Beneteau First 235 Forums

alisdairs · Last edited by alisdairs on Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:45 pm; edited 4 times in total

Basic Information

Builder: Beneteau
Model: First 235
Year: 1989, # 276
Located: South River, Edgewater, MD
Type: Sloop
LOD: 23'
Beam: 8'2"
Draft: 3'
Keel: Wing
Color: White
Rig/Spars: Aluminum
Rudder: Spade

Engine/Mechanical Equipment

Tohatsu 6HP Ultra-long Shaft outboard engine with approx. 20 hours (brand new start of 2010 season) with built in 12V charging system, 3 gallon fuel tank and line, and spare 5 gallon jerry can

Electrical

1 x Battery (New 9/10)
2 x 12V outlets

Electronics / Navigation

Built-in Nav station
Compass
Navman M3100 Depth & Log with cockpit display

Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguisher
Manual bilge pump

Sails & Winches

Mainsail (2002) with one reef point
2:1 purchase for outhaul
Genoa (2002) with Furler
2 x deck winches
1 x halyard winch, with one spare (not fitted)

Deck

Roomy aft cockpit
Stainless steel lifelines
Custom Sunbrella lifeline cushions for aft section
Mainsail cover; Tiller cover
Roomy anchor locker
1 x anchor with chain and rope
ALL Standing rigging replaced start of 2009 season, with turnbuckle and shroud covers
ALL Running rigging replaced start of 2006 season
Boom-kicker
Custom hinged gas can cover in cockpit with integrated drinks holder
Swim ladder
Opening forward hatch

Accommodations

Spacious v-berth
Option of extending v-berth with table in ‘down’ position
Table to seat 4
Ample storage under port and starboard settees and v-berth
Aft cabin with opening port to cockpit, and round porthole
Enclosed Marine Head (Head was replace Sept 2008)
Alcohol stove with 2 burners
Stainless Steel Sink with faucet
Built-in Ice Box
Storage above and below stove, and under sink
Water tank (bag)
Holding tank in cockpit locker with external pump out

Additional Information

Cockpit Cushions
Stereo CD system and Speakers
4 x Fenders
Numerous mooring warps
Winch handle
2 x piece hatch boards with vent
‘At-anchor’ sun canopy
Winter boom tent
Cushions all in excellent repair with no rips or tears
Last hauled and bottom painted start of 2009 season
All exterior woodwork removed, refinished and refitted start of 2009 season
Mast raising / lowering A-Frame with storage / trailering support for aft end of mast
Majority of internal headlining in good condition

Trailer

MD registered trailer, believe to be 1990
Four wheels
Excellent hull supports with 6 adjustable pads, shaped bow cradle and wooden deck for wing keel
Brakes and lights with tow hitch
Bow winch

**UPDATE TO TRAILER**

I have uploaded some pics of the trailer tonight to give you an idea of what it looks like - please note the last image is taken a while back when I last had her out of the water, all the rest of the images are taken this week.

I have decided I will go ahead and get the trailer checked over and serviced so any new owner has peace of mind when towing the boat home - I'll keep a note of any work undertaken by the service garage I use.

Price

$10,500 ono, available now - in water and waiting for a test sail !

Photos available at: http://sewellbeneteau.dotphoto.com/CPListAlbums.asp
Guest Password is: reach

Contact

Al Sewell – email: alisdairs@yahoo.com or cell: 443 254 0402
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'Highland Fling'
1997 Oceanis 281
South River, Edgewater, MD

Former owner 'Atlantic Reach'
1989~WK~#276

Jon · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 5:52 pm Post subject:

WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
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Jon
85' Laser 28 #167*Pandora*
87' F235 WK #69 my ex

Lake Ontario NY

JDF · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:34 pm Post subject:

With a 285 for sale, I think he's shopping for a boat to match his growing clan.
or, now that he's an official, card-carrying US citizen, he might be buying something to celebrate.

congratulations, Al!
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Jeannette
Hot Flash
87 fin #64
Lake Michigan @ Chicago

alisdairs · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:50 pm Post subject:

alisdairs · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:57 pm Post subject: Photos uploaded

Photos uploaded at:

http://sewellbeneteau.dotphoto.com/CPListAlbums.asp
Guest Password is: reach

Thanks, Al.
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'Highland Fling'
1997 Oceanis 281
South River, Edgewater, MD

Former owner 'Atlantic Reach'
1989~WK~#276

slimdog · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 2:19 am Post subject:

Good job on the slide show. There are lots of little nooks and crannies that I have never seen before. Looks like you have made a bunch of small and useful upgrades too. I like the gas tank cover and thats a sweet fishing rod.

JDF · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:32 am Post subject: ?!

oh man. You are not throwing in the Snoopy fishing rod too?!!? Did Lexie say it was ok?
You better put a disclaimer on that pic. ;)
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Jeannette
Hot Flash
87 fin #64
Lake Michigan @ Chicago

alisdairs · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject: Trailer Update

**UPDATE TO TRAILER**

I have uploaded some pics of the trailer tonight to give you an idea of what it looks like - please note the last image is taken a while back when I last had her out of the water, all the rest of the images are taken this week.

I have decided I will go ahead and get the trailer checked over and serviced so any new owner has peace of mind when towing the boat home - I'll keep a note of any work undertaken by the service garage I use.

Image are at:

http://sewellbeneteau.dotphoto.com/CPListAlbums.asp
Guest Password is: reach

Thanks, Al.
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'Highland Fling'
1997 Oceanis 281
South River, Edgewater, MD

Former owner 'Atlantic Reach'
1989~WK~#276

alisdairs · Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2010 4:00 pm Post subject:

What's with the Chile connection ? I've had two separate enquiries from Chile, South America wanting to ship the boat down there...

Anyone recommend a good transport Co ?!
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'Highland Fling'
1997 Oceanis 281
South River, Edgewater, MD

Former owner 'Atlantic Reach'
1989~WK~#276

alisdairs · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:48 pm Post subject:

A bitter sweet day as Atlantic Reach is sold and heads off South. The new owners Charlie and Trudy Richardson have promised to take good care of her and are in the process of joining the forum. After a brief stop, she'll be based down in South Carolina.

Hmm...boat show next weekend....maybe I can just go and look...!!!
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'Highland Fling'
1997 Oceanis 281
South River, Edgewater, MD

Former owner 'Atlantic Reach'
1989~WK~#276

abstrait · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:06 pm Post subject:

alisdairs · Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:33 pm Post subject:

Yup, that's my plan.....going to look at one tomorrow in VA. Also might be interested in Chuck's 281...!!!
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'Highland Fling'
1997 Oceanis 281
South River, Edgewater, MD

Former owner 'Atlantic Reach'
1989~WK~#276