First 29s are fast and responsive yet easy to handle and suitable for family sailing. This example is ready to go,
has been well maintained and continuously updated with recent sails and interfaced instruments.
Attractive teak interior with 6 berths, L shaped galley, forward facing chart table and separate
heads.
• Halyards, reefing and sail controls led aft with new Spinlock organisers and clutches 2023.
• Standard Horizon GX1850 GPS/E VHF with DSC and NMEA2000 2023.
• Raymarine i70 Wind, Speed, Depth 2022.
• Mainsail and genoa by BATT Sails 2019.
• Original spinnaker little used and in very good condition.
• Axiom 7 chart plotter 2017.
• Standing rigging 2016.
• Wintered ashore every year for the past 23 years.
• Engine serviced annually. With comprehensive service history.
• Documentation including recent survey April 2024, Bills of Sale and the original VAT invoice.
We have thoroughly enjoyed owning Moon Shadow but are now moving on to a larger boat. Currently berthed in Chichester.
Accommodation:
All upholstery removed and fully laundered 2025.
All lights upgraded to LED 2025
Fore cabin.
Fore cabin with Lewmar opening hatch, double berth with infill and door to separate from the main cabin. Shelves each side. Overhead and reading lights
Saloon
Saloon with settees each side, storage within and above the backrests. Lee cloths. Stowage below the starboard berth. Flexible water tank below the port berth. Overhead and reading lights.
Curtains which match the upholstery.
Galley
L shaped galley to port with stowage outboard. Cupboard below the sink. Locker below the cooker.
Gimbled Neptune 2000 gas cooker with 2 burners (with pan supports), oven and grill 2001.
Insulated cool box.
Sink with foot pump.
Chart table
Forward facing chart table to starboard with chart storage within the table. Drawer and cupboard
below the chart table. Locker below the seat. Chart light. Switch / Fuse board. 12 V socket
Stern cabin
Separate double berth stern cabin, opening port light to cockpit and fixed portlight in the transom.
Wardrobe. Seat with locker below. Shelves along the side and at the head of the berth. Stowage
below the berth. Overhead and reading lights.
Heads
Separate heads to starboard with Jabsco marine toilet and sink with foot pump. Lockers above
and below the sink. Wet locker. Overhead light.
General
Varnished teak and holly flooring.
Varnished teak and vinyl head linings. Stern cabin, fore cabin and heads headlining renewed 2015 and 2016
| Builder: | Beneteau |
| Make: | Beneteau |
| Model: | First 29 |
| Constructed: | 1985 |
| Berths: | 6 |
| No. of engines: | 1 |
| Engine model: | Volvo Penta 2002 |
| Engine power: | 18 |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Drive type: | Shaft drive |
| Length over all: | 9m |
| Beam: | 3m |
| Maximum draft: | 1.4m |
| Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
| Hull colour: | White |
| Keel type: | Fin Keel |
| Displacement: | 3000 kg |
| Fuel capacity: | 25 Litres |
| Water capacity: | 100 Litres |
Volvo Penta model 2002 18 HP. Serviced annually by owner.
Shaft drive with P bracket and two blade fixed propellor.
Dripless shaft seal, Radice (similar to Volvo) 2024
Cutless bearing replaced 2024
25 litre stainless steel fuel tank.
Electrical
Batteries 2 x Varta Professional Dual Purpose Leisure 70Ah 2023.
1-2-both battery switch.
Alternator charging and Victron blue smart charger 2024
Switch / fuse board at chart table.
240V shore power with RCD consumer unit and sockets adjacent to the galley and chart table upgraded and rewired 2024.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.