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Anyone got a clue when the small benenteau range is due for an update or replacement? I thought I read somewhere that the state of the economy was encouraging them to bring out some new small sub 30 footers.

Hi, Am wanting to fit a TillerPilot ST2000 and a Raymarine C90W chart plotter on my First 211. Anyone got any pics or advice following installation on their F211? Was thinking of putting the chartplotter on the starboard side cockpit seat back as it can't go in the bulkhead. Before I start...

Hi, Am I right in thinking the Spring 25 was built by another company after MG/Northshore gave up? Was it always made as a Spring or did it get a name change?

Evening All, A pub argument that I would like your thoughts on. " A Beneteau First 211 is similar in hull shape(though not as wide at the stern or as deep a keel) as a mini transat boat. Minis are built to cross the Atlantic yet the First is RCD Class C. Could (note: not should) an unsinkable...

Hi, I have three Raymarine ST40 instruments which are all currently independent and I want to connect 'um together with the possibility of adding a tillerpilot soon and a C-Series display later (next year-ish). What's the best way of doing this? Should I just daisy-chain them together with 3...

Hi, As the weather gets a bit better I wanted to give the hull on my Beneteau First 211 a good clean and polish. There are some light dulling/scratches where fenders have rubbed against the pontoon and a couple of light marks here and there. Non are down below the gelcoat. Can anyone recommend...

Urmm, apart from the lust for this product. How great will Navionics be on this? http://www.apple.com/ipad/#video Well done apple:)

Ello, When I dropped the mast on my First 211 in October I found a couple of split strands at the top of the forestay so I think it's a prudent time to renew the lot and be sure. I live in Germany though I pop back to the UK semi regularly and would sooner do the talking in English. The...

Evening All, I was wondering what the collective view of a Beneteau First 211 doing the Jester Challenge? Good 1. Unsinkable 2. Fairly fast 3. Sort of mini transat shape. 4. Cheap(ish) Bad 1. Have to sail 'um to make 'um go - so hard work. 2. Open transom can ship water downwind (But...

Does anyone know the weight of the RM trailers for the small Beneteau First 211s? RM are not answering the phone today and I have a long journey planned over the weekend. The car I was planning to pull with has a towing capacity of 1400kg so need to plan an alternative quickly. It would be...

Does anyone know if the plans for the YM 5 Tonner are still available? I am sure I read a old boatbuilding hardback many years ago that gave a full build schedule and step by step guide on one. Does this ring a bell with anyone? Ant

I am playing with the idea of buying an Oceanis 281 in Lefkas, Greece. Before I do I will go out and view her, moorings, etc. Apart form the obvious issues around tax if I ever brought her back to the UK, language issues and travel costs, does anyone know of some reasons for this being a daft...

I've just cut some new cabin sole (Teak & Holly Ply) to smarten up interior of my boat. Anyone got any idea what I should use to seal it? I am worried that yacht varnish would be slippy under foot. Teak Oil would be no better I'm guessing. Any ideas?

Anybody know how I can identify which model Petter diesel I have in my UFO31. Its cira 1979 and having booked it in for a service they need to know which model it is and I have'nt a clue.

Having bought a UFO 31 I am keen to find out as much about the boat as possible. Searching the web seems to have produced little. I know that the designs was based on larger IOR 3/4 ton Holman & Pye Ufo 34 and seems to have been criticised as a compromised design with some nasty habits -...