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Beneteau First 34.7 - 2007

'GBR912R' SAIL NUMBER STAYING WITH OWNERThis IRC optimised Beneteau First 34.7 won the Round The Island John Franks Cup in 2018 and 2019! She then placed 3rd in 2021, which goes to show how exemplary she is as a racing yacht.With her IRC rating of 0., and optimised sail wardrobe and rudder, she's sure to impress.

The current owner only dry sailed her from the start of his ownership right through until mid 2021, where she was relaunched.

Mechanical

Yanmar 3YM2020hpHours unknownLast serviced by owner - April 2023Last serviced by professional - Early 2022Sail driveEngine is mounted in a ventilated, soundproofed compartment on a bed built into the hull structureEngine compartment insulated and soundproofed with honeycomb foamThe engine control panel with rev. counter and alarms is built into the starboard aft side of the cockpit bench. The panel is protected with plexiglassThe engine control lever fitted with a foldaway handle is fixed to the starboard coamingThe rotomoulded fuel tank (75L capacity) is situated under the starboard aft berth. A gauge is fitted under the engine panelTwin-bladed folding propeller

Electrical3 x 12V Batteries2 x domestic batteries - Powermax 12V 85Ah - 20201 x engine battery - Numax XV24MF 12V 86Ah - no older than 5 years240V ring main2 x 2-pin sockets (EU) with UK adapters12 V electrical panel with brushed stainless steel front, voltmeter and breakersCigarette lighter socketBattery switch situated in starboard aft cabinBattery charging by engine alternator

Rig

Sloop rigFractionalCarbon mastSlab reefing mainAlloy boom - 2020Carbon composite rudder - IRC RatedRod standing rigging - plus 10 yearsRunning rigging - Dynema - 2021New forestay - 2019New asymmetric pole - 2015Retracting/extending bowsprit

SailsBanks Carbon Mainmedium useBanks Jgood shapeHyde J3 - heavy weather - good conditionStorm Jib & TriSail - orange - never usedBanks CodeLight useBanks A2North Sails A3

Equipment

NavigationPlotter - Raymarine A70Depth - RaymarineWind - RaymarineSpeed - RaymarineRaymarine ST60+ mast displays2 x Raymarine i70 displaysAIS (transducer/transceiver) - Raymarine 650 Class B with AIS splitter 100DSC/VHF - Raymarine Ray 50

DeckWheel steering2 x Harken 32 ST halyard winches on coach roof2 x Harken 40 ST cockpit winchesTeak in cockpitLines led aft to 9 clutches on coach roofBow roller (currently detached)Anchor lockerFull ground tackle included but currently stored elsewhereAnchor, 30m chain, 50m warpLight Danforth anchorKedge anchor

CanvasMainsail cover

SafetyBow and stern LED navigation lightsSteaming light - LEDAnchor light - LEDJackstays - 2019EPIRB - expires July 20256 man life raft - requires servicingElectric bilge pumpManual bilge pumpGas alarm

MiscellaneousLast antifouled - May 2023

Accomodation

6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon1 x headsOverhead lighting LED throughoutDiesel air heating - EberspacherSaloon headroom: 1.80mSymmetrical saloon with settees (1.93m x 0.5m) and mattresses forming two sea berthsSaloon table with stainless steel base, brackets and leaves, and a bar with lid in the centreBackrests with built-in stowage along the hullStowage under port setteeTwo stainless steel handrailsFusion stereo system with VDO speakersPort aft cabin headroom: 1.80mBerth with mattress 1.95 m x 0.98 mHanging lockerUnder-berth stowageCream-coloured padded lining on plywoodStarboard aft cabin headroom: 1.80 mDouble berth with mattress 1.95 m x 1.65 mHanging lockerCream-coloured padded lining on plywoodUnder-berth stowageCabin doorGalley headroom: 1.80mLaminated worktopRectangular stainless steel sinkMixer tap with hot and cold pressurised waterFridgeNew oven - Eno - 2021Lockers along the hull for stowage of utensils, table settings and food

Construction

The hull and its structure are infused in one operation (Infujection) for a better strength / weight ratio, overall reduction in weight and optimum weight controlThe bilges are constructed in single skin fibreglass/synthetic resin, the skin in glass fibre/balsa/synthetic resin sandwichStrengthened pressure points (keel, rudder, chain plates, deck line) reinforce the structureThe gelcoat is white with anthracite First livery (2 bands of grey above the waterline and a band of grey below the hull / deck line)The deck is constructed by injection (glass fibre, balsa, synthetic resin sandwich) for better strength/weight ratio, a better finish and optimal insulationReinforced areas are constructed at points under the deck fittings (winches, tracks, chain plates, cleats)The keel comprises a cast iron fin keel and lead bulb hardened with antimony to lower the centre of gravityThe deep keel is fitted with a torpedo shaped bulbThe keel is fitted to the hull with high-resistance bonding as well as a system of screws and stainless steel backing plate

DocumentationBills of Sale evidencing 5 years clear titleEvidence of UK VAT status - Marina letter evidencing UK location on 31/12/2020Builders CertificateDeclaration of ConformityEvidence of RCD - plate in cockpitSSR Certificate - expires November 2024Expired Part 1 Registry CertificateTranscript of closed Part 1 RegistryExpired SSR Certificate

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Beneteau First 34.7 for sale in Gosport United Kingdom