1985 Beneteau First 42

The renowned Beneteau First 42 is featured in Ferenc Mate's "World's Best Sailboats".   One of the most competitive and stable sailboats of its time, the First 42 was designed by the German Frers, and recognized in Ferenc Mate's "World's Best Sailboats". “The design brief for the First 42 was a fast family cruiser / racer. Beneteau had very precise building methods and specifications for their production boats including lamination, materials, interior requirements and rigs. I worked closely with the people at Beneteau, Francois Chalain and Mme. Roux, in the design in order to meet their criteria, which I felt was very sensible and based on solid building experience, which resulted in very good value for (one’s) money.” - German Frer.

 

This particular First 42 has upgrades lavished on it making it ready for continued successful club racing or sustained cruising.  Excellent results in Swiftsure show her racing pedigree and the off-grid equipment – solar, genset, watermaker, heater – with the modern electronics sets her up beautifully for far-flung cruising adventures. Oh … and she even has a washer/dryer and air conditioning.

 

Assumable moorage on application at the desirable North Saanich Marina.

 

BENETEAU FIRST 42

Name................................................................ LUNITA

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

Builder............................................................ Beneteau

Designer.................................................. German Frers

LOA..................................................................... 42.92’

LWL..................................................................... 36.00’

Beam................................................................... 13.08’

Draft...................................................................... 7.25’

Displacement................................................. 18,738 lbs

Ballast............................................................. 8,818 lbs

Sail Area ............................................................ 782 ft2

Hull                                                                Fiberglass

Deck................................................... Cored Fiberglass

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

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

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

Fuel........................................................... 40 + 30 gals

Water............................................................... 100 gals

Hot Water............................................................. 5gals

Holding Tank....................................................... 18gals

 

INTERIOR

Beautiful solid wood interior – traditional, seaworthy and practical On entering the salon the large chart table is to starboard and the functional seaworthy galley is to port. Forward from there is the salon with settees on both sides and a large fold up table. Saloon settee coverts to another berth. The cozy V-berth has been modified for extra storage. Massive hanging locker aft of the V-berth and across from the convenient forward head. Aft of the chart table and starboard is the aft head which also has the watermaker controls. The guest cabin is aft and to port.  This also houses more storage and the washer/dryer. Massive lazarette in cockpit Heater: Wallas diesel heater Air Conditioning ! Washer/Dryer  – 210 XC

GALLEY

Seaworthy galley near the companionway stairs. Lots of storage space Propane Stove/Oven Dual box refrigeration with freezer section. Double stainless-steel sink Microwave Wine storage (it is a French boat after all …)

MECHANICAL

Beta B-30 with 1263hrs Kubota genset Custom extra diesel tank – xx gals Dual Racor turbine filters

ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING

Ready for off-grid cruising Fisher Panda PMS4200 3.8 kW and 588 hrs 300 W of solar with MPPT controllers (2019) Spectra watermaker – Ventura 150 Tank Tender Xantrex Link 2000-R battery monitor Electro San Blackwater treatment system

INSTRUMENTS

2 x Raymarine Hybrid touch: 12” at the helm and 12 at the chart table (2019) 2 x Raymarine displays at the helm (2019) Autopilot: Raymarine with oversized drive (2019) Radar: Raymarine Quantum Radar (2019) VHF:  Icom IC-M504 with Command Mic at the helm AIS – Raymarine AIS950  Class A AIS transmitter/Receiver – an unusual treat on a pleasure vessel SSB: Icom IC-M802 Large analogue weather instruments Wifi booster 32” Samsung Smart TV

SAILS & CANVAS

Mainsail on North Sails Easy Track (2020). Genoa on Harken furler Light air reacher Heavy air jib. Asymmetric spinnaker. UK Sails stackpack and lazy jacks Sails inspected by Leitch McBride 2024 Oversized continuous line Seldon furler for the asymmetric spinnaker Bimini/Connector/Dodger in good condition

RIGGING + DECK GEAR

Windlass – massive Lofrans Tigres  (2020) Anchor – primary – plow.. Rode – 350’ chain Anchor – backup – CQR Spare rode – 260’ chain Hydraulic backstay adjuster – Rebuilt 2022 by Blackline Many winches including two massive Lewmar self-tailing 55 Primaries. Beautiful custom stainless steel arch with 4:1 dingy hoist Mast pulpit aka “Granny Bars” Custom removable bowsprit and mast crane extended for asymmetric sails

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Tender – 2021 Gala 10’ A300D Outboard – Yamaha 6HP Dickonson BBQ Edson Outboard storage

MAINTENANCE

Last haul-out and anti-fouling:  Fall 2022 Last zinc(s) change:  2023 Swiftsure - diver also cleaned bottom Last engine oil change: Fall 2023

Listed by Max Shaw at the Port Sidney office of Yacht Sales West.  Viewings by appointment only please.