Beneteau First 50

Construction

Hull : Solid fiberglass/GRP with structural hull liner, laminated for load bearing and distribution
Deck : fiberglass/GRP balsa sandwich for rigidity

All bulkheads bonded 360 degrees to hull & deck Epoxy/fiber rudder and stock                                                       

    

Standing Rigging

Keel-stepped tapered 9/10 anodised aluminum mast Aft-swept 20° triple spreader mast
Mast gate fitting w/2 feeders
(10) Lead blocks for halyards & sheets around mast gate (3) Folding rungs on mast               

Electrical conduit for navigation & anchor lights Anodised aluminum boom & hydraulic boom vang 
Dyform discontinuous rigging                       

(2) Molded stainless steel shroud chain plates on side decks w/tie rods connected to hull structure                   

Backstay chainplate on structural bulkhead & is adjustable w/hydraulic strut                       

Forestay held by chainplate in anchor well & fitted w/genoa furler below deck

                                                       

   

Running Rigging and Winches

Running rigging of halyards & comprises: (1) genoa halyard, (1) genoa furling line, (2) genoa sheets, (2) track purchase systems for genoa car, (1) mainsail halyard, (1) mainsail foot outhaul, (1) mainsail sheet in cockpit, (3) reefing lines                       

All lines are led back to the cockpit and controlled by (6) jammers to port & (6) jammers to starboard                

Deck organizers for mast control lines return to cockpit under GRP cover at deck level                       

(2) Return sheaves on coachroof for control lines on opposite winch                                                                         

Harken aluminum self-tailing winches: (1) mainsail winch size 53.2 STA, (2) winches size 48.2 STA on coachroof, (2) genoa sheet winches size 60.2 STA                                            

Installed spinnaker fittings installed on deck: (2) Eyes for spinnaker sheet, (2) eyes for spinnaker guy, (2) Eyes for pole downhaul

                                                       

    

                                        

    

On Deck

Stainless steel bow fitting w/tack position for spinnaker Tilting bow roller
Anchor: 24 kg Delta anchor, 150' Chain & 150' Rope

(2) Opening locking hatches providing access to: Self-draining anchor well w/eyebolt for bitter end 1500 Watt vertical electric winch w/circuit breake & remote control

Stowage locker for the tilting bow roller fitting

Sail locker w/overhead light

(6) 14" aluminum mooring cleats

(2) Stainless steel pulpits w/bow light bracket

(2) Stainless steel pushpit sections linked by two safety lifelines w/snap shackle openings

Pushpit fitted w/supports for ensign staff, lifebuoy holder & stern light

Double row of lifelines with turnbuckles and supported by 4 double & 8 single stanchions fixed on wide stainless steel bases

Lifeline gates to port and starboard

Teak toe-rails surrounding deck

Two composite hand rails built in to deck

Cockpit is fitted with (7) stowage lockers

Teak slatted cockpit benches, sole & helmsman's seats Self-draining cockpit

(2) Waterproof speakers

(2) Lacquered aluminum, steering wheels

(2) Steering compasses

Engine control panel at end of cockpit bench

(2) Articulated eyes for attaching harness snap shackles. Aft deck w/built-in teak-slatted folding transom            w/opening by manual tackle & gas strut. Stainless steel bathing ladder fixed to the transom. Hot & cold shower on port side                                                       

    

Steering

The underhung composite rudder is fiberglass/ polyurethane foam construction                      

Monolithic rudder stock made from bi-axial and unidirectional cloth using injection techniques

Rudder stock turns on Jefa self-aligning swivel bearings

Twin helm position w/35" dia. steering wheels 

Emergency tiller

                                                       

    

Accomodations

FORECABIN                       

6'3" headroom
Double Island berth (6'7" x 4'11") on slatted base w/high-density foam mattress w/removable cover. Padded headboard (2) Large drawers under berth (1) hanging locker & (1) stowage locker. Dressing table to starboard (2) open shelves along hull (1) deck hatch w/ screen (4) articulated reading lights & (3) halogen overhead lights and indirect overhead lighting                       

FORWARD HEAD                    

Large bowl manual marine toilet w/lid
Rigid holding tank (21 gal )
Work surface w/square synthetic resin sink, mixer tap. Locker w/ built-in drawer & wooden door Mirror w/stowage cupboard
Separate shower
(1) Opening deck hatch w/blind(3) Square halogen overhead lights                 

SALON

L-shaped salon with bench seat & table on SS legs w/solid wood frame, handgrips & stowage (2) Removable seats on stainless steel legs (4) Upper units along port hull w/closed stowage. Starboard seating area w/sofa (4) Upper units along starboard hull w/closed stowage. Stowage lockers under bench seat & under sole. Stainless steel fiddle along hull aft of bench seat (3) Opening deck hatches w/blinds / screens (1) Hull port to starboard & (1) to port Passive ventilation system (4) Articulated reading lights & (4) halogen overhead lights Indirect lighting  

GALLEY

T-shaped galley layout. Wood work surface with SS fiddles. Gimballed 2-burner stove with oven. Wooden drop leaf used as work surface. Storage w/(1) closed shelf under oven, (1) stowage unit,(1) cutlery drawer, (1) plate storage. Stainless steel island central unit w/stainless steel sink and mixer tap. Waste bin with access to valves & stowage. 26 gal front opening refrigerator, 16 gal top opening freezer.Bottle storage drawer(4) shelves (incl. 2 w/spice racks & 1 deep)(1) stowage unit for cooking utensils (4) opening ports (2) square halogen overhead lights with indirect lighting  

CHART TABLE TO PORT

Large dimension (4'7" x 4'7") chart table/desk. Space for stowing charts under shelves. Stowage unit with holders located under chart table. Closed unit under angle of desk. Aft-facing return serves as desk with unit under return w/shelf & access to battery switches. Swivel directional seat (2) opening ports on coaming w/blinds & handrail (1) white & red light & (1) halogen overhead light and indirect lighting                                                                        

AFT HEAD TO PORT  

Counter top w/synthetic resin sink, mixer tap & stainless steel fiddle. Locker with built-in drawer & wooden door Mirror above sink opens onto stowage cupboard. GRP shower stall & shower head w/mixer tap. (2) opening ports w/blinds on coaming and (2) square halogen overhead lights

2 X AFT CABINS                       

6'6" headroom
Double berth w/high-density foam mattress w/removable cover and storage beneath. Hanging lockers on stainless steel rails. Lounger back against hull w/armrest. Stowage on upper level. Storage holders & stowage along center bulkhead. Access hatch to engine compartment on port and starboard. (2) pening ports & (1) hull port (2) articulated reading lights & (1) halogen overhead light

                                                       

    

                                                    

    

Plumbing

 2 X 75 gal fresh water tanks                                                                                                                               11 gal Hot Water Tank                                                                                                                                   Bronze sea-cocks
(2) Bilge pumps (1 manual, 1 electric)
(2) Electric pumps w/automatic start-up for drainage of shower compartments. 12VDC pressurized water supply.                                                        

    

Electrical

12 Volt electric circuit supplied as standard by two 140 Amp service batteries

80 Amp alternator attached to the engine

110 Volt supply (shore supply situated in stowage

locker & protected by a circuit breaker)

(1) 40 Amp charger

(1) Battery power distributor

Backlit electrical panel in brushed stainless steel Each function is protected by a circuit breaker Panel comprises: (1) 12 Volt socket, (1) 110 Volt

voltmeter, (1) 12 Volt voltmeter, (1) ammeter,

(1) water & fuel gauge w/digital display

(1) Battery-low and fuel and water levels alarm signal (1) 110 Volt sockets

Navigation lights: Navigation & anchor lights on mast, port & starboard bow lights on pulpit, stern light on push-pit

Engine

YANMAR – 75 hp – 55 kw diesel engine w/Sail Drive transmission

Engine compartment insulated w/soundproof foam. Access is through an opening aft of companionway & two side access hatches in aft cabins

Folding 3-blade propeller

Roto-moulded 63 gal diesel tank

Engine control panel in cockpit

1 X 12 VDC – 110 Amp engine starting battery

Sails and Additional Information

Neil Pryde Dacron Main 

Neil Pryde Dacron Genoa 140

Quantum Main 

Quantum Jib 100

Quantum Asymmetrical Spinaker 

North Sails Genoa 140

North Sails Genoa 140

North Sails Code 0 3di

North Sails Asymmetrical Spinnaker

Storm Jib

Hydronic Diesel Heating System - Epar

Lithium Battery Bank 2 X 220 amp/hr (2017)

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.