Beneteau First 211 (2002) For sale

The Beneteau First 211 Chinook is a compact and lively cruiser-racer that offers a great mix of performance, simplicity, and easy handling.

Built in 2002, she is a very appealing option for sailors looking for a small yacht with real sailing ability, a shallow draft when the keel is up, and enough comfort for enjoyable days afloat or short cruising trips. Her sporty lines, light displacement, and lifting keel make her a versatile boat that is easy to manage and rewarding to sail.
Chinook is fitted with a single-spreader fractional alloy mast, a furling headsail system, and a well-balanced sail plan that includes a main sail, furling jib, and spinnaker. The survey confirms that she has been wintered ashore, maintained to a good standard, and is in good condition considering her age, with no major problems expected in the medium term.

Main SpecificationsBoat name: Chinook

Make: Beneteau

Model: First 211

Year: 2002
LWL: 6.00 m
Draft: 0.70 m keel up / 1.80 m keel down

Hull material: GRP

Dry weight: 1,245 kg

Displacement: 1,100 kg

Ballast: 350 kg

CE mark: Cat B

Engine & Propulsion1 x Yamaha outboard

Model: F5AMH

Year: 2022

Power: 6 hp

Fuel type: Petrol

Drive type: Outboard

Propeller material: Stainless steel

Accommodation1 cabin

1 double berth

2 single berths

Headroom: 0.85 m in the survey

Compact interior, suited to short stays and practical sailing use

Rig & SailsSingle-spreader fractional alloy mast

Rig updated in 2020

Standing rigging replaced in 2020

3 sails

North mainsail, Norlam sports Xi, 2 reefs, 2016

Furling 100% jib, AP medium Norlam Xi sport, 2016

A2 UK Sails spinnaker, 2021

Hanked jib

Spinnaker pole

Adjustable backstay

Adjustable boom vang

Halyard winch

6 mm braided halyards, with 8 mm Dyneema headsail halyard

Masthead navigation light

Deck & EquipmentCQR 5 kg anchor

Stainless steel bow roller

Stainless steel bow bollard

Teak inlaid decking

Mahogany toe rail

Aluminium aft fairleads and cleats

Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit

Hinged boarding ladder

Cockpit table

5 fenders

Ample warps

Boat hook

Engine cover

Winch handles

Systems & Safety2 x 12V batteries

New switch board fitted in 2019

Manual bilge pump

Electric pump on hose

Lifejackets

Fire extinguisher

Horn

Horse shoe buoy with light

Flares

Navigation & ElectronicsDepth sounder

Log-speedometer

Compass

VHF radio

B&G Network Quad

Clipper NASA

Clipper wireless wind speed and direction

Hand-held GPS

Sony radio

Extras On BoardFirst aid kit

Spare ropes

Cleaning equipment

Sail covers

Main sail cover

Trailer included: single axle braked road trailer

Winch handles

CommentsThe survey describes Chinook as being in good condition considering her age, with a maintenance programme to a high standard and no major medium-term problems expected. It also notes that the boat has a copper-coated hull, and is ready for sailing use, which adds confidence for a new owner looking for a well-kept and practical small yacht.

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