Beneteau First 33.7
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| Make | Beneteau |
|---|---|
| Model | First 33.7 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | £31,950 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Racer/Cruiser |
| Length | 9.98 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 9.98 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 8.69 m |
| Length on Deck | 9.81 m |
| Beam | 3.48 m |
| Min. Draft | 2.11 m |
| Keel Type | Fin |
| Displacement | 4800 kg |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 3YM30 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2019 |
| Power | 29 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Engine usage (hours) | 680 |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 45 litres |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 150 litres |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
Description
This is a very fine example of the two-cabin Beneteau First 33.7, benefiting from numerous updates and an extensive inventory that includes a 2019 Yanmar diesel engine, 2022 standing rigging, 2018 mainsail and genoa, Webasto cabin heating, AIS transponder and much more.
The Beneteau First 33.7 is that rarest of yachts — a true cruiser-racer that combines well-finished, spacious accommodation with performance sailing and easy short-handed handling. She offers the best of both worlds, whether you enjoy competitive racing or comfortable family cruising.
This particular example has clearly benefited from careful ownership throughout her life. The interior woodwork and soft furnishings are very well presented, the floor matrix was reinforced in 2020, and the clean bilges and bright keel bolts speak volumes about the standard of maintenance she has received.
In short, this is a very fine and competitively priced example of her class; for anyone seeking a yacht that delivers strong performance alongside comfortable accommodation, Freebird deserves a place at the top of your shortlist.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Peter Keats by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Construction
GRP Hull, deck and superstructure
Hull epoxied with gel shield in 2020
Keel matrix reinforced in 2021 with new keel bolts
Last antifouled in February 2026
Topsides polished in February 2026
Tiller steering (Smart laminated wood tiller with Spinlock telescopic tiller extension)
Deep fin iron keel with lead ballast
Teak laid cockpit seating
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Length Overall: 9.98m (32'9"
Length of Hull: 9.8m (32'2")
Length Waterline: 8.68m (28'6")
Beam: 3.4m (11'5")
Draft: 2.1m (6'11")
Displacement: 4,800kg
Rig
7/8 Fractional rigged sloop
Sparcraft aluminium mast and spars
Spinnaker pole
Stainless steel standing rigging (New 2022)
Harken Mk III twin groove foresail furler
Single line slab reefing for reefs 1 & 2
Third reef
Lazyjacks with stack bag
All lines led aft via Spinlock clutches
Rod kicker
Mainsheet traveller
WINCHES:
Lewmar 40 self tailing two speed primary winches
Lewmar 30 self tailing two speed halyard winches
SAILS:
Rolly Tasker 2+2 CDX cruising laminate mainsail with 3 x reefing points (New 2018)
Rolly Tasker 2+2 CDX cruising laminate genoa (New 2018)
Hyde Kevlar fully battened mainsail (New 2010)
Kevlar No1, 2 & 3 foresails (New 2007)
North 3DL No1 genoa
Spinnakers - light, heavy and reacher
Machinery
Yanmar 3YM30 29hp diesel engine (New 2019)
1,266cc three cylinder motor with fresh water cooling
680 hours run
Serviced annually
Maximum speed: 6 knots approx
Cruising speed: 5.5 knots approx
Shaft drive to Gori two blade folding propeller
Cutlass bearing replaced in 2024
Single lever throttle/shift
ELECTRICS:
Power Max 85Ah engine start battery
2 x Power Max 105Ah domestic batteries (New 2021)
Battery isolator switches
Batteries charged by 60A engine alternator and Sterling Pro Charge Ultra 20a 240v shore power automatic battery charger (New 2016)
12v Accessory outlet at the chart table
240v shore power inlet with outlets to all cabins
WATER SYSTEM:
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Water heated by engine calorifier and 240v shore power immersion heater
Jabsco Aqua Filta drinking water filter
TANKAGE:
150 litre (33 gallon) water tank
45 litre (10 gallon) fuel tank
22 litre (5 gallon) hot water tank
Accommodation
Sleeps 6 in two cabins and the saloon
Webasto diesel fired warm heating with outlets to all cabins and the heads
Removable covers for all opening hatches
FORWARD CABIN
Sizeable forward cabin with space to allow for changing
Large double berth with storage below
2 x Hanging lockers
Shelves
Reading lights
Overhead hatch to deck
SALOON:
2 x Settee berths with storage below, and behind the back rests
Drop leaf saloon table with bottle locker
Storage lockers and shelves
Grab rails
GALLEY:
Stainless steel sink with hot and cold mixer
Waeco top loading refrigerator
Dometic Moonlight Two two burner electric ignition gas cooker with oven and grill (New 2017)
High and low level storage lockers
Stainless steel safety bar
NAVIGATION AREA
Chart table with chart storage below
Navigators seat with storage below
Chart light (red)
Storage locker
Shelves
Electrical distribution panel
AFT CABIN
Spacious aft cabin with large double berth
Hanging locker
Reading lights
Side access panel to the engine
HEADS/SHOWER COMPARTMENT:
Jabsco sea toilet
Handbasin with hot and cold mixer/shower wand
Electric shower waste pump
Towel/hanging rail
COCKPIT:
Deep cockpit locker to port
Cockpit locker to starboard
Removable table fitting
Hot and cold transom shower
Inventory
NAVIGATION AIDS:
Plastimo bulkhead compass
Raymarine E7 Hybrid Touch chartplotter/GPS/AIS display
Raymarine ST60+ Tridata (Log, speed and Depth)
Simrad Tiller pilot
Tacktick MN100 Wind
Cobra DSC VHF
Nauticast B2 Class B AIS Transceiver
Navigation lights
Aqua Signal LED tricolour light (New 2022)
Plastimo barometer
GROUND TACKLE:
CQR Anchor with 30m chain and 15m warp
GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Horseshoe lifebuoy
XM Oscar man overboard sling
2 x Kidde carbon monoxide alarms
Angel Eye smoke alarm
Jackstays
Cockpit harness points
Engine room automatic fire extinguisher
Handheld fire extinguisher
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Sprayhood
Lee cloths for the saloon and aft cabin berths
Tiller cover
Fenders
Warps
Boathook
Sony stereo radio/CD/MP3 player
Owner's Comments
Freebird has been a pleasure to own and sail since 2021. I was looking for a safe yacht with rewarding sailing performance, and she has delivered on both counts. A previous owner invested in a new engine and sails, and during my ownership I fitted new standing rigging, ensuring she remains up to date and ready to enjoy.
We have cruised both east and west, taken part in cross-Channel passage races, and enjoyed plenty of relaxed “round the cans” sailing — more about participation and enjoyment than serious competition. She has provided us with regular, dependable sailing and many happy miles afloat.
Freebird has been consistently maintained, lifted ashore annually, and has never given cause for concern. I am now selling due to a change in personal circumstances, and I am confident she will bring as much enjoyment to her next owner as she has to us.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
