Beneteau First 235 Forums

[Peter Kovacevich]

We're reluctantly listing Tara, our First 235 for sale. We hate to part with her, but we've moved on to a larger boat. Located near Des Moines Iowa, we've owned Tara for over 10 years. She is in very good condition, is well maintained, is dry, and has been stored indoors in the winter. Photos can be viewed at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8nWUXsZnSdXGa1xe6. Also, I made a short video of Tara on a lark several years ago, sailing on a blustery day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q25tCGYAlps

Offered at $11,500. Sale includes a single axel trailer.


Details

Engine

2014 Mercury 5 hp, 4 stroke outboard. Low engine hours. New carburetor in 2017, engine recently serviced (transmission oil, engine oil, new spark plug).

New Starboard engine mount

Sails and Rigging

Furlex 100s roller furler
UK Silver Tape Drive / Passage maker 150% Genoa (2015)
UK Silver Tape Drive main sail (2015)
Spinnaker
Spinnaker pole
Sampson MLX running rigging (2015)
Additional sails include 110% genoa, 150% genoa, 2 main sails
Boom Vang
Cunningham
Adjustable Backstay
Harken traveler and cam cleats rebuilt (2017)
Self tailing winches


Instruments

Plastimo 100 Compass)
Data Marine Depth Meter
Data Marine Knot Meter
(Spare instrument covers)

Hull/ Deck

Solid and dry deck and hull, fresh water boat since new
Some stress cracks in gelcoat
VC 17 bottom paint. VC Tar barrier coat is lifting in several paces
No gel coat blisters
Keel bolts replaced
Teak brightwork in good condition: Sikkens Cetol light varnish

Interior

Interior is clean and dry: No Mildew
2 berths (forward v-berth, double aft berth)
Cushions are clean and in good condition (stored indoors during winter)
Headliner replaced in 2012
2 burner alcohol stove
Sink (refinished)
Jabsco marine head (serviced 2017) 15 gallon holding tank
Icebox
Wired for shore power

Misc

Danforth fluke anchor, chain / nylon rode
Solar battery charger
55 amp 12 volt battery (2016)
Winch handles
PFD’s
Sail cover, winch covers, tiller cover
Tiller tamer
Tiller extension
Windex

Trailer

Single axel with surge brakes
Bearing buddy spindle seals
TPE pads
Newer 7 ply trailer tires and spare