. Petersburg, Florida
$24,999
St. Petersburg, Florida
Dimensions
- Length Overall: 28'
- Beam: 9' 8"
- Maximum Draft: 3' 9"
- Dry Weight: —
Tank Capacities
- Fuel: 20.00 gal
- Water: 10.00 gal
- Holding: 10.00 gal
Engine Information
General Description
1988 Beneteau First 285
Hull # 85
Powered by a Yanmar 2GM20F (Rebuilt in 2023)
Very responsive and fun to sail. Perfect for Key’s and Bahamas.
Sails:
- Sobstad battened main with reef points
- UK roller furling genoa
- UK Flasher (asymmetrical cruising spinnaker)
- Harken roller furling
- Whisker pole
Electronics & Mechanicals:
- Garmin 478
- Raymarine Wheel Autopilot
- Navisound Depth sounder
- Compass
- VHF radio and cockpit handset; extra handheld unit
- Cockpit table
Mechanicals & Additional Features:
- Yanmar 2GM20F (rebuilt in 2023)
- Two main self tailing winches
- Cabin top standard winch
- Adjustable outhaul, vang, & backstay
- Bimini; Wheel cover; Captain's seat cushion
- Swim ladder
- Automatic float switch bilge pump & manual bilge pump
- Dual water heater - electric dock power & engine heated
- Transom Shower
- Down-the-hatch wind scoop
- Windex wind vane with bird spike
- AGM house and starting batteries
- Shore power & solar power battery chargers with controller
- LED lights throughout
- Leather bound wheel w/ emergency tiller
- Pedestal compass and table
- 12V & USB power at steering pedestal
Interior Accommodations:
- 6'-2" headroom
- Sleeps 4
- Double V-berth forward
- Aft cabin with a double berth
Vessel Walkthrough:
Main salon has varnished teak bulkheads, port/starboard settee, centerline table with drop leaves, wood hull panels & ceiling
The galley to port includes island sink, electric pump hot & cold fresh water, two burner propane stove with gas detector/alarm, ice box
Chart table with VHF radio is opposite galley to starboard
Aft to starboard is the enclosed head with marine toilet, sink, vanity, mirror
3 cabin storage lockers; numerous under berth & settee storage areas
large cockpit storage locker. Fans throughout entire salon.
Construction:
· Hull is solid fiberglass (not cored)
· Engine Model: Yanmar 2GM20F
· 20 gal water, 10 gal holding, 10 gal fuel
**Preliminary listing with additional Details & Photos to follow***
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Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Professional Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Manufacturers Description
The Beneteau First 285 is a French sailboat designed by Group Finot and built by Beneteau in France and the United States. It's a small recreational keelboat, known for its solid build quality and comfortable accommodations, making it suitable for both weekend getaways and club racing. The First 285 is a racer/cruiser with a wing keel, which gives it a shallow draft, allowing it to access more shallow waters.
Key Features:
Design: Designed by Group Finot.
Build: Predominantly fiberglass construction with wood trim.
Rig: Fractional sloop rig with internal halyards.
Keel: Shoal draft wing keel with spade rudder, offering good shallow water access and performance.
Engine: Usually powered by a Volvo Penta diesel engine.
Accommodations: Features a comfortable interior with sleeping for six, a galley, and head.
Electronics: Often equipped with electronic navigation and communication equipment, including chartplotters, autopilots, VHF radios, and more.
Sails: Typically comes with a main, jib, and spinnaker.
Additional Features: May include features like a dodger, bimini, and a cockpit table for added comfort and protection.
Versatility:
The First 285 is a versatile sailboat, suitable for various sailing activities, including:
Cruising:
Its comfortable interior and good sailing characteristics make it suitable for overnight cruising and coastal exploration.
Racing:
The boat's design and performance qualities make it suitable for club racing and other competitive sailing events.
Weekend Getaways:
Its relatively small size and manageable sail plan make it easy to handle for weekend trips.
Water Sports:
The "sugar-scoop" transom and swim ladder provide easy access for water sports activities.
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