Beneteau First 285. Overdraft. Bulb Keel in very good condition. Perfect boat for family cruising or racing around the cans. Very friendly IRC handicap of .880 and points like an arrow. Comes with everything required to go sailing including various sails and spinnakers. Volvo 2002 inboard engine with low hours and recently serviced. Lifted and cleaned, anti fouled every year. Kept afloat in Greystones Harbor Marina.... read more

Allegro is a beautiful example of the Beneteau First 285! Equally as comfortable as a family cruiser or racing around the cans, she has all you need to get boating immediately. She benefits from both furling headsail and mainsail with lazybag Contact us immediately to arrange a viewing... read more

This is a really well looked after and updated example of these popular family cruisers. This First 285 has wheel steering, unlike most which are tiller steered. She has excellent recent sails, and an inventory that includes good electronics, cabin heating and a full cockpit "camper" cover. The interior is in immaculate condition, and the dark blue hull also looks very good indeed. This yacht is the "Clipper" version, which includes some nice extras over the basic specification. She is for sale now as the owner intends to buy a larger yacht. To see larger photos and a d... read more

Remarks : The First 285 is an 8.59 m cruising/racing yacht designed by Jean Marie Finot in France and built in 1989. She has been in the same ownership for 12 years and has only one previous owner. She is a small recreational lifting keel boat, known for good performance and spacious accommodation for its size. Currently berthed on the Dart, this offers the purchaser a chance either for a first cruising boat or a family adventure for up to 6 people, for local cruising, racing or discovering new sailing grounds. ... read more

Now only 22,750 This is the shoal draft version of the popular Beneteau First 285. She has been well cared for by her owner and her interior is has recently been completely overhauled, engine professional top end rebuild and service plus really good canvas work. Four berths in open plan layout with a double aft cabin. She is perfectly set up for single handed sailing and is presented in a ready to go and excellent condition! Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office (IP10 0LN) - 01473 659681... 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 soon. 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 ‘forever’... 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