First 260 Spirit

What can I say about this boat seen at Hullbridge? She’s similar to her smaller sister, the First 211,* but with far more of everything – space, power and speed. I don't know what sort of engine she has, but First 260s can be powered by an inboard diesel engine such as a Yanmar 9 HP 1GM10 with a folding prop. The video ‘Beneteau First 260 Tour’ **gives the viewer a good idea of her interior.

This attractive 25’ 3” X 9’ 1” lifting keel yacht will surely give her owner a lot of fun. She offers the best of everything: performance, combined with shallow draught (2' 9") when the keel is in the raised position.

The Used Boat Test*** by Sailing Today provides more detail.

*Beneteau First 211: http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/boats-seen-at-burnham-part-3-beneteau.html

**Beneteau First 260 Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrUyrjliYb4

***Beneteau First 260 Spirit:http://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/uncategorized/beneteau-first-260-spirit/

Other Links

Beneteau First 260 Spirit – a summary

 http://www.finot.com/bateaux/batproduction/beneteau/first260/fst260_pang.htm

First 260 Spirit (Beneteau)

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=5953

First 260 Spirit video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMjizU6Wv0g

BlueJ First 260 Downwind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwO8EK2k46A

  

First 260 Spirit for Sale £16,750

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Racing-for-sale/beneteau-first-260-spirit/80318#txRu3dom1RwuJf5i.97

First 260 Spirit for Sale £24,950

http://essex.boatshed.com/beneteau_first_260_spirit-boat-211307.html

First 260 Spirit for Sale 24,000 Euros

http://www.xboat.uk/782-BENETEAU+FIRST+260+SPIRIT.html