Description

Beneteau First 405 (1987) – Med-ready bluewater cruiser-racer, never chartered

1987 Beneteau First 405 “Spirit III” is a well-proven cruiser/racer, optimised for Mediterranean and bluewater cruising. With deep fin keel, powerful triple-spreader rig and Gori folding prop on a Beta 50hp (2013,

Specifications

Accommodation

Accom for 8/9 throughout in 3 double cabins and saloon (possible 3 berths)
2 x Double aft cabins
1 x V berth forward cabin
1 Jabsco heads (heads seacock replaced – Blakes 2022)
Wood joinered interior
Upholstery renewed 2017
All foam cushions replaced (2021)
Approx 190cm headroom throughout
Insulating foam floor tiles for winter

Domestic
Watermaker – Katadyn Power Survivor 80E 12.9 ltrs/hr
Eberspacher hot air diesel heating
Eberspacer calorifier/hot water (hot and cold pressurised water system with immersion heater (240v) or heated via engine)
4 x Caframo-sirocco fans

Eno 0420 oven with 2 burner hob
Frigomatic fridge with small freezer/ice box unit (fridge sea water cooled)
2 S/S sinks
Freshwater foot pump (whale)
Salt water foot pump (whale)
All interior lights LED with night vision lights in all areas
Pioneer CD/Radio new 2022 with 4 x Fusion speakers
TV screen
Monitor with swivel wall mount

Construction

White GRP hull (balsacore) deck & structure
Teak decks (replaced 2012, refinished 2025)
Deep fin keel (cast iron)
Spade hung rudder
Wheel steering

Keel removed in 2002 to have full epoxy treatment, new keel bolts fitted (by previous owner).
Last structural survey 2025

Equipment

Horizontal electric Lewmar windlass (with foot pedals)
Rocna 20kg anchor (2020) with 75m 10m chain + rope
Sprayhood & bimini
Passerelle with additional wooden plank
Various and plenty of warps/lines & many fenders
Swim ladder
Deck shower facility though window from heads

Navigation Equipment

Predominantly Raymarine nav equipment (upgraded 2013)
Raymarine E7 plotter
Raymarine DST Smart deck speed/log
Ray 125 GPS (send & receive)
Raymarine P70 Autopilot (linear drive M81132
5 x I70 displays on deck (2 @ helm, 3 on mast – Scanstrut pods new 2013)
3 x Plastimo compass’s
Wireless network – Red box with battery
Satcoms – Iridium 9922
AIS Raymarine AIS650
Navtex – ICS Navtex 6
SPX core pack
VHF splitter
LED nav lights

Engine(s)

Beta 50 - 50hp engine (new 2013)

Sails & Spars

Sloop rigged
Standing rigging (2011)
Z-Spars
Baby stay & triple spreaders
Fixed bowsprit
Spinnaker/Cruising gear
Cascade Mainsheet system
Adjustable jib sheet cars controlled from cockpit

Mainsail – 3 reefs, white in Dacron by Sanders (2012)
Stack pack & Lazy jacks fitted new
Genoa – Roller reefing, white by Sanders (2011) (serviced by Waypoint 2017), New UV strip required
Furlex rolling system new 2011
Spinnaker – light weight/heavy weight (2014) (currently in the UK)
Cruising chute – Sanders (2013)
Spare Jib (#12)

2 x Lewmar Genoa winches ST54
2 x Lewmar Spinnaker/cruising winches 40’s
2 x Lewmar Halyard winches ST40’s
2 x Dynema runners

Electrics

12v/240v systems & shore power
Charging by mains, engine & solar
3x EPEVER 100ah Lithium Batteries (to be fitted April 2026)
1 x Bosch 80 amp engine start battery (2018)
Sterling Pro charge ultra charger 60 amp
2000W Victron Inverter/Charger
Victron MTTP Solar Charger 150/100
Solar charger – Blue Solar MPPT 70/15
Solara Solar panels - 2 x 34W, 2 x 45W, 1 x 340W
Alternator to battery charger – digital – 80/130 amp
E-xpert Pro battery monitor

Recreation Facilities (Toys)

BTM MS 240 2.4m Inflatable Floor (brand new 2025)
Honda 2hp 4 stroke (with Alpha outboard lock and cover)

Safety Equipment

Ocean Safety liferaft – 4 person (last serviced April 2022)
EPIRB (out of date battery to be replaced)
1 x electric bilge pump
2 x manual bilge pump
4 x fire extinguishers
Coastal flare pack
Emergency tiller
Life buoys
Dan buoy
Radar reflector
Gas alarm
Fire blanket

The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.

Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.

Disclaimer

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