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1988 Beneteau First 285

1988 · 28' · 2 Cabins · Pre-Owned · Port Charlotte, FL

$15,000

Description

1988 Beneteau First 285


Hull # 85


Powered by a Yanmar 2GM20F (Rebuilt in 2023)




Very responsive and fun to sail. Perfect for Key’s and Bahamas.

 

Sails:

  • Sobstad battened main with reef points
  • UK roller furling genoa
  • UK Flasher (asymmetrical cruising spinnaker)
  • Harken roller furling
  • Whisker pole


Electronics & Mechanicals:

  • Garmin 478
  • Raymarine Wheel Autopilot
  • Navisound Depth sounder
  • Compass
  •  VHF radio and cockpit handset; extra handheld unit
  •  Cockpit table



Mechanicals & Additional Features:

  • Yanmar 2GM20F (rebuilt in 2023)
  • Two main self tailing winches
  • Cabin top standard winch
  • Adjustable outhaul, vang, & backstay
  • Bimini; Wheel cover; Captain's seat cushion
  • Swim ladder
  • Automatic float switch bilge pump & manual bilge pump 
  • Dual water heater - electric dock power & engine heated
  • Transom Shower
  • Down-the-hatch wind scoop
  • Windex wind vane with bird spike
  • AGM house and starting batteries
  • Shore power & solar power battery chargers with controller
  • LED lights throughout
  • Leather bound wheel w/ emergency tiller
  • Pedestal compass and table
  • 12V & USB power at steering pedestal

 


Interior Accommodations:

  • 6'-2" headroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • Double V-berth forward
  • Aft cabin with a double berth

 

Vessel Walkthrough:


Main salon has varnished teak bulkheads, port/starboard settee, centerline table with drop leaves, wood hull panels & ceiling

 

The galley to port includes island sink, electric pump hot & cold fresh water, two burner propane stove with gas detector/alarm, ice box


Chart table with VHF radio is opposite galley to starboard

Aft to starboard is the enclosed head with marine toilet, sink, vanity, mirror

3 cabin storage lockers; numerous under berth & settee storage areas

large cockpit storage locker. Fans throughout entire salon.


Construction:

·      Hull is solid fiberglass (not cored)

·      Engine Model: Yanmar 2GM20F

·      20 gal water, 10 gal holding, 10 gal fuel




**Preliminary listing with additional Details & Photos to follow***



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Vessel

Year1988
MakeBeneteau
ModelFirst 285
ConditionPre-Owned
Hull MaterialFiberglass

Dimensions

Length28'
Beam9'
Cabins2

Performance

Location

LocatedPort Charlotte, FL
Jerry Gilpin
Jerry Gilpin
Yacht Broker
20+ years a professional captain

Listed by Professional Yacht Sales · David M. Messina. Jerry can help coordinate a showing or make an offer on your behalf.

or call 772-359-5745jerryg@owyg.com