Bénéteau First 29 GTE (1985)

It is with pleasure that I make available to you, my sailboat "magau 2", a comfortable and seaworthy FIRST 29.

NEW FOR 2023:
-New standing rigging. (Shrouds, backstay, forestay, running backstay)
-New rudder bearings.

The boat is antifouled every year.

Upon your arrival, I will stay with you for as long as necessary to help you set sail serenely and advise you on the best anchorages.

During your cruise, at your convenience, I can provide you with information on the daily weather and your navigation plans.

For your car, free and secure parking is available to you at no extra cost.

Moored in the port of Lorient on a pontoon with 24/7 access, therefore not in the basin with access to port facilities, and especially quick access to the open sea.
It is an ideal starting point:
SHORT CRUISE (2 days): discover the roadstead of Lorient and its numerous marinas, the island of GROIX is just a stone's throw away with its authorized wild anchorages in superb coves or its lively port to experience both day and night!!
MEDIUM CRUISE (1 week): A little further south, BELLE ILE, HOUAT or HOEDIC await you, or to the west the GLENAN archipelago, you have a choice depending on the weather....
LONG CRUISE (2 weeks) to the islands of NOIRMOUTIER, YEU (Breton coast and Vendée habitation) or to the northwest the islands of SEIN, MOLENE, OUESSANT.

You will also have access to the "HARBOUR PASSPORT" card which entitles you to FREE nights in many ports (not negligible in high season). Limited to 1 night per week of rental so that everyone can benefit.

Dinghy 2020 4 people (engine optional)

On board, the large saloon (headroom of 1m80) can accommodate up to 6 guests around the FOLDING table with integrated BAR, a 2-BURNER stove (gas provided free of charge) in the "L" shaped galley as well as a sink with pressurized water will help you prepare meals. (PRESSURE COOKER provided) 50-liter COOLER.

For your nights:
At the port side aft, a double cabin isolated by a door and ventilated by an opening porthole with wardrobe and storage locker.
At the bow, a comfortable double cabin.
In the saloon, the two large berths can be used as sleeping berths.

Located on the starboard side aft, the HEAD will appeal to you ladies, with its isolation thanks to a lockable door and its washbasin-mirror unit.

-1 double USB socket, cigarette lighter per cabin to charge your multimedia devices.

-LED lighting. large cockpit locker, and numerous storage lockers in the saloon.

NAVIGATION side:

-A real navigation table and chair, easy access to all instruments
(NAVIONICS Tablet, VHF with external speaker)
-Paper charts South and West Brittany

-GPS/SONAR GARMIN chartplotter + 1 other SONAR (2021) external display.

-2 very powerful SELF-TAILING Winches + 2 winches on the coachroof including 1 SELF-TAILING.

-18 HP VOLVO engine (consumption of 1.5 liters/hour), 2022 battery.

-Long tiller (retractable at anchor) sensitive with extension stick. (2021)

-Autopilot (2021)

-Recent semi-battened mainsail with 2 reef bands with LAZY BAG (2021), and Genoa on Furler. (2020)

-Asymmetric spinnaker provided.

-Large COCKPIT, folding TABLE, SWIMMING LADDER and SMALL STERN for quick access to the dinghy, swimming and man overboard recovery.

-2 lifelines

-Automatic life jacket provided with Harness and Tether.

OPTIONAL (to be specified when booking):
BEDDING: Duvets and pillows for 2 cabins (50 Euros/week rental)
2-person inflatable SEA KAYAK (50 Euros/week rental)
2-person PADDLEBOARD (50 Euros/week rental)

Fuel is at the tenant's expense. (2.50 Euros/hour engine)

The boat is insured for peer-to-peer rental.

QUICK RESPONSE ENSURED
This is a sailboat known for its ability to face the sea.
Very stable, very good in a breeze, a classic yet innovative interior for its time are the characteristics of the First 29.

With a great shape stability, moderate freeboard, it sails very well upwind.

It is also easy to control downwind. Its stability led to the development of a keel version.

It is one of the boats many sailors talk to me about.

The goals were stability, easy control, low heel, characteristics sought after in a family cruiser.