- Make Beneteau
- Model First 35
- Year 2012
- LOA 35ft/11m
- Class Cruiser Racer
- Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic
- Rig Sloop
- Engine Single Diesel
- Drive Sail Drive
- Layout Aft Cockpit
- Berths 6
- Cabins 2
- Aft Cabins 1
- Ancasta Ref 50710
- Name F35 Express
Beneteau First 35 | 2012
Summary
Overview
Lovely Cruiser Racer Beneteau First 35 which was recently upgraded ready to complete in the 2025 Fastnet. One owner from new who has sailed with friends and colleagues over the years competing in many races. Boat is ready to go as all the major updates have been completed. Please get in touch with Ancasta Cowes to arrange a viewing.
Build
BENETEAU FIRST 35 BUILT IN 2012 MODEL
Bruce Farr designed cruiser racer, built by Beneteau in France
CONSTRUCTION
White resin infused GRP hull, deck and superstructure.
T-Shaped Fin Keel
Spade rudder
Wheel steering
L.O.A - 10.85 m (35.60 ft)
Length of hull - 10.66 m (34.94 ft)
L.W.L. - 9.33 m (30.60 ft)
Draft -2.25m (7.3 ft) deep T-keel
Beam - 3.64 m (12.04 ft)
Displacement - 5,500kg
Keel Ballast - 1,670kg
Rig
SLOOP RIG
Fractionally rigged
Sparcraft aluminium mast
Stainless steel standing rigging- Standing rigging replaced 2025
Sparcraft aluminium boom
Spinnaker pole
Gas strut vang
Racing headfoil
Two masthead spinnaker halyards with fractional spinnaker halyard spectacle (uses one of the masthead halyards)
WINCHES (upgraded from standard)
Two Harken two-speed self tailing mainsheet winches
Two Harken two-speed self tailing primary winches
Two Harken two-speed self tailing secondary winches
SAILS
Olimpic Italian Mylar Main and Jib - 2025
Olimpic Italian Laminate Cruising Main and Jib - 2020
Doyle Dacron Main and Jib - 2017
Doyle Stratis No. 2 Jib - 2012
Accommodation
SLEEPS EIGHT IN TWO CABINS PLUS SALOON
FORWARD CABIN with double berth and hanging lockers.
SALOON with height adjustable table and two single berths.
Light oak colour Alpi woodwork and parquet type laminated floors.
Cream Cabin upholstery.
AFT CABIN with double berth and hanging locker.
GALLEY with two burner gas hob, SS sink with H&C pressurised water and 12v fridge.
HEADS compartment with Jabsco wc, hand basin and shower.
Machinery
YANMAR 3YM30 29HP THREE CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE
Serviced - July 2025
Saildrive to three blade prop -Serviced -
Cruising speed approx. 6.0 knots
Maximum speed approx. 7.0 knots
ELECTRICS
Two 12v batteries - New July 2025
Switched and charged by engine alternator
240v battery charger - New July 2025
Shore power cable
TANKAGE
Single 75l plastic fuel tank
Two 100l plastic water tanks
WATER SYSTEM
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Water heated by calorifier and immersion heater
25 litre hot water tank
Inventory
NAVIGATION
NKE Racing Instruments on Mast
Compass.
Clock and barometer.
Navigation lights.
Raymarine AIS receiver.
Echo sounder.
Radar reflector.
ELECTRICS
Batteries all replaced in July 2025
Switched and charged by engine alternator (60 Amp).
240v battery charger.
Shore power cable.
TANKAGE
1 x 75 ltr. plastic fuel tank.
2 x 100 ltr. plastic water tanks.
1 x 95 ltr. Black water tank
WATER SYSTEM
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Water heated by calorifier and immersion heater
25 litre hot water tank, heated 240v & engine
SAFETY
Manual bilge pumps x 2.
Electric bilge pump.
All guardwires replaced July 2025
SAFETY
Fire blanket.
3 x manual fire extinguishers 1 x auto fire extinguishers.
Searchlight.
Emergency steering.
Boat hook.
Warps & fenders
GROUND TACKLE
Anchor
Chain and warp
Bow roller
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Purchase Information
Ancasta are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract.
A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Ancasta brokerages. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. Please Note: where the vessel's status shows as "Preliminary", details of the vessel have not yet been confirmed by the Vendor.
Contact
For further information or to arrange a viewing appointment please don't hesitate to contact our Ancasta Cowes Office
- Call: +44 01983 247277
- Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Listing Office: Cowes
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