Beneteau First 235 Forums

this is really cool:
http://sbo.sailboatowners.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&Itemid=284&page=showad&adid=10092

$12K for this is a steal - diesel engine, lift-keel, cool layout.
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She's in gorgeous condition!

I think some PHRF areas give the wing a small allowance compared to the fin keel - get all the help you can ;-)

The financials were finalized last week, and the shipper will pick up Traveller on Monday. I'll try to remember to take a couple 'departure' pics.

If you look at the asking prices in Canada and the US for exactly the same boat, they are about 20-25% higher in Canada, which is good motivation for Canadians to look south for a boat - especially if ...

Traveller is currently under contract. A couple came down from Montreal to see the boat on the weekend. We agreed on a price and they paid a deposit. However, if the balance due is not received by Oct ...

I've had two serious enquiries and one interest enquiry from people in Canada - your post explains why they have all asked about brakes. Thanks!

One other thing ... some people tow the F235 with ve ...

I ordered new brakes for my rig and they will be replaced soon.
Hey Brad,
I just left my trailer at a shop on Friday to have the surge brakes worked on. I should get the estimate tomorrow - please t ...

I ordered new brakes for my rig and they will be replaced soon.
Hey Brad,
I just left my trailer at a shop on Friday night to have the surge brake worked on. I should get the estimate tomorrow - ple ...

I'm trying the spread the word without paying for my ads.
I just posted an ad on Craigs List - don't know why I didn't think of that before!
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/boa/1391064575.html
I'm ...

If there are at least two serious bidders, and both have done their homework on this design, I expect this auction will end up at about $7500-$8000. Still, a good price for this example, especially wi ...

5 long nail-biting days to go for bidder v**t.
As of just now, the ad has been viewed 553 times! So, I bet there are several people out there who will come in at the last moment with their best offer ...

Yes I did:
http://www.sailingtexas.com/sbeneteau235103.html
but I think many people assume that site is only for boats in TX so they don't even look. Also, you can't upload as many pics at SailingTe ...

I've created an new on-line ad for Traveller with more/better pictures:
http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/14525
I've been steadily upgrading the boat in the last few weeks: installed new lights a ...

have a look at the Cal 28 (1980s models - not the earlier model). I've sailed on one at our club - good sailer and very well designed and equipped - not many boats under 30 feet with a double-spreader ...

Checking this boat out and looking at others recently has pushed me over the edge and I am now looking for a larger boat. I am a little tired of bumbing my head.
We are going to Grip Fast tomorrow m ...

I couldn't find her on Sailing Texas. I've had my Catalina on there. Although I havn't had many contacts throught the site, it works great for posting the link to other places, especially craigslist. ...

I now have some pics inside the cabin - I had to get all the stuff out and clean everything up so the pics would be OK.
Email me if you want to see these extra pics. I'll also see if Kelly can add th ...

It's hull #041 in the directory. Looks like another 'raised boom' to make way for a bimini ... I guess one needs a bimini for a different reason in the Pac NW than the reason we like them in the SE ; ...

Thanks for confirming, John.
My way of thinking about F235 manufacture dates is along these lines:
... if I buy a model year 2010 Ford XX this fall, it will obviously have been built in 2009, but th ...

Thanks, its a fin. Theres a trailer company in Atlanta that will make a trailer for $2400. I think it was 24......maybe 26. I have it written down. There website is something like sail-trailers.com if ...

I don't think there are any 1986 First 235s (?) what's that hull ID number? It's slightly possible it was built at the end of 1986, but to 1987 model year specs. maybe it's First 24 instead? Pictures?

I agree that that mod is the best way to make room for a decent bimini, but Brandon was preferring the fin keel because he wants optimal performance ...

Very good price! Is it a fin keel version?
You could ask the broker if there is a reputable trailer manufacturer nearby who could provide a trailer for your return trip.
With a trailer at $3-3.5K, t ...

It sounds like you haven't sailed an F235 yet - have you been on board one yet?
It looks like you should just wait for a fin F235 to come up, or be willing to travel a good distance to get one - is P ...