What is Circe?

Circe is a Beneteau First 30 built in 1977 and is named after the goddes in Greek mythology

Specification

Type Beneteau First 30
Hullnumber 004
Call Sign PB2404
MMSI 244728083
Dimensions
  • Length: 8.95 meters
  • Width: 2.86 meters
  • Height: 12.5 meters
  • Draft: 1.7 meters
Hullspeed 6.76 knots
Engine Yanmar YSB8
Electrical System
  • 55 Watt Sunbeam Tough 24V
  • 104 Ampere/Hour 24V
  • 104 Ampere/Hour 12V Engine battery
  • Victron MultiPlus 24/1600/40-16 230V

Maintenance Log

Year Work
2025
  • New anti-fouling
  • New coat of white hull-paint
  • Replaced inverter to Victron MultiPlus 24/1600/40-16 230V
  • Replaced o-ring of engine regulator
  • Replaced stationary-bolt of engine
  • Replaced Maiana AIS with Em Trak B953 AIS transponder
  • Redecorated front-interior
  • New mainsail and mainsail-cover
  • Repaired Genoa
2024
  • Replaced electric fuel boost pump
  • Replaced fuel filterhouse
  • Replaced top cylinder cover after freeze damage
  • Replaced Engine thermostat and gasket
  • New anti-fouling
  • Added VHF Antenna to the stern
  • Made hull-fittings for AIS and VHF cables
  • Permanent location for VHF radio, electrical switches & other electronics
  • Rotated & reduced size of chart table
  • Painted interior
  • Redecorated interior
  • New interior cushions
  • Installed roll-reef system
  • Genoa adjusted to fit with roll-reef
  • Added 2x 55W solar panels
2023
  • New forward-cabin bed
  • Resealed various parts of the deck
  • Replaced the exhaust elbow, manifolt and gasket
  • Added SignalK-server
  • Added Maiana AIS
  • Added Nmea2k-to-usb converter
  • Replaced the oil filters
  • Installed fuel gauge
  • Replaced the fuel line and diesel tank
  • Replaced impeller and gasket of the water pump
2022
  • Replaced electrical wiring
  • Added new batteries
  • Replaced all external lighting
  • Added VHF Radio
  • Added Wind, depth and speed sensors
  • Added bluetooth stereo installation
  • New coat of paint and anti fouling
  • Renamed from Marijke to Circe