The Beneteau First 36s7 is one of Jean Berret's most successful designs, combining rewarding sailing performance with practical cruising accommodation. Well known for being equally at home club racing, passagemaking or family cruising, the 36s7 has developed a reputation as a capable and versatile yacht with excellent sailing characteristics. Knight Watchman benefits from significant recent investment including a professionally rebuilt Volvo Penta engine, modern navigation equipment, solar charging and numerous upgrades completed during the current ownership. She is a well-presented and well-equipped example ready for her next owner.
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Accommodation
Six berths across three cabins with approximately 1.90m headroom. Forward is a double V-berth cabin with storage lockers and shelving. Moving aft, the saloon features settee seating to port and starboard around a central dining table. To port is the L-shaped galley fitted with a two-burner gas cooker with oven and grill, twin stainless steel sinks, top-loading refrigerator and generous storage. Opposite is a dedicated rear-facing chart table and navigation station. Aft of the saloon to starboard is the separate heads compartment fitted with a manual marine toilet, wash basin and shower. Approximately 60-litre holding tank. Hot and cold pressurised water is supplied throughout. Water capacity approximately 300 litres. The accommodation is completed by two generous aft double cabins. Eberspacher cabin heating.
Mechanical Systems
Located beneath the companionway is a Volvo Penta MD2030 three-cylinder diesel engine producing 29hp. Shaft-driven two-bladed fixed propeller. Fuel capacity approximately 91 litres. Professional engine rebuild in Cherbourg during October 2023 with supporting invoices available. Works included replacement pistons and connecting rods, cylinder head refurbishment, cooling system overhaul, new alternator and numerous ancillary components. The owner reports approximately 200 hours since the rebuild and annual servicing thereafter. Since a 2024 survey, the cutlass bearing, shaft anodes and exhaust elbow have all been replaced.
Electrical Systems

12v Domestic Battery (2025)
12v Engine Start Battery (2025)
Alternator Charging
Solar Panels
Wind Generator
1000W Inverter
Immersion Heater
New battery charger supplied onboard

Sails and Spars
Fractionally rigged Bermudan sloop with deck-stepped aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging. Slab reefing mainsail and furling genoa. Lazyjacks and stackpack system fitted together with spinnaker pole.

Mainsail // Dacron // Kemp Sails // Fair Condition
Furling genoa // Dacron // Kemp Sails // Fair Condition
Spinnaker // Good Condition
Storm Jib // Good Condition
Trysail // Good Condition

Deck Equipment

Lewmar electric windlass
Anchor with approximately 50m Chain/Warp
Sprayhood
Full Cockpit enclosure
Bimini
Stackpack
Boarding ladder
Various warps and fenders
Seago 2.4m Inflatable Dinghy (2025)
Tohatsu 3.5hp outboard (2022)

Navigation Equipment

Garmin GPSMAP 923 Chartplotter (2025)
Raymarine Evolution Autopilot (2026)
Raymarine i60 Wind Display (2023)
Raymarine ST60 Tridata
Seatracer AIS Transponder
Standard Horizon Eclipse DSC VHF Radio (2025)
Compass

Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguishers
Fire Blanket
Smoke Alarm
Jackstays
Deck Light (2026)
Horseshoe Lifebuoy
MOB Sling
Lifejackets
Radar Reflector
Navigation Lights (Masthead tricolour replaced 2026)
Liferaft

Construction
Built by Beneteau in France in 1996 to a design by Jean Berret. Blue painted GRP hull with white GRP coachroof and moulded non-slip decks. Cast iron fin keel and GRP spade rudder with tiller steering.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part. General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).