Imagine in your mind's eye, the latest, fastest - most exciting and responsive sports car on the market. Then transform that awesome engineering into a performance yacht phenomenon. Metamorphosis complete, and Beneteau presents the First 45! Briand Yacht Design approached the 45 project with the intention of gracing this challenge with the winning points that have made the First 50 so successful. Beneteau further dreamed of combining the "winning spirit" of the First 39.7 with the "super-yacht" presence of the First 50. The Briand team delivered! With more revolutionary speed design innovations than ever, the 45's intelligent design includes a wide transom and graduated hard chine on the hull for a maximum waterline length when sailing-predominant speed factors. Easy, thrilling, exhilarating to sail, the First 45 has several draft options for sailing anywhere. She has the same easy access and movement about the ergonomically designed cockpit of her siblings, twin steering wheels for helm precision and high coamings for safety.
After all the adrenaline-induced, saltwater sprayed, action-packed excitement of performance sailing, take a deep breath and behold the beauty of what lies below: high end styling, inviting lighting, spacious comfort and a place to celebrate, relax and rest! Fast, efficient, intelligent, but filled with the thoughtful comforts Beneteau is known for - the First 45 is another exciting addition to our family, just waiting to be part of your sailing victories and adventures!
Draft: 7 ft. 10 in.
Beam: 13 ft. 9 in.
Displacement: 23369
Fuel tank capacity: 53
Water tank capacity: 140
Standard features:
CONSTRUCTION
Hull constructed of hand-laid solid GRP bonded to a structural grid/hull liner of directional fiberglass/GRP for a strong, stiff, light composite. Vinylester hull barrier coat to resist osmotic blistering and zonespecific stitchmat laminates for specific increased strength optimization.
Deck constructed of Cored GRP sandwich construction for stiffness, thermal and acoustic insulation and lighter weight. Solid fiberglass reinforcements in high load areas. Integral unidirectional GRP deck beams for added strength. Main bulkheads bonded 360 to the hull and deck for rigid torsional and compression strength.
White hull, grey hull decoration
WINCHES
Aluminum Harken winches self tailing:
(1) Mainsail/spinnaker winch 44.2 STA on cockpit coaming
(2) Maneuvering winches 44.2 STA on deck house
(2) Genoa sheet winches 53.2 STA on cockpit coamings
(2) Winch handles
BOW MOORING ANCHORING
(1) Stainless steel bow fitting, asymmetric spinnaker securing point
Removable stainless steel stem roller
Self-bailing chain locker
Vertical electric windlass 1000 Watt w/remote control
Sail locker
(6) Aluminum mooring cleats, stainless steel chafe guards on deck
SAFETY
(1) Stainless steel bow pulpit
(2) Stainless steel stern pulpits w/dual lifeline transom gate
Double lifelines with gates and stainless steel stanchions
Flag pole holder, life ring bracket
2) Eye pads for harness (companionway and on mainsail mounting)
COCKPIT
Self bailing cockpit w/storage compartments under sole
(2) Cockpit lockers under bench seats
(1) Propane locker, aft of steering station
(1) Life raft locker in cockpit bottom w/lid
Cockpit bench seats and helm seat w/wood inlays
Dual steering pedestals in lacquered aluminum, two stainless steering wheels, leather covered (35" diameter)
(1) Emergency tiller
Dual compasses
Engine shifter and control panel at end of starboard cockpit bench
Spaces for navigation electronics (optional extra) recessed into port and starboard cockpit benches
SUN DECK AND STERN
Open transom w/lifelines
Stainless steel swim ladder
Cold water transom shower
COMPANIONWAY
Headroom: 6'5"
Molded wood steps with non-slip surface
(2) Stainless steel handrails
CHART TABLE
Headroom: 6'4"
L-shaped chart table/desk, space for charts and navigation instruments along the hull
(1) Adjustable swivel seat in vinyl leather, stainless steel legs
Electrical panel, access to charger and to electrical connection
Navigation instrument panels fitted in closed cubbyholes
Handhold, stainless steel handrails under coamings
(1) Stainless steel hand rail on bulkhead
(2) Opening portholes with blinds on coaming
White/red chart table light
MAST & RIGGING
Standard 9/10 anodized aluminum mast and boom, keel stepped with triple spreader
(3) Folding steps on mast
Rigid boom vang led to cockpit
DYFORM discontinuous standing rigging
Single backstay w/hydraulic adjuster
Genoa furler, drum on deck
Mainsheet traveler on cockpit sole
(2) Genoa sheet tracks w/lead cars adjustable from cockpit
Complete running rigging Dyneema: (1) genoa halyard, (1) genoa furler line, (2) Genoa sheets, (2) back and forth genoa traveller, (1) main halyard, (1) mainsail foot, (1) mainsail sheet in cockpit, (3) reef lines, (12) line clutches
(2) Deck organizer on cabin top
Deck is pre-fitted for installation of spinnaker gear
ACCOMMODATIONS
Light oak colored ALPI interior woodwork
Parquet type laminated floors
SALON
Headroom: 6'4"
L-shaped bench seat, double density foam
(1) Rectangular salon table
Starboard settee
Storage under seats
Stainless steel handrails under coamings
(2) Opening deck hatches w/Ocean Air shade/screen
(2) Fixed hull portholes
FORWARD CABIN
Headroom 6'4"
Centerline queen berth w/marine mattress and padded headboard
Hanging locker, (2) drawers, storage locker, dressing table, cubbyholes along the hull
(1) Opening deck hatch w/Ocean Air shade and screen
(2) Fixed hull portholes
AFT CABINS
Port cabin is slightly larger than starboard
(2) Cabins each with: Double bed w/marine mattress
fabric hanging closets on stainless steel rails
(1) Opening port with blind on coaming
(1) Opening porthole(s) with blind on cockpit
(1) Fixed hull port
GALLEY
Headroom: 6'6" T-shaped galley w/handrails
Rectangular sink w/closed drain rack
(1) 2 burner gimbaled stove w/oven
Front opening 12 Volt evaporator fridge, 3.4 cubic foot w/storage baskets
(1) Top opening Ice box, 2.1 cubic foot
Galley accessories: Cutting board, trash bin, sponge holder, stainless steel dish drain rack
Cutlery drawer, bottle holder
Leather covered stainless steel handrails under coaming
(4) Opening portholes with blinds on coaming
FORWARD HEAD
Headroom: 6'4"
Separate stall shower
Manual marine toilet w/21 gal. holding tank
Countertop with square synthetic resin sink
Storage cupboard with drawer, closed locker
Toilet accessories: Paper dispenser, trash bin
(2) Mirrors
(1) Opening deck hatch w/ Ocean Air shade/screen
PORT AFT HEAD
Headroom: 6'4"
Shower
Manual marine toilet w/21 gal. holding tank
Countertop with square synthetic resin sink
Storage cupboard with drawer, closed lockers
Toilet accessories: Paper dispenser, trash bin
(2) Mirrors
(2) Opening portholes with blinds on coaming
PLUMBING
(2) Rotomolded freshwater tanks (87 gal under forward berth, 63 gal under port aft berth)
Fresh water pressure system, accumulator tank, filter
Electric water heater 11gal. (110 Volt or engine heated)
Electrical shower drain pumps
(1) Electric bilge pump, (1) manual bilge pump
ELECTRICAL
12 Volt circuit, 110 Volt circuit
(2) House batteries 110 Amp, (1) battery for engine 110 Amp, battery switch
(1) Charger 40 Amp, (1) shore power 110 Volt, battery isolator
Electrical panel backlit (12 Volt/110 Voly) (Circuit breakers, oltmeter 12 Volt/110 Volt ammeter, water gauge, fuel gauge, low battery, fuel and water alarm
(1) 12 Volt outlet, (7) 110 Volt outlets
Lighting: Salon halogen ceiling lights
Navigation, anchor, and deck lights
ENGINE
Engine YANMAR Diesel 54 hp 4JH4AE w/Sail Drive
Engine control, key ignition, control panel in cockpit to starboard
Engine bed integrated in hull liner, soundproofed compartment w/insulating foam
(1) Alternator 12 Volt/80 Amp
(1) Rotomolded fuel tank, 53 gal (under starboard aft berth), w/gauge
Folding three-blade propeller
(1) Engine access through companionway, (2) engine access through aft cabins
GAS
Storage for (1) propane tank in cockpit
Optional features:
Consult your dealer for all available options
