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Beneteau First 53 F5 · 1991
€120,000
≈ US$130,000 (approx., fixed exchange rate)
VAT paid
Year
1991
Length
16.2 m
Cabins
3
Engine hours
6,444 h
Specifications
Dimensions
- Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Beam
- 4.48 m
- Draft
- 2.65 m
Accommodation
- Cabins
- 3
- Heads
- 2
Construction
- Type
- Sailboat
- Builder / brand
- Beneteau
- Model
- First 53 F5
- Year
- 1991
- Hull material
- GRP / fibreglass
- Condition
- Used
Documents & other
- Tax status (VAT)
- EU VAT paid
- Area
- French Riviera (France)
- Home port
- Toulon
Description
Location: Toulon
BENETEAU FIRST 53 F5 – 1991 – French Flag – VAT included – Toulon (Var, France)
Designer: Bruce Farr / Pininfarina
Magnificent First 53 F5, the perfect balance between performance and elegance, designed by Bruce Farr and Pininfarina.
Owner’s version with a spacious forward cabin and fractional rig.
Elegant, fast, seaworthy, and perfectly maintained.
Race record: 2nd place – Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Accommodation
3 double cabins
2 fully molded bathrooms
2 toilets (one new electric)
L-shaped galley with marble/stainless countertop, gimballed 2-burner stove + oven
Refrigerators 50 L + 100 L
Water heater, pressurized water, LED lighting
Dessalator 60 L/h watermaker
Shore power charger + 220 V inverter
2 electric + 2 manual bilge pumps
Construction and dimensions
Hull: polyester
Deck: Kevlar with synthetic Flexiteek (white seams)
Hull color: metallic grey (refit 2025)
LOA: 16.20 m
Beam: 4.48 m
Draft: 2.65 m
Displacement: 14 t (keel 4.3 t)
Navigation category: Offshore – Category 1
Rig and sails
Francespar aluminum mast, 7/8 fractional – 24 m – 3 sets of spreaders
Extended boom
Mainsheet traveler in cockpit
Carbon spinnaker pole
Removable Selden twin-groove furler
Standing rigging: Rod, serviced 3 years ago
Running rigging: Spectra / Frederiksen
Carbon twin steering wheels
4 Lewmar winches (1 electric for mainsail)
Ullman Sails 2022: full-batten mainsail + new lazy bag
Usman Sails 2023: carbon medium genoa, Solent, Reacher, ORC, storm jib, spinnakers North & Delta
Sail area upwind: 153 m² – downwind: 254 m²
Engine and energy
Perkins Prima 65 HP, serviced May 2025 – 5314 + 1130 h
Max Prop three-blade feathering propeller
Horth gearbox serviced
Cruising speed: 8 knots – Consumption: 4 L/h – Range: 900 NM
Solar panels on bimini (2025)
2 alternators – 24Ah / 12V charger
Portable generator
Tanks
Fuel: 450 L
Fresh water: 400 L
Electronics and navigation
B&G Hydra 2 system (depth, speed, wind)
5 repeaters + 2 jumbo mast displays
Autohelm 7000 autopilot
Furuno FR1621 radar
VHF with AIS + GPS antenna
Deck and equipment
Flexiteek deck with white seams
Dual Carbonnautica steering wheels
Integrated teak cockpit table
Sprayhood + bimini + sun awning with side panels
Deck shower
Bathing ladder and aft platform
Lofrans Tiger 1500 W windlass
3 anchors (CQR, Britany, lightweight aluminum)
8 fenders, mooring lines, 50 m galvanized chain
3D Tender 280 aluminum RIB + Yamaha 6 HP 4-stroke outboard
8-person life raft (inspected 2025)
Complete safety equipment
Summary
An exceptional First 53 F5, regularly upgraded, combining design, performance, and bluewater comfort.
Available daily by appointment in Toulon (Var, France).
VAT included.
Boat for sale through Barcelona Yachting (Barcelona). Original listing: https://www.barcelonayachting.com/bat-410-beneteau-first-53-f5.html
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Original description
Ubicación: Toulon, Francia BENETEAU FIRST 53 F5 – 1991 – Bandera Francesa – IVA incluido – Toulon (Var, Francia) Arquitecto naval: Bruce Farr / Pininfarina Magnífico First 53 F5, equilibrio perfecto entre rendimiento y elegancia, diseñado por Bruce Farr y Pininfarina. Versión armador con amplia cabina en proa y aparejo fraccionado. Barco elegante, rápido, marinero y perfectamente mantenido. Historial: 2º en la regata Sydney-Hobart. Distribución 3 cabinas dobles 2 baños totalmente moldeados 2 WC (uno eléctrico nuevo) Cocina en L con encimera de mármol/inox, cocina cardánica 2 fuegos + horno Frigoríficos 50 L + 100 L Calentador de agua, agua a presión, iluminación LED Desalinizador Dessalator 60 L/h Cargador de puerto + convertidor 220 V 2 bombas de achique eléctricas + 2 manuales Construcción y dimensiones Casco: poliéster Cubierta: kevlar con teca sintética Flexiteek (juntas blancas) Color del casco: gris metalizado (refit 2025) Eslora total: 16,20 m Manga: 4,48 m Calado: 2,65 m Desplazamiento: 14 t (quilla 4,3 t) Categoría de navegación: 1ª categoría Aparejo y velas Mástil Francespar aluminio 7/8 – 24 m – 3 pisos de crucetas Botavara alargada Carro de escota de mayor en bañera Tangón de carbono Enrollador desmontable Selden doble ranura Jarcia firme Rod (revisada hace 3 años) Jarcia de labor Spectra / Frederiksen Doble rueda de timón en carbono 4 winches Lewmar (1 eléctrico para la mayor) Ullman Sails 2022: mayor con sables + lazy bag nuevo Usman Sails 2023: génova medio de carbono, solent, reacher, ORC, tormentín, spinnakers North & Delta Superficie vélica: ceñida 153 m² – popa 254 m² Motor y energía Perkins Prima 65 CV, revisado mayo 2025 – 5314 + 1130 h Hélice Max Prop tripala Inversor Horth revisado Velocidad crucero: 8 nudos – consumo: 4 L/h – autonomía: 900 MN Paneles solares sobre el bimini (2025) 2 alternadores – cargador 24Ah / 12V Generador portátil Depósitos Combustible: 450 L Agua dulce: 400 L Electrónica y navegación B&G Hydra 2 (sónica, velocidad, viento) 5 repetidores + 2 jumbo en el mástil Piloto automático Autohelm 7000 Radar Furuno FR1621 VHF con AIS + antena GPS Cubierta y equipamiento exterior Cubierta Flexiteek con juntas blancas Doble rueda de timón Carbonnautica Mesa de bañera integrada en teca Capota + bimini + toldo solar con laterales Ducha en bañera Escalera de baño y plataforma de popa Molinete Lofrans Tiger 1500 W 3 anclas (CQR, Britany, aluminio ligera) 8 defensas, amarres, cadena galvanizada de 50 m Neumática 3D Tender 280 aluminio + motor Yamaha 6 CV 4T Balsa salvavidas 8 plazas (revisada 2025) Material de seguridad completo En resumen Un First 53 F5 excepcional, actualizado regularmente, que combina diseño, rendimiento y confort de altura. Visible todos los días con cita previa en Toulon (Var). IVA incluido. Barco en venta a través de Barcelona Yachting (Barcelona). Ficha original: https://www.barcelonayachting.com/bat-410-beneteau-first-53-f5.htmlEngine & propulsion
- Engine
- Perkins Prima 80 De 65 Cv
- Engine hours
- 6,444 h
- Fuel
- Diesel
Estimate your monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
€933
Deposit: €36,000
Amount financed: €84,000
Total repaid (10 years): €111,909
Indicative calculation only. Not a financing offer; actual terms depend on each lender.
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