2023 • Beneteau First 36

2024 Beneteau First 36 – Duan Duan Duan Duan is a beautifully presented 2024 Beneteau First 36, offering an exciting combination of genuine performance, modern design and practical cruising comfort. Designed by Manuard YD, she is equally at home competing around the racecourse or delivering fast, enjoyable coastal cruising, making her an ideal choice for sailors looking for a versatile modern performance yacht. At 11.98 metres overall with a 3.80-metre beam and lightweight 4,800kg dry displacement, Duan Duan features vacuum-infused composite construction with a Corecell core and Vinylester skin coat. Her low-drag fin keel with T-bulb and 2.25-metre draft complement the performance-focused hull design. A major highlight is her recently upgraded sail wardrobe, featuring 2025 Doyle Carbon mainsail, Doyle Carbon jib and Doyle Carbon Code Zero. Standing rigging dates from 2024, while a Facnor FlatDeck furler and six Harken Performa self-tailing winches provide a capable and efficient sail-handling package for both competitive and recreational sailing. Power comes from a Yanmar 3YM30 29hp diesel with SD25 saildrive and Flexofold folding propeller. The inventory records approximately 345 engine hours, reflecting relatively light use, while fuel consumption is listed at approximately 1.5 litres per hour. Below deck, Duan Duan offers a clean, bright and lightly used interior with white GRP finishes and warm wood-style accents. Her three-cabin layout provides three double berths, while two additional single berths allow plenty of accommodation for a racing crew or family cruising. Navigation is comprehensively covered by a modern Garmin electronics package, including GPSMAP 923 chartplotter, Reactor 40 autopilot, AIS 800, gWind instrumentation, three GMI 20 displays, GPS/GLONASS and VHF. Additional cruising equipment includes a 120W solar panel, 800W inverter, bimini and cockpit shower. Currently lying in Phuket, Thailand, Duan Duan presents as a clean, lightly used and highly capable performance yacht. With her upgraded Doyle Carbon sails, modern Garmin electronics and versatile accommodation, she is ready to join the Asian regatta circuit or provide her next owner with exhilarating fast cruising further afield. Contact The Yacht Sales Co. team today for further information or to arrange an inspection.92