The Beneteau First 285 is a highly responsive and surprisingly spacious little cruiser/racer. Wingbeat is a tidy example of this 1989 design that requires some refurbishing. She has a modern layout with all lines leading aft and a sugar scoop allowing easy boarding. With a wing keel making shallower areas more accessible. She would make an excellent starter boat for a small family or couple looking to explore the East Anglian coast.

Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office ? 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

Offering up to 6 berths within two cabins and the saloon. Up forward there is a V-berth with opening hatch to foredeck. Stepping aft into the saloon, there are two settee berths and a central fixed table with drop leaves. To starboard is an aft facing chart table with the electrical control panel. Opposite is a L-shaped galley with Optimus two burner gimballed gas hob, grill and oven. Cool box and single stainless-steel sink. Approximately 50 litre freshwater capacity. Separate heads compartment to starboard with Brydon marine toilet and sink. Aft cabin to port with double berth and opening port light. Dark blue upholstery and manual cold-water supply throughout

Mechanical Systems

Located behind the companionway in an insulated and ventilated engine bay, is the Volvo Penta MD 2002 (1989) marine diesel engine. 18HP, two cylinders, naturally aspirated. Fresh water cooled via a heat exchanger. Shaft drive via a reduction gearbox to fixed two bladed propeller. Electric start. Single lever engine control. Approximately 34 litre fuel capacity.

Electrical Systems

Sails and Spars

Fractional rigged Bermudan sloop. Deck-stepped alloy mast and boom, Stainless steel standing rigging (1989). Terylene running rigging. Two Lewmar 8 halyard winches. Two Lewmar 24 sheet winches. Slab reefing mainsail system. Furlex 100 S headsail furling system. All lines led aft.

Deck Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Built by Beneteau in 1989 to a Groupe Finot design. White GRP hull and deck with moulded non-slip finish and style stripe. Tiller steering to a single spade hung rudder. Cast iron winged keel.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).