Beneteau First 42

Spacious fast sea sailor suitable for long journeys

Bénéteau First 42 – Seaworthy classic with a proven track record

The Bénéteau First 42 is a design by the renowned designer German Frers and is known as a fast, seaworthy, and elegant cruiser-racer. This 1982 example is in good condition and has been carefully maintained over the past years, making it ready to sail for a new owner.

General information
Length: 13.08 m
Width: 3.99 m
Draft: 2.15 m
Material: Polyester sandwich, teak deck
Displacement: 8,499 kg
Ballast: 4,000 kg
Engine: Perkins 4 cylinder, 50 hp, well maintained
Berth: Sales harbor Amsterdam Nautic

Comfort & layout
The boat is spaciously designed with a classic and warm finish. Inside you will find a 2-person forward cabin, a 2-person aft cabin, a spacious salon with two fixed pilot berths, and a total of 6 fixed sleeping places + 2 extra. The standing height is 1.95 m.

Furthermore, the First 42 is equipped with:
Central heating system (Kabola)
Boiler (hot water via engine and shore power)
Toilet (2x manual, recently renewed)
Shower room
Kitchen with Plastimo 1000 gas stove (2 burners + oven), refrigerator, and ample storage space

Sails & rigging
This yacht has a complete sail wardrobe in reasonable to good condition, including:
Mainsail (dacron)
Mainsail (laminate)
Large genoa
Shorter jib (heavy weather sail)
Storm sail for the boom
In addition, there is a complete rigging with aluminum mast, sail area approx. 73 m², Lewmar winches (of which 4 self-tailing) and a well-functioning Furlex roller furling system.

Navigation & electronics
Autopilot: Raymarine ST7000+
Log, depth meter & wind meter: Raymarine ST60
Chart plotter: Garmin 2010C
Radar: Raytheon
VHF: Icom M601
Weatherfax/Navtex: Clipper
Safety & equipment
Equipped with among others bow thruster (Craftsman Marine), manual and electric bilge pump, lifebuoy, radar reflector, emergency flares, gas locker with drainage, and self-draining cockpit. Outside you will find a sprayhood, bimini, teak deck, outdoor cushions, and swim ladder.

Maintenance & history
The current owner has had the ship for the past 6 years and has maintained it carefully. Recent work and renewals:
Antifouling and anodes (2023)
Engine service (filters, oil, impeller pump, gearbox)
New toilets, faucet, and hydrofoor
New propeller shaft coupling
New sprayhood, cover, and bimini
Central heating system maintenance
Batteries and bilge pump renewed