Author |
Message |
Topic: Considered Selling . . . Rethinking This |
sparrow
Replies: 1
Views: 12628
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:00 am Subject: Considered Selling . . . Rethinking This |
Considered selling Sparrow III, Hull #428 Wing Keel, 1992 model year.
Rethinking this . . .
Cheers,
Dave |
Topic: Seeking 235 |
sparrow
Replies: 5
Views: 24983
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:39 pm Subject: Seeking 235 |
Jeff,
You can't sell Pegasus yet, not until we have a chance to sail to Catalina Island! Then again, waiting on me to make it back out there . . . yeah, better go ahead and sell when your ready, L ... |
Topic: Seeking 235 |
sparrow
Replies: 5
Views: 24983
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:28 pm Subject: Recent Listing on YachtWorld |
See the listing on YachtWorld linked below. Looks to be in pretty good shape overall and appears mostly factory original with few prior owner installations, but right off you'll have to replace the v ... |
Topic: I am Looking for a 235 - Found |
sparrow
Replies: 2
Views: 19640
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:07 am Subject: Found |
Purchased hull #428 in August 2020. Success! |
Topic: Contemplating selling my boat... |
sparrow
Replies: 4
Views: 28993
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:03 am Subject: Contemplating selling my boat... |
The right call! The decision to sell my 235 in 2011 was one I have always regretted, so much so that replacing her with another took me all the way from Virginia to Nebraska late last summer where I ... |
Topic: Beneteau 235 wing keel with trailer for sale (hull 342) |
sparrow
Replies: 2
Views: 23897
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:50 pm Subject: Beneteau 235 wing keel with trailer for sale (hull 342) |
Boat was purchased by SoulRebel
http://beneteau235.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6076 |
Topic: I am Looking for a 235 - Found |
sparrow
Replies: 2
Views: 19640
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:35 pm Subject: I am Looking for a 235 - Found |
If you have a well maintained 235 you are thinking of selling, shoot me a PM or post a comment here as I'm looking for one to purchase. Prefer one with a fin keel. Preferably on the East Coast. Than ... |
Topic: Esther SOLD |
sparrow
Replies: 7
Views: 70891
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:27 pm Subject: Esther SOLD |
Esther was sold this morning. For the new owners I truly hope for their success. For me, the boat became the definition of "White Elephant", the result of life circumstance more than anyth ... |
Topic: Esther SOLD |
sparrow
Replies: 7
Views: 70891
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:01 am Subject: Esther SOLD |
Current listings:
Craigslist Annapolis
https://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/d/tracys-landing-beneteau-first-285/6828196944.html
Sailboatlistings
https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/766 ... |
Topic: Esther SOLD |
sparrow
Replies: 7
Views: 70891
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:06 pm Subject: Esther SOLD |
Removed the link to craigslist, for some reason the add keeps getting flagged for removal. Sailboatlistings.com is working.
Cheers,
Dave |
Topic: Esther SOLD |
sparrow
Replies: 7
Views: 70891
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 2:00 pm Subject: Esther SOLD |
Esther is for sale. Listing is posted to Sailboatlistings.com
https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/76614
Extensive postings covering her rebuild on the Beneteau First 285 General Forum.
If ... |
Topic: Loxley for sale. |
sparrow
Replies: 5
Views: 48179
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:37 am Subject: Loxley for sale. |
John,
Given all the work you have done and the nice cradle you have for Loxley, sure you want to sell? Why not just shrink wrap and place in storage until you life circumstances change a bit? I h ... |
Topic: NO LONER AVAILABLE Sun King- First 285 |
sparrow
Replies: 4
Views: 37594
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:41 am Subject: Re: NO LONER AVAILABLE Sun King- First 285 |
[quote="sjarrett"]** After many sleepless nights we have decided to keep Sun King - just too much fun to sail! **
Not surprising - and something of a trend among owners here. There is s ... |
Topic: Solaris - 1988 Beneteau 285 for Sale |
sparrow
Replies: 3
Views: 34857
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:44 pm Subject: Solaris - 1988 Beneteau 285 for Sale |
Mark,
Solaris looks great! You have done some good work on her. Are you sure you want to sell? I have come to the conclusion, having sold three boats previously, that it is better to put the boa ... |
Topic: Pegasus No Longer for Sale |
sparrow
Replies: 8
Views: 38262
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:41 am Subject: Pegasus No Longer for Sale |
Jeff,
Great! My bet is you will be glad you decided to keep her. On a different but related note, I may be out to CA in the LA area this month. I'll let you know if plans take shape. Would enjo ... |
Topic: Free Damaged F235 Hull - Austin, TX |
sparrow
Replies: 8
Views: 36096
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:44 pm Subject: Free Damaged F235 Hull - Austin, TX |
Jim,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your boat. Did anyone take you up on the restoration challenge? Would hate to see another 235 end up in a land fill. Damage to the bow, however, looked exten ... |
Topic: Pegasus No Longer for Sale |
sparrow
Replies: 8
Views: 38262
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:18 pm Subject: Pegasus No Longer for Sale |
Jeff,
Don't sell too soon, let the decision sit awhile to see if it is right. I've sold three boats, always had second thoughts after it was too late and ended up spending a bunch of money on the ... |
Topic: Wanted: B235 fin keel in Ontario/Canada |
sparrow
Replies: 5
Views: 24867
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 11:44 pm Subject: Wanted: B235 fin keel in Ontario/Canada |
Congratulations on your boat purchase. You will absolutely love the First 235. And this website is icing on that cake! Look forward to hearing of your adventures from sailing to projects.
Cheers ... |
Topic: Pegasus No Longer for Sale |
sparrow
Replies: 8
Views: 38262
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:46 pm Subject: Pegasus No Longer for Sale |
Jeff,
Why the sale? Plans to move up to a larger boat or some other reason?
Cheers,
Dave |
Topic: New Ower First 285 |
sparrow
Replies: 6
Views: 52298
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:55 pm Subject: New Ower First 285 |
Clay,
Not sure why the owner mounted the anchor there. Boat was sailed at Hartwell Lake, SC. My guess is mild weather and sailing conditions and ease in anchoring near shore for lunch and a swim. ... |
Topic: New Ower First 285 |
sparrow
Replies: 6
Views: 52298
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 6:29 am Subject: New Ower First 285 |
I should add, as a first time sail boat owner either one would be a good decision. As for equipment, on the 285 you get an inboard, oven, and a bit more space. Otherwise they are almost identical in ... |
Topic: New Ower First 285 |
sparrow
Replies: 6
Views: 52298
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 6:36 pm Subject: New Ower First 285 |
Loved my First 235 Sparrow, but felt that she was too small for our family of four which includes two kids ages 10 and 6. As they are growing, I figured the First 235 would get a little tight. Other ... |
Topic: New Ower First 285 |
sparrow
Replies: 6
Views: 52298
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:19 pm Subject: New Ower First 285 |
Figured I would wait until the money was moving before I mentioned the purchase of Wind Quest, currently in SC but moving soon to VA. We are excited. Owners Brian and Julie moved up to a larger Bene ... |
Topic: 235 or 210 closer to VT than Annapolis? |
sparrow
Replies: 1
Views: 14321
|
Forum: Beneteau First 235 - Boats For Sale Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 9:52 pm Subject: 235 or 210 closer to VT than Annapolis? |
Check Sailboatlistings.com. There was a recent add for a First 235 in the Annapolis, MD area. Looks good. Asking price is $11,500.00
Cheers,
Dave
Here's the link: http://www.sailboatlisti ... |
Topic: Going Canadian . . . Not so fast |
sparrow
Replies: 7
Views: 54039
|
Forum: Beneteau First 285 For Sale Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:40 pm Subject: Going Canadian . . . Not so fast |
It has been a bit frustrating. The struggle for me is finding the boat that sits at that sweet spot where size (28-30), condition, and affordability all come together in the right package. I have ke ... |
|