Beneteau First 32s5 Cruiser-Racer
Currency
Length
32' 6" - 9.91m
Vessel Location
Williamstown VIC
Launch Year
1989
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
The Beneteau First 32s5 is a true modern classic exuding French flair in her design and styling. Her hull was designed by the talented Jean Berret and her distinctive exterior and internal design was penned by famed French modernist industrial designer, Phillipe Starck. Her unique exterior styling has broad appeal while the mahogany timbers, silver alloy and marble trimmed interior with all off-white upholstery is similarly stunning. But this yacht is more than just visually appealing; she sails superbly and may be enjoyed for family cruising as well as for competitive club racing. This Beneteau First 32s5 has been extensively and thoughtfully upgraded by her current owner and is in ready to sail away condition. Upgrades include sails, standing rigging, navigation electronics, 12 volt and 240 volt electrics with all work carried out to exacting professional standards ensuring your safe sailing and enjoyment for many years to come. Even her keelbolts have been replaced!
This is a very well equipped and thoughtfully upgraded example of the classic Beneteau First 32s5 design. She is a turn-key yacht, offered in great condition, ready to sail and enjoy for many years to come. The perfect size for a first family cruiser-racer. Last antifoul, propspeed application and hull polish was completed late October 2024. Inspection recommended!
For further information or to arrange an inspection in Williamstown, please call Chris Furey on or complete the on-line enquiry form
Price
AU $77,500
Vessel Name
KAOS
Boat Reference
32s5
Launch Year
1989
Length
32' 6" - 9.91m
Beam
3.30
Draft
1.80
Displacement
4200 Kgs
Keel / Ballast
Fin keel with bulb. Cast iron. Keel bolts all replaced in 2018
Vessel Location
Williamstown Vic
Region
Victoria
Use
Cruising, Racing
Registration
330
Designer
Jean Berret hull with styling and inetrior design by Philippe Starck
Builder
Beneteau France
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
GRP
Engine
Upgraded from the standard 18HP model from new with the Volvo Penta MD2003 28HP option delivering much more power for similar weight. Serviced annually, Compression tested in 2023. History available.
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
28
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Hour meter installed in 2016 - now reading 225 but previous hours not recorded.
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Gauge in cockpit
Max Speed
6.5 -7 Knots
Cruise Speed
5.0 Knots
Propulsion
Shaft drive with 3-blade Autostream feathering propeller. New shaft in 2023
Fuel
40 Litres with fuel filters
Water
160 Litres in polypropylene tank with electric pressure pump and manual (foot -operated) pump
Covers
Custom spray dodger fitted 2020. Doyle Boom bag with Lazy Jacks (2022)
Accommodation
V-berth forward, 2 x settee berths either side of central drop-side saloon table. Galley aft to port, Nav station aft to starboard. Owners private double berth cabin aft of galley, enclosed toilet shower and wash basin aft of Nav station. Interior trim - Mahogany timber panelling with sliding locker doors, Alloy trim and door frames, marble galley top and nav station extension. Mahogany drop-side table with alloy trim in centre of main saloon. Custom cabin windows with pull-out shade blinds. Cream canvas fabric upholstery. All original interior.
Cabins
2 plus main saloon
Berths
6
Shower
Yes, cold only in enclosed head.
Toilet
Jabsco manual flush marine toilet. All thru-hulls replaced in 2018.
Galley
Twin sinks with electric pressure water and back-up[ foot pump. Marble bench top, Mahogany timber sliding door lockers. Beneteau cutlery included.
Refrigeration
Isotherm electric refrigeration installed 2025.70 Litre fridge capacity.
Stove
Electrolux 3-burner LPG stove with oven. BEP Gas monitor and alarm. Current Cert of Gas Compliance, inspected annually.
Hot Water
Plumbing is available to re-fit a hot water supply with 240VAC shore power or via heat exchange
Ground Tackle
Maxwell HRC-10 electric windlass with rope and chain gipsy. 2 Plough anchors, chain and warp.
Safety Gear
Compliant safety rails, Life ring, Flashlight, Bucket, First Aid kit. Last safety audit Sept 2024 to Cat 5.
Bilge Pumps
1 x Electric and 2 x Manual bilge pumps
Epirb
GME MT 406G
Life Jackets
4
Flares
Inshore kit (4) Expiry 2027
Fire Protection
5 x Fire extinguishers and a Fire Blanket
Electrics
Optima 55 AH engine start battery, 2 x Optima house supply batteries. 240VAC 40 Amp battery charger via shore power with Victron 16A Galvanic Isolator for the 240v input. Victron BMV 12VDC battery manager, Alternator charging via BEP Voltage Sensitive Relay. Original Beneteau switch panel professionally rewired using original switches. Additional Blue Seas 240VAC switch panel installed in aft cabin. 12VDC and 240VAC outlets. Interior lighting throughout all cabins. New masthead tricolour and stern LED Navigation lights 2020. Certificate of Electrical Safety included. Remote electrical monitoring via Smartphone app.
Electronics / Navigation
Raymarine i50 Log, Speedo and Depth, Raymarine i60 Wind speed & direction with new masthead transducer, all installed 2023. Raymarine Axiom touch-screen 7 inch Chart Plotter with in-built GPS and Garmin software electronic charting, installed in 2024 and mounted in cockpit. Twin Plastimo Contest 130 bulkhead mounted compasses. Raymarine ST4000 Auto Pilot with linear tiller drive. Raymarine Ray52 VHF radio transceiver with built in GPS at chart table with hard-wired remote speaker in cockpit. New masthead aerial and cable in 2020. Garmin software licenced to 2026.
Sail Inventory
Mainsail: Doyle DCX Tri-Radial laminate, fully battened with luff cars at batten ends, 2 rows reefs, new in 2023 (See photo) plus spare Doyle mainsail 2010 still in vgc.
Furling headsail: Doyle # 2, DCX-M with UV protective foot and leech strips, 2019, Older # 1 Genoa in VGC 2010. Older # 2 in VGC 2010.
Spinnakers: Hood 0.5 and 0.75 in fair to good condition, not recently used.
Storm Sails: 2- not used by current owner since 2016
Some other headsails stored off the boat. (Full sails list available) Photos of the yacht under sail show older sails.
Furling headsail: Doyle # 2, DCX-M with UV protective foot and leech strips, 2019, Older # 1 Genoa in VGC 2010. Older # 2 in VGC 2010.
Spinnakers: Hood 0.5 and 0.75 in fair to good condition, not recently used.
Storm Sails: 2- not used by current owner since 2016
Some other headsails stored off the boat. (Full sails list available) Photos of the yacht under sail show older sails.
Mast / Rigging
Alloy deck stepped mast with double aft-swept spreaders. Alloy boom with internal out-haul and 2 x reefing lines, Rope tackle vang. Multi-purchase backstay adjustment. Standing rigging is Hamma-Pro stainless steel Dyform wire professionally installed new in 2020 by rigger Paul Bartley. Running rigging, halyards, sheets and control lines have been progressively replaced as necessary. Note this yacht has not been raced since the standing rigging was replaced in 2020.
Deck Gear
Lewmar winches comprising 2 x # 40 Self-tailing 2-speed sheet winches, 2 x # 30 2-speed on cabin top for halyards and control lines. 12 Rope clutches forward of cabin top winches.
Upgraded Windslyce mainsail traveler system with Harken pulleys. Genoa tracks with adjustable cars for headsail sheeting. Tiller steering. Transom swim ladder. 4 x Mooring cleats. Cabin top hand rails.
Upgraded Windslyce mainsail traveler system with Harken pulleys. Genoa tracks with adjustable cars for headsail sheeting. Tiller steering. Transom swim ladder. 4 x Mooring cleats. Cabin top hand rails.
Remarks
A very well equipped and thoughtfully upgraded example of the classic Beneteau First 32s5 design. A turn-key offering in great condition, ready to sail and enjoy for many years to come. The perfect size for a first family cruiser-racer. Last antifoul, propspeed application and hull polish completed late October 2024. Inspection recommended!
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
38 South Yacht Sales
Chris Furey
Chris Furey
Telephone
Address
Unit 5
227 Wells Road
Chelsea Heights VIC Australia
227 Wells Road
Chelsea Heights VIC Australia
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