29' Beneteau First
$ 45,000
Listing No. 6483
This 1985 Beneteau First 29 is a rare opportunity to step into a true performance cruiser that has been continually upgraded and is fully set up for fast, comfortable local cruising on the West Coast. Surveyed in December 2024.
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Power is provided by a Yanmar 3YM20, 3‑cylinder marine diesel (approx. 20 hp at 3,600 rpm), installed in 2009 and showing only about 667 hours.
A high‑quality sail inventory includes a brand new 135% genoa (Evolutions Sails), brand new mainsail cover, Kevlar/laminate main, genoa and jib, a Mylar/laminate genoa, plus nylon asymmetrical and symmetrical spinnakers and a wind‑seeker/staysail—far beyond the typical “main and jib only” configuration on comparable listings.
Amenities include a manual Jabsco marine head, a large freshwater tank 35 gallons, 2‑burner propane stove, icebox with portable cooler, and a Magma stainless steel rail‑mount BBQ—ideal for weekend cruises and summer evenings at anchor.
Systems have been thoughtfully updated and remain straightforward: 12V DC ship’s system with 12V/80A alternator, two Group 31 sealed house/starting batteries (2017), shore power with proper breakers and a Professional Mariner Pro‑Sport 12 charger. Navigation electronics include Raymarine ST60+ depth, speed/log and wind instruments, Garmin GPSmap 440 plotter, an Autohelm ST2000+ tillerpilot with wired remote, and dual Standard Horizon DSC‑capable VHFs (one fixed Eclipse and one handheld HX780 with GPS), making her navigational fit‑out much stronger than most 29‑footers on the market.