Beneteau First 44

NEW BOAT ARRIVING UK IN 2023 - The new Beneteau First 44 is the latest model in a long line of First racer/cruisers that began forty five years ago. From the design boards of renowned Naval Architect, Roberto Biscontini, he has created a lovely sailing yacht that is the natural link between the First 36 and the First 53 combining performance, elegance and comfort in not one but two packages! In her First 44 version, of which the accompanying spec is an example, there is a very convivial cockpit with four winches positioned forward of the helm positions, level access to the large side decks and a sail plan that provides masterful balance between main and fore sails. Benefitting from 350 litre ballast tanks to make short handed sailing as pleasurable and potent as being fully crewed this is a wonderful proposition for those who enjoy sailing at speed. Laid out internally with three cabins, a forward master with en-suite and twin aft cabins plus additional day heads they are separated by a very comfortable saloon providing dining, galley and navigation areas whilst retaining the light and airy feeling synonymous with modern Beneteau Yachts. Also available in a Performance version, built as a highly competitive cruiser/racer.

With a boat due to be in the UK for next summer, now is the perfect time to discuss your requirements with the First 44 positioning itself in an almost unique position by offering both a race orientated and cruising version that no matter which you choose promises to offer exceptional performance. Comprehensive finance and part-exchange options available.

Inventory

NAVIGATION AIDS
Garmin OFFSHORE Electronics pack:
Port and Starboard Helm Consoles with 12" GPS Map 1223 multi-function touchscreen (GPS, chart plotter, card reader - Bluechart G3 cartography included)
gWIND Race wind sensor, Windvane, anenometer
Airmar DST810 sensor for speed
Fixed 315i VHF at chart table
Reactor 40 Pilot with GHC50 control on port console
Wireless autopilot remote control
Quatix 7 connected watch
Windex Windvane
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Garmin AIS 800 transceiver
Garmin 12" GPS MAP plotter at chart table

GROUND TACKLE - MOORING/ANCHORING PACK
20kg Delta anchor with 32m chain and 45m warp
1000W electric windlass

GENERAL EQUIPMENT
First 44 Luxe Trim Level 2023
Garmin OFFSHORE Electronics Pack (see NAVIGATION AIDS)
Windlass control in cockpit with chain counter
Fusion RA210 Stereo with interior and exterior speakers
Wireless charging station at chart table
Mosquito nets for opening portholes
LED indirect lighting
Navicolour 3.5" battery display screen
IBS battery sensor
Cockpit table cover in cadet grey
Electronic engine control at starboard helm
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
MOORING/ANCHORING PACK - 6 x fenders and 4 mooring lines

Accommodation

SLEEPS EIGHT IN THREE CABINS AND SALOON DOUBLE BERTH CONVERSION
Alpi Teak joinery and Lounge Mega Rabbit 160 Upholstery in Saloon

SALOON
5 step companionway to the cockpit with LED lighting under each step and leather covered stainless steel handrail
Saloon table on electric pedestal with facing benches seating up to 6 on port side converts to double berth with cushion matching saloon upholstery
Comfortable sofa with storage underneath to starboard
Opening deck hatches
Indirect LED lighting
Navigation station starboard aft with chart table, high cabinet, reading light, double USB socket
Galley to port aft

GALLEY
L-shaped Corian Glacier White worktop with moulded Alpi Teak beading
Rectangular stainless steel sink with mixer tap
ENO 3 burner gas hob with oven and grill and tempered glass cover
190 litre refrigerator with top and front opening
Cupboards and drawers for storage
20 litre bin

MASTER CABIN
Central double berth bed with sprung mattress
Sideboard, hanging closet (with LED lights) for storage
Chair on each side of the bed
Flexible and adjustable bedside lamps
2 overhead lights and indirect LED lighting
Dual USB socket on each side of the bed
Padding along hull side and headboard in Beige PVC
En-suite heads with Tecma electric flush toilet, shower with foldable screen, integrated handbasin with mixer tap

PORT AND STARBOARD AFT CABINS
Double bed
Hanging locker and cupboards for storage
Reading lights
Dual USB socket

AFT HEAD COMPARTMENT
Shower separated with perspex door
Electric quiet flush toilet
Washbasin with mixer tap with cabinet under

COCKPIT
Teak slatted floor
Teak slatted bench seats down each side of cockpit forward of helm positions
Teak slatted helmsman's side seat and foldaway helmsman's foot chock
Solid wood cockpit table on stainless pedestal (Luxe Trim Pack)
2 sail lockers under cockpit seating
Access hatch to tender garage
Cockpit shower with mixer tap in tender garage

Bridge

2023 BENETEAU FIRST 44
Built by Beneteau Yachts in France, designed by Roberto Biscontini (Naval Architect) and Lorenzo Argento
Category A for 12 people

CONSTRUCTION
GRP with Balsa sandwich infused hull in Pearl Grey with White Pearl decoration
GRP deck and coachroof in white
Cast Iron fin keel
Twin rudders with stainless steel stocks
Twin Wheels in black composite
Electric opening bathing platform with remote control
350 litre ballast tank to each side, console controlled, less than 2 minutes to fill or empty
Tender Garage (houses Highfield Roll-up Tender 2m)

DIMENSIONS
LOA: 14.15m (46'5")
LWL: 12.82m (38'5")
Beam: 4.25m (13'11")
Draft: 2.15m (7'1")
Light Displacement: 10500kg (23,142lbs)
Air Draft: 20.57m (67'6")

ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE

Rig

FRACTIONAL SLOOP RIG
Sparcarft anodized aluminium mast in black
2 sets of aft swept spreaders
Sparcraft Park Avenue boom in black with integrated LED lighting
C-strand stainless steel rigging
Stainless steel split backstay
Manual genoa furler (Facnor flatdeck)
Adjustable genoa tracks on coachroof
Hydraulic vang and backstay operation
German mainsheet system with Harken mainsail track on cockpit sole
Complete Dyneema running rigging package
Stack pack with lazy jacks
GRP bowsprit

FIRST 44 DOWNWIND PACK
2 x Harken Black Magic blocks for spinnaker/code 0 sheets
1 x harken Black Magic block for spinnaker tackline
1 Dyneema sheaved halyard with block for spinnaker or code 0
Barber hauler with blocks and chain plate on bulwark

SAILS
To be determined by owner as an option

WINCHES
2 x Harken H60.2 STA genoa winches
Harken H46.2 STA port halyard winch
Electric Harken H46.2 STA starboard halyard winch

Machinery

YANMAR 57HP INBOARD DIESEL ENGINE
Sail drive with 3 blade folding propeller

ELECTRICS
1 x AGM engine battery (50Ah)
4 x AGM domestic batteries (100Ah, 2 additional as part of Luxe Trim Pack)
Batteries charged by engine alternator (12V/125Ah) and battery charger (40Ah)
230V shore power connection
6 x 230V sockets (master and aft cabins, saloon, chart table and galley)

TANKAGE
Fuel: 200 litre (53 US Gal) rotomoulded tank
Water: 330 litre (87 US Gal) and additional 200 litre (53 US Gal) tanks
Holding: 2 x 64 litre (17 US Gal) tanks to each heads

WATER SYSTEM
Hot and cold pressurised water throughout
40 litre (11 US Gal) electric water heater

ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE