Beneteau First 325

XBOAT ref :5897.
FIRST 325 PTE – Cruiser sailboat, high performance
First 325 PTE built by Bénéteau in 1984, sturdy, fast, and comfortable. This model remains a safe bet on the market thanks to its marine lines, pleasant interior layout, and sailing performance.
This is the PTE (Low Draft) version, particularly interesting for sailing in shallow areas, estuaries, rias, South Brittany, or certain river zones.

⚓ MAIN CHARACTERISTICS – FIRST 325 PTE
• Length overall: 10.01 m
• Beam: 3.38 m
• Reduced draft (PTE): 1.45 m – ideal for coastal navigation
• Year: 1984 – Builder: Bénéteau
• Material: Polyester – Category: B
• Engine: Volvo Penta 2002 – 19 HP – stainless steel prop shaft, bronze two-blade prop
• Sails: Main sail 2019 – Roller furling genoa – Spinnaker
• Electronics: Autopilot, depth sounder, compass, anemometer Raymarine – Garmin GPS – VHF
• Layout: 2 double cabins + convertible salon – galley – marine head
• Inflatable dinghy AD
The boat has benefited from several recent maintenance works: the engine was serviced in 2022, with the replacement of the elbow and exhaust hose. Its scheduled maintenance in 2025 is carried out by a professional mechanic. The mainsail was replaced in 2019 with very few miles. A full appraisal dated October 2024 confirms a healthy structure, without heel or deformation, and highlights some points to monitor or upgrade (original standing rigging, safety elements, some aesthetic details inside and outside).
⚓ STRENGTHS OF THE FIRST 325 PTE
✔️ PTE version: shallow draft highly sought after
✔️ Recent main sail (SAILS CONCEPT 2019)
✔️ Engine starts perfectly, serviced (2025)
✔️ Functional Raymarine electronics
✔️ Pleasant cockpit – wooden interior to be refreshed
✔️ Excellent quality/price ratio

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⚓ Short- or medium-term work to be planned:
• Updating the standing rigging (recommended due to age)
• Partial review of the electrical system (norms for batteries/terminals)
• Fore cabin rigging to be redone and one cockpit slat to be replaced
• Several thru-hull valves to be changed as per appraisal recommendations
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This FIRST 325 PTE is a safe, well-built sailboat with significant potential for a sailor wanting quick navigation while making targeted improvements. At this price, it represents an excellent opportunity for those looking to acquire a reliable, well-maintained cruising yacht of this intermediate size, especially popular.
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