Description

1990 Beneteau First 35S5 – Performance Cruiser, Ready to Sail

The Beneteau First 35S5 is a well-regarded cruiser-racer, known for its sleek design, responsive handling, and comfortable accommodations. Designed by Jean Berret with an elegant interior by Philippe Starck, she offers the perfect balance of performance and practicality.

With a fin keel and bulb for enhanced stability, she is easy to handle, whether sailing short-handed or pushing her racing potential. A full survey in August 2023 confirmed her excellent condition, making her a true “ready to go” vessel.

Powered by a low-hours Volvo Penta engine, fully serviced in 2023, she offers efficient cruising with a fuel consumption of just 1.2L per hour. A new 400W solar arch supports her off-grid energy needs, complemented by lead-acid engine batteries and a gel house battery for reliability.

Her well-appointed interior features three double cabins plus two berths in the saloon, air conditioning (shore power use), and a fully serviced Jabsco sea toilet. The sail inventory is in excellent condition, including a new mainsail with a matching lazy bag, a Dyneema backstay, and well-maintained rigging, ensuring outstanding sailing performance.

On deck, she benefits from a new Quick DP2 1012 windlass with 40m of anchor chain, Lewmar winches, new cockpit teak, and a sun canopy for added comfort. Navigation and safety equipment include a Raymarine chart plotter, Simrad autopilot, GPS, and an M-Tech VHF.

With her solid build, upgraded inventory, and meticulous care, this Beneteau First 35S5 is an ideal choice for sailors seeking a fast, comfortable cruiser that’s truly ready to sail.

Offered through Indigo Yachting – a cost-effective, pay-as-you-go yacht sales company. Contact us today to arrange a viewing!

Specifications

Accommodation

3 double cabins + 2 berths in the saloon
Fully functional air conditioning (operates on shore power)
Jabsco sea toilet, fully serviced with new seals and rubbers
Gimbaled gas stove/oven (excellent condition, hardly used)
Ikea crockery & cutlery
Ikea bedding (new September 2023)

Construction

White GRP hull
White integrated non-slip GRP deck
White GRP superstructure
Open sugar scoop transom
Fin keel with bulb
Spade rudder
Wheel steering
New teak in cockpit
Full survey from August 2023 including out of water hull & thru-hulls inspection (nothing to report)

Equipment

New Quick DP2 1012 Windlass 1000W
New 40m anchor chain
New teak in cockpit
New sun canopy
2 x sets of stainless spring lines

Navigation Equipment

GPS
Raymarine chart plotter
Raymarine instruments
Simrad autopilot
M-Tech VHF

Engine(s)

Volvo Penta 2003 engine
Low hours, fully serviced August 2023
1.2 litres per hour fuel consumption at 1800 RPM, providing approximately 5 knots
Autonomous range of 625 miles with included jerry cans
Extensive toolkit available onboard if required

Sails & Spars

Aluminium mast
Stainless steal standing rigging
Rod rigged shrouds
New Dyneema backstay
New lines, including headsail furler
New white slab reefed mainsail
Roller furling genoa
New lazy bag
Lewmar winches

Electrics

12V and 220V onboard voltage
2 x Lead Acid engine batteries
Gel house battery
Battery charger
400W solar arch (new)
Shore power connection

Recreation Facilities (Toys)

Parsun outboard engine

Safety Equipment

6-person life raft

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith, in this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his 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 for such engine on our part. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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