Description

Well maintained Beneteau First 31.7.
Discover the perfect blend of performance and comfort with this 1999 Beneteau First 31.7. Ideal for both competitive sailing and leisurely cruises, this yacht offers a versatile sailing experience for enthusiasts of all levels. All new B&G electronics, new standing rigging 2020, Volvo MD2020 diesel services annually.
Owned by us since 2016, initially raced locally and used for local cruises. More recently completed 2 edtions of the 3 Peaks Yacht Race (winning last year) and this year a 3 week channel cruise. Selling to purchase a slightly larger boat.
Herbie is currently ashore in Falmouth.

Specifications

Accommodation

Accommodation
Forward cabin
V-berth with infill to create a large double berth
Storage cupboard
Deck hatch

Saloon
Two bench seats/berths (Upholstery renewed in the last few years)
Adjustable table with bottle storage
Storage cupboards
Clock and Barometer

Galley
Sink with hot and cold tap
Refrigerator
Storage
Oven and hob

Heads
Jabsco manual toilet
Washbasin
Storage cupboards
Wet hanging space

Aft cabin
Large double berths
Hanging wardrobe

Cockpit
Spacious cockpit
Storage lockers

Fore Cabin

Construction

Construction
GRP hull and deck
Antifouled with two coats in International Micron 350 annually (stored ashore November to April)

Equipment

Webasto diesel heater (hot air to saloon and rear cabin)
Anchor , chain and warp.
4 Fenders and 2 mooring lines.
Boathook.
Fridge (new refrigeration unit 2024)
2 Gas hobs and a grill.
240 V Shore Power cable and circuit breaker
Nasa Battery monitor
2 80AmH AGM Batteries (2023)
Hot and Cold Water (Water heated by the engine)

Nav Station

Chartplotter and 2 Triron 2 display units

Vulcan 7 Chartplotter

B&G Triton Instruments

Navigation Equipment

B&G Vulcan 7 MFD (chartplotter) (new 2024)
Navionics Chart Card UK and Ireland and Holland (large format new 2024)
New 2017
3 Triton2 Display Units
Precision 9 Compass
NAC-2 Autohelm Computer
Jefa Linear Actuator with position feedback sensor
B&G 508 Wind Sensor
Class B AIS Transciever
Icom M323G Radio with internal GPS
4 USB Charging Ports

Nav Table

Chart Plotter and 2 Triton Multi Display units

Vulcan 7 Chartplotter

B&G Triton Instruments

Engine(s)

Volvo inboard diesel MD2020, serviced annually, all invoices available.
Saildrive with folding 2 bladed propellor. New Saildrive diaphram 2024.

Volvo MD2020

Sails & Spars

New standing rigging in 2020.
Spinnaker Pole
Twin groove forestay
Genoa tracks with cars.
Under our ownership New Main, Genoa and Spinnaker Halyards (all in Dyneema) and new genoa sheets.
Ulman Racing Genoa and Main 2018 (excellent condition)
Sanders Spinnaker 2017 (excellent condition)
Original Main (used for cruising)
Cruising Genoa and No 1 Jib
Asymmetric Spinnaker
New Sprayhood (2016)
New Sailcover (2018)

Herbie under spinnaker

Safety Equipment

Electric Bilge Pump
2 Manual Bilge Pumps
4 man liferaft (out of date)
Recovery Sling
Horseshoe Lifebelt and Light
Throwing Line

Location Map