beneteau first 325 pte Pre owned

XBOAT ref :5897.FIRST 325 PTE – Livable Sailboat, Performant
First 325 PTE built by Bénéteau in 1984, solid, fast, and comfortable. This model remains a sure value on the market thanks to its nautical lines, pleasant interior layout, and sailing performances.
This is the PTE version (Shallow Draft), particularly interesting for navigating in shallow areas, estuaries, rias, Southern Brittany, or certain river areas.
⚓ MAIN CHARACTERISTICS – FIRST 325 PTE
• Length LOA: 10.01 m
• Beam: 3.38 m
• Reduced draft (PTE): 1.45m – ideal for coastal navigation
• Year: 1984 – Builder: Bénéteau
• Material: Polyester – Category: B
• Engine: Volvo Penta 2002 – 19 HP – stainless steel propeller shaft, bronze two-blade propeller
• Sail: Mainsail 2019 – Furling genoa – Spinnaker
• Electronics: Autopilot, depth sounder, wind vane, Raymarine anemometer – Garmin GPS – VHF
• Layout: 2 double cabins + convertible saloon – kitchen – marine toilet
• Inflatable dinghy AD
The boat has benefited from several recent maintenances: the engine had a change of the elbow and exhaust hose in 2022. Its 2025 maintenance is carried out by a professional mechanic. The mainsail replaced in 2019 with very few miles. A complete expertise dated October 2024 confirms a healthy structure, no keel stepping or deformation, and highlights a few points to monitor or to bring up to standard (standing rigging original, safety elements, a few interior and exterior aesthetic details). The keel bolts are in good condition as they had to be replaced by one of the previous owners.
⚓ STRENGTHS OF THE FIRST 325 PTE
✔️ PTE Version: low draft very sought after
✔️ Recent mainsail (SAILS CONCEPT 2019)
✔️ Engine starts perfectly, revised (2025)
✔️ Functional Raymarine electronics
✔️ Pleasant cockpit – wooden interior to refresh
✔️ Exceptional quality/price ratio
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⚓ WORK TO BE DONE IN THE SHORT OR MEDIUM TERM:
• Update of the standing rigging (recommendation related to age)
• Forecabin ceiling to be redone and a cockpit batten to be replaced
• 2 valves and seacocks to be changed according to the expert's recommendations
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This FIRST 325 PTE is a safe sailboat, well built, with great potential for a sailor wishing to navigate quickly while bringing some targeted improvements. At this price, it represents an excellent opportunity for those wishing to acquire a reliable and well-maintained livable cruiser, in this particularly sought-after intermediate size. More details and pictures on xboat.uk