1991 Beneteau FIRST 53F5 Zum Verkauf

BENETEAU FIRST 53 F5 – 1991 – French Flag – VAT included – Toulon (Var, France)

Designer: Bruce Farr / Pininfarina

Magnificent First 53 F5, the perfect balance between performance and elegance, designed by Bruce Farr and Pininfarina.
Owner’s version with a spacious forward cabin and fractional rig.
Elegant, fast, seaworthy, and perfectly maintained.
Race record: 2nd place – Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Accommodation

3 double cabins
2 fully molded bathrooms
2 toilets (one new electric)
L-shaped galley with marble/stainless countertop, gimballed 2-burner stove + oven
Refrigerators 50 L + 100 L
Water heater, pressurized water, LED lighting
Dessalator 60 L/h watermaker
Shore power charger + 220 V inverter
2 electric + 2 manual bilge pumps

Construction and dimensions

Hull: polyester
Deck: Kevlar with synthetic Flexiteek (white seams)
Hull color: metallic grey (refit 2025)
LOA: 16.20 m
Beam: 4.48 m
Draft: 2.65 m
Displacement: 14 t (keel 4.3 t)
Navigation category: Offshore – Category 1

Rig and sails

Francespar aluminum mast, 7/8 fractional – 24 m – 3 sets of spreaders
Extended boom
Mainsheet traveler in cockpit
Carbon spinnaker pole
Removable Selden twin-groove furler
Standing rigging: Rod, serviced 3 years ago
Running rigging: Spectra / Frederiksen
Carbon twin steering wheels
4 Lewmar winches (1 electric for mainsail)
Ullman Sails 2022: full-batten mainsail + new lazy bag
Usman Sails 2023: carbon medium genoa, Solent, Reacher, ORC, storm jib, spinnakers North & Delta
Sail area upwind: 153 m² – downwind: 254 m²

Engine and energy

Perkins Prima 65 HP, serviced May 2025 – 5314 + 1130 h
Max Prop three-blade feathering propeller
Horth gearbox serviced
Cruising speed: 8 knots – Consumption: 4 L/h – Range: 900 NM
Solar panels on bimini (2025)
2 alternators – 24Ah / 12V charger
Portable generator

Tanks

Fuel: 450 L
Fresh water: 400 L

Electronics and navigation

B&G Hydra 2 system (depth, speed, wind)
5 repeaters + 2 jumbo mast displays
Autohelm 7000 autopilot
Furuno FR1621 radar
VHF with AIS + GPS antenna

Deck and equipment

Flexiteek deck with white seams
Dual Carbonnautica steering wheels
Integrated teak cockpit table
Sprayhood + bimini + sun awning with side panels
Deck shower
Bathing ladder and aft platform
Lofrans Tiger 1500 W windlass
3 anchors (CQR, Britany, lightweight aluminum)
8 fenders, mooring lines, 50 m galvanized chain
3D Tender 280 aluminum RIB + Yamaha 6 HP 4-stroke outboard
8-person life raft (inspected 2025)
Complete safety equipment

Summary

An exceptional First 53 F5, regularly upgraded, combining design, performance, and bluewater comfort.
Available daily by appointment in Toulon (Var, France).
VAT included.

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