Sadly due to family commitments we are selling our amazing Beneteau First 285. We have had two and a half wonderful years on the beautiful Beaulieu River sailing around the Solent. Rocket is the swing keel version of this very popular yacht. She is really well sorted, with brand new standing rigging and a new Doyle fully battened tri-radial DCX-L high performance laminate mainsail. She has a full suite of laminate headsails ready for club racing if desired. The First 285 was well ahead of its time with the twin rudders, wide beam, large cockpit, three cabin layout and full headroom. Rocket is ... read more

Available through Jaykay Marine Sales, please see our full advert and more pictures here https://jaykaymarine.co.uk/boats/beneteau-first-285-2/ We are very pleased to offer for sale this tidy Beneteau First 285. This yacht has a Volvo Penta 2002, 18hp inboard diesel engine and it is currently sitting in the water on site with us here, due for a lift out of the water (during March 2024). This yacht will be a special buy for you as the owner has informed us that he has spent £25K on her in the last 3 years as he was intending to keep her for a further 5 years before buying his &lsquo... read more

A lovely Beneteau First 285 for sale that the current owner has had for over 20 years. The current owner has done all his own service and maintenance over the past 20 years, which is a testament to its nice condition. Fitted with the Yanmar 2GM inboard diesel engine to make any trip possible when the wind fails to show, and a Selden furling Genoa for when the wind does show up. That, coupled with the lifting keel and twin rudders, this Beneteau First 285 makes for a lovely sailing vessel. Please visit our website for full set of pictures. Paperwork we are currently holding includes: &b... read more