1981 Beneteau First 32

The 1981 Beneteau First 32 is a fiberglass sloop built for coastal cruising and day sailing. She measures 32.4 feet in length with an 11-foot beam and is powered by a single 15-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine paired with a Flexofold two-blade propeller installed in 2021. The yacht features wheel steering and offers headroom of 6'2" throughout.

The layout comprises two cabins and one head, with interior amenities including a one-burner butane stove, refrigeration, and a Cruisair air-conditioner with reverse-cycle heating added in 2011. Navigation and monitoring systems include a Raymarine ST 4000 autopilot, ST 60 wind/speed/depth instruments, a multi-function display, and a C95 rotating pod, along with a Horizon VHF radio with remote helm microphone. A 100-watt Renogy solar panel and three batteries with charger support onboard power.

Sailing gear includes a Harken roller furling foresail, manual boom vang, and North sails. The inventory comprises a 155 percent Genoa (2018), a used 110 percent heavy Dacron jib with reefing points, and multiple spinnakers including an asymmetrical model with sleeve and three older symmetrical sails. A retractable bowsprit was added in 2024. Genoa winches were replaced with Anderson 4 self-tailing models in 2018, and dyneema lifelines were renewed in 2024.

Additional equipment includes a bimini top, fire suppression system, freshwater washdown, navigation lights, fenders, lines, Delta anchor with rode, and a winter cover. A stereo and television are fitted below decks.