Elusive is hull #6 of the stunning Beneteau First 53f5's and is listed for sale exclusively with YOTI on Pittwater.Penned by two legendary design houses; Farr and Pininfarina, this was Beneteau's flagship model. The 53f5 beautifully blends performance, style, and functionality all in a genuine Blue Water cruiser.Elusive is an impressive example with an extensive cruising inventory, some notable updates and good maintenance history. This is the three cabin / three heads version. Like the deck layout, the interior is comfortable, functional, and beautiful with curved joinery - plus there's a huge amount of space. The in-line galley offers a large amount of workable bench space and there is a fridge plus separate freezer. There is a real navigation / workstation. Natural light and ventilation is abundant with 19 opening hatches and the signature centre skylight above the saloon.The cockpit features twin wheel steering and massive oversized winches including three which are electric. This is a big yacht that can easily be sailed shorthanded. The mainsail is furling. Cockpit protection includes the bimini and dodger with link sheet plus side shade and clears. For a large yacht the keel was sensibly chosen as the wing option at 1.9m so Elusive makes East Coast cruising easy.There is a retractable bow thruster, generator, and air-conditioning. Instruments are comprehensive with Raymarine auto-pilot, AIS, plus a new Garmin plotter in the cockpit new in 2023.Elusive was soda blasted and all antifoul removed in 2021. Rudder bearings were replaced in 2025 during her last annual haul out in July 2025.This is a sailor's boat that is rewarding to sail and she will simply always look stunning. Contact Peter Mactier for further details and to arrange inspection.

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Yanmar 88hp Model 4JH2 DTEDieselDouble wheels, steel wire (new 2024). Serviced Nov 2025.Shaft drive. New Volvo dripless seal 2026.Engine hours 4300 appeoxEngine room under companionway hatch. Insulated.Fixed three blade propellerLead, wing keel450L Steel Fuel TankDouble wheels, steel wire (new 2024) Steering SystemNorthern Lights 6KVA GeneratorMax Power retractable Bow ThrusterAir ConditioningDinghy2.9m Highfield 2023 classic Hypalon* optional 20HP Tohatsu 2023* optional

Awnings/CoversAll weather full dodger/Bimini/side cockpit clears and shade cloth covers

Three CabinsSix BerthsThree showers plus 1 at stern platformThree toilets (one Tecmaelectric, two manual marine toilets).

Three burner Force Ten stove, plus oven.Top opening freezer, front opening fridge.SinkMicrowaveLarge in-line galley to port with extensive bench space.

5 House batteries new 2024 Lifeline 125ah (625Ah total), Optima cranking 2024, thruster battery. All interior & navigation LED lightingAir Con/HeatingRaritan 12 gallon hot water system Katadyn 25lt/hr water maker650L F/Glass tankInverterSamsung 40 inch smart TV in SaloonOcean TV dome, 32 Inch smart TV in Owners cabin4 solar panels totalling 580w mounted on davit arch and coachroofVesper AIS class B transponderWIFI booster aerial.

Samsung 40 inch smart TV in Saloon, Ocean TV dome, 32 Inch smart TV in Owners cabin. 4 solar panels totalling 580w mounted on davit arch and coachroof. Vesper AIS class B transponder, WIFI booster aerial.

GPS: Garmin Echomap 2023 plotter mounted at cockpit tableSounder/Log: Raymarine, ST60 wind, auto pilot, depth, at both helms and repeater at nav tableRaymarine ST 60 wind instrumentRaymarine auto-pilotVHF Standard Horizon, with repeater at port Helm2 x Plastimo compasses at Helms

SailsDacron mainsail, QuantumDacron genoa, Ian ShortSpinnakerStorm jib and trysailProfurl C430 furler

Mast & RiggingAluminium Mast & Boom2 x Sweptback SpreadersWire and rod rigging, eew 2016In mast furling, hydraulic vang, backstay, pole.

Anchor/WinchElectric winch, up/down, 45 kg Manson supreme anchor, plus spare plough, and Fortress. Anchor / Deck wash. Double S/S bow roller. 70m of chain (2022)

Bilge Pumps2 x electric, plus 2 x manualSafety Gear6 LifejacketsEPIRB (batt exp June 2034)Jackstays (Wichard)Safety ladder on pushpitWhite Burke U life ring in coverLifesling retrievalDan Buoy (may need servicing)2 x fire extinguishersDeck Gear2 x Lewmar 70 ST 2 Speed electric primary winches4 x Lewmar ST 2 Sp winches on coachroof including 1 x electric (size 46 and 43's)2 x Lewmar secondary winchesAdjustable Genoa carsOtherEnsign with flag pole at transomDrop down boarding / swim platform at transomWinch handlesCustom corner cockpit seats (new 2023) with S/S frame and cushionsCockpit cushionsS/S BBQ mounted on transomLifeline opening gates port and starboardFendersMooring linesMaintenance2021/22 Full soda blast antifoul removal Saloon table restoredTeak decks restored, re caulkedFull cockpit covers, including clears and shade cloth interchangeableFull rewire of electrical panelMain engine new heat exchanger, starter motor 2025Main engine and generator servicing every 100 hours for the last 16 yearsFuel polish completed 2025New Volvo dripless prop shaft and new rudder bearings installed 2025