Engine
Perkins 4-108
Total Power
40hp
Engine Hours
2720
Class
Sail Cruiser
Length
13.26m
Year
1985
Model
First 435E
Capacity
-
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Boat Details
Description
The Beneteau First 435 was designed by the highly respected German Frers, she has an excellent pedigree. Built for comfort as well as speed. Whether you want to take on all challengers on the racecourse, or move you, all your worldly possessions, your dog and your cat aboard and head for blue waters, this boat will take it.
Go-fast features include running backstays, a good selection of winches, two genoas, two spinnakers, a long waterline, and a strong hull. Go-easy features include cockpit seats you can lie out and sleep on, a Stack Pack so you don’t have to work to drop then flake the sail, a furled genoa, and a large dodger to protect from the weather. The decks are wide, and the foredeck is practically a dance floor.
Inside, it’s like stepping into a house: It’s remarkably big for 43 feet. The galley is well designed by someone who clearly enjoys cooking; there are a couple of heads (because two heads are better than one), the aft cabin is massive, and the saloon is designed for a lot of company. Even the V-berth will accommodate the big people.
Fast or slow, big or small, this boat just feels good. She needs some TLC, then she needs to get out into the open air, throw up her sails and head to a peaceful evening anchorage.
Fast and efficient hull
Great live aboard
Very wide side decks
Long sleek lines, low cabin
Big lockers
Good engine access
Ample storage
It also comes with assumable moorage in Ladysmith, with manager approval.
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Other Details
Layout and Description
This vessel sports wide side decks and open foredeck. The decks are covered in teak. While there is some work to be done there, once completed, they will be not only stunning, but provide excellent grip and tradition. There is a large aft cockpit with centre cockpit access. This affords a large aft cabin with double berth, hanging locker, and ample storage. Beneath the companionway stairs is access to the engine. The engine compartment can also be accessed from the aft cabin.
To port is the galley, with 4-burner stove with oven, front-loading fridge, countertop storage, double SS sink, countertop space, and storage below and along the hull. Aft of the galley is a door leading to an enclosed head with a vanity sink and toilet. Another door in the head leads to the aft cabin.
Starboard of the companionway stairs is a forward-facing nav station. There is a hanging locker aft, and another door to access the aft cabin is aft of that.
The saloon consists of two settees. One C-shaped to port with a gull-wing table, and one bench seat to port. Storage abounds beneath and behind both settees. Above the port settee is a pilot berth.
Forward of the saloon is another head to port with a vanity sink and an electric toilet. There are two doors to this head, allowing access from the saloon and the forward cabin. To starboard of the head, there is a large hanging locker. Forward of those is the V-berth with storage and access to the chain locker.
Construction
The hull is made of Solid Fiberglass (GRP)
The decks are teak planking on balsa cored fiberglass. Some repair is needed on the planking on the starboard forward side deck.
The cabin structure is cored and solid fiberglass with white gelcoat finish.
The cockpit is nice and deep and has fine contours to mold to the shape of your back.
Plenty of cockpit locker space
Large, heavy-duty radar arch and davit
Sails and Riggin
Rig type: Masthead sloop
1 Mainsail
2 Genoas – one furled, one stored
2 Spinnakers
Mast is aluminum and keel stepped w triple spreaders
Boom is aluminum w Stack Pack for ease of dropping and storing mainsail
Standing rigging is SS cable
Forestay has furling foresail on it
SS thru-deck chainplates w internal tie rods
Rigid boom vang
Running rigging is synthetic braid
Running backstays
Lifelines are SS cable w plastic covering
SS pushpit and pulpit
Winchess are all Lewmar;
1 x #16 self-tailing,
2 x #40,
1 x #40 self-tailing
2 x #43
1 x #44 self-tailing
2 x #55 self-tailing
Mechanical
1985 Perkins 4.108 4-cyl, naturally aspirated, inboard, diesel
Hours: 2,713
40HP
Fresh water cooled to combat corrosion
Fuel capacity: 55 gal (208 ltr), SS tank
Wheel steering
Go fast at 8 kts
Tender is a rigid hull inflatable (RHIB) 2014 Osun 10’. Well sized and stable.
Double arm lifting davit for lifting and carrying the tender
Ground Tackle
Let the windlass do the heavy lifting: Lewmar 12V. It’s tucked away in a bow locker, along with the anchor when not in use. This is great for when you’re racing or sailing hard.
Primary anchor: Rocna mod 25
Primary rode: Galvanized chain (length unknown)
Electrical
Produce
AC: 120V, 30A
50’ 30-amp cord
Alternator
Generator: Onan 2500 Microlite LP
Solar panels x 2
Inverter/Charger: 3000W Magnum
Store
DC: 12V
House batteries: 6 x GC Gel 6V
Start batteries: 2 x GC flooded lead acid 6V
Battery monitor
Navigation
Radar helps you see in limited visibility: JRC 1500
GPS on a chartplotter tracks your location in real time: Furuno GP32 GPS WAAS Navigator; and Furuno GPSMAP 7412XSV chartplotter
Autopilot for hands-free steering: Cetrek 737
Boat’s depth, water temperature, speed through water:
Hercules master display
VHF marine radio: Icom IC-M601 fixed mount w DSC
Know your compass heading if the power fails: Marco Polo gimballed
Plumbing
Pressurized H/C water
Fresh water tank: 2 tanks, fiberglass encapsulated, totalling 85 gal (322 ltr)
Hot water tank
Holding tank
Raw water flush electric toilets in both heads (one goes to sea, one goes to tank)
Hand shower in forward head
Electric bilge pump to keep water from condensation, leaks, etc. out of the bilge
Manual bilge pump in case things go really haywire
Lovely dry heat: Cabin heat is forced air, diesel fueled.
Propane tanks 2 x 30 lbs w pressure gauge and 12VDC electric solenoid and vapour detector
Household
Force 10 3-burner stove w oven
BBQ w cover mounted to pushpit
NovaKool AC/DC fridge front opening for ease of access
Centerline double SS sink for less splashing
Tunes AM/FM Clarion 6 CD changer
Finishing
Canvas is navy blue and protects from UV and weather: Dodger, pedestal cover, lens cover, Stack Pack, UV strip on foresail, winches
Hull is finished with white gelcoat
Interior fabrics are cloth. Solid light blue as well as blue and white stripes. Attractive and in good condition.
Liner is teak panelling
Bulkheads are teak veneer on plywood
Cabinetry is teak veneer on plywood with solid teak trim and hi pressure plastic laminate worksurfaces
Deckhead is vinyl liner
Bulkheads are teak veneer on plywood
Cabin soles are carpet on teak and holly strip
Some water damage to table but otherwise in generally good condition
Safety
12V bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Magnetic compass
Sound signal
Radar reflector
Ship’s clock
Barometer
Self-enclosed propane locker
Propane solenoid switch
Re-boarding device
Life ring
Throw line 50’
TLC
The boat hasn't been cruising for a couple of seasons, and there will be maintenance issues to address to ensure reliability in the systems. The main engine was recently serviced by a mechanic to ensure its reliability. The main labour will be the teak decks, which are delaminating in the forward starboard deck area, and the reason for the lower price.
A survey from the fall of 2024 valued this vessel at $102,000
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Propulsion
Engine Make:Perkins
Engine Model:4-108
Engine Year:1985
Total Power:40hp
Engine Hours:2720
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Propeller Material:Bronze
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall:13.26m
Max Draft:2.29m
Beam:4.01m
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Electrical Circuit:12V
Hull Material:Fibreglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:321.76 l
Fuel Tank:208.2 l
Holding Tank:75.71 l
Accommodations
Guest Cabins:2
Guest Heads:2