Beneteau First 42 offshore?

[pdxsailordiver]

Originally Posted by Lunita

Thanks for the input. We just delivered her home, Portland Oregon to Victoria, B.C.. Mostly motoring or motor sailing. One eight hour sail, broad reach at 8 to 8 1/2 knots, big smiles.

You got a very nice first 42. It has been sailed a lot and based out of a few different locations. With that said I assume it is the one passion yachts had. I looked at it a couple of times but I really like what I have.
Enjoy it and have many great adventures.


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[Lunita]

Yes that is the one that was at Passion yachts. I am currently replacing the headliner and customizing the interior a bit. The new Beta Marine diesel is great on fuel!

[sailing 531]

WHAT CAN U TELL ME ABOUT A 473 BENETEAU
I LIKE TO GET ONE OF THEM THE PRICES HAVE COME DOWN QUITE A BIT!!!
THANKS

[svHyLyte]

Originally Posted by sailing 531

WHAT CAN U TELL ME ABOUT A 473 BENETEAU
I LIKE TO GET ONE OF THEM THE PRICES HAVE COME DOWN QUITE A BIT!!!
THANKS

YOU DON'T NEED TO SHOUT!!!

Beyond the foregoing, let me say that the family that we bought our boat from in Annapolis (the first owners of the boat that delivered her to the US from Europe) traded "up" to a 2001 273 after selling their 42 to us. In a later conversation, the former owner confided that while is (large-ish) wife liked the space in the 473, selling the 42 was "...the dumbest thing I've ever done!". That aside, at least the earlier 473's seemed to have much to recommend them. The 473 and 423 are much akin and there is a good discussion of the 423 on the blog of (click-on) "Fleetwing". Bob and Ann Sherer have traveled widely on the boat and Bob has very useful information on his site while Ann is a VERY accomplished artist.

FWIW...

[nzldude]

Hi all,
Ive been keeping my eye on this design for extended ocean cursing in the south pacific. One has popped up in Australia for sale but requires significant TLC.
Link:
1982 Beneteau First 42 Sail New and Used Boats for Sale -
Are there any Beneteau 42 first owners on this forum?
Cheers
Gareth

[Lawrence plante]

Yes, have 82 benfir 42 lead keel, from lae Erie for forty years of racing. Great boat but keel needs rebedding and hull to stringer ties cracked from groundings, fixing. That and covid have delayed sailing much.

[Freyfrey]

Another yes ,42s7 1995 had her for 5 years now , was sailed from Europe to Australia, we really enjoy sailing this boat [emoji106]

[Enyar]

We too sail a 42F in Florida. Awesome sailing boat