Beneteau First 325

Marketing Description

Built by Beneteau, one of the the largest European boat builders, the Beneteau First 325 is one of their most popular designs. Uncomplicated and simple to sail, they are easy to handle and perfect for short handed sailing.
Having only had 2 owners from new, the current owner is a retired boat builder, who, as can be seen by the condition, has taken good care of her.
Boasting a large comfortable cockpit, all lines are led back to ease trimming and adjustment safely.
A large spray hood with grab rails was fitted last year and provides good shelter in adverse conditions.
There is a new main sail.
Swashbuckler has been very well maintained and has had a lot of recent upgrades over the last few years.
They include changing the standing and running rigging in 2020, a new prop shaft in 2022.
The cutlass bearing was replaced along with a Volvo seal and a 3 bladed propeller fitted.
The rear engine mountings were also changed.
A new GPS with speed interface was added and a new radio fitted.
The anti fouling was completely stripped in 2024 and reapplied.
If you are searching for a boat in which you can go sailing immediately , with no work to do, dont miss out on this one!!!!

Mechanical

Engine1 x Diesel 28hp
Engine make and modelVolvo Penta 2003 (1987)
Engine CooledIndirect
SteeringTiller
DriveShaft
Prop3 blade
Consumption (approx)1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx)5.5 knots
Max speed (approx)7 knots
Last serviced April 2024

Electrical

3 x 12 volt battery,
240 shore power voltage,
Batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Rigging

Sloop rigged Z Spars Aluminium spars (1987)
Stainless steel standing rigging (2020)

Sails
MainsailSobstadt - Slab
HeadsailSobstadt - Furling
Other sailsSpinnaker
Main
Headsail
Spinnaker gear

Navigation

Navigation & Electronic
Compass/ Speed / Log / Wind
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Deck

Warps 
Fenders 
Boathook 
Beaching legs 
2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
2 anchors( Danforth & Fisherman)
approx 20.00m of chain
approx 30.00m of warp
Avon dinghy tender

Safety

Life buoys
Safety harnesses
2 bilge pumps (2 manual / 0 Electric)

Canvas

Sail cover
Sprayhood

Accommodation

Accommodation
Total berths6
Double berths2
Single berths2
Cabins2
The accommodation features a forward double vee berth cabin.
The saloon contains 2 settee berths and a large folding leaf table.
A large chart table is situated to starboard with the galley opposite.
The stern cabin has a large double bed with the heads on the port side.

Galley:
2 burner gas cooker/Grill/Oven
Sink
Refrigerator ( chest type )
Curtains
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Heads
Handbasin1
Shower
Sea Toilet

Construction

Dimensions
LOA 9.90m
LWL 8.75m
Beam 3.37m
Draft Min 1.45m
Draft Max 1.85m
Displacement 4,400kg (9,702.0lbs)
Headroom 1.83m
Year 1987
Construction GRP
Finish Gelcoat
Berths 6
Engine 1 x Diesel 28hp, Volvo Penta 2003 (1987)
Designer Jean Berret
Builder Beneteau
Fuel capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 200 ltr (44.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 10.0 ltr (2.2 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Pressurised water system 
Hot water system 
Finish Gelcoat finish
Holding tank has an electric pump out.
Fin Keel is shoal draft.

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.