1987 Beneteau First 435

Built by Beneteau Yachts, France 1987

Designed by German Frers

White GRP hull, deck & structure

Teak decks, Cockpit & swim platform

Fixed fin keel

Spade rudder

Wheel steering

LOA:        13.6m / 44’6    
LWL:        11.0m / 36’1    
Beam:       4.0m / 13’1
Draft          1.68m / 5’5
Displacement: 10,800kg    
Ballast               4,200kg (Iron)

Perkins 4.108M 51hp original engine & gearbox
Hours: 2,288
Shaft drive (seal changed 2022)
Feathering 3 bladed prop

12v & 220v shore power systems
2 x domestic batteries
1 x engine start battery
Charging from engine & shore power
Cabin wiring and fittings updated to LED

Fuel:      1 x 208 ltrs S/S tank
Water:    3 x plastic tanks total 322 ltrs
Holding: 1 x plastic tank

Sloop rigged.
Tall mast option with three spreaders.  
Originally rod rigging but converted to wire rigging (approx. 10 yrs ago)
Aluminium spars / mast
Snuffer/Spinnaker gear

All sails approx. 10 yrs old
Slab reefing main, white
Furling genoa, white
Furling jib/staysail, white
Snuffer, multi coloured

All winches by Lewmar
2 x genoa
1 x halyard
2 x spinnaker
Smaller runner winches

See layout attached
Accom for 6/7 in 2 double cabins + saloon (3)
Master double cabin aft – with ensuite heads/shower to port
Companionway steps
Galley to port
Nav station to stbd
Forward to spacious central saloon
2nd heads forward to port
Double V berth cabin forward

Wood joinered interior & finish
Fabric upholstery
Interior re-varnished including sole in 2018 - custom wooden painted headlining’s in this Asilleros, Lagos refit.

The original internal fittings such as the step slip frames, ring pulls, hatches, electrical points, switches, mast step were
re-anodised in a re-fit in 2017.  

Again in 2017 there was new LED lighting inside and outside, a new electrical panel at the chart table, a new anchor
chain, new jabsco toilets fitted.

Sigmar 48100 calorifier (hot water)
Smev twin burner cooker/hob
Smev overn/grill
Aluminium sinks (2)
2 x fridges – Air & water cooled
Second fridge compressor needs service/ replacement
Assorted cooking equipment
CD/Radio

Electric windlass
25kg Rocna anchor with 55m chain & 60m rope
Spare Danforth anchor 3m chain & rope
Various warpe/lines
6 fenders
Nemo passerelle
Nemo swim & boarding ladder
Deck shower
Sprayhood
Bimini
2017 refit - custom swimming platform fitted.

Garmin GPS Map 4008
2 x plotters
Raytheon ST6000 autopilot
Raytheon Pathfinder Sl70 Radar
Raytheon VHF
Raymarine depth unit
Garmin AIS reciever
Wind/speed/log
Compass
Nav lights – steaming & sailing
On deck Raymarine plotter and three additional readouts.  
Fusion stereo
Clock & barometer

Zodiac tender – Cadet 270 Aero
Mariner 3.3hp outboard (serviced 2021)

Life raft (serviced approx. 2021)
Jack stays
Life buoy
Dan buoy
Radar reflector
Emergency tiller
Fire blanket
3 x fire extinguishers
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump

The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.

Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.

An impressively constructed steel yacht, tried and tested. Build for her current German owner.

Cruised in UK and Channel Islands until 2017 when sailed to Greece over three seasons.  Now cruising waters in the IONIAN

“The First 435 is intended for those who really sail. For those who want to get away peacefully without the fear of facing adverse conditions. With the perfection of its water lines, rake and its sails, the First 435 achieves the performance of a competition yacht. But at the same time it exhibits the qualities of a true offshore cruiser.  Sturdy, powerful, easy to manoeuvre, pleasant to live in at sea and with rock solid safety”  
NAVAL DESIGNER : GERMAN FRERS

Listed below are the documents/or copies of what we have seen on listing this yacht.

British SSR Registration (Current)
Copy - Bill of Sale to current owner (2014)
Copy - Bill of Sale to current owner's family (2000)
Copy - Bill of Sale (1989)
Copy - Brexit letter from yard confirming location in the EU.
UK HMRC proof of VAT payment (1989)
Beneteau Build Plate (fixed onboard)
Photo of engine plate (Perkins)
Copy - Beneteau Construction Certificate (1987)
Copy - Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paid

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