1985 Beneteau First 29

The Beneteau First 29 is a well-regarded cruiser-racer, offering a solid mix of performance, comfort, and practicality in a compact package. At just under 30 feet, it’s ideal for coastal cruising and club racing. The hull is responsive and well-balanced under sail, with a deep fin keel providing good upwind performance. Below deck, the layout is surprisingly spacious for its size, featuring two private cabins, a practical galley, and a full head. It sleeps four comfortably, making it a great option for small families or couples. Its build quality, typical of Beneteau’s 1980s models, has stood the test of time. The First 29’s combination of sailing agility, classic lines, and manageable size make it a great choice for sailors seeking an affordable, versatile, and fun yacht with a proven pedigree. Volvo 200218hpShaft Drive2 blade fixed bronze propellorLast serviced - October 2025 1 x 12v engine battery - 20251 x 12v domestic batteryMarlec - Charge regulatorRutland wind charger - 2021 Depth - NavmanSpeed - Navman2 x cockpit compassTiller pilotWind Pilot wind vane steering system - 2020 VHF/DSC - Icom IC-M411Chart plotter - Garmin GPSmap 451BT-3 NASA bluetooth Navtex receiver - 2023 QK-A027 wireless AIS receiver - 2023 Mast head rigSingle spreaderDeck stepped mastLower shrouds - 2020Cap shrouds - 2023 Lines led aftRod lickerSpinnaker poleFurling headsail - Furlex 104s - 2019Slab reefing main with stackpack 6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon1 x heads a showerPumped cold water systemForward facing chart tableGalley with oven, grill and 2 ring burnerSinkCoolbox Tiller steeringGRP deckManual windlassAnchor and chainBoarding ladder2 x Barlow 23 primary winches2 x Barlow 15 coachroof winches SprayhoodStackpack system - 2020 Outboard - by separate negotiationReplacement of all sea-cocks - 2023 New rudder bearings - 2023 Full rig service and new windex, tri-light, combination deck light/steaming light - 2023 Plastimo compass for port side of cockpit - 2025Engine waterpump - 2022 Bills of sale going back to 1990SSR registrationLetter confirming UK location 31/12/2020 My wife and I bought BEAUJOLAIS JO in August 2019 to give us the accommodation and space that we didn't have on our much loved Achilles 24. She didn't disappoint. The generous interior proportions belie the ease of sailing and handling the boat. Easy to manage as a single-hander yet comfortable with 4 in the cockpit. There are 6 berths and these have all been filled on a number of memorable occasions. Between June and August 2023, I conducted an anti-clockwise circumnavigation of Great Britain, a journey of 1629nm of which 1139 were single-handed. The longest leg was Lowestoft to Peterhead, a distance of 334 nm. Throughout the whole two months, with winds ranging from F0 to F7, she performed magnificently under engine or sail and I never had any reason to doubt her sea-keeping qualities. Having completed this long-held ambition, I'm ready for the next challenge and somewhat reluctantly o