Overview
About this vessel
A pedigree performance cruiser with outstanding potential. Lying in Southern Brittany, this Beneteau First 53 F5 represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Bruce Farr's most successful offshore designs, enhanced by the unmistakable touch of Pininfarina.
Built in limited numbers, the First 53 F5 remains highly regarded for her balanced sailing performance, refined lines and enduring build quality. This example offers an excellent platform, combining strong fundamentals with the opportunity for light optimisation to suit her next owner's programme.
Construction & Recent Works
The yacht has benefited from significant recent structural investment, including structural floors professionally rebuilt, keel removed, inspected and reinstalled, new keel bolts and fastening system, and hull structure locally reinforced. A marine survey confirms a sound structure, good overall condition and no inherent weaknesses.
Deck & Sailing Systems
A powerful and well-thought-out deck layout, equally suited to performance sailing and short-handed cruising. This configuration allows both precise sail trimming for performance sailing and ease of handling for reduced crew cruising.
Interior Accommodation
Elegant and functional interior in mahogany with an owner's forward cabin and dedicated navigation station. A layout equally adapted to extended cruising with family or guests and offshore passagemaking.
Galley
Fully equipped galley with gas stove with oven, refrigeration, double sink, and pressurised hot and cold water.
Sails & Rig
Rod rigging with renewal of the standing rigging to be considered in a future optimisation phase, particularly for intensive offshore programmes.
Navigation Equipment
Comprehensive navigation suite including autopilot, instruments, GPS, radar, Navtex, and VHF.
For the performance-oriented sailor: A true Farr design offering excellent balance at the helm, powerful sail plan and advanced deck systems, ideal for fast cruising or club racing with a reduced crew.
For the bluewater cruiser: A reassuring platform with proven hull integrity, generous volumes and safe deck layout, perfectly suited for long-distance cruising once tailored to personal standards.
A rare opportunity to acquire a classic performance cruiser capable of delivering both sailing pleasure and long-range comfort, with the added benefit of being shaped to your exact programme.
