Beneteau First 36

The NEW and highly acclaimed Beneteau First 36 has proven itself to be an exceptional balance of performance, comfort, and innovation, designed by Samuel Manuard and Lorenzo Argento for sailors who demand both exhilarating speed and genuine cruising capability. Combining lightweight vacuum-infused construction with powerful sail handling systems and a refined modern interior, the First 36 delivers fast, responsive sailing while remaining practical and comfortable for offshore adventures, weekend racing, or extended cruising.

At Fox’s Yacht Sales we are excited to offer this outstanding yacht for sale, specified with an excellent selection of factory equipment and performance-focused features to ensure she is ready to sail immediately. The First 36 comes with premium Harken deck gear, upgraded Dyneema running rigging, twin steering positions, a high-performance sail plan, alongside the spacious accommodation. Offering a saving of almost £17,000 on the RRP, which includes delivery, commissioning and full PDI preparation at Fox’s Marina. Please ask for more information.

Deck

The deck layout of the Beneteau First 36 has been carefully designed to maximise both sailing performance and crew comfort. Wide side decks, twin helm positions and an uncluttered cockpit create a safe and efficient working environment whether racing fully crewed or sailing short-handed offshore. The cockpit benefits from extensive rope management, ergonomic sail controls and large storage areas, while the lightweight foldable bathing platform enhances practicality at anchor or in harbour.

Extras:
- Bathing platform with ladder
- MOORING KIT - Fenders and warps
- Cockpit shower
- Northsails lazy bag

Cabin

Offering accommodation in a three-cabin, one-head layout, the First 36 features an exceptionally lightweight vacuum-infused GRP interior with durable gelcoat finish and modern Alpi teak detailing throughout. The saloon is bright and airy thanks to large hull windows and Lewmar flush hatches, while indirect LED lighting creates a warm and contemporary atmosphere below decks. Up Forward is a spacious V-berth cabin with generous storage lockers, shelving and reading lights. The saloon features comfortable settee seating around a folding central table island with additional storage beneath the soleboards.

To port is the L-shaped galley fitted with an Eno two-burner gimballed gas stove with oven, stainless steel sink, Kerrock work surfaces and a large 70L top-loading fridge. Opposite is the navigation station with electrical control systems, USB charging and 230V sockets. In the aft quarters, are two generous double cabins with removable berth slats for easy access to storage below. The innovative heads compartment includes a foldable sink with shower attachment, manual marine toilet and 50L holding tank. Pressurised hot and cold water supply throughout. Light grey upholstery.

Extras:
- Lee cloths
- Webasto diesel forced cabin heating
- Fridge compressor
- 25L water heater

Sails & Spars

Fractionally rigged 9/10 Bermudan sloop. Deck-stepped tapered aluminium mast and twin swept-back spreaders by Z-Spars. Z-Spars aluminium boom. Stainless steel standing rigging. UPGRADED Dyneema performance halyards and sheets throughout. Spinlock XTS halyard clutches on the coachroof. Harken deck equipment for mainsail, jib and gennaker controls. Central Dyneema backstay system led to both helm positions. Adjustable jib trim controls and dedicated mainsheet traveller system. Manual backstay adjuster. BARTON rod kicker.

SAILS:
- Mainsail - North Sails NPL Tour laminate in light grey - Tri-radial cut with full battens and two reefs - Plastic Allslip sliders
- Jib - North Sails NPL Tour laminate in light grey - Tri-radial cut with three vertical battens - RopeLuff Pad

Other sail packages available from all major Sail Manufacturers.

Electrical & Electronics

12 VOLT ELECTRICS - Twi 105Ah AGM domestic batteries - 85Ah AGM engine battery - LED lighting throughout

230 VOLT SHOREPOWER - 30amp battery charger and magnetic circuit breaker - Galvanic insulator - Outlets

ELECTRONICS - Two Garmin GMI 20 QVGA colour displays - Airmar DST810 depth, speed and temperature transducer - gWind wired wind transducer - ThreeGarmin GNX 120 displays at the mast - GA 38 GPS/GLONASS antenna - Garmin 215i VHF with AIS - Garmin GPSMAP 923 - Fusion RA210 bluetooth audio system

Machinery

Yanmar 3YM30AE inboard diesel. 3 cylinders, 29hp, naturally aspirated. SD25 saildrive to a Flexofold 2-blade folding propeller. Yanmar B-20 engine control panel with tachometer and fuel gauge. 70L fuel capacity. Single lever engine controls with electric start and 125A alternator charging system.

Safety

Navigation lights - Manual bilge pump - Electric bilge pump - SEANAPPS

Construction

White GRP hull and deck built using advanced vacuum-infused fibreglass construction. Fully cored hull, deck and structural interior modules using Corecell and PVC cores. Cast iron keel with low-drag fin and T-bulb. Wheel steering to twin vacuum-infused composite rudders with stainless steel stocks. Moulded non-slip deck surfaces and aluminium mast support structure.