1986 Beneteau First 405, 55.000 EUR

FOR SALE – 1986 BENETEAU FIRST 405 (DEEP KEEL)
€55,000 (or nearest offers), VAT SORTED. PLUS mooring at Camper & Nicholsons, birgu PAID until Sept 2027

Extensively Upgraded• Ready for Offshore Cruising
A rare opportunity to acquire a classic Beneteau First 405, one of Jean Berret's most respected performance cruiser/racer designs. Combining excellent sailing performance, offshore capability, spacious accommodation and extensive modern upgrades, this yacht is equally suited to Mediterranean cruising, offshore passages, club racing or comfortable liveaboard use.

Regularly sailed and exceptionally well maintained, the yacht annually completes a 500mile plus two week offshore sail recently completed a 900+ nautical mile cruise around the Greek Islands .
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Key Features
✓ Deep keel performance version
✓ Private year-round mooring included
✓ Extensive upgrades completed between 2022–2026
✓ Victron energy management system
✓ 200Ah Lithium house battery bank (2025)
✓ Solid Solar charging system with Victron MPPT mounted on bimini (2026)
✓ Victron Cerbo GX monitoring (2026)
✓ Webasto 16,000 BTU air conditioning
✓ Carbon fibre bowsprit
✓ Refurbished windlass (2025)
✓ New delta anchor and 50m chain (2025)
✓ Dinghy and outboard included (2026)
✓ Racing and cruising sail inventory
✓ EU VAT Paid / Tax Cleared
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Specifications
• Builder: Beneteau
• Model: First 405
• Year: 1986
• Designer: Jean Berret
• Keel: Deep Keel
• Engine: Perkins Diesel
• Fuel Capacity: 200 Litres
• Water Capacity: 400 Litres
• Location: Malta
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Engine & Mechanical
• Perkins diesel engine
• MaxProp 3-blade feathering propeller
• New alternator (2022)
• New throttle controls and cables (2024)
• Engine mounts replaced (2025)
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Electrical & Energy System
Victron Installation
• Victron Smart AC-DC Charger
• Victron Smart DC-DC Charger
• Victron SmartShunt Battery Monitor
• Victron MPPT Solar Controller
• Victron Cerbo GX Monitoring System
Batteries
• 200Ah Lithium House Battery Bank (2025)
• Optima Engine Start Battery (2025)
Solar System
• New solar panels installed (2025)
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Navigation & Electronics
• Raymarine ST60+ Instrument Package (2024)
• Autohelm Autopilot
• Chart Plotter
• AIS Transceiver
• Fixed VHF Radio
• Bluetooth Audio System
• Television
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Deck Equipment
• Custom carbon fibre bowsprit built in Italy (2022)
• New Dyneema halyards and running rigging throughout (2023)
• New lazy bag (2025)
• Stainless steel and solid teak passerelle
Anchoring System
• New Delta anchor
• New 50m anchor chain (2025)
• Windlass professionally refurbished (2025)
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Winches & Deck Hardware
A powerful deck layout suitable for offshore sailing and competitive racing.
• 2 × Harken 53 Self-Tailing Winches (2022)
• 2 × Lewmar 50 Self-Tailing Winches (2022)
• Additional winches throughout
• Spinlock clutches throughout
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Accommodation
Built during Beneteau's golden era, the First 405 features beautiful Burmese teak joinery throughout. The quality of construction and finish is rarely found in modern production yachts.
Layout
• 2 Double Cabins
• 2 Heads
• Spacious Saloon
• Large Galley
• Full Walk-In Lazarette
Comfort Features
• Webasto 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning (2022)
• New refrigerator system (2022)
• New mattresses (2023)

The extensive teak interior provides a warm and comfortable atmosphere while naturally helping to regulate humidity onboard.
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Sail Inventory
A comprehensive sail wardrobe suitable for cruising, offshore passages and racing.
Cruising Sails
• Mainsail (good condition)
• Furling Genoa
• Dacron Genoa
Racing Sails
• J2 Headsail
• Additional performance jibs
• Symmetric Spinnaker
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Safety Equipment
• 6-Person Liferaft
• Offshore cruising equipment
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Hull & Maintenance
• Hull professionally faired and repainted in grey using premium International paint systems (2022)
• 2024 Under water hull thorough cleaning to original gel coat (Still new white condition) and International Gel shield re-applied. Should give it another 15 year protection.
• Continuously maintained and upgraded
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Proven Offshore Capability
This yacht offers a rare combination of classic build quality, offshore capability and performance sailing characteristics. The model has a strong reputation among sailors and has featured in major offshore events including the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
With substantial investment already completed in recent years—including lithium batteries, Victron energy systems, solar charging, rigging upgrades, navigation equipment and comfort improvements—this yacht is ready to sail immediately with no major upgrades required.

Serious enquiries only. 00356 79092373