1987 Beneteau First 325

The Beneteau First 325 is a cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Jean Berret. It is an easily handled boat and ideal as a starter cruiser. It features a fin keel, spade hung rudder, and a modern layout with two double cabins. The boat is known for its spacious interior and fast & balanced sailing performance. Dans La Rouge is functional and appears in a fair condition for her age. It is a compelling package coming with numerous extras. Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk Offering up to six berths with two cabins and two settee berths. The forecabin offers a V berth with stowage underneath and a hatch opening to the foredeck. The generous saloon features the two settee berths and a fixed table with drop leaves, as well as a wall mounted TV. There is a forward-facing chart table to starboard with the electrical distribution panel and some navigation equipment. The galley is opposite to port, which offers a two-burner gimballed gas cooker including a stove, an oven, as well as two stainless-steel sink basins and a top opening fridge. The separate head is on the port side aft of the galley, equipped with a pump operated marine toilet and washbasin. Aft cabin is to starboard with a double berth. The upholstery is finished in grey/blue. Located behind the companionway steps is the Volvo Penta 2003 marine diesel engine. 28hp, 3 cylinders, fresh water cooled via a heat exchanger. with a fuel capacity of 68 litres. The engine was last serviced in June 2025 and included and impeller, oil, and coolant change. Starter motor was changed in 2023. The propeller is a folding, 3 blade and equipped with a rope cutter. Masthead Rigged Bermudan sloop. Deck stepped alloy mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (2013). Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail system with stackpack and lazyjacks. Furlex headsail furling system. Two harken 40 self-tailing sheet winches. Two harken 32 self-tailing halyard winches. Alloy spinnaker pole. Spare North 3DL Mainsail (2011) Spare North 3DL No 1, 2 & 3 Genoa (2008) North Spinnaker 0.75 oz (2007) North Asymmetric spinnaker (2011) Storm Jib & Trysail Deck Equipment Rocna 15kg anchor Sprayhood Bimini Mainsail cover Various warps & fenders Airdeck 250 Dinghy BBQ Navigation Equipment Built by Benneteau in 1987, designed by Jean Berret. White GRP hull with blue style stripes. White GRP deck with non-slip finish. Cast iron fin keel. Wheel steering to spade hung rudder. Aft self-draining cockpit with life raft storage. Last surveyed in 2021. The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where