1985 Beneteau First 38

This 1985 Beneteau First 38, hull #324, "Alibi," is a beautifully crafted French sailboat with a history of care and thoughtful upgrades. With an overall length of 40’ 2” and a beam of 12’ 10”, this vessel offers exceptional space and performance. Equipped with a reliable Perkins 4-108 engine (2,530 hours) and a ZF 15M transmission installed in 2020, it ensures smooth operation.   The deck features a Mantus anchor, Quick Windlass, and dual B&G Triton displays for confident cruising, complemented by a well-maintained Isomat rig with self-furling Genoa and spare sails, including a never-used storm sail. Living aboard is comfortable with a three-burner stove, double sink, and functional water system, plus solar panels and a Renogy charge controller for sustainable energy. Recent updates include antifouling paint and anode replacement (Feb 2023), with no significant hull issues during current ownership. This is an ideal boat for those seeking adventure and reliable performance on the water.

Hull:

• 1984 Beneteau First 38, hull # 324, HIN BEY03240L485, official number: 682347
• Manufactured in France
• We acquired Alibi in Sept 2020
• Length overall 40’ 2”
• Hull length 38’ 6”
• Waterline length 33’ 11”
• Beam 12’ 10”
• Draft 4’ 5”
• Mast height from DWL 52’ 6”
• Displacement: 15,653 lbs
• Ballast weight: 6,614 lbs
• Antifouling paint was applied, and anodes were replaced in Feb 2023
• Neither we nor the prior owner experienced or repaired hull blisters. Combined, we owned the boat for 6 years. My surveyor identified prior blister repairs of unknown date
• Thru hull fittings were not changed during our ownership. Last change date is unknown

Engine:

• Perkins 4-108 (50 HP), hours ~2,530
• ZF 15M transmission installed in 2020
• 3-blade folding prop
• Engine aligned, shaft and cutless bearing (Volvo) replaced in Nov 2020
• 30-gallon diesel fuel tank
• Racor 500FG turbine fuel filter
• Balmar 100-amp alternator
• Jabsco self-priming pump 3270
• Primary bilge pump: Jabsco 36960 pump (240 GPH) with Surflo 35A switch
• Secondary bilge pump: Johnson Pump SPX Flow pump (1600 GPH) with Ultima switch
• High-water alarm with Ultima switch

Deck equipment:

• 35-pound Mantus anchor, 100 feet of chain, 200 feet of rode double nylon snubber with chain hook
• Quick Windlass G600 with toe switches
• Two B&G Triton 2 multifunction displays
• B&G 608 wind sensor
• B&G ZG100 GPS antenna
• Raymarine ST4000 Autohelm autopilot
• Emergency tiller
• Magma outdoor grill A10-801
• Bimini would need to be replaced

Sailing equipment:

• Isomat aluminum mast with aluminum boom
• Rigging age unknown
• 10 Lewmar winches (all two speed and working)
• Quickvang B-12 working main with two reef points
• Sailtec Hydraulic backstay adjuster
• Adjustable running backstays
• Self-furling Genoa sail
• Spare storm sail (New 2020 never used)
• Spare hank on jib (New 2020 never used)
• Two winch handles
• Spinnaker pole
• New jib and main sheets

Tender:

• 2015 9-foot Ultra-Light AB tender with aluminum hull
• 2002 Tohatsu 9.8 HP two-stroke with 3-gallon gas tank

Cabin equipment:

• Galley gimbled Eno 3 burner stove with oven

• 10 lb propane tank with remote shutoff
• Double sink
• Gusher Galley MK2 manual foot pump for freshwater
• Soap dispenser
• Frigibar refrigerator (not working)
• Standard Horizon GX1270S 25-watt VHF radio
• Portable Black & Decker air conditioning system BPACT08
• Three double-color 14” LED light bars

Water System

• 25-gallon freshwater tank
• 10-gallon black water tank (never used)
• 6.6 Gallon water heater (shore and engine heated)
• Shurflo Aqua King Deluxe freshwater pump
• Katadyn Powersurvivor 40e watermaker
• Raritan Marine PH2 manual head with rebuild kit
• Sink faucet with shower head

Electrical System

• Three Group 27 Duracell lead acid house batteries (2022)
• West Marine 24 starter battery (2019)
• Renogy Rover 20-amp MPPT solar charge controller
• Four 100-watt Renogy solar panels
• 30-amp shore power connection and cable
• Xantrex Truecharge 20-amp multistage battery charger
• DC digital meter E-Meter battery monitor
• Blue Sea Systems automatic charging relay SI-ACR7610
• GFIC grounded outlets in each room
• Blue Sea Systems Safetyhub 150 fuse box for 24-hr equipment