Beneteau First 325

XBOAT ref:5897.
FIRST 325 PTE – Performance Cruiser Sailboat
First 325 PTE built by Bénéteau in 1984, solid, fast, and comfortable. This model remains a market favorite thanks to its hull lines, pleasant interior layout, and sailing performance.
This is the PTE version (Shallow Draft), especially suited for sailing in shallow waters, estuaries, rias, South Brittany, or certain river areas.

⚓ MAIN FEATURES – FIRST 325 PTE
• LOA: 10.01 m
• Beam: 3.38 m
• Shallow draft (PTE): 1.45m – ideal for coastal sailing
• Year: 1984 – Builder: Bénéteau
• Material: Polyester – Category: B
• Engine: Volvo Penta 2002 – 19 HP – stainless steel propeller shaft, bronze two-blade propeller
• Sail inventory: Mainsail 2019 – Genoa on furling – Spinnaker
• Electronics: Autopilot, depth sounder, wind vane, anemometer Raymarine – Garmin GPS – VHF
• Layout: 2 double cabins + convertible saloon – galley – marine toilet
• Inflatable dinghy included
The boat has undergone several recent maintenance works: engine serviced in 2022, with replacement of the elbow and exhaust hose. The 2025 maintenance is by a professional mechanic. The mainsail was replaced in 2019 with very few hours. A full survey dated October 2024 confirms a sound structure, no grounding marks or deformation, and highlights some areas to monitor or refurbish (original standing rigging, safety equipment, some interior and exterior aesthetic details).

⚓ STRENGTHS OF THE FIRST 325 PTE
✔️ PTE version: very sought-after shallow draft
✔️ Recent mainsail (SAILS CONCEPT 2019)
✔️ Engine starts perfectly, serviced (2025)
✔️ Functional Raymarine electronics
✔️ Comfortable cockpit – wooden interior needing updating
✔️ Exceptional value for money

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⚓ Maintenance to plan short or mid term:
• Update standing rigging (recommendation due to age)
• Partial rewiring (battery/terminal standards update)
• Forward cabin lining to be redone and one cockpit slat to replace
• Replace some through-hull valves as per survey recommendations
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This FIRST 325 PTE is a safe, well-built sailboat with great potential for a sailor seeking fast cruising with some targeted improvements. At this price, it represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a reliable, well-maintained liveaboard cruiser in this particularly popular intermediate size.
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