BENETEAU FIRST 45

Building on the Success of the First 50
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. Benetau further dreamed of combining the "winning spirit" of the First 36.7 with the "super-yacht" presence of the First 50. The Briand tea, delivered! With more revolutionary speed design innovations than ever, the 45′s inteligent design includes a wide transom and graduated hard chine on the hull of a maximum waterline length when sailing – pre-dominant speede 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 the precision and high cockpit caoming for safty

A super-combination of engineerig and innovation
after all adrenaline-inlcude, saltwater sprayed, action-packed excitement of performance sailing, take a deep breath and hold the beauty of what lies below: high end styling, inviting lighting, spacious comfort and place to celebrate, relax and rest! Fast, efficient, intelligent, but filled with the thoughtfull 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.

 

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LOA 46.16 ft
Hull Length 44.88 ft
Hull Design: Philippe Briand
Beam 13.78 ft
Displacement 22,368.99 lbs 
Sail Area 1,247 sq ft
Main Sail Area 592.01 sq ft
Deep Draft 8.99 ft
Shallow Draft 7.87 ft
Fuel Capacity 52.84 gallons
Engine Power 54 hp
Water 140.03 gallons