First 285
28′ · 1988 · Beneteau First 285 · Port Charlotte, Florida
About First 285
<h1 class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1988 Beneteau First 285</span></h1><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><h1 class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hull # 85</span></h1><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><h1 class="ql-align-center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Powered by a Yanmar 2GM20F (Rebuilt in 2023)</span></h1><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Very responsive and fun to sail. Perfect for Key’s and Bahamas.</p><p> </p><p>Sails:</p><ul><li>Sobstad battened main with reef points</li><li>UK roller furling genoa</li><li>UK Flasher (asymmetrical cruising spinnaker)</li><li>Harken roller furling</li><li>Whisker pole</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Electronics & Mechanicals:</p><ul><li>Garmin 478</li><li>Raymarine Wheel Autopilot</li><li>Navisound Depth sounder</li><li>Compass</li><li> VHF radio and cockpit handset; extra handheld unit</li><li> Cockpit table</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Mechanicals & Additional Features:</p><ul><li>Yanmar 2GM20F (rebuilt in 2023)</li><li>Two main self tailing winches</li><li>Cabin top standard winch</li><li>Adjustable outhaul, vang, & backstay</li><li>Bimini; Wheel cover; Captain's seat cushion</li><li>Swim ladder</li><li>Automatic float switch bilge pump & manual bilge pump </li><li>Dual water heater - electric dock power & engine heated</li><li>Transom Shower</li><li>Down-the-hatch wind scoop</li><li>Windex wind vane with bird spike</li><li>AGM house and starting batteries</li><li>Shore power & solar power battery chargers with controller</li><li>LED lights throughout</li><li>Leather bound wheel w/ emergency tiller</li><li>Pedestal compass and table</li><li>12V & USB power at steering pedestal</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Interior Accommodations:</p><ul><li>6'-2" headroom</li><li>Sleeps 4</li><li>Double V-berth forward</li><li>Aft cabin with a double berth</li></ul><p> </p><p>Vessel Walkthrough:</p><p><br></p><p>Main salon has varnished teak bulkheads, port/starboard settee, centerline table with drop leaves, wood hull panels & ceiling</p><p> </p><p>The galley to port includes island sink, electric pump hot & cold fresh water, two burner propane stove with gas detector/alarm, ice box</p><p><br></p><p>Chart table with VHF radio is opposite galley to starboard</p><p>Aft to starboard is the enclosed head with marine toilet, sink, vanity, mirror</p><p>3 cabin storage lockers; numerous under berth & settee storage areas</p><p>large cockpit storage locker. Fans throughout entire salon.</p><p><br></p><p>Construction:</p><p>· Hull is solid fiberglass (not cored)</p><p>· Engine Model: Yanmar 2GM20F</p><p>· 20 gal water, 10 gal holding, 10 gal fuel</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>**Preliminary listing with additional Details & Photos to follow***</h3><h3><br></h3><h3><br></h3><h3><span class="ql-size-large">Contact us today for additional details, to schedule your personal inspection or video walkthrough.</span></h3> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Professional Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel </i>
Specifications
Overview
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Model
- First 285
- Year
- 1988
- Category
- Cruiser-Racer
- Condition
- Used
- Hull
- Fiberglass, Monohull
- Location
- Port Charlotte, Florida
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 27′ 11″ (8.5 m)
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 2
- Berths
- 4
Machinery
- Fuel
- Diesel
Tankage
- Fuel
- 20 gal
- Fresh water
- 10 gal
- Holding
- 10 gal
Equipment
- Stabilizers
- None
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