Used Boats For Sale in Sidney - Sloop

A fast, strong, comfortable and elegant racer-cruiser that has "stood the test of time" whether in coastal or blue water cruising as well as in racing.

This is an exceptionally clean boat inside and out. It offers great light and ventilation (8 opening ports, 2 deck hatches, sliding and retractable companion way hatch), as well as ample storage throughout.

During the present 16 years ownership, FIRST KISS has undergone a substantial refit (in 2010) and many upgrades and "retooling" all along. A comprehensive list of upgrades and refit work is available.

This vessel is a "must see" as it truly exudes pride of ownership. She is ready to go cruising right now.

Moorage is transferable upon approval by the marina

SPECIFICATIONS

Beneteau First 375

Name.............................................................. First Kiss

Year...................................................................... 1985

Builder.......................................... Beneteau Group (FR)

Designer...................................................... Jean Berret

LOA........................................................ 11.82m/37.08ft

LWL....................................................... 10.16m/33.16ft

Beam........................................................ 3.76m12.33ft

Draft............................................................ 1.955m6.5ft

Displacement........................................ 7000kg/15,432lb

Ballast..................................................... 2400kg/5291lb

Sail Area .................................... 60.21sq/m/ 648.13sq/ft

Hull  ..............................................................Fiberglass

Deck............................................................. Fiberglass

Steering............................................................... Wheel

Keel......................................................................... Fin

Rudder................................................................ Spade

Fuel............................................................... 95L/25gal

Water........................................................... 140L/36gal

Hot Water............................................................... 6gal

Holding Tank........................................................... Yes

CONSTRUCTION

• Hull: Hand-laid solid fiberglass and Polyester resin with reinforcements in high stress areas
• Four substantial fiberglass ribs run the beam length under the teak and holy sole
• Two solid longitudinal stringers to which the stainless steel chainplates are anchored to
• The stays are connected to the chainplates with stainless steel rods visible behind the settees
• Bulkheads are glassed to the hull and deck
• Deck: Balsa cored with solid fiberglass where the deck hardware is fastened
• Hull to deck joint is an inward turned flange with deck set onto a bonding compound and fastened through the aluminum toe rail
• Wheel Steering: access through the lazarette, chain and cable quadrant
• Rudder: spade with bearing, bushing and tube insert replaced
• Keel: keel bolts replaced in 2010 and visible in various sections of the bilge

INTERIOR

• Bright and airy, with large side windows and opening hatches
• Wood finish in beautiful African Mahogany with solid wood trim, fiddles and louvered locker doors, teak and holly style sole
• Upholstery finished in light blue/grey fabric, excellent condition (new 2024- upholstery and foam)   
• Salon: U-shaped settee to port and settee to starboard
• Large centerline table with drop leaves on both sides, beverage storage in the center
• Shelving and lockers outboard of settees
• Nav station: full-size forward-facing chart table
• Electrical panels and instrumentation at hand
• Storage under the nav seat and under the table
• Large hanging locker between the nav station and head
• Galley: L-shaped counter to port with excellent food prep areas
• Double sinks centerline, pressurized water with hot/cold mixer faucet
• saltwater foot pump
• Propane 2 burner stove with oven
• Top loading fridge, 12V
• Excellent storage under the counter in drawers, shelving and large lockers for pots and pans
• V-Berth: traditional berth with filler cushion
• Shelving outboard of bed, 3 compartment storage below the bed, hanging locker and vanity with two lockers
• Aft cabin: generous size cabin with double bed
• 2 compartment storage under the berth, batteries in one
• Shelving along the hull, hanging locker, other small lockers
• Good access to the back of the engine from this cabin 
• Head: large compartment, vanity with sink, manual Jabsco marine toilet, fresh water or salt water flush

MECHANICAL

• Volvo Penta 2003 series, 28hp, 1820hours
• Fresh water cooled (heat exchanger)
• S/S shaft, dripless Volvo shaft seal
• 2-Blade Bronze propeller
• Engine control panel in the cockpit
• Primary R45 Racor fuel filter
• Salt water intake strainer
• S/S Diesel tank

ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING

• 30amp Shorepower
• 120VAC with distribution panel and breakers (outlets, water heater, battery charger)
• 12VDC distribution panel with breakers
• Reverse polarity monitor
• Batteries: 3 x 27DC-180 12V dual purpose wet cells sealed under aft berth
• Battery monitor: Link 2000
• Battery Charger: Xantrex TrueCharge 2 series 40amp
• Solar panel: Go-Power GP Flex 100
• Victron Energy MPPT 75/15 charge controller
• LED interior lights
• LED Nav. Lights
• S/S Diesel tank under aft cabin berth, 95L
• FRP water tanks under salon settees, 140L
• Holding tank in lazarette locker, macerator pump in deep locker
• Domestic water level gauge
• Pressured hot and cold water
• Raritan hot water tank under salon settees
• 2 x DC bilge pumps, 1 x manual bilge pump
• 12V Jabsco macerator pump
• Propane solenoid ( hose from locker to galley replaced)

INSTRUMENTS

• Chartplotter: Garmin EchoMap 54d plotter/sonar combo with BlueChart G2 Vision HD
• Radar: Furuno 1623, screen under dodger, Yachttech dome mounted on post on the stern
• Tridata: Raymarine ST60 + suite (boat speed, depth, wind angle and velocity)
• Depth and speed retractable transducers in forward section of bilge
• Autopilot: Raymarine Smartpilot X5
• Compass
• VHF: Standard Horizon Explorer Series GX 1700 at Nav station with remote mic in cockpit

SAILS & CANVAS

• Mainsail: Battened main with 3 reef points, lazy jacks
• Genoa: 130% on Harken furling system
• Sail area: 648 sqft (60sqm)

RIGGING + DECK GEAR

• Masthead sloop
• Keel stepped aluminum mast
• Double spreader rig
• Rigid boomvang
• Mechanical backstay
• Adjustable (and removable) babystay
• LED Tri/anchor/strobe lights, LED Nav lights
• VHF antennae
• Tri-lens radar reflector
• Wind instrumentation and Davis wind vane
• 9 x winches total: 3 x on mast (1 x ST30 + 2sgl speed 30)
• Primary winches, 2 x ST40, 2 x ST46 on cockpit coaming
• Winches on coachroof: 1 x ST30, 1 x sgl spd 30
• Spinlock clutches: 2 x on mast, 2 sets of triple rope Spinlock XTS clutches under dodger on coachroof
• Turning blocks deck level at mast + 2 fixed double turning blocks aft leading sheets to winches
• Genoa tracks adjustable from the cockpit
• Mainsheet block and tackle 6x1 ratio, tweezer 4x1 ratio
• Mainsheet traveller in the cockpit with bulls-eye at its ends

COCKPIT & DECK

• Large Lazarette locker, LPG locker, deep and large locker on the starboard side 
• Mainsheet traveller
• 36” leather covered wheel on pedestal
• Radar post S/S transom ladder
• Safe side decks, double life lines with side gates
• Wedge-shaped trunk cabin, flush foredeck

ANCHORING

• Windlass: 12V for chain and rope
• Anchor: CQR 35lb on double roller
• Rode: 200ft (60m) of 5/16” chain in anchor locker, 200ft of rope stored in deep locker
• Spare anchor: Fortress FX-23 stored on deep locker

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Dodger, Bimini and full cockpit enclosure with removable panels
• Dinghy: AquaPro SMR 9ft RIB
• Outboard: Yamaha 2.5hp
• JVC radio/cd/stereo with speakers
• Curtains, pull out shades on hatches, porthole shades
• Cockpit cushions: BottomSider closed cell foam
• Fenders and mooring lines
• Many spare parts (mechanical, electrical, hardware, canvas, lines etc)

MAINTENANCE

• Last haul-out and anti-fouling: July 2024 – by Van Isle Marina, work by Philbrooks: antifouling, pro-speed, hull cleaned, waxed, polished
• Last zinc(s) change: June 2026
• bottom dived and cleaned: June 2026
• Last engine oil change: Apr 2026 including filters
• Vessel underwent a major refit in 2010: list of upgrades available upon request