Beneteau First 45

Used Beneteau First 45 for sale. Freebird is equipped with a high level of inventory such as North 3DL main & genoa, tall rig with rod rigging, deep lead keel, Raymarine Axiom Pro 9S chartplotter, upgraded leather upholstery, 2000w 240v inverter, electric heads and much more. The First 45 has proven itself to be competitive on the race circuit and is equally at home as a fast and stylish passage maker. Please get in touch with our Dartmouth office for further details.

Rig

Sloop
9/10ths FRACTIONAL SLOOP RIG
Aluminium mast & spars
Taller rig option
Carbon spinnaker pole
Rod rigging
Facnor ball bearing slider kit
Roller furling
PBO backstay with hydraulic adjuster
Jib in haulers
Selden removable bow sprit

WINCHES
Two Lewmar 60, 2 speed, self tailing primary winches
Two Lewmar 50, 2 speed, self-tailing main sheet winches
Two Lewmar 50 2 speed, self-tailing halyard winches (one electric powered)

SAILS
North Sails FB 3DL 600 Mainsail
North Sails 3DL 600 Furling Jib
North Sails G2 Norlon 75 assymetric gennaker (with snuffer)

Broker comments

"Freebird" was purchased with a focus on her primarily being a comfortable family cruising boat that could also be used for the occasional club race. Her inventory is very comprehensive.

NAVIGATION AIDS
Raymarine Axiom Pro 9S (new Mar 2021)
Raymarine ST70 multi function displays (mounted in cockpit)
Raymarine ST70+ graphic multi repeaters (mounted on mast base)
Raymarine 18” 4kw HD digital radar scanner
Raymarine AIS 500 transceiver (send & receive)
Raymarine ST70 autopilot
Raymarine 55E VHF radio (with command mic in cockpit)
Hawk VHF antenna

GROUND TACKLE
Anchor & Chain
Electric Anchor Windlass

GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Sprayhood, Grey (new Sep 2023)
Sail cover, Grey (new Aug 2022)
Cockpit enclosure, Grey (new Sep 2023)
Canvas helm covers, Grey (new Sep 2023)
Cockpit cushions (Pearl)
Lazy lines for mainsail
Flatscreen TV in saloon
Warps and fenders
Cockpit table
TV antenna
Custom made bed linen
Gas detector

TENDER - Available via separate negotiations
Seago Spirit 270 (new Dec 2024)
Suzuki 2.5hp Petrol Outboard (new Dec 2024)

54 HP YANMAR 4JH4 CE DIESEL ENGINE
Saildrive to folding propeller
Retractable bow thruster

Engine hours: TBC
Engine service: planned for Spring 2026
Saildrive serviced: Jan 2024
New heat exchanger fitted: Aug 2024

ELECTRICS
1 x 110amp engine battery (new Apr 25)
4 x 110amp domestic batteries (new Apr 25)
1 x 110amp bow thruster battery (new Apr 25)
2000w 240v inverter
Battery charger (new April 2025)
Mastervolt battery consumption meter
Shore power and cable

TANKAGE
200 litre fuel tank
330 litre fresh water tank
80 litre holding tank to forward head

WATER SYSTEM
Pressurised hot and cold water system
40 litre water heater

ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE

BENETEAU FIRST 45
Designed by P.Briand Yacht Design and built by Beneteau, France

Built in 2011 to a 2012 model year and commissioned in 2012

CONSTRUCTION
White GRP hull, deck and superstructure
Deep lead keel
Teak laid cockpit
Two composite steering wheels

Rudder bearings new in Jan 24
Antifouled: Sep 25
Anodes: Sep 25

DIMENSIONS
L.O.A. 14.07m - 46' 1"
L.W.L. 13.68m - 44' 8"
BEAM 4.20m - 13' 7"
DRAFT 2.74M - 9' 0"

ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE