Beneteau First 36 Spirit for Sale | 2027

Beneteau First 36 Spirit Overview

The NEW Beneteau First 36 Spirit combines exciting sailing performance with practical cruising comfort. Designed by Samuel Manuard and Lorenzo Argento, she features a modern hull, twin rudders and an aluminium rig, delivering responsive handling and impressive performance. Below deck, the three-cabin, one-head layout offers a comfortable saloon, functional galley and clever storage solutions, making her ideal for sailors seeking an engaging performance cruiser.

At Fox’s Yacht Sales, we are delighted to offer this new First 36 Spirit for sale, specified with an excellent selection of factory-fitted equipment and practical upgrades, including North Sails, Garmin navigation electronics, Fusion marine audio and Webasto diesel heating. She will be delivered to Fox’s Marina, with preparation, commissioning and handover arrangements to be confirmed. The quoted package price is £289,995 including VAT, representing a saving of over £12,325 against RRP. Please ask us for further information. NB – stock images.

Deck

The First 36 Spirit’s cockpit has been designed to work equally well for performance sailing and relaxed cruising. The ergonomic helm positions place the mainsheet controls, traveller and primary winches within easy reach, making sail handling intuitive whether sailing short-handed or with a full crew. The wide, open cockpit provides generous working space under sail, while removable bench extensions and a cockpit table help transform the area into a comfortable social space when cruising. A lightweight bathing platform provides convenient access to the water, while a large aft storage locker offers useful space for sailing equipment.

Our specified boat includes a bowsprit with anchor system, including anchor, chain and windlass, alongside a mooring pack. The Facnor FD190 FlatDeck furler and Barton rod kicker complete the selected deck and running rigging upgrades.

Extras:

• Bowsprit with anchor system, anchor, chain and windlass
• Mooring pack with fenders and warps
• Sprayhood
• Helm covers
• Stackpack mainsail cover

Cabin

The First 36 Spirit’s three-cabin, one-head layout is designed around practical comfort without compromising the boat’s performance-focused philosophy. The spacious saloon provides a welcoming place to relax, while the open storage concept, hanging rails and retaining nets keep equipment accessible and the interior uncluttered. The compact heads compartment incorporates a clever foldable sink to make efficient use of the available space.

The galley features a standard gas cooking system and central island storage, with the option of a side-opening fridge within the island. The selected specification includes Webasto diesel heating for comfortable sailing throughout the seasons and a 25-litre water heater for hot water on board.

Extras:

• 25-litre water heater
• Galley extension
• Central island storage
• Fridge in the central island
• Fresh water plumbing

Sails & Spars

The First 36 Spirit is equipped with an aluminium Z-Spars rig, providing the foundation for her performance-oriented sailing characteristics. Her modern hull and twin-rudder arrangement are designed to deliver balanced, responsive handling as conditions build, while the carefully considered cockpit layout keeps key sail controls close to hand.

Options:

• Aluminium Z-Spars rig
• North Sails tri-radial mainsail
• North Sails furling jib
• Facnor FD190 FlatDeck headsail furler
• Barton rod kicker
• Upgraded halyards pack

Electrical & Electronics

12 VOLT SYSTEM:

• 140ah AGM domestic battery
• Engine start battery
• Alternator charging

230 VOLT SYSTEM:

• Immersion heater
• Shorepower inlet
• Outlets
• Battery charger

ELECTRONICS:

• Two GMI 20 large and bright 4’’ QVGA colour displays with LED
  backlighting, installed one below each jib & gennaker trim winch
• Airmar DST810 depth, speed and temperature transducer
• gWind race wired wind transducer on 1 m / 3’ 3’’ high pole
• Three GNX 120 high-precision backlit LCDs with bold 51 mm / 2’’
  digits, installed on the bracket under the boom
• VHF 215i with VHF antenna, compatible with USA requirements
• GA 38 GPS/GLONASS antenna
• Fusion MSRA210 FM radio with Bluetooth connectivity, installed
  at the navigation table
• Four Fusion XS40 waterproof speakers (4-inch, 120 W), two in
  the cockpit and two in the saloon

Machinery

The Beneteau First 36 Spirit is powered by a Yanmar 3YM30 diesel engine producing 29hp, coupled to an SD25 saildrive. This conventional inboard diesel installation provides auxiliary propulsion for manoeuvring and motoring when the conditions are unsuitable for sailing. The standard specification includes a two-bladed Flexofold propeller.

Safety

• Manual bilge pump
• Electric bilge pump
• SEANAPPS

Construction

Built using vacuum-infused fibreglass with vinyl ester resin throughout. Fully cored hull with Corecell core and hand-laid vinyl ester skin coat. Moulded and vacuum-infused bulkheads with PVC cores. Fully cored, vacuum-infused interior modules designed to provide both structural support and furniture. Fully cored deck with moulded non-slip surface and white single-tone gelcoat finish. Aluminium mast support. Cast iron keel with low-drag fin and T-bulb, drawing 2.25m with a keel weight of 1,550kg. Twin vacuum-infused composite rudder blades with stainless steel stocks.