Beneteau First 53 F5

BENETEAU FIRST 53 F5Design Farr – Interior Pininfarina
A high-performance cruiser with strong pedigree and great potential

Located in Southern Brittany, this Beneteau First 53 F5 (1991) offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of Bruce Farr's most refined offshore designs, enhanced by the unmistakable signature of Pininfarina.

Produced in a limited series, the First 53 F5 is renowned for its balanced performance, elegant lines, and durable build quality. This example provides an excellent basis, combining solid fundamentals with the possibility of light optimization tailored to its future owner's plans.

Construction & Recent Repairs
The vessel has undergone significant recent structural investment (2025), including:
Professional takeover of the stringers
Removal, inspection, and reinstallation of the keel
Replacement of keel bolts and fastening system
Localized strengthening of the hull structure

A professional assessment conducted in 2026 confirms a sound structure, good general condition, and no structural weaknesses.

Deck & Handling Systems
A well-designed, high-performance deck plan, suitable for both racing and cruising with a small crew:
Twin steering cockpit with teak seats
Complete set of Lewmar winches, including an electric one
Navtec hydraulic systems (depowering, rig adjustments)
Sheets furler
Safe and ergonomic deck layout, facilitating maneuvers

This setup enables fine-tuning of sails for performance while ensuring ease of operation with a small crew.

Interior Layout
Elegant and functional mahogany interior:
Three double cabins
Two heads with showers
Bright main salon
Owner’s forward cabin
Dedicated chart table

A layout perfectly suited for family or friends cruising, as well as offshore navigation.

Galley
Fully equipped galley:
Gas stove with oven
Refrigerator
Double sink
Pressurized hot and cold water

Engine & Systems
Perkins 4.236 diesel engine (operational)
Battery bank (service and engine batteries)
Dockside connection with charger

Sails & Rigging
Main sail and furling genoa
Asymmetric spinnaker
Rod rigging

The rig is original; replacement can be considered eventually as part of an optimization plan, particularly for intensive offshore programs.

Navigation Electronics
Autopilot (Raymarine)
B&G instruments
Furuno GPS, radar, and Navtex
VHF

Two visions, one boat
For performance-oriented sailors: A genuine Farr plan offering excellent helm balance, a powerful sail plan, and advanced deck systems, ideal for fast cruising or small-crew racing.
For offshore cruisers: A reassuring platform with proven construction, generous volumes, and a secure deck layout, perfectly adaptable for long-distance navigation after customization to your standards.

An attractive opportunity:
Sound structure with major work already completed
Quality hardware and systems
Ready-to-sail boat with ongoing improvement potential

Offered at €89,000, this First 53 F5 presents excellent value with significant potential for appreciation in a yacht of this caliber.

A rare opportunity to acquire a high-performance, characterful cruiser capable of offering both sailing pleasure and comfort for long passages, with the advantage of being adaptable to your specific plans.

Location: Arzon, Brittany, France
Visits: By appointment
Complete assessment report available upon request