The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Beneteau First 53 F5

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  322167
  • Length  ·  15.70m
  • Year  ·  1992
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin and Bulb
  • Sleeping berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 110hp, Yanmar (2012)
  • Lying  ·  St.Lucia
Boatshed St Lucia
Boatshed St Lucia
Andy Topham

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Bruce Farr/Pininfarina
Builder Beneteau
Lying St.Lucia
Fuel capacity 272.7 ltr (60.0 USG) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 227.3 ltr (50.0 USG) Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 159.1 ltr (35.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/09/2017

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 110hp
Engine make and model Yanmar (2012)
Engine Hours engine1= 1000
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 4.5 ltr (1.0 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots
Generator output 18KVA
Generator Hours 4586
Engine spares
Water-maker

2x 850 MCA Start Batteries 2023
6x 105 AH AGM House Batteries 2022
Xantrex Charger 100amp 2021

Dimensions

Length 15.70m
Beam 4.50m
Draft Min 2.46m
Draft Max 2.46m
Displacement 14,000kg (30,870.0lbs)
Headroom 2.10m
Storage In water

Rig

Sloop rigged Unknown (assume original) Aluminium spars () with Rod standing rigging (2016)

Sails

Reefing mainsail Doyle - Slab () Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs
Headsail Doyle - Furling ()
Other sails Genoa ()
Spinnaker ()

Sails Serviced 2022

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 110 shore power voltage,

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin and Bulb
Finish Gelcoat finish

Antifoulded 2022

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 3
Cabin(s) 3
Sink 2
Shower 2
Air conditioning 2 Air conditioning Units rated at 16 BTU/h
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

Head in Main Cabin and Aft adjacent to Stbd Cabin with external access door.
Sinks, Faucets, Showers, Discharge Pumps, Fresh Water Pumps, Heads Pumps, Bilge Pumps, Was Down Pump, Propane Stove Oven, Additional Freezer, Mattresses , Cushions, Coverings, Dodger, Bimini Full Enclosure all New 2019

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Drapes
Air conditioning
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Raw water wash
Cockpit shower
Non-Smokers
Microwave
Washing Machine

Head in Main Cabin and Aft adjacent to Stbd Cabin with external access door.
Sinks, Faucets, Showers, Discharge Pumps, Fresh Water Pumps, Heads Pumps, Bilge Pumps, Was Down Pump, Propane Stove Oven, Additional Freezer, Mattresses , Cushions, Coverings, Dodger, Bimini Full Enclosure all New 2019

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Cockpit cover
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure
Bimini

4 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric lofrans windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors
(105lb Mantis, Stern Plough Anchor)
60.96m of chain
3D Tender dinghy (2019)
(RIB)
20hp outboard, Tohatsu, Short shaft (2019)
New Chain 2023

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Wind
Radar
VHF
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Clock
Navigation lights
TV
Fish Finder
AIS Receiver
Depth sounder
Radar Reflector

Iridium Go

B&G Zues 3 Chart Plotter, Radar New 2019
Raymarine Autopilot New 2019
Raymarine VHF 2019
Vesper Marine AIS New 2019
Wi-fi Extender 2019
Iridium GO 2019

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector
Life buoys
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Swim ladder
MOB System
Emergency steering

4 bilge pumps (2 manual / 2 electric)

Broker's Comments

This boat presents as very clean and well-maintained throughout. Her condition appears commensurate with the age of the boat.

The current owners have owned the boat for 6 years and have been diligent in keeping her in ship-shape. They have cruised the Bahamas/Caribbean extensively, predominantly under sail. The engine is very clean and appears in good running order.

These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

6 Years

Why are you selling her?

Moving on to other things

Where have you sailed her?

Florida, through Bahamas and Leeward and Windward Islands.

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