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Beneteau FIRST 41S5 SOLAR

56 200 £GB
Year1991
Length12.6 m
Engine type49 ch
Professional Seller Cruiser Racer Pontevedra
The listing

Description

The BENETEAU FIRST 41S5 is an exceptional sailboat that combines the sporting spirit of a racing yacht with the comfort needed to enjoy long voyages. Designed by Jean Berret and with an interior by Philippe Starck, it represents one of the most unique offerings in BENETEAU's First range.


 


It is a magnificent combination of performance and comfort, ideal for those looking for a sailboat with authentic character, great sailing sensations, and a timeless aesthetic.


 


In short: The FIRST 41S5 is not simply a cruising sailboat; it's a vessel with a sporty soul, an exclusive design, and a strong personality. It's a particularly appealing option for those seeking to enjoy sailing without sacrificing comfort and style.


FLAG: SPANISH


LOCATION: BADALONA (SPAIN)


 


DESIGN


Designed by Jean Berret (naval design) and Philippe Starck (interior design), Built by the French shipyard Beneteau. Produced primarily between 1989 and 1993, it stands out for combining competitive hull lines with a cutting-edge and stylish interior for its time.


Starck's design lends an unmistakable personality, while its configuration allows the ship to be enjoyed on weekend getaways as well as longer cruises.


 


DIMENSIONS


  • LOA:12.60 m
  • Beam: 3.89 m
  • Draft: 2.19 m
  • Displacement: 7620 kg

 


ENGINE


  • Perkins Prima M50
  • Propeller: Folding 3 blades
  • Cruising Speed: 7 kn
  • POWER ENGINE:50CV 49HP (37 kW) 4.000 rpm.

 


TANKS


  • Fuel: 120 l
  • Water: 450 l

 


Hot water: 40L


 


NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS


  • Electronics: Raymarine i70
  • GPS: yes
  • VHF: yes
  • Automatic pilot: Raymarine
  • Compass: yes
  • PLOTTER: Raymarine (pedestal and chart table)
  • Radar: Raymarine

 


UPGRADES


  • 2024 Radio beacon,
  • 2025 Raymarine electronic upgrade (Raymarine i70 and automatic pilot display change) (eNautica)
  • 2026 AIS Raymarine with wifi module.

 


DECK EQUIPMENT


Deck hardware: Lewmar


Hatches: Lewmar


Winches: Barient and Lewmar, 6 self-tailing winches and one is electric. Bowsprit


 


SAILS, SPARS&RIGGING


MAIN: Has bearings


 


Upgrades:


  • 2023 Major 2 dacron curls (All Round Sails) Genoa cover (All Round Sails)
  • 2025 Asymmetric (Depoorter sails)
  • 2026 - Genoa Triradial Venture gray (Quantum)

 


Rigging: Dyform (2023)


Mast: Aluminium


Boom: Aluminium


Vang: Yes


Spinnaker pole: Aluminium + Aluminium bowsprit


Furling system: Profurl Running


Rigging: Dynema halyards, changed halyards on 2023, new winder


Notes: Changed halyards on 2023, new winder


 


ELECTRICAL


  • Batteries: 2 service, 1 engine
  • Battery Charger: yes

SAFETY


  • Fire-extinguishers: 1
  • Liferaft: yes

UPGRADES;


- Radio beacon, raft, fire extinguisher, zone 2 office - change bottom taps


 


CONSTRUCTION


Keel: Fin Keel


The BENETEAU FIRST 41S5 was conceived as a high-performance sailboat, combining a solid and reliable construction with a hull design focused on delivering speed, stability, and a great sailing experience.


 


Its hull is constructed of fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP), with a structure designed to withstand the demands of cruising and sport sailing. The hull configuration, along with its fin keel and independent rudder, provides a good balance between stability, maneuverability, and performance.


The deck layout is designed to facilitate sail handling and optimize sailing, while maintaining ample space for movement and maneuvering, ideal for a cruising crew. One of the highlights of the First 41S5 is its construction philosophy: a light and fast boat, yet robust enough to handle demanding cruising and sailing.


 Its design follows the principles of the BENETEAU First range, aiming to combine sporty performance with the comfort and livability necessary for enjoying extended periods on board.


A sailboat built for sailing: solid, balanced and with a distinctly sporty character.


 


ACCOMMODATIONS


 


Berths number: 6


Cabins number: 2


Shower: yes


Heating: yes


 


The 2-cabin, 6-berth configuration offers a particularly versatile space for enjoying the boat with family or friends. The cabins provide a good level of


privacy, while the saloon and common areas are designed to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere during your time on board. The salon showcases Starck's signature style, with a carefully crafted combination of shapes, materials, and design details that sets the First 41S5 apart from other sailboats of its era. The interior layout makes efficient use of the available space, offering a pleasant feeling of spaciousness and light.


 


 


EXTRAS


 


Speakers Cockpit: yes


Cockpit Shower: yes


Swimming ladder: yes


 


UPGRADES 2023-2026


2023


- Dynema halyards, changed halyards


-new winder


- Major 2 dacron curls (All Round Sails)


- Dyform rigging (Rigging workshop)


- Genoa cover (All Round Sails)


2024


- Radio beacon, raft, fire extinguisher, zone 2 office - change bottom taps - black water tank


2025


- Raymarine electronic upgrade (Raymarine i70 and automatic pilot display change) (eNautica)


- Lazy bag (Funmar)


- Asymmetric (Depoorter sails)


- retractable boot (Selden)


- New bow hatch


2026


- Genoa Triradial Venture gray (Quantum)


- AIS Raymarine with wifi module.

Remote visit

Videos and Virtual Tour

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Technical sheet

Features

BrandBeneteau
ModelFIRST 41S5 SOLAR
Stateused
TypeSailboat
Year1991
Length12.6 m
Beam3.89 m
Draft2.19 m
Cabins2
Sleeping accommodations6
Water tank450 L
Fuel tank120 L
Propulsion

Engine

Number of engines 1
Brand Perkins
Power 49 ch
Engine description M50
Where to see the boat

Location

Espagne ES_8 · Barcelona