Beneteau First 285. Overdraft. Bulb Keel in very good condition. Perfect boat for family cruising or racing around the cans. Very friendly IRC handicap of .880 and points like an arrow. Comes with everything required to go sailing including various sails and spinnakers. Volvo 2002 inboard engine with low hours and recently serviced. Lifted and cleaned, anti fouled every year. Kept afloat in Greystones Harbor Marina.... read more

After 5 years in my ownership, its time to part with my Beneateu First 3. Minnie Moo has been cruised extensively around Ireland Scotland and Wales, mostly singled handed, hence is setup for ease of handling shorthanded. With an extra 1.5 ft on the waterline due to her aftermarket boarding platform, she stands up well in terms of performance against similar sized vessels, particularly to windward, performs well under power and provides ample accommodation and storage. Headings will need to be replaced in the forward and aft cabin, hence she is priced to sell. INTERIOR/ACCOMODATION Berth... read more

LOA 31' (9.45m ) LWL 28'7" (8.74m) Beam 10'6" (3.2m) Draft 4'4" (1.3m) Shallow Fin with wing Volvo 2002 diesel engine 18hp Winter Cradle Mast head rig In Mast furling Main sail Furling Head Sail Spinnaker 6 Berth = 2 doubles and 2 singles Toilet, WHBasin and Shower H&C Pressurised water Immersion Eberspacher heating 2 Lewmar self tailing Genoa sheet winches 2 Lewmar Halyard winches Boarding Ladder, Shore Power CQR Anchor, chain, warps, mooring lines and fenders Bulkhead Compass, Dept Sounder, Log, Wind, autopilot, VHF, Radar Reflector. ... read more