1988 Beneteau First 435Sold

$69,900

Boat in Groton, CT

$69,900

The Beneteau First 435 is a rare offering in the US. Designed by German Frers and built

in France to the highest standards as an offshore racing/cruising boat, the 435 is a fast,

powerful, solidly built design that also happens to have a nicely appointed interior for

cruising. The layout features two private staterooms, two heads and a centerline queen

berth in the aft cabin, with total accommodations for 7. Above all, the 435 is intended for

those who really sail.


As a true Bluewater racer/cruiser, with a PHRF base rating of 81, the First 435 glides

beautifully in light air and competently punches through adverse weather. Mariannina was

built in 1988 and has enjoyed numerous innovative improvements & upgrades for safety

and singlehanded sailing. She has confidently sailed our family on numerous voyages

along the New England coast from NY to Maine and down to the Bahamas taking line

honors in the 2012 Arc Bahamas. With all control lines led to two deck mounted electric

winches she is routinely solo sailed along the CT, RI, MA coast and out to the islands

(Block, Shelter, Cutty, MV, Nantucket, ….).

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1988 Beneteau First 435

builtBuilt in 1988
modelFirst 435
enginePerkins
length feet
fuelDiesel
materialFiberglass/Reinforced

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1988 Beneteau First 435 Full Details

Length Overall
43.42ft
Length at Waterline
37.5ft
Beam
13.25ft
Max Bridge Clearance
65ft
Max Draft
6.42ft
Displacement
24000lb
Ballast
9000lb
Cabins
3
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
100gal
Fuel Tanks
55gal
Holding Tanks
40gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4.108
Total Power
55hp
Engine Hours
400
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2019
Summary
LOOKING TO GO SOUTH TO THE ISLANDS? The Beneteau First 435 is a rare offering in the US. Designed by German Frers and built in France to the highest standards as an offshore racing/cruising boat, the 435 is a fast, powerful, solidly built design that also happens to have a nicely appointed interior.
Details of Improvements


  • Perkins 4.108 Diesel 55 HP – removed and completely overhauled at Quality Diesel in 2019 including new engine mounts, Head, starter, fuel pump and alternator 
  • New 20” PYI Max-prop folding prop & cutlas bearing in 2024
  • Upgraded two Lewmar 40 ST with electric
  • 6 – Six volt Trojan deep cycle House batteries (2022)
  • Sealed AGM Start Battery (2023)
  • Xantrex LinkPro battery monitor
  • Xantrex Trucharge60 marine grade 60 Amp battery charger (2024)
  • Replaced Bronze through hull shut-off valves for both heads (2018)
  • Replaced all sanitation hoses & Y-valve for aft head
  • Upgraded Aft head with electric toilet
  • Upgraded all cabin & Navigation lighting with LED 
  • Upgraded Original pedestal with Navpod console & New electronics
  • Replaced masthead sheaves Halyards: main, furler, jib & spinnaker
  • Added Inner forestay w/storm jib, appropriate bulkhead hardware & mast fittings
  • Upgraded Raymarine i60 masthead wind sensor (2022) 
  • Replaced Selden rodkicker piston & Guides


Zodiac Dinghy Included

Zodiac Dinghy with 5 HP Nissan engine Included

Also an Avon Life raft.

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.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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