1987 Beneteau First 235
Simply put, this is one of the finest boats in this size range and exciting to sail. I actually dont know many other boats that pack so much into such a small package, mixing performance and usability in a very compelling fashion.
How many 23 foot boats do you see with a galley, ice box, sink, and 2 burner stove, directly across from a fully enclosable marine head which doubles as a working nav station with slide out table? How about a 23 ft boat with an aft sleeping area? How about an interior that doesnt demand you bend double at the waist? Or somewhere a 6'3 person can stretch out without jamming feet into a corner? How about the very same toe rail, chocks, cleats, and other fittings as found on the Beneteau/Jeanneau 50? And how many boats can combine all this with performance that embarrasses many with longer water lines?mixing performance and usability in a very compelling fashion.
