Clarke & Carter | |
Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0LN, UK | |
Contact: | Stephen Carter |
Telephone: | Reveal Telephone Number |
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£24,750 | | |
Status: | Available |
Tax Status: | Tax Paid |
Location: | Levington UK |
Reference: | 9340579 |
This is the shoal draft version of the popular Beneteau First 285. She has been well cared for by her owner and her interior is has recently been completely overhauled, engine professional top end rebuild and service plus really good canvas work. Four berths in open plan layout with a double aft cabin. She is perfectly set up for single handed sailing and is presented in a ready to go and excellent condition!
Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office (IP10 0LN) - 01473 659681
Vessel name: | Katire |
Builder: | Beneteau |
Make: | Beneteau |
Model: | First 285 |
Constructed: | 1988 |
Cabins: | 2 |
Heads: | 1 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Volvo Penta |
Engine power: | 18.0 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Cruising Speed: | 5 knots |
Maximum Speed: | 6 knots |
Nominal length: | 28' 9" |
Length over all: | 28' 9" |
Length at waterline: | 25' 6" |
Beam: | 9' 10" |
Maximum draft: | 4' |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | Monohull |
Keel type: | Fin Keel |
Displacement: | 2800 kg |
Fuel capacity: | 30 Litres |
Water capacity: | 80 Litres |
Offering up to 4 berths in an open plan layout. Up forward there is a double V berth with good stowage underneath and a deck opening hatch. There is the ability to have two single sea berths with lee cloths instead. Privacy curtain between berth and saloon. Swivelling saloon table which can be removed for extra saloon space and fits in cockpit as well. Chart table to starboard with control panel and good stowage. Opposite to port is the L shaped galley with two burner gas hob with oven and grill. Single stainless steel sink with a manually pumped cold water supply. Portable 12v/240v cool box. Microwave. Heads compartment to starboard with marine toilet, hanging locker and extra outboard shelving. Aft to double aft cabin on port side with luxury mattress and plenty of extra shelving.
New beige upholstery throughout the saloon. Curtains. Teak and holly saloon floor. Custom saloon hull linings. Extra galley preparation shelf. Various throw cushions.
Built by Beneteau in 1988. White grp hull with style stripes and alloy toe rails. White grp coachroof with moulded non-skid decks. Self draining cockpit and anchor well. Cast iron winged keel. Tiller steering to a spade hung rudder. Teak slats to cockpit seats. Sugar scoop transom with swimming ladder. Alloy mooring cleats and midship cleats on genoa track. Slotted alloy toe rails.
CQR type anchor with chain
Kedge anchor
Stack pack in excellent condition
Sprayhood with protective covers to screens, rear and side handles in excellent condition
Bimini
Cockpit dodgers with back rests and pockets in excellent condition
Cockpit cushions, fitted in excellent condition
Halyard bags
Boarding ladder
Various fenders and warps
Winch handle pockets
Tiller extension
Cover to furled genoa
Saloon table doubles as cockpit table
Steering compass
Raymarine depth, speed and log instrument
Raymarine i70 wind instrument
DSC VHF
Deck level navigation lights
Masthead navigation lights
Clock and barometer
Raymarine autopilot
Located under companionway in vented and soundproofed compartment. Volvo Penta 2002 marine diesel engine, 1988. Twin cylinders. 18hp. Sea water cooled. Shaft drive to two blade propeller. Rope cutter to shaft. Single lever controls. 26 litres fuel capacity in a stainless tank. Full engine service and top end rebuild by Volvo Dealers, Spring 2024. Engine hours unknown.
One 12volt domestic battery
One 12volt engine start battery
Alternator charging
Twi fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Cockpit harness points
Webbing jackstays
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Floating light
MOB sling
Manual bilge pump
Radar reflector, mast mounted
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 appropriate and 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 on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner s specific needs.