Beneteau First 53 F5 1991

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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. #Beneteau #First53F5 #BruceFarr #Pininfarina #PhilippeStarck #CruiserRacer #SailingYacht #YachtForSale #BeneteauYachts #SailboatForSale #PerformanceCruiser #Toulon #Var #BarcelonaYachting #NauticSquare