FIRST 325 PTE
1984 | France Brittany
Ref : BEDUB565897
19 500 € incl vat
Main datas
- Builder : Beneteau
- Price : 19 500 €
- Material : GRP
- Year : 1984
- Length : 10,01 m
- Beam : 3,38 m
- keel : Shallow keel
- Draft minimum : 1,45 m
- Hull : Monohull
- Life Raft : No
- Area : France Brittany
- Mooring : No
- Leasing in progress : No
- Flag : France
- Subtype : Pleasure
- Architect :
Engines
- Brand : VOLVO PENTA
- Model : 2002
- Fuel : Diesel
- Montage : In Board (IB)
- Engine(s) : 1
- Power Unit. (CV) : 19
- Hours : 950
- Drive : Shaft drive
- Fuel capacity : 50
- Owner's Comments : Engine replaced in 2003, maintenance by professional -
Facilities
- Double Cabin : 2
- Sailor Cabin : 0
- Head : 1
- Berth : 6
- Helm : No
- WC : Sailor
Major equipment
- Bow Thruster : No
- Stern thruster : No
- Marine Gen. : No
- Group and thruster details :
- AC : No
- Charger and AC details :
- Hot water : No
- Black Water : No
- Tender : Yes
- Details :
- Tender Engine : No
Electronics
- Radar : No
- Radar details :
- VHF : Yes
- Converter 12/220 : No
- Sounder : Yes
- Sounder details : RAYMARINE I60 MULTIFUNCTION (2024)
- GPS : Yes
- Chartplotter : Yes
- Plotter details : GARMIN
- Autopilot : Yes
- Pilot details : RAYMARINE for tiller, P70 console (2022)
- Watermaker : No
- Watermaker details :
Bridge equipment
- Gangway : No
- Hydrolic Gangway : No
- Davits : No
- Bath platform : No
- Electric windlass : No
- Cockpit awning : No
- Sprayhood : Yes
- Teak cockpit : No
- Furling genoa : Yes
- Furling mainsail : No
- Spinnaker : Yes
- Sails details : Recent main sail in new condition, furling genoa in good condition, symmetrical spinnaker in good condition. Standing rigging more than 10 years
- Winter cover : No
- Mast : 1
- Teak deck : No
Appliances
- IceMaker : No
- Fridge : 1
- Dishwasher : No
- Washing machine : No
- TV antenna : No
- TV : No
- SAT-TV : No
- Heater : No
- Heating details :
- Freezer : No
- Oven : Yes
- Microwaves : No
- Electric stove : No
- Gas stove : Yes
Owner's comments
FIRST 325 PTE – Fast and comfortable cruising sailboat
Built by Bénéteau in 1984, the First 325 PTE is robust, fast, and comfortable. This model remains a reliable choice on the market thanks to its seaworthy lines, pleasant interior layout, and sailing performance.
This is the PTE (Shallow Draft) version, particularly well-suited for navigating in shallow waters, estuaries, rias, Southern Brittany, or even certain river areas.
⚓ MAIN SPECIFICATIONS – FIRST 325 PTE
• LOA: 10.01 m
• Beam: 3.38 m
• Shallow draft (PTE): 1.45 m – ideal for coastal sailing
• Year: 1984 – Builder: Bénéteau
• Material: Fiberglass – Category: B
• Engine: Volvo Penta 2002 – 19 HP – stainless steel propeller shaft, two-blade bronze propeller
• Sail plan: Mainsail 2019 – Genoa on furler – Spinnaker
• Electronics: Autopilot, depth sounder, wind vane, Raymarine anemometer – Garmin GPS – VHF
• Accommodation: 2 double cabins + convertible saloon – galley – marine head
• Inflatable dinghy AD
The boat has benefited from several recent maintenance operations: the engine had its exhaust elbow and hose replaced in 2022. Its 2025 service was carried out by a professional mechanic. The mainsail was replaced in 2019 with very few miles. A full survey dated October 2024 confirms a sound structure, with no grounding damage or deformation, and highlights a few points to monitor or upgrade (original standing rigging, safety equipment, some minor interior and exterior cosmetic details). The keel bolts are in good condition as they were replaced by a previous owner.
⚓ STRENGTHS OF THE FIRST 325 PTE
✔️ PTE version: highly sought-after shallow draft
✔️ Recent mainsail (SAILS CONCEPT 2019)
✔️ Engine starts perfectly, serviced (2025)
✔️ Functional Raymarine electronics
✔️ Comfortable cockpit – wooden interior to be refreshed to taste
✔️ Exceptional value for money
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⚓ Work to be planned in the short or medium term:
• Standing rigging update (recommended due to age)
• Forward cabin lining to be repaired and one cockpit slat to be replaced
• 2 seacocks and through-hull fittings to be replaced as per survey recommendations
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This FIRST 325 PTE is a safe, well-built sailboat with significant potential for a sailor looking to cruise quickly while making a few targeted improvements. At this price, it represents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a reliable, well-maintained cruising sailboat in this highly sought-after mid-size range.