Beneteau First 285

The Beneteau First 285 was designed by Groupe Finot to be a cruiser that could compete in races. They are fast, comfortable, and maneuverable, giving you versatility in your sailing. The winged keel has a relatively shallow draft, and therefore, low water locations are not off-limits. With 6 berths, ample headroom, and a spacious layout, the Beneteau 285 was designed with comfort in mind.

They are robust and reliable yachts that can be sailed single-handed or with a small crew. 'First Impulse' has been very well cared for by its present owner and has undergone a major refit recently. She is a boat ready to be sailed away into the sunset with no more nagging issues to take care of.

With c. £26k spent on her in the last 3 years alone, she comes with recently replaced mast, boom, standing and running rigging, sails, canvas work, keel work, electrical work, and replacement soft furnishings. This really is an opportunity to purchase a fully ready-to-sail yacht that has been refitted and modified to perfection by a very passionate owner.

Please call Douglas Ross on 07469972705 for more information or to arrange a viewing. Accommodation 70l fresh water tank located under starboard saloon sofa. Pressurized water to basin in head and to sink in galley. Gas system uses ‘Camping Gaz’ 4.5 ltr bottles. Gas bottle storage compartment mounted in stern transom. Solenoid gas isolator fitted in gas storage compartment and operated by switch in aft cabin.

2 X full-size batteries located in heads locker. Aft cabin has all wiring needed to replace existing batteries with low profile type under floor as/if required. Plastimo battery switch located in aft cabin.

Inventory Tri-white LED light Hawk VHF aerial Deck flood steaming light Radar reflector Wind vane Fully battened mainsail with roller cars, 2 single line reefs with sail blocks + Cunningham + storage bag (new 2021) 140% Genoa with UV strip and ‘foam luff’ + storage bag (new 2021) Asymmetric ‘Cruising Chute’ + Snuffer + launch bag + removable bowsprit (new 2011) Symmetrical spinnaker with snuffer + launch bag (new 2016) Spinnaker pole.

Note: Cockpit coamings have been fitted with mini-jammers and a ‘continuous’ line with blocks made up to allow safer single/short-handed control of the spinnaker pole from cockpit Fiberglass removable bowsprit* for cruising chute Maximum height’ spray hood (New) Stack-Pack sail cover with lazy jacks and separate hood for mast end (New) Side dodgers with boat name (New) Detachable halyard bags X 2 (New) Tiller Cover (New) Cockpit seat cushions (New) Covers for all winches ST2000 auto pilot cover Cockpit Sun Canopy Self-tailing winches (New 2019) Auxiliary winch fitted to port coaming as replacement for original furler line jammer Latched anchor locker (standard for model) at bow 45lb plough anchor, chain and rope contained in locker Deck fitting centre/aft of anchor locker.

Used for mounting bow sprit and spinnaker pole control line Deck mounted bulls-eye fittings used for guiding spinnaker control line back to cockpit 2 X 5-6 line deck organisers leading lines back to cockpit Cam cleat fitted port side for cockpit control of cruising chute downhaul line 9” Garmin mount central on companionway roof - keeps plotter easy to read when heeling ‘Dinghy Ring’ removable/tiltable dinghy davit system (new 2020) Factory fitted traveller track and car at companionway entrance Pulpit guard rails are netted for extra safety when working at bow Swim ladder fitted to stern ST2000 Auto Tiller Plastimo compass with back light Clipper speed and distance log Clipper depth sounder Clipper wind speed and direction 2 x Fire extinguishers Extinguisher port to engine compartment 1 x Fire blanket Gas isolator solenoid fitted in gas compartment Various harnesses, tethers and buoyancy aids 2 x webbing jack lines Safety netting fitted from bow end back to shrouds High purchase MoB recovery modification made to boom and mainsheet Mechanical New mast step Z-Spars Z351 mast with modifications Z-Spars Z202 boom set up for led back to cockpit single line reefing Seldon 104 Furlex with link plate and adjuster New rigid boom vang Barton T-Track 1800mm spinnaker pole track with ‘plunger car’ fitted to mast All standing rigging renewed in 19mm SS wire All running rigging replaced with braids of appropriate sizes for purposes Adjustable back-stay with 8:1 tensioner Mainsheet has been modified so it can be used for lifting heavy objects on/off board and as an MoB recovery aid Disclaimer: All details are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed.

This boat is offered subject to contract and is not in commission. It is up to the purchaser to ensure that the details are correct and to instruct their own surveyor to inspect the vessel.