1985 • Beneteau First 345

MOON-DUSTER is a 1985 Beneteau First 345, a Jean Berret–designed cruiser-racer built by Beneteau S.A. at Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France. The First 345 was conceived to combine a performance hull with comfortable cruising accommodations, and the design is known for a powerful, well-balanced form and a functional deck layout. She remains a respected choice for sailors who want a capable, well-mannered yacht of this size. On her Malta registry she measures 10.55 m (34.61 ft) overall, with a beam of 3.50 m (11.48 ft). She is constructed of fiberglass (GRP), registers 8.27 tons, and is configured as a sail motor ship with a single screw. She is berthed at Dock 1, Bormla, Malta, and is offered for sale from there. Showings are by appointment. Auxiliary power is a Yanmar 18 hp diesel, built in 1984 and rebuilt five years ago — a modest, economical engine well suited to harbor work and calm passages. The sail wardrobe is practical and has been recently attended to. She carries a 100% genoa, four years old, and a fully battened mainsail, also four years old, together with a mainsail bag. A spinnaker and boom complete the inventory. Under sail she presents a furling headsail and a fully battened main with a boom cover, and a cockpit bimini shades the helm. On deck, a Kobra windlass is fitted with 45 meters of 8 mm chain, 10 meters of rope and a Delta anchor. A spare anchor is carried with 10 meters of chain and 40 meters of rope. Winch handles are included. The layout is that of a straightforward cruiser-racer: a clear coachroof, a workable cockpit and a clean foredeck with a furler and opening hatches. Below, the accommodation is arranged around a traditional cruising interior. The salon offers settee berths, and the galley is fitted with a two-basin sink. A dedicated navigation station is set to starboard, with space for instruments and chart work. Sleeping berths are arranged separately from the salon; photos show at least two berth areas. The exact cabin and head count is not stated in the inventory and is not assumed here. The navigation and electronics suite is a particular strength of this yacht. She is equipped with a Garmin AIS transceiver, a Garmin 8-inch chart plotter with navigation charts and a Garmin 5-inch chart plotter with navigation charts, together with a Navtex weather receiver. Autohelm instruments include wind, an autopilot and a tri-data unit for speed and depth. A NASA battery monitor and a battery charger complete the electrical picture at the nav station, where a VHF radio is also fitted. Ship's systems are thoughtfully specified for independent cruising. Fresh water is carried in two 110-liter tanks, a total of 220 liters, with a fresh-water filter and a hot-water tank. A 40-liter holding tank is fitted. Bilge arrangements include both an automatic pump and a manual pump. The service bank consists of two 100 Ah batteries, one year old, with a 400 cranking-amp starting battery that is two years old. For sailors looking for a classic First 345 in the central Mediterranean, with a documented Yanmar diesel, recent sails and a complete electronics and ground-tackle inventory, MOON-DUSTER is a compelling and honestly presented opportunity. Located in Bormla, Malta. Showings by appointment. Features & Equipment Propulsion - Yanmar 18 hp diesel, 1984, rebuilt 5 years ago - Single screw Sails & Rig - 100% genoa (4 years old) - Fully battened mainsail (4 years old) - Mainsail bag - Spinnaker and boom - Furling headsail - Cockpit bimini Navigation & Electronics - Garmin AIS transceiver - Garmin 8-inch chart plotter with navigation charts - Garmin 5-inch chart plotter with navigation charts - Navtex weather receiver - Autohelm wind - Autohelm autopilot - Autohelm tri-data (speed and depth) - VHF radio - NASA battery monitor Electrical - Two 100 Ah service batteries (1 year old) - 400 cranking-amp starting battery (2 years old) - Battery charger Deck & Ground Tackle - Kobra windlass with 45 m of 8 mm chain, 10 m rope and Delta anchor - Spare anchor with 10 m chain and 40 m rope - Winch handles Systems - Two 110-liter fresh-water tanks (220 liters total) - Fresh-water filter - Hot-water tank - 40-liter holding tank - Automatic bilge pump - Manual bilge pump Specifications Vessel name: MOON-DUSTER Year: 1985 Make: Beneteau Model: First 345 Designer: Jean Berret Builder: Beneteau S.A., Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France Type: Cruiser-racer, sail motor ship Hull material: Fiberglass (GRP) Length overall: 10.55 m / 34.61 ft (Malta registry) Beam: 3.50 m / 11.48 ft (Malta registry) Moulded depth: 1.40 m (Malta registry; this is not keel draft) Tonnage: 8.27 gross & net Engine: Yanmar diesel, 1984, 18 hp, rebuilt 5 years ago Propulsion: Single screw Fuel type: Diesel Fresh-water capacity: 2 x 110 L (220 L total) Holding tank: 40 L Service batteries: 2 x 100 Ah (1 year old) Starting battery: 400 cranking amps (2 years old) Home port: Valletta Place of registration: Malta Location: Dock 1, Bormla, Malta Sails: 100% genoa (4 years old); fully battened mainsail (4 years old); mainsail bag; spinnaker and boom Ground tackle: Kobra windlass, 45 m x 8 mm chain, 10 m rope, Delta anchor; spare anchor with 10 m chain and 40 m rope Electronics: Garmin AIS; Garmin 8-inch and 5-inch chart plotters with charts; Navtex; Autohelm wind, autopilot and tri-data; VHF; NASA battery monitor; battery charger