The updated Beneteau First 27

Oct 22, 2020

The Sam-Manuard designed First 27 is a small but mighty long-range coastal cruiser that is also perfectly suited for day or sunset runs. The deck plan has been redesigned for greater comfort and the cockpit has new benches, lockers, and an optional dining table. A deck hatch has also been added to bring additional light into the salon.

A new inboard 10hp Yanmar engine and a new 1.70 m fixed keel have been fitted to make the boat safer, more stable, and easier to use on a day to day basis. A reduced sailplan coupled with aluminum spars will deliver a more forgiving sailing experience, though the flying jib boom and large spinnaker still promise to deliver the thrills everyone have come to expect from Beneteau First.

Designed to withstand winds of up to force 8, the First 27 has been certified in the CE B category (offshore) and ISAF OSR category 3. The rot-proof foam under the soles makes it unsinkable.

The First 27 also focuses on comfort, both in terms of living accommodations and ease of use underway. With wide cockpit benches, a bright salon, two berths, a folding table, and a galley unit available as an option, it is much more than a toned down version of the First 27 SE – truly a First cruiser in its own right!

Pursuit S268 Sport CC

By Andy Adams

The Pursuit S 268 Sport centre console is a do-it-all kind of boat with a solid sense of style. Centre console designs have been developed for the southern blue water sport fishing enthusiasts (and this boat would raise fish with the best of them) but the Pursuit S 268 Sport centre console offers far more utility and enjoyment than just fishing.

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Destinations

Bayfield Marine Turns 40 with Big April Events

*(l to r) Holly, Adam, Pat, Ron, Shelley*

Ron and Pat Reder started out in October 1984 across the road from where they are right now on the Bayfield River in Bayfield ON. The store front was about 10 x 20 and the rest of that side of the building was a stock room, wood finishing room, then behind that was more back stock and the lunchroom. Expanding every few years for the store front, then moving over to this new building five years ago, this year with Adam, Shelley, and Holly are carrying on the business.

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