1987 Beneteau first 305

Price: $14,900

Location: Seattle, WA

Year	1987
Make	Beneteau

“Illusion” is the perfect sailboat for cruising the Salish Sea, balancing racing capabilities and cruising comfort. We bought her in October 2020 - she was our first boat, and we made many great memories during our six years of ownership. From numerous day trips and BBQs in the Puget Sound, to regularly participating in the Seattle Downtown Sailing Series, to multi-day cruises in the San Juan Island with its many beautiful anchorages and marinas. We hope that our beloved first sailboat will find new owners that will enjoy her as much as we did! “Illusion” features a Volvo diesel inboard, and…

For sale by owner on YachtBazar — contact the owner directly, no brokers, no commissions.

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Asking price in context

YachtBazar lists 83 other Beneteaus of every length, from $7,000 to $895,000, median $119,000. This one is $14,900. That set does not hold length constant, so read it as a range, not a valuation.

Time in this catalog

First seen by YachtBazar on September 18, 2026 — 34 days ago.

Somewhere to keep it

39 docks, slips and moorings are listed in Washington — see them.

Compiled by YachtBazar from a public Facebook Marketplace listing, first seen on September 18, 2026. View the original on Facebook Marketplace. We re-checked the original post on October 21, 2026 — still online at the source.

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Horsepower

18 hp — the listing says “… Engine: Volvo Penta 2002 (18 hp) Fuel type: Diesel Engine hours: 677 …”

Diesel — the listing says “… as we did! “Illusion” features a Volvo diesel inboard, and cruising conveniences …”

Hull material

Fiberglass — the listing says “… First 305 Designer: Jean Berrett Keel: Fin Hull Material: Fiberglass Location: Elliot Bay Mari”

1987 Beneteau first 305

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