Beneteau First 29

The Beneteau First 29 is a well-regarded cruiser-racer, offering a solid mix of performance, comfort, and practicality in a compact package. At just under 30 feet, it’s ideal for coastal cruising and club racing. The hull is responsive and well-balanced under sail, with a deep fin keel providing good upwind performance.

Below deck, the layout is surprisingly spacious for its size, featuring two private cabins, a practical galley, and a full head. It sleeps four comfortably, making it a great option for small families or couples. Its build quality, typical of Beneteau’s 1980s models, has stood the test of time.

The First 29’s combination of sailing agility, classic lines, and manageable size make it a great choice for sailors seeking an affordable, versatile, and fun yacht with a proven pedigree.

Mechanical Volvo 2002 18hp Shaft Drive 2 blade fixed bronze propellor Last serviced - October 2025 Electrical 1 x 12v engine battery - 2025 1 x 12v domestic battery Marlec - Charge regulator Rutland wind charger - 2021 Navigation Depth - Navman Speed - Navman 2 x cockpit compass Tiller pilot Wind Pilot wind vane steering system - 2020 VHF/DSC - Icom IC-M411 Chart plotter - Garmin GPSmap 451 BT-3 NASA bluetooth Navtex receiver - 2023 QK-A027 wireless AIS receiver - 2023 Sails, Spars and Rigging Mast head rig Single spreader Deck stepped mast Lower shrouds - 2020 Cap shrouds - 2023 Lines led aft Rod licker Spinnaker pole Furling headsail - Furlex 104s - 2019 Slab reefing main with stackpack Sails Genoa Main Interior & Domestic 6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon 1 x heads a shower Pumped cold water system Forward facing chart table Galley with oven, grill and 2 ring burner Sink Coolbox Deck Tiller steering GRP deck Manual windlass Anchor and chain Boarding ladder 2 x Barlow 23 primary winches 2 x Barlow 15 coachroof winches Safety Manual bilge pump Canvas Sprayhood Stackpack system - 2020 Miscellaneous Outboard - by separate negotiation Replacement of all sea-cocks - 2023 New rudder bearings - 2023 Full rig service and new windex, tri-light, combination deck light/steaming light - 2023 Plastimo compass for port side of cockpit - 2025 Engine waterpump - 2022 Documentation Bills of sale going back to 1990 SSR registration Letter confirming UK location 31/12/2020 Owners comments My wife and I bought BEAUJOLAIS JO in August 2019 to give us the accommodation and space that we didn't have on our much loved Achilles 24.

She didn't disappoint. The generous interior proportions belie the ease of sailing and handling the boat. Easy to manage as a single-hander yet comfortable with 4 in the cockpit. There are 6 berths and these have all been filled on a number of memorable occasions. Between June and August 2023, I conducted an anti-clockwise circumnavigation of Great Britain, a journey of 1629nm of which 1139 were single-handed.

The longest leg was Lowestoft to Peterhead, a distance of 334 nm. Throughout the whole two months, with winds ranging from F0 to F7, she performed magnificently under engine or sail and I never had any reason to doubt her sea-keeping qualities. Having completed this long-held ambition, I'm ready for the next challenge and somewhat reluctantly offer BEAUJOLAIS JO for sale.

Measurements LOA: 9.04 m LWL: 7.98 m Beam: 2.97 m Draft: 1.4 m Displacement: 3181 kg Fuel Tanks Cap.: 27 L Fresh Water Tanks Cap.: 90 L Disclaimer: For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website at www.watersideboatsales.com A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.

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