1985 Beneteau First 29 with Volvo Diesel rebuilt in 2015 and Great Sail Inventory
This Boat has been Optimized for Both Performance and Ease of Handling
Last of the French Built First 29s - One Owner - Custom Mast Extension - Very Fast
Very Well Maintained with Lots of Extras, Always in Fresh Water
New Listing - Must See
Harken Roller Furling
Tiller steered has Autohelm 1000 Autopilot
Well balanced helm under sail
Volvo 2002 18 hp, rebuilt approx 2015. Start great, runs smooth, small crank seal oil leak
New cockpit cushions and mainsail cover
Upgraded primary and secondary winches: Lewmar EVO 40STs and 30STs, three locking Lewmar winch handles
Upgraded Lewmar Spinlock clutches
Forspar 9-16’ whisker pole
Three cabins, head & holding tank. Two burner alcohol gimbled cooktop, sink w 25 gall water
Upgraded interior berth cushions
Upgraded Harken Travelor, Garhauer SS adjustable Vang E/W 8:1 block and tackle
All primary blocks and mast blocks have been upgraded. Mainsheet Garhauer dual efficiency sheeting system.
Suunto compass, wind speed, boat speed, and depth instruments by SR Mariner,
Upgraded interior LED lighting
CQR anchor, chain and 150’ line
Stern mounted folding SS swim ladder and platform
7 Lifejackets, horseshoe throwable, two fire extinguishers, boat hook
Two 12V batteries (one mtce, free and one deep cycle)
Updated battery charging and 30A fifty foot Marinco power cord
Three vents to cool the boat. The Head’s vent is Nicro solar powered
Replaced water pump, fuel, oil pump, Vetus water muffler
UHF & Sony radio & CD player
Taylor white awning 10’X12’ above boom to cut the heat, also hatch windscoop
Removable stern mounted charcoal grill. Yacht US flag and staff for the same mount
Racing Equipment:
Harken roller fujrling system,, Unit 1, new forestay, 155% racing mylar jib, Harken jib blocks
Two triradial spinnakers, 0.5 oz and a 0.75 oz Spin staysail
Spin pole Seldon HD 11.2’
Lt. & heavy spin sheets, with twingers
Check stays to control mast camber
Gori two blade folding propellor
Fastest Beneteau First 29 in the world. Lake Lanier PHRF lowered from 171 to 144 after mast 5.5’ extension, boom upgrade, rudder upgrade. (Added 5.5' to the mast, increase the boom length by .6', and add 22% to the rudder. It made the boat faster and well balanced. It generally steers using three fingers. with 12 kts of wind or less.)
New Trinidad Pro Bottom paint job 9/23.
Three used jibs: 155%, 130%, and 110%
Bosuns chair
Complete inventory list available upon request
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Vessel Name
Baiser Francais
Length
30 ft
Beam
9.75 ft
Manufacturer
Beneteau
Model
First 29
Year Of Vessel
1985
Boat Type
sail-racercruiser
Fresh Water Tank
24 gal
Holding Tank Capacity
15 gal
Fuel Type
Diesel
No. of Fuel Tanks
1
Fuel Capacity
7 gal
Main Engine Model
2002
Main Engine Make
Volvo
Main Engine Horsepower
1 X 18
This 1985 Beneteau First 29 is a premium sail category boat currently located in Buford, GA, United States. This vessel is designed for efficient sailing. With a beam of 9.75 ft and a fuel capacity of 7 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.
