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FIRST 325 PTE – Performance cruising sailboat
First 325 PTE built by Bénéteau in 1984, solid, fast, and comfortable. This model remains a safe bet on the market thanks to its marine lines, pleasant interior layout, and performance under sail.
This is the PTE version (Shallow Draft), particularly interesting for sailing in shallow areas, estuaries, rias, South Brittany, or certain river zones.
⚓ MAIN CHARACTERISTICS – FIRST 325 PTE
• Overall Length: 10.01 m
• Beam: 3.38 m
• Reduced draft (PTE): 1.45m – ideal for coastal navigation
• Year: 1984 – Builder: Bénéteau
• Material: Polyester – Category: B
• Engine: Volvo Penta 2002 – 19 HP – stainless steel shaft, two-blade bronze propeller
• Sail Area: Main sail 2019 – Furling genoa – Spinnaker
• Electronics: Autopilot, depth sounder, wind vane, anemometer Raymarine – Garmin GPS – VHF
• Layout: 2 double cabins + convertible saloon – kitchen – marine toilet
• Inflatable dinghy AD
The boat has undergone several recent maintenance checks: the engine was serviced in 2022, with the elbow and exhaust hose replaced. Its 2025 maintenance is being performed by a professional mechanic. The mainsail was replaced in 2019 with very few miles. A complete survey dated October 2024 confirms a sound structure, with no hogging or deformation, and highlights a few points to monitor or upgrade (original standing rigging, safety elements, some interior and exterior aesthetic details).
⚓ STRENGTHS OF THE FIRST 325 PTE
✔️ PTE version: highly sought-after shallow draft
✔️ Recent mainsail (SAILS CONCEPT 2019)
✔️ Engine starts perfectly, serviced (2025)
✔️ Functional Raymarine electronics
✔️ Comfortable cockpit – wooden interior to be updated
✔️ Exceptional quality/price ratio
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⚓ Short or medium-term work to consider:
• Update of standing rigging (recommendation due to age)
• Electrical circuit to be partially reviewed (battery/terminal compliance)
• Forward cabin varnishing to be redone and a cockpit slat to be replaced
• Some through-hull valves to be changed as per survey recommendations
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This FIRST 325 PTE is a safe, well-built sailboat with significant potential for a sailor wishing to navigate quickly while making targeted improvements. At this price, it represents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to acquire a reliable and well-maintained cruising sailboat in this particularly sought-after intermediate size.
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