1989 BENETEAU FIRST 285, BEAUTIFUL BENETEAU FIRST 285 WITH A MOORING PLACE IN LA GRANDE MOTTE Year: 1989Length: 8.70 mWidth: 3.02 mDraft: 1.60 mEngine: Volvo Penta diesel inboard - 18 HP - 760Transmission: shaft lineAnnual antifouling: April 2026French flag: registration up to dateBulb keel (1.60 m draft) which, by lowering the center of gravity, gives the boat better stability.LAYOUT: Original cushion fabrics in good condition2 cabins (front + rear)4 berths + child berth in the saloonSpacious saloon with folding tableEquipped kitchen: sink with pressurized water70 l tankRefrigerator, gas 2 burners + new ovenMarine toilet: new pumpBlack water tank WashbasinPressurized waterNumerous storage spacesDECK EQUIPMENT AND SAILS:Partial batten mainsail+ 2nd original mainsail Furling genoa, UV strip 2024Heavy genoa Symmetrical spinnaker + spinnaker rigging+ 1 light genoa Lazy bag / lazy jack 20252 reefsRaymarine ST1000+ autopilotComplete rigging (winches, tracks, clutches, pole...)Fenders + mooring linesBimini frame 2026Cockpit table, cushionsSwim ladder (extended)ENERGY: Service and engine batteryShore chargers + 12/230 V inverter230 V + USB socketsClean and functional installationCOMPLETE AND RECENT ELECTRONICS:Garmin GPSMAP 1222 chartplotterMidland Neptune VHFLog, speedometer, anemometerSAFETY:Automatic life jackets (4)Horseshoe buoy + recovery lightFlares and regulatory equipment1 adult harnessSTRENGTH: Healthy, well-maintained boat ready to sail, having undergone a complete overhaul in 2024/2025 : Engine:Exhaust elbowDescalingValve grindingCylinder head gasketFilters and beltsEngine anodeCooling pump (turbine) replaced in 2025Engine paintNew filter sets available on the boat.Other work and equipment:Standing rigging, halyards and other lines (sheets) and mast lightsCheck of shroud tension in March 2026 by Sté Agréement, Port CamargueGlow-in-the-dark lifelines and netsAnchoring220 V and 12 V electricityBlack water tankPlumbingRudder bearingsAnti-osmosis treatmentVolvo stuffing box seal 2023Valves in good conditionComplete file on the boat, notes and manualsWORK DONE: Removal and refurbishment of the riggingReplacement of halyardsElectronic mast installationBlasting of the hullAnti-osmosis protectionApplication of antifoulingInstallation of stanchions and deck lifelinesInstallation of the oven and gas connectionRefurbishment of the porthole plexiglassRefurbishment of the forward and aft cabin liningsInstallation of the service water pumpInstallation of 220 V hot water productionFinalization of the 12 V onboard electricity