Remarks :
The Bénéteau First 345 is said to be a racing boat with a cruising interior. Designed by Jean Berret, whose fondness for combining comfort with performance can be found in most if not all of his builds.
With sleek exterior lines and a surprisingly roomy interior, she is perfect for first-time owners or even weathered sailors looking to downsize to something more manageable.
With many additions and upgrades, this Beneteau First 345 is definitely worth having a look at.
Accommodation :
INTERIOR / DOMESTIC
No. of Berths- 8 berths
No. of Cabins- 3
Headroom- 1.85m
Upholstery- all replaced 2016 including -beds, seats and seat backs - all new foam
Flooring- Teak, and holly faced plywood
Chart Table
Hanging Locker(s)- Two in aft cabins
Number of Heads- One in the aft heads compartment
Toilet Type- manual
Shower- One in heads compartment one on the stern
Hob- 2 ring gas
Oven
Grill
Galley Sink- Twin basin sink
Refrigerator- yes
Freezer- plate in split fridge/freezer compartment
Water System - Pressurised
Stereo
CANVAS
Bimini
Sprayhood New 2019
Sail cover New 2018
MISCELLANEOUS
Outboard - Yamaha 4 hp
Dinghy 2.4m
Warps - number- 4 main mooring warps - 2009 + other various cordage
Fenders - number- 9
Inventory :
NAVIGATION
GPS- Garmin 82 at nav table with cockpit repeater (New 2020)
Autopilot- Autohelm
VHF Radio- Cobra F77 DSC - new 2016
Log / Speed / Sounder- NASA Clipper (2020)
Navtex- NASA Target Navtex Pro - 2000
Compass- Plastimo
Barometer
Clock
DECK
Decking Type- GRP
Anchor Locker
Anchors- 2 x 16kg Delta (2015) / Kedge
Anchor Chain / Warp- (50m 8mm chain + 20m warp)(25m 8mm chain+ 30mwarp)
Anchor Windlass- Lofrans 1000 watt - new 2015 - With Wireless Remote
Winches- Lewmar 2 x 46
Pushpit / Pulpit- Stainless steel
Boarding Ladder- Bathing platform Swim ladder / Gangway plank
Cockpit / Deck Shower
Cockpit Table
Cockpit Lockers- port & starboard
Teak cockpit slats (new 2014)
SAFETY
Life raft- 8 man - Out of Service
Lifebuoys- 1 x horseshoe
Flares & Expiry date - Expired
Jackstays
Fire Extinguishers - #2 in cabin
Fire Blanket- 1 in galley
Bilge Pump(s) Manual- 1
Bilge Pump(s) Electric- 1
Note: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, fire extinguishers etc if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement by the new owner and not to be used in any negotiations on price.
Mechanical :
CONSTRUCTION
Type: Sail + Aux motor
Builder / Designer: Beneteau - Jean Berret
Make / Model: First 345
Year Built: 1985
Year Launched: 1985
Designer: Jean Berret
Where Built: France
Osmosis treatment: Yes
Preventative / Remedial: Preventative
Details of any treatment: Epoxy coating by factory when new
Construction Materials: GRP
Keel / Hull Form: Long fin
Steering Type: Tiller
Helm Position: Cockpit
Rudder Type: Full skeg hung rudder
Deck Materials: GRP
Superstructure Materials: GRP
Hull Colour: White
DIMENSIONS
LOA- 10.55m
LWL- 9.0m
Beam- 3.5m
Draft- 1.90m
Displacement- 5000kg
Ballast- 2000kg
ENGINES/MECHANICAL
Manufacturer / Model- Volvo Penta
No. of Engines- 1
HP (Each)- 18
Cooling - Fresh water with sea water heat exchanger
Drive Type- shaft drive
Fuel Type- Diesel
Fuel Consumption L/Hr- 1.5 litre per hour @ 2000rpm
Cruising Speed - 5 Knts
Maximum Speed- 7 Knts
Propeller Type- Bronze
TANKAGE
Fuel- 80 L
Water - 400 L in total
Holding tank- ~80 L - Pump out
ELECTRICAL & BATTERIES
Domestic Batt. - 3 x 105 AH - 2 x August 2016 & 1 x May 2017
Engine Starter Batt. - 1 x 90 AH - 2017
Charging System - Alternator via sterling smart controller
Battery Charger- Sterling ProCharge 30 Amp
Shore Power
Shore Power cable
Solar Panels- x3 - total 250 Watts
SPARS / RIGGING
Type of Rig- Bermudan cutter
Spars Make / Material- Zspars / Aluminium
Standing Rigging - 1999
Running Rigging - Updated as Needed
Mainsail Reefing - Semi battened mainsail (Slab reefing) 2017
Lazy Jacks
Furling Headsail- Sailspar CL system 2017
Mast removed 2016 for new rollers at top plus new LED anchor light
All rigging and fixings inspected
SAILS
Main (2017) Make: W Sails Condition: Excellent new August 2017
Genoa (2017) Make: W Sails Condition: Excellent new August 2017