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1983 Beneteau First 38.5

Hingham, Massachusetts

$39,500

The only Beneteau 38.5 First available in North America. Two owner boat, current owner purchased the boat in 1991. The original owner brought the boat to Massachusetts on it's own bottom. Equipped to the gills with extras, most of what you need is already here, no need to make countless trips to West Marine. Some notable equipment and upgrades include: New standing rigging (2013), Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 inch MFD (2020), 100 amp hour engine AGM battery bank, 220 amp alternator, 660 watts of solar panels, 1000 amp hour house battery bank (2020), Isotherm Magnum water cooled fridge / freezer compressor (2020), LED lighting on mast and interior cabin, 12 gallon hot water heater, Lewmar windlass(2013), 55 inch SS leather wrapped destroyer wheel. This is just the tip of the iceberg, the list goes on and on! 

This boat has won numerous local sailing regattas. The Beneteau "First" models are well-known for its racing-oriented vessels designed for performance and speed. The interior layout of the Beneteau First 38 generally includes comfortable accommodations for cruising, with three cabins, berths in the salon, a galley, a saloon, and a head. 

 

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: High Tension
Make: Beneteau
Model: First 38.5
Year: 1983
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 38 ft
Length Overall: 38 ft
Beam: 12'5 ft
Max Draft: 7 ft
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Perkins
  • Model: 4-108
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Feathering
  • Engine Location: Center
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 1983
  • Engine Hours: 3,389

Tanks

Fuel Tank Capacity: 29 gal
Water Tank Capacity: 98 gal
Holding Tank Capacity: 40 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Racers and Cruisers

Contact

Sarah Strauch, CPYB
Contact Sarah Strauch for more information 207.332.2239
Eastern Yacht Sales, Inc.

Office

Eastern Yacht Sales, Inc.
170 Shipyard Drive
Hingham, Massachusetts, US, 02043
Tel:781 749 8600
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.


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.