29' Beneteau First 29

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
Basic Boat Info
Boat Name: Baiser Francais
Make: Beneteau
Model: First 29
Year: 1985
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Beneteau Yachts
Designer: Jean-Marie Finot
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: BEY201900G485
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Fin Keel
Dimensions
Length: 29'8 ft
Length Overall: 29'8 ft
Waterline Length: 26'2 ft
Beam: 9'9 ft
Max Draft: 5'5 ft
Cabins Count: 2
Engines / Speed
Engines: 1
Make: Volvo
Model: 2002
Fuel: Diesel
Engine Power: 18hp
Type: Inboard
Propeller Type: 2 Blade
Engine Location: Center
Drive Type: Direct
Year: 1985
Tanks
Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 7 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 24 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 15 gal
Other
Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Sail Racers and Cruisers, Sail High Performance Boats

Additional Equipment
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 Heads vent is Nicro solar powered

Replaced water pump, fuel, oil pump, Vetus water muffler

UHF & Sony radio & CD player

Taylor white awning 10X12 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


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