Beneteau First 18 SE

Description

I am biased but this is a fantastic boat, both to sail and live with. The performance is fun while being forgiving and the maintenance is minimal. The boat can take 4 people. It is easily handled by one person but sails best with a crew of 2 - 3. With a full-sized berth below decks the boat can easily do weekend trips and has been used for a multi-week trip. The lifting keel allows this boat to go anywhere and can be beached. Seascape was bought out by Beneteau and thus the boat can be serviced through Beneteau dealers in Norway (Nautic Norway). There is a good facebook group for owners with lots of information and possibility to ask questions. History of the boatThe boat was originally sold in Germany to its first owner and imported to Norway. There was a second owner who did a full refit. It then was in Drøbak with the third owner before coming to me in 2021. Under my ownership the boat has sailed from Oslo to Kristiansand and back, had a few years in the fresh waters of Mjøsa and has in the last 3 years been sailed for regatta in Oslofjord. For the last two years the boat has been kept on land and put in the water when being sailed.The list price takes into account the condition of the boat and its equipment, listed in detail below. The boat is on the water between 12th August and 25rd August with the possibility for test sailing. Otherwise it is on land at Sjølyst marina. Discount of 10 000 kr for a quick sale by end of August 30th and collection before 15th September. Otherwise it is possible for me to store the boat at Sjølyst until 1st June 2027. Sensible offers welcome. Kan også svare spørsmål på norsk. BoatGRP-hull with antifouling from 2019/2020. I haven't had the need to refresh this as the boat has been in fresh water or on land. Mast (carbon fiber) - new varnish in 2026Boom (carbon fiber) - new varnish in 2025. Shrouds replaced in 2023.Spinnaker pole (carbon fiber) - new varnish in 2025Spinnaker chuteTiller and tiller extension (carbon fiber) - varnish topped up in 2024Rudder stock (aluminium) - one of the stock has some cosmetic damage on the bottom.Floating rudder blades - fixed with epoxy in 2021. Have worked perfectly since then.Jib furlerLead keel with PE epoxy primer and antifouling, refreshed in 2019/2020. This has been touched up with some antirust paintKeel pins (including spares)Keel winch (replaced in 2025)Teak rubbing strips - oiled yearlyMost of the ropes were replaced in 2020.Mostly Ronstan blocks and fittingsassumed to be original SailsMain sail - Used but still some good for the next few seasonsJib - Well used and nearing replacement. Will work fine for cruising.Spinnaker (red) - Well used with several patched holes. Works fine for cruising but should be replaced if serious about racing.Jib cover for when on boatMain sail and spinnaker bag MotorTohatsu 5 hp 4-strokeExternal fuel tank.The motor is used almost exclusively for getting the boat in and out of the marina. Last year, I used about 4 liters of fuel in total. The motor works fine but is actually a little oversized for the boat. 2.5 HP would be better. I have been debating swapping the motor for an electric outboard.The motor has been regularly serviced with new spark plug and oil last year. New water pump parts this year.I have some spare parts from the genuine tohatsu service kit still. Other equipmentCushionsNeoprene cover - useful for windy and wet conditionsWooden paddleAluminium Paddle/boat hookAluminium Boat hook2x Kwik Tek Flat Fender 2-delt3x Normal fenderBucket, sponge, scrubbing brushMooring ropes5 kg bruce anchor and 5m chain2 kg secondary grapnel anchorAnchor rope - cirka 30 mTarp and ropes for winter storage. Trailer and transportECHTERMANN trailer with KNOTT wheels - service in AugustNew wire and winch in 2025The lighting board has been stored indoors when not used for transport.2 x trailer supports2 x wheel chocksSpare bulbsStraps, foam and rope for securing the boat. Tools, maintenance and partsShroud tension meterSpanners and screwdrivers for adjusting things on the boat1 x long arm socket spanner1 x 32mm socket1 x 19mm socketElectric contact cleanerSome new engine oilSome motor fogging spraySome antirust spraySome antirust paint2x shroud turnbuckles - these can bend so good to have some spares.Miscellaneous spare rope of small diameter