Beneteau First 345 Sloop

The present owners purchased ASCONA in 1989 and are the second owners. They have found her to be a thoroughly successful cruising vessel, as well as a fast racer. ASCONA sailed to Bermuda in the One-Two race and the owner did well, and reported that she was easy to singlehand. The owners are offering ASCONA for sale as they have purchased a Downeast cruiser.

HULL & DECK:

• Awlgripped 2000 white hull, blue boottop, white bottom.
• White decks with white non-skid; exceptionally wide decks.
• Solid fiberglass hull; fiberglass with balsa-cored decks; fin keel with spade rudder.
• 2008 Bottom stripped, faired and Epoxy barrier coated (4 coats).
• 2000 keel was removed and rebolted; 2000 new rudder.
• Self-bailing cockpit; tiller steering.
• Cast iron keel.
• S/S stern swim ladder.
• Double S/S bow and stern rails.
• Teak grate in cockpit.
• Aluminum toerail.
• Double lifelines.
• Emergency tiller.
• 2 ports in cockpit.
• One large forward hatch; two smaller deck hatches.
• Extruded aluminum toerails.

TANKAGE:

• Fuel: 22 gallons.
• Water: 30 gallons in 2 fiberglass tanks.
• Holding: 20 gallons.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL:

• Single Volvo Penta 2002 diesel, 18 hp, 2 cylinder, FWC.
• Bronze Gori folding prop.
• 2000 S/S shaft.
• Tiller steering.
• Inboard rudder.

ELECTRICAL:

• 12V DC & 110V AC electrical systems.
• 2 batteries, one is 2009.
• Circuit breaker panel.
• Voltmeter.
• Alternator.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

• For six.
• Large vee berth forward with filler , hanging locker, and shelf space.
• Privacy door separates forward cabin from rest of salon.
• There is a centerline drop-leaf table that provides dining for 6.
• There are roomy settees port and starboard in blue fabric upholstery. The port settee makes into a double berth.
• Many storage compartments are behind and under the settees.
• The L-shaped galley is to port, as you enter the salon from the companionway and features a Force 10 2 burner LP stove with oven, icebox, a double S/S with hot and cold water. The hot water is electric or heat exchanger supplied while motoring.
• Aft of the galley to port is the head with hand held shower and new 2014 macerator pump.
• The nav station is to starboard opposite the galley with shelf space, large chart table and nav seat.
• Behind the nav station is the large double quarter berth area with a privacy door.
• Teak and holly sole throughout.

ELECTRONICS:

• 2014 Ritchie compass.
• Apelco 5200 VHF.
• Datamarine depthsounder and knotlog.
• Garmin 128 GPS.
• Autohelm 2000 tiller autopilot.
• Datamarine wind speed and direction.

SAILS & RIGGING:

• Sloop rig with double spreaders.
• 534 sq. ft. sail area.
• Aluminum mast and boom; keel-stepped mast.
• 2000 Furlex roller furling.
• Dacron Shore Sails fully battened mainsail, 2000.
• Dacron J&B fully battened mainsail, 1986.
• Dacrom Beneteau OEM mainsail, 1986.
• Bayview mainsail cover, dark blue.
• S/S standing rigging.
• Jiffy reefing on main.
• Removable innert stay with running backstays for use with storm jib.
• Most halyards are led aft to cockpit with Easylock stoppers.
• Spinnaker in sock.
• 2010 130% roller furling jib.
• Older 130 jib (fair condition).
• 2 older 150's - Kevlar (not for ruler).
• Storm jib - sets on removable inner forestay.
• Dacron running rigging.
• 2 Lewmar #8 halyard winches.
• 2 Lewmar #24 winches.
• 2 Lewmar #30 winches.
• 2 Lewmar #46 S.T. winches.
• Spinnaker pole and gear.
• Boom vang.
• Mainsheet traveller on bridgedeck.
• Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster.
• Inboard genoa tracks.

EQUIPMENT:

• Approximately 30 lb Danforth anchor with 120' rode and chain lead.
• Electric bilge pump.
• 2 manual bilge pumps.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Life ring.
• Swim ladder (built in).
• Fenders; docklines.
• Life jackets.
• Ensign & staff.
• Boat hook.

COMMENTS: The present owners purchased ASCONA in 1989 and are the second owners. They have found her to be a thoroughly successful cruising vessel, as well as a fast racer. ASCONA sailed to Bermuda in the One-Two race and the owner did well, and reported that she was easy to singlehand. The owners are offering ASCONA for sale as they have purchased a Downeast cruiser.

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities, and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice.

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