Beneteau First 53

The Beneteau first 53 is a high-performance cruising yacht, that offers “Luxury Performance” designed for expert sailors and demanding owners. Designed by Biscontini Yacht Design with interiors by Lorenzo Argento, the First 53 delivers exceptional sailing performance through her modern hull form, twin rudders, advanced sail plan, and lightweight construction, while remaining remarkably manageable for short-handed crews. Her expansive cockpit, flush deck styling, and contemporary lines create the perfect balance between exhilarating sailing and elegant onboard comfort, making her ideally suited to bluewater cruising, offshore racing, and extended Mediterranean or ocean passages alike.

Fox’s Yacht Sales are delighted to offer this beautifully specified three-cabin, two-head version, finished to an exceptional standard with premium Alpi teak interior and an extensive cruising specification throughout. Equipped with the upgraded110hp Yanmar engine, retractable bow thruster, electric winches, opening transom swim platform, and a comprehensive suite of Garmin navigation electronics plus a saving of almost £60,000 on the RRP. NB – stock images used.

Deck

The Beneteau First 53 features a sleek, performance-driven deck layout with a spacious cockpit optimised for both efficient sail handling and comfortable entertaining. Twin helm stations provide excellent visibility and control under sail, while all running rigging is led aft. The large cockpit also has fantastic seating for guests, integrated storage lockers, and folding cockpit tables, creating an inviting social space both underway and at anchor. There are wide side decks, recessed deck hardware, flush hatches, and secure handrails, which allow safe movement around the yacht in all conditions. The electrically operated folding transom, transforms into a generous swim platform with easy access tender garage.

Extras:
- Forward sails locker
- MOORING KIT - 1500W electric anchor windlass - Windlass controls in cockpit - Delta 32kg anchor with chain - Fenders & warps
- Remote control for electric transom
- Sprayhood in dark grey
- Cockpit shower with hot and cold water
- Tender garage -suitable for a Highfield UL240 type tender
- Two winch handles
- Charcoal Grey lazy bag + lazy jack

Cabin

Offering luxurious accommodation for up to eight guests across three beautifully appointed cabins. The interior, designed by Lorenzo Argento, combines elegant ALPI teak joinery with contemporary styling, Lounge Falcon 162 brown upholstery. Full standing headroom, numerous hull windows and overhead hatches provide excellent ventilation, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere below deck. Up forward is the owner’s cabin with a large central island berth, hanging lockers, seating areas, and extensive storage. To starboard is the en-suite heads compartment which an electric marine toilet & 80L holding tank, Corian countertop with a basin and pressurised hot and cold water supply. Opposite to port is the separate shower compartment.

Moving in to the saloon, there is a large dining table to port with fore and aft facing seating, capable of seating up to 6 guests. Extensive stowage beneath. Opposite to starboard is a comfortable L-shape settee and electrical panels at aft end and additional storage lockers. Small coffee table to centre. The L-shaped galley is to port, which is fully equipped with Corian worktops in Glacier white, stainless steel sink with a pressurised hot and cold water supply, a premium three-burner gas hob with oven and grill, large 174L refrigerator and a 16L freezer compartments, ample dry storage, and a dedicated 20L bin. Opposite to starboard is the second heads compartment, which includes a separate shower area, manual marine toilet with 80L holding tank and a wash basin. Pressurised hot and cold water supply. Both aft guest cabins provide generous double berths, hanging lockers, reading lights, opening ports, and excellent storage. 700L fresh water capacity.

Extras:
- Diesel forced cabin heating
- Microwave
- TECMA electric toilet in the forward heads
- Mosquito screens for opening hatches

Sails & Spars

Fractionally rigged Bermudan sloop. Deck-stepped black aluminium mast with three aft swept spreaders. Alloy boom. Stainless steel Dyform standing rigging. Manual hydraulic system. Harken deck gear. Dyneema running rigging. Eleven halyard clutches. German mainsheet system. Slab reefing mainsail system. Below deck headsail furling system. Harken 50.2 self-tailing halyard winch to starboard. Harken 50.2 electric self-tailing halyard winch to port.

Extras:
- DOWNWIND PACK - Two Additional halyard clutches to starboard - Three Harken Black Magic blocks - Dyneema running rigging for Spinnaker/code 0
- Two electric Harken 70.2 Performa self-tailing sheet winches
- NORTH SAILS PACK - Full battened mainsail and Genoa - NPL tour laminate in dark grey

Other sail packages available from all major sail manufacturers.

Electrical & Electronics

12 VOLT ELECTRICS - Five 140Ah domestic batteries - 100aH engine start battery - Four 50aH bow thruster batteries - Battery monitor - LED lighting throughout - Ship Control technology control from the navigation screens (or from a tablet or smartphone using a dedicated app)

230 VOLT SHOREPOWER - 40amp & 25amp battery chargers - 30amp bowthruster battery charger - Immersion heater (40L tank) - Eleven outlets

ELECTRONICS - Two 12" Garmin GPSmap 1223 chartplotters - Wind Sensor gWind Race - Airmar DST810 Sensor - PC interface (GND10) - Garmin 315i VHF at chart table - Fusion RA210 bluetooth audio system

Machinery

Yanmar 4JH110 marine diesel engine. Four cylinders, 110hp, naturally aspirated. Shaft drive to a folding three-bladed propeller. Electric start with single lever controls. Two 200L fuel tanks. Retractable bow thruster. 125ah alternator.

Safety

Navigation lights - Manual bilge pump - Electric bilge pump - SEANAPPS - Gas detector - Smoke alarm - Deck searchlight - Emergency tiller

Construction

Designed by Biscontini Yacht Design. White GRP hull and deck construction. Moulded non-slip deck surfaces throughout. Cast iron fit keel ballast and stainless steel keel bolts. Wheel steering to twin spade rudders with stainless steel stocks. Integrated bowsprit. Iro-deck finish to cockpit seats, cockpit sole and bathing platform.