Boat rental in Bandol · Beneteau — First 25.7 (2006)

Why the First 25.7? I was looking for a sporty boat that would allow cruising for a few days with an acceptable level of comfort from my point of view. Although it is a little dated, the hull has fairly modern lines and I like the layout, with a separate cabin at the front. The boat is certified A0, B4, C6, D6, which allows 4 people to go to Corsica or sail 6nm from a shelter for up to 6 friends. Having already sailed and maintained a ballasted dinghy, the fixed keel appealed to me and does not seem to be very limiting when cruising for the body of water in question. Sailing: All maneuvers return to the cockpit. The genoa is furling. Genoa in eXPR and main in Dacron triradial cut (2021 and 2022). The boat can sail in very light airs and comes alive from 8 knots, especially with code zero. Very pleasant at the helm between 10 and 15 knots, it starts to be sporty from 17 knots. The furler (2018) and the lazy bag allow you to quickly enjoy anchorages. Spinnaker level, on request and after discussions, Skip'Cool can be equipped with symmetrical spinnakers (one for training, a medium in very good condition and one heavy) or with a symmetrical spinnaker in good condition of approximately 55m2. A Mylar zero code on storage can also be made available. Lifelines with straps all around the cockpit for everyone's comfort. Ways of navigation: Anemometer, Lock-speedometer-raymarine depth sounder. Fixed VHF DSC/AIS receiver and portable VHF DSC. AXIOM 9+ GPS plotter with Mediterranean map. EV-100 Tiller Pilot. Numerous paper maps of the PACA region + Corsica and Balearic Islands; Mediterranean marine block of the year A hardened tablet allows you to take advantage of the Navionics Mediterranean application (maps loaded between Marseille and Fréjus + Corsica). On a cruise: A large sun shade allows you to get in the shade to enjoy an anchorage or motor transport if the wind is absent. Gas fire on gimbal in kitchen with kettle, frying pan and large saucepan. 6 full place settings (no wine glass, sorry; but there are rum glasses). The original cooler was equipped with a cold unit which keeps the mozzarella and beers cold. The battery lasts for approximately two days without starting the engine. WC with black water tank. 3 Banners for 5 places maximum: *) Triangular bunk in the closed front cabin: 1.6m wide by 1.8m long (2.1m along the sides and 30cm at the feet) *) Starboard bunk in the saloon (in two-person position): 2m long by 1m wide at the head and 90cm at the feet *) Bannette for 1 person, 2.1m long by 80cm wide at the head and 50cm at the feet Foldable cockpit table. Annex, electric motor and manual inflator. Security: Deep-sea armament possible (survival not included in the price). Subject to renting survival equipment, it is possible to be armed to go to Corsica. Five self-inflating life jackets with two-point lanyard and flash light plus classic life jackets (as many as you want….) including 3 children (10-20kg; 20-30kg and 15-30kg). Two harnesses with complementary lanyard. Various and varied tools; corkscrew. Bandol and surrounding areas: The boat is in Bandol (Var). Easy access by the motorway (paid parking recommended for stays of more than 7 days) and by the train station located 20 minutes' walk from the boat. Toulon/Hyères airport is a 30-minute drive away, excluding traffic jams. Many anchorages allow for more or less peaceful swimming: Bendor at the exit of the port for an aperitif or at the end of the cruise; Bay of the Seagull with the submarine rock to make jumps between 3m and 10m (20 minutes on the motor), the island of Embiez (1 hour of navigation), the Green Island in front of La Ciotat (3 hours of navigation) … A little further (a good day's sailing) you will find the creeks of Cassis or the Frioul Islands to the west or the Golden Islands (Proqurolles, Port Cros, Ile du Levant) to the east. The most experienced will be able to reach Corsica (be careful, you need to rent an additional survival device) after 24 to 36 hours of navigation. If it was necessary to find other good reasons to come and sail in this pretty little corner, Bandol has very good wines, some medieval villages are less than an hour's drive away. And without being chauvinistic, it’s beautiful! The final word: The photos are indicative because they are taken as improvements and prototyping progress. Don't be surprised if you find an extra bathing area, a gas barbecue or that the prototype of a rigid hall disappears.… Do not hesitate to ask to arrive the evening before or to modify the departure and/or arrival dates/time: it will probably be possible to make arrangements depending on availability. ;) I have prepared a welcome guide for you which I will send by email once the reservation is made in order to give you information on parking possibilities as well as a fairly detailed description of the boat. See you soon, Cyril