Engine
Yanmar 4JH2 DTE
Total Power
88hp
Engine Hours
4300
Class
Cruisers sailboats
Length
16.20m
Year
1991
Model
First 53f5
Capacity
-
Yoti "Sailing as it should be"
Yoti "Sailing as it should be"
Boat Details
Description
Elusive is hull #6 of the stunning Beneteau First 53f5's and is listed for sale exclusively with YOTI on Pittwater.
Penned by two legendary design houses; Farr and Pininfarina, this was Beneteau's flagship model. The 53f5 beautifully blends performance, style, and functionality all in a genuine Blue Water cruiser.
Elusive is an impressive example with an extensive cruising inventory, some notable updates and good maintenance history. This is the three cabin / three heads version. Like the deck layout, the interior is comfortable, functional, and beautiful with curved joinery - plus there's a huge amount of space. The in-line galley offers a large amount of workable bench space and there is a fridge plus separate freezer. There is a real navigation / workstation. Natural light and ventilation is abundant with 19 opening hatches and the signature centre skylight above the saloon.
The cockpit features twin wheel steering and massive oversized winches including three which are electric. This is a big yacht that can easily be sailed shorthanded. The mainsail is furling. Cockpit protection includes the bimini and dodger with link sheet plus side shade and clears. For a large yacht the keel was sensibly chosen as the wing option at 1.9m so Elusive makes East Coast cruising easy.
There is a retractable bow thruster, generator, and air-conditioning. Instruments are comprehensive with Raymarine auto-pilot, AIS, plus a new Garmin plotter in the cockpit new in 2023.
Elusive was soda blasted and all antifoul removed in 2021. Rudder bearings were replaced in 2025 during her last annual haul out in July 2025.
This is a sailor's boat that is rewarding to sail and she will simply always look stunning. Contact Peter Mactier for further details and to arrange inspection.
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Engines Dinghy and Covers
Yanmar 88hp Model 4JH2 DTE
Diesel
Double wheels, steel wire (new 2024).
Serviced Nov 2025.
Shaft drive. New Volvo dripless seal 2026.
Engine hours 4300 appeox
Engine room under companionway hatch. Insulated.
Fixed three blade propeller
Lead, wing keel
450L Steel Fuel Tank
Double wheels, steel wire (new 2024) Steering System
Northern Lights 6KVA Generator
Max Power retractable Bow Thruster
Air Conditioning
Dinghy
2.9m Highfield 2023 classic Hypalon* optional
20HP Tohatsu 2023* optional
Awnings/Covers
All weather full dodger/Bimini/side cockpit clears and shade cloth covers
Accommodations
Three Cabins
Six Berths
Three showers plus 1 at stern platform
Three toilets (one Tecmaelectric, two manual marine toilets).
Galley
Three burner Force Ten stove, plus oven.
Top opening freezer, front opening fridge.
Sink
Microwave
Large in-line galley to port with extensive bench space.
Electrical
5 House batteries new 2024 Lifeline 125ah (625Ah total), Optima cranking 2024, thruster battery.
All interior & navigation LED lighting
Air Con/Heating
Raritan 12 gallon hot water system
Katadyn 25lt/hr water maker
650L F/Glass tank
Inverter
Samsung 40 inch smart TV in Saloon
Ocean TV dome, 32 Inch smart TV in Owners cabin
4 solar panels totalling 580w mounted on davit arch and coachroof
Vesper AIS class B transponder
WIFI booster aerial.
Samsung 40 inch smart TV in Saloon, Ocean TV dome, 32 Inch smart TV in Owners cabin. 4 solar panels totalling 580w mounted on davit arch and coachroof. Vesper AIS class B transponder, WIFI booster aerial.
Electronics / Navigation
GPS: Garmin Echomap 2023 plotter mounted at cockpit table
Sounder/Log: Raymarine, ST60 wind, auto pilot, depth, at both helms and repeater at nav table
Raymarine ST 60 wind instrument
Raymarine auto-pilot
VHF Standard Horizon, with repeater at port Helm
2 x Plastimo compasses at Helms
Sails and Rigging
Sails
Dacron mainsail, Quantum
Dacron genoa, Ian Short
Spinnaker
Storm jib and trysail
Profurl C430 furler
Mast & Rigging
Aluminium Mast & Boom
2 x Sweptback Spreaders
Wire and rod rigging, eew 2016
In mast furling, hydraulic vang, backstay, pole.
General Equipment
Anchor/Winch
Electric winch, up/down, 45 kg Manson supreme anchor, plus spare plough, and Fortress. Anchor / Deck wash. Double S/S bow roller.
70m of chain (2022)
Bilge Pumps
2 x electric, plus 2 x manual
Safety Gear
6 Lifejackets
EPIRB (batt exp June 2034)
Jackstays (Wichard)
Safety ladder on pushpit
White Burke U life ring in cover
Lifesling retrieval
Dan Buoy (may need servicing)
2 x fire extinguishers
Deck Gear
2 x Lewmar 70 ST 2 Speed electric primary winches
4 x Lewmar ST 2 Sp winches on coachroof including 1 x electric (size 46 and 43's)
2 x Lewmar secondary winches
Adjustable Genoa cars
Other
Ensign with flag pole at transom
Drop down boarding / swim platform at transom
Winch handles
Custom corner cockpit seats (new 2023) with S/S frame and cushions
Cockpit cushions
S/S BBQ mounted on transom
Lifeline opening gates port and starboard
Fenders
Mooring lines
Maintenance
2021/22 Full soda blast antifoul removal
Saloon table restored
Teak decks restored, re caulked
Full cockpit covers, including clears and shade cloth interchangeable
Full rewire of electrical panel
Main engine new heat exchanger, starter motor 2025
Main engine and generator servicing every 100 hours for the last 16 years
Fuel polish completed 2025
New Volvo dripless prop shaft and new rudder bearings installed 2025
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Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Generator:✓
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Wind Speed and Direction:✓
Autopilot:✓
Compass:✓
AIS:✓
Inside Equipment
Bow Thruster:✓
Electric Bilge Pump:✓
Oven:✓
Manual Bilge Pump:✓
Microwave Oven:✓
Marine Head:✓
Heating:✓
Hot Water:✓
Refrigerator:✓
Outside Equipment
Teak Cockpit:✓
Electric Winch:✓
Solar Panel:✓
Cockpit Table:✓
Rigging
Steering Wheel:✓
Spinnaker Pole:✓
Sails
Storm Jib:✓
Battened Mainsail:✓
Spinnaker:✓
Furling Genoa:✓
Trisail:✓
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Propulsion
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:4JH2 DTE
Engine Year:2001
Total Power:88hp
Engine Hours:4300
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Measurements
Dimensions
Length Overall:16.2m
Min Draft:1.9m
Beam:4.5m
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Hull Shape:Monohull
Keel Type:Winged Keel
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:1 x 650 l
Fuel Tank:1 x 450 l
Holding Tank:
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