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BENETEAU First 53F5
Year:
1991
Draft:
1,9 m
Length:
16,2 m
Width:
4,48 m
Location:
Arzon
Flag:
French
Engine:
1 x 80.00 CV
Price:
89 000 €
VAT paid
Engines
Engine:
PERKINS - 4.236 PRIMA - Diesel - 1 x 80.00cv - Line shaft - Monohull sails
Maneuver options:
Windlass
Electricity
Batteries:
2 batterie(s) 12 V / 110 Amp/H - Moteur - ORION - 2 batterie(s) 12 V / 180 Amp/H - Service - BANNER
Electronic:
Loch & speedo - GPS - VHF - Radar - Windvane/Anemometer - Auto pilot - Battery charger
Tanks
Tank 445L used for Fuel - Tank 400L used for Water
Layout
Hifi - Fridge - Deck shower - Hot water - Pressurized water
Cabins:
Cabin Owner Front Double berth - Cabin Guest Back Double berth - Cabin Guest Back
Kitchens:
Kitchen with Hotplates , 1 Oven Gas oven, 1 Fridge
Bathrooms:
Bathrooms Front Toilets Shower - Bathrooms Back Toilets Shower
Cover
Sprayhood - Bimini top
Sails
Main sail RUSSO de 60m² - Genoa RUSSO de 80m² - Asymmetric spinnaker RUSSO de 180m²
Rigging :
Furling genoa - Lazy bag - Lazy jack
Fittings:
Releasable stay - Hydraulic power station - Rod kicker - Electric winch
Equipments
Swim ladder
Security
Offshore (>60mn) partial - Cat 1
BENETEAU FIRST 53 F5Farr Design – Pininfarina Interior
A pedigree performance cruiser with outstanding potential
Lying in Southern Brittany, this Beneteau First 53 F5 (1991) represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Bruce Farr’s most successful offshore designs, enhanced by the unmistakable touch of Pininfarina.
Built in limited numbers, the First 53 F5 remains highly regarded for her balanced sailing performance, refined lines and enduring build quality. This example offers an excellent platform, combining strong fundamentals with the opportunity for light optimisation to suit her next owner’s program.
Construction & Recent Works
The yacht has benefited from significant recent structural investment (2025), including:
Structural floors (varangage) professionally rebuilt
Keel removed, inspected and reinstalled
New keel bolts and fastening system
Hull structure locally reinforced
A 2026 marine survey confirms a sound structure, good overall condition and no inherent weakn...