Beneteau First 53 F5

Elusive is hull #6 of the stunning Beneteau First 53f5's and is listed for sale exclusively with YOTI on Pittwater.

Penned by two legendary design houses; Farr and Pininfarina, this was Beneteau's flagship model. The 53f5 beautifully blends performance, style, and functionality all in a genuine Blue Water cruiser.

Elusive is an impressive example with an extensive cruising inventory, some notable updates and good maintenance history. This is the three cabin / three heads version. Like the deck layout, the interior is comfortable, functional, and beautiful with curved joinery - plus there's a huge amount of space. The in-line galley offers a large amount of workable bench space and there is a fridge plus separate freezer. There is a real navigation / workstation. Natural light and ventilation is abundant with 19 opening hatches and the signature centre skylight above the saloon.

The cockpit features twin wheel steering and massive oversized winches including three which are electric. This is a big yacht that can easily be sailed shorthanded. The mainsail is furling. Cockpit protection includes the bimini and dodger with link sheet plus side shade and clears. For a large yacht the keel was sensibly chosen as the wing option at 1.9m so Elusive makes East Coast cruising easy.

There is a retractable bow thruster, generator, and air-conditioning. Instruments are comprehensive with Raymarine auto-pilot, AIS, plus a new Garmin plotter in the cockpit new in 2023.

Elusive was soda blasted and all antifoul removed in 2021. Rudder bearings were replaced in 2025 during her last annual haul out in July 2025.

This is a sailor's boat that is rewarding to sail and she will simply always look stunning.