For Sale: 2001 Beneteau First 33.7 | Deep Keel Performance Cruiser | Volvo D2-50 (320hrs) | Brighton Marina

A superb opportunity to acquire a highly regarded Beneteau First 33.7, one of the most successful and versatile performance cruiser-racers in her class.

Renowned for her responsive handling, excellent balance, and strong racing pedigree, the First 33.7 is equally capable as a competitive club racer or a fast, comfortable cruising yacht.

This example is the desirable deep draft (2.1m) version, delivering enhanced upwind performance, stability, and a more rewarding sailing experience.


Performance & Sailing Capability

Designed to perform, the First 33.7 offers:

  • Responsive, well-balanced helm
  • Excellent upwind ability
  • Proven club racing credentials
  • Easy short-handed sailing

Her extensive sail wardrobe provides flexibility for both cruising and racing, making her adaptable to a wide range of sailing styles.


⚙️ Engine & Mechanical

  • Volvo D2-50 diesel engine
  • Only 320 recorded hours – exceptionally low for her age
  • Shaft drive

A significant advantage, offering reliability, longevity, and reduced near-term maintenance costs.


🛠️ Upgrades & Maintenance

This yacht has clearly benefitted from ongoing investment and careful ownership, including:

  • New standing rigging (2018)
  • Running rigging replaced (2021–2023)
  • New keel bolts (2020)
  • Rudder bearings replaced (2021)
  • Throttle assembly replaced (2023)

These works represent substantial value and provide confidence for her next owner.


🛏️ Accommodation

A practical and well-proportioned interior offering:

  • Two aft double cabins
  • Forward double cabin
  • Saloon with settee berths
  • Fully equipped galley
  • Enclosed heads

Comfortable for both weekend cruising and longer passages.

📍 Lying Brighton Marina
📞 Contact Brighton Boat Sales today to arrange a viewing

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Brighton Boat Sales acts solely as broker for the vendor, who, unless otherwise stated, is not selling the vessel in the course of a business. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these details, they are intended as a general guide only and do not form part of any contract. No guarantee is given or implied as to the accuracy of the information provided.

Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to verify these particulars to their own satisfaction and, where appropriate and at their own cost, to instruct a suitably qualified marine surveyor or engineer to carry out a full inspection and report on the vessel’s condition and equipment.

This vessel is offered for sale subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you contact us to confirm the vessel’s availability before making any arrangements to travel for a viewing.

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Specifications


General

BuilderBeneteau
DesignerBerret-Racoupeau
Year2001
Length32' 7"
EngineVolvo D2-50
HullFibreglass/GRP
Price £30,000
LocationBrighton Marina

Full

    • Length: 32' 7"
    • Beam: 11' 1"
    • Draft: 6' 10"
    • Displacement: 4800 kg
    • Ballast: 1900 kg
    • Brand: Volvo
    • Total Power: 50
    • Model: D2-50
    • Type: Single
    • Drive Type: Shaftdrive
    • Engine Age: 2001
    • Engine Hours: 320
    • Fresh Water: 151 litres
    • Fuel: 45 litres
    • Number of Single Berths: 2
    • Number of Double Berths: 3
    • Number of Cabins: 3
    • Number of Heads: 1

Features


  • Fin keel with bulb & spade rudder
  • 8 Berths with 3 separate double cabins
  • Deep draft version
  • Saloon with 2 settee berths
  • Saloon cushions re-upholstered in 2020
  • Heads forward to port, sea toilet & shower
  • Chart table to starboard, galley opposite
  • Engine serviced 2023
  • Hull stripped back 2022
  • Hull antifouled 2023
  • Brunton's 3 blade Autoprop feathering propeller
  • New cutlass bearing 2021
  • New throttle assembly 2023
  • Rudder bearings replaced 2021
  • New keel bolts 2020
  • 240v Shorepower
  • Battery support system
  • New Flexiteak to cockpit in 2023
  • All new guard wires in 2022
  • Boarding ladder
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Anchor, warps & fenders
  • Easy access transom
  • Life ring
  • Navigation lights
  • Berth available in Brighton Marina
  • Hot & cold pressurised water system
  • 2 x Burner gas hob, grill & oven
  • Fridge
  • Storage
  • Fractional rigged sloop, keel stepped
  • Furlex headsail reefing system
  • Sparcraft silver anodised aluminium mast & spars
  • Sparcraft shroud doubler plate upgraded 2021
  • Slab reefing boom fitted with rod kicker
  • Stainless steel standing rigging replaced & tuned 2018
  • Dyneema running rigging led aft to Spinlock rope clutches
  • Running rigging replaced 2021-2023
  • New Dyneema backstay cascade 2021
  • Cast iron fin keel with lead bulb
  • 2 x Lewmar 40ST 2 speed primary winches
  • 2 x Lewmar 30ST secondary winches
  • Roller furling jib - understood to be in excellent condition
  • Dolphin Sails Mylar no.1 racing jib well used but fast
  • Quantum Sails Kevlar no.2, racing jib, reasonable condition
  • Quantum Sails Kevlar no3, racing jib, reasonable condition
  • North Sails 3Di Raw racing main, new April 2022
  • Quantum Sails Kevlar racing/cruising mainsail, good cruising condition
  • Elvstrom Dacron cruising mainsail, fair condition
  • North Sails S2 Symmetric racing spinnaker, new April 2022
  • Parker & Kay AP spinnaker, good condition
  • Dolphin Sails Asymmetric spinnaker
  • Sprayhood
  • Stackpack mainsail
  • Boom tent

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