Beneteau First 285
Beneteau First 285 (1989) Rose Bay, NSW
For sale is a well-maintained 1989 Beneteau First 285 - a popular cruiser-racer designed by Groupe Finot. This versatile 28.5-footer modern classic is well-suited to twilight racing, weekend cruising, or coastal trips.
Key Specs and Features
Length: 28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Beam: 9.8 ft (2.99 m)
Draft: 5.25 ft (1.6m)
Engine: Volvo Penta D1-20F (new in 2009) - 800 hours, regularly serviced including recent service
Propeller: Slipstream folding prop with S4 shaft drive in 2023 (retail $2648)
Recent Upgrades and Maintenance
New toilet (2024)
Antifoul completed April 2024
New windows installed (2024)
Two new batteries (2023)
New LED lights throughout
Sail Inventory
Mainsail, 130% Genoa, and Spinnaker - all in good condition (see photos)
Accommodation and Comfort
Sleeps up to 4
Forward V-berth and aft double cabin
Enclosed head with toilet and basin
Compact galley with metho stove, sink, and icebox
Navigation and Equipment
Depth sounder
EPIRB
VHF radio
Basic instrumentation
Flares and lifejackets
New external seat cushions
Tender
3m Bris Inflatable Tender
3HP Yamaha 2-stroke
This First 285 has been lightly used in recent years and has never missed a beat. It is ready for its next chapter. Ideal for solo sailors or small crews, it offers a great balance of sailing performance and onboard comfort. Reliable and ready to start sailing today.
Location: Rose Bay
Price: $37,000
Contact: Greg -
For sale is a well-maintained 1989 Beneteau First 285 - a popular cruiser-racer designed by Groupe Finot. This versatile 28.5-footer modern classic is well-suited to twilight racing, weekend cruising, or coastal trips.
Key Specs and Features
Length: 28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Beam: 9.8 ft (2.99 m)
Draft: 5.25 ft (1.6m)
Engine: Volvo Penta D1-20F (new in 2009) - 800 hours, regularly serviced including recent service
Propeller: Slipstream folding prop with S4 shaft drive in 2023 (retail $2648)
Recent Upgrades and Maintenance
New toilet (2024)
Antifoul completed April 2024
New windows installed (2024)
Two new batteries (2023)
New LED lights throughout
Sail Inventory
Mainsail, 130% Genoa, and Spinnaker - all in good condition (see photos)
Accommodation and Comfort
Sleeps up to 4
Forward V-berth and aft double cabin
Enclosed head with toilet and basin
Compact galley with metho stove, sink, and icebox
Navigation and Equipment
Depth sounder
EPIRB
VHF radio
Basic instrumentation
Flares and lifejackets
New external seat cushions
Tender
3m Bris Inflatable Tender
3HP Yamaha 2-stroke
This First 285 has been lightly used in recent years and has never missed a beat. It is ready for its next chapter. Ideal for solo sailors or small crews, it offers a great balance of sailing performance and onboard comfort. Reliable and ready to start sailing today.
Location: Rose Bay
Price: $37,000
Contact: Greg -
Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney Area Rose Bay
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1989
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Groupe Finot
Builder
Beneteau
Length
28' 6" - 8.69m
Beam
3 m
Draft
1.6 m
Displacement
2794 kg
Keel / Ballast
Fin keel
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
D1-20F (new in 2009) regularly serviced including recent service
Horsepower
18.8
Engine Hours
800
Max Speed
7-8 kn
Cruise Speed
6 kn
Propulsion
Slipstream folding prop with S4 shaft drive in 2023 (retail $2648)
Accommodation
Accommodation and Comfort
Sleeps up to 4
Sleeps up to 4
Cabins
Forward V-berth and aft double cabin
Galley
Compact galley with metho stove, sink, and icebox
Toilet
Enclosed head with toilet and basin
Dinghy
3.0m Bris Inflatible
Outboard
3 HP Yamaha 2-stroke
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes
Electrics
VHF radio
Depth sounder
Basic instrumentation
Depth sounder
Basic instrumentation
Sail Inventory
Mainsail, 130% Genoa, and Spinnaker - all in very good condition (see photos)
ABOUT THE SELLER
Greg Cameron
Tamarama
NSW 2026 Australia
NSW 2026 Australia