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1985 Beneteau First 42
$59,900
Boat in Annapolis, MD 21403 US
First 42
1 Engine (Volvo Penta)
42 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Well-maintained Performance Cruiser!!!
Molto Bene is not just a 40 year old boat, she is a well maintained vintage/classic racer cruiser. Designed by German Frers for Beneteau with beautiful lines, she is heavy enough comfortably take on the ocean and quick enough to race very competitively. The interior has been updated for easy cruising and control lines lead aft for short handed sailing. Her history includes winning back to back Annapolis to Bermuda ocean races, six winters cruising the Caribbean and even a trip to Cuba. She is ready for more. Where do you want to go. Here are some highlights:
- Selden Mast - 2017
- Standing and Running Rigging - 2017
- Volvo Penta D2-55 - 2008
- AC/Heat in Saloon / Forward Cabin - 2013
- Custom Galley - 2013
- Sea Frost Refrigeration - 2013
- Custom Dining Table Storage Unit - 2011
- Completely redone electrical and communications panels (2015)
- Custom Refurbished Cabin Sole
- All Batteries - 2023
- Charger and Inverter - 2022
- Lewmar Electric Windlass - 2018
- 4 Solar Panels - 2017
- B&G Electronics with H5000 Processor
- Fresh water hoses and faucets replaced - 2016
Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
42.92ft
Length at Waterline
36ft
Beam
13.08ft
Max Bridge Clearance
64ft
Max Draft
7.33ft
Displacement
18738lb
Dry Weight
18738lb
Ballast
8818lb
Cruising Speed
7kn
Max Speed
8kn
Range
521nmi
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Seating Capacity
8
Fresh Water Tanks
50gal
Fuel Tanks
40gal
Holding Tanks
15gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
monohull
Engine 1
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
D2-55
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Interior Description
Two cabin, two head version with pullman style v-berth stateroom with enclosed head forward. Large main saloon custom dinette with sea berths to port and settee with sea berth to stbd. Aft stateroom to port with aft head to stbd, Custom U-shaped galley to port just aft to dinette. She is spacious enough to make a great live-aboard or extended fast cruiser. Her rich teak woodwork gives you a warm nautical feel. Definitely built at a time when fine crafted interior woodwork was must. Her upholstery was redone and is in good condition. The main cabin headliner was professionally replaced.
Forward Master Cabin
Galley
Nav Station
Aft Cabin - Port
Aft Head
Forward Master Cabin
- Large Pullman berth
- Storage
- Hanging locker
- Head w/ Porta Potty, Corian counter top, SS sink (2016)
- Deck hatch replaced with Lewmar (2006)
- AC/Heat
- AC/Heat 16000 btu (2013)
- Custom dinette and storage wall unit with built in folding table with extension leaf, open storage, and closed storage. (2013)
- Teak and Holly floor boards - reengineered to manageable sizes, edge banded and epoxy sealed - Excellent condition.
- Upholstery redone (2006)
- Main cabin ceiling redone (2018)
- Deck hatch replaced with Lewmar (2006)
- Lee Cloths for all four saloon bunks
- Cabin side windows replaced, show no signs of past or present leaking (2014)
- All interior light LED, 9 dual red/white
- USB ports installed throughout
Galley
- Entire galley module redesigned and rebuilt in (2013)
- Better storage
- Corian countertops
- Deep double bowl SS sink
- Sea Frost freezer box (2013)
- Dorm style fridge & freezer under nav station (Original furniture face available)
- Force 10 Propane 2 burner stove with oven & broiler
- Electric solenoid for propane stove
- Sea water foot pump
Nav Station
- True working nav station with large work surface and proper fiddle. This is the larger nav station design.
- Completely redone electrical and communications panels (2015)
- Excellent open and enclosed storage
Aft Cabin - Port
- Good sized double bunk
- Storage
- Multiple ventilation ports
Aft Head
- Manual marine toilet
- SS Sink
- Storage
- Multiple ventilation ports
- Macerator pump for holding tank
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/26 | Initial price | $59,900 |
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