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Beneteau First 47.7 review: from the archive

• Matthew Sheahan
• May 3, 2021

Designed by Bruce Farr, the Beneteau First 47.7 builds on the phenomenal success of her smaller sister the 40.7, over 300 of which are now afloat.

Despite lighter conditions during our test, the Beneteau First still proved to be slippery with a forgiving feel to the helm. Credit: Christel Clear Credit: Christel Clear

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The Beneteau First 47.7 looks set to follow in the footstep of the latest yachts that have come before. Cost has clearly been a big factor but there are other good reasons for their popularity and versatility is at the top of the list.

The Beneteau First 47.7 offers a variety of standard rig, keel, engine and accommodation configurations to create a boat that is optimised towards either racing or cruising.

This is not new – several of the big production builders do the same – but Beneteau appear to do it to best effect.

Three Beneteau First 47s took 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the overall results in IRC Class 1 at the Hamble Series, while several cruising versions with shorter mast, smaller sail plan and shallower draught have turned up in the same neck of the woods.

The Beneteau is easily handled with just a few crew aboard.

Common to all versions of the Beneteau First 47.7 is the simple cockpit, with its single-wheel steering, low pedestal and conventional winch layout.

The cockpit is not as large as the Starlight 46 ’s since the 47’s maximum beam on deck draws in more towards the stern, resulting in a less beamy transom.

She’s also a far simpler affair, with no walk­through to the bathing platform, conventionally arranged cockpit lockers and primary and secondary winches fitted in the usual positions. Overall the layout on deck feels more angular and basic than the Starlight’s.

Despite lighter conditions during our test, the Beneteau First still proved to be slippery with a forgiving feel to the helm.

There’s nothing wrong with that, but where she does get marked clown in my book is her lack of foot braces, especially for the helmsman.

The single wheel means it’s more difficult to get well out to weather and once you’re there there’s little to keep you in place.

Apart from this, she remains manageable and has good quality equipment throughout.

The First 47.7 is a comfortable boat to sail.

Above the deck she has swept back spreaders. There are three sets of spreaders, a nine-tenths fractional rig, and she carries slightly more sail area in her racing guise.

Below decks and construction

To achieve the number of boats the French marque intends to build requires huge versatility, vast amounts of planning and considerable expenditure in tooling.

Indeed, it took a full year just to develop the tools and moulds for the Beneteau First 47.7.

The standard layout has an L-shaped galley.

Since Beneteau were criticised for their use or inner tray mouldings for large performance/racing boats, things have changed considerably.

The First range now uses latticework mouldings to provide the structural matrix within the hull.

Unlike their predecessors, these liners have no floors between the longitudinal and transverse members. which means each element can be bonded and glassed into the hull.

The hull laminate is more sophisticated, too, with a combination of chopped strand mat and woven rovings providing a solid laminate.

The huge saloon is great for entertaining but could do with more handholds.

When it comes to the interior joinery, don’t expect to find a quiet and sweet-smelling wood­working shop and a sea of wood shavings and off-cuts.

Instead you’ll find several massive factory units filled with huge CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines routing out hundreds of items from bulkheads to locker doors, before they are carried off for finishing and varnishing.

To witness a modern Beneteau being built may not be quite the same as seeing multi-tooled robot arms flailing around on a car production line, but it’s not far off.

When you stand back and compare both building processes, the Starlight and the Beneteau are worlds apart.

However, that’s not to say the French production technique leaves something to be desired when it comes to quality.

Indeed. quality control checks are impressive, thorough and are made at many stages of the production system, which ends with a spell in the test pool.

The nav station on the First 47.7.

Below decks the finished product has the slick, glossy feel that has become such a trade­mark of Beneteau’s range.

From seating to locker doors, sweeping curves dominate most areas while the moulded headliner and highly polished stainless steel tie rods provide a sharp modern contrast throughout the layout.

And all the while the brochure details and salesman’s patter seem to have anticipated precisely the layout you were after, with colourful arrangement drawings you can mix and match to confirm your ideal layout – no wonder they sell.

This is an impressive boat for the money. But if you’re looking for differences, take a closer peek in front and behind the scenes.

Ample use of Velcro provides a cost-effective way of holding seatbacks and headliners in place and the floorboards creak throughout the cabins.

You’ll find neither on the Starlight. Light­weight panel mouldings and teak ply in-fills fastened with simple Philips screws are two more examples of where the differences start to appear.

Unlike the current crop of popular deck saloon cruisers of a similar length, the Beneteau does not have a dedicated engine room, preferring instead to position the engine under the cockpit floor.

The result was Beneteau First 47.7 was noisier under engine than you might expect. The noise and vibration over six knots bordered on excessive and was very disappointing for a cruising boat.

In her defence, she was fitted with a two-bladed MaxProp which was thought to be over-pitched and could have contributed to the vibration.

Setting this aside and given it did not have bow thrusters, it easy to handle under engine. And light enough to respond quickly to the throttle ahead and astern and having tight enough turning circles to get you out of trouble. Little cause for complaint here.

Common to all versions of the 47. 7 is the sim­ple cockpit with its single-wheel steering.

Under sail, it was well balanced, responsive and gave the impression of being able to be pushed hard without causing the helmsman too much stress.

The Beneteau is easily handled with just a few crew aboard and the position of the secondary winches means short-handed sailing is not out or the question.

But where l believe this boat will score with owners is from behind the wheel.

It’s easy to assume that the more direct and responsive the helm the better, but not everyone wants sports car steering; systems that provide too much feedback can be intimidating.

Here a tolerant and forgiving helm will win the day.

And this is where the Beneteau First 47.7 scores.

First published in the February 2001 issue of YW.

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Once again, the specifications that govern the design and build of the First 47.7 combine Beneteau’s expertise and experience with the talent of Bruce Farr, to make this sailing yacht exceptional. It was a success! Everything from the counter-moulded structure to the appendages, from the cabinetwork to the deck plan, from the steering system to the sail plan and rig, has been studied closely, with the aim of making the First 47.7 a reference in the world of ocean racing and cruising.

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Beneteau First 47.7 Race

Beneteau First 47.7 Race is a 47 ′ 0 ″ / 14.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Bruce Farr and built by Beneteau starting in 2000.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

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A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

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A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

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A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

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This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

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The first 47.7 beneteau is a 47.01ft fractional sloop designed by bruce farr and built in fiberglass by beneteau since 2000..

The First 47.7 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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(reported): 1,033.00 ft² / 95.97 m² Beam: 14.75 ft / 4.50 m Displacement: 25,353.00 lb / 11,500 kg Ballast: 8,444.00 lb / 3,830 kg Max Draft: 7.58 ft / 2.31 m Construction: FG Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 2000 Builder: Beneteau Designer: Bruce Farr Information from  sailboatdata.com . Type Engine: Diesel HP: 75 Fuel: 66 gals / 250 L Water: 185 gals / 700 L Hull Speed: 8.61 kn Beneteau First 47.7 More cruising oriented than its wildly successful little sister, the new first 47.7 nevertheless has similarly impressive performance potential, reports vanessa dudley. First is the name chosen by French boatbuilder Beneteau for its range of performance-oriented cruiser/racers. First is also the position occupied at most IMS handicap regattas contested by the First 40.7 model since its release in 1998. It's hard to think of another mass production cruiser/racer which has had so much racing success, particularly in Australia where boats like Smile, Fruit Machine and now Fireball have dominated major events including the Hamilton and Hayman Island regattas and the Telstra Cup. It makes you wonder if the people at Beneteau were really prepared for the phenomenal success of the First 40.7, with more than 284 sold now, including 19 into Australia. It has certainly marked a very successful collaboration between the major international yachtbuilder and Farr Yacht Design. Kiwi-born, US-based Bruce Farr and his design team certainly have the runs on the board, with many winners of world championships, Sydney to Hobarts and Whitbread Round-the-World races, and a current portfolio which includes the Farr 40 One-Design class (leading the international push towards owner/driver fleet racing), plus several new Volvo Ocean Race entrants being built. Given all of the above, it's not surprising that word of a new, bigger cruiser/racer in the pipeline from Beneteau and Farr Yacht Design sparked a rash of orders before the First 47.7 was even launched. Interest in the new model has been particularly high in Australia, for many years a Farr-boat stronghold and also a market in which Vicsail, the local Beneteau representative has been a pacesetter for production-yacht marketing. No wonder Beneteau head office chose Sydney as the place to photograph the new 47.7 for its international publicity brochure. There are now four of the new model sailing in Sydney (plus another launched in Adelaide and nine more on order) and they are certainly turning heads. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES Over the years my own experiences with the Beneteau First range have been very positive. They have included the violent 1993 Sydney to Hobart Race, which we managed to complete in one piece on the First 405, All That Jazz. That wasn't a fast boat but it certainly proved to be sturdy. It also had a cruiser/racer interior which I didn't think much of before the race, preferring a more austere and purpose-designed raceboat layout. I was forced into a rethink during that race, because the comfort and morale boost provided by that cosy, dry interior kept us going long after we'd ceased caring about only sleeping on the weather side and had slipped into survival mode. The previous year I'd sailed on a purpose-built racer in the same size range which leaked like a sieve down below. The pipe cots were constantly wet and cold and trying to sleep was a miserable experience, so the contrast to the Beneteau couldn't have been starker. More recently I've experienced some great racing aboard the First 40.7 Honeysuckle, including the 1999 Sydney-Gold Coast Race and Hamilton Island Race Week. Once again I was somewhat dismissive of the cruiser-style interior beforehand, only to appreciate its comforts at the end of a cold night watch or two. In this case I also got a buzz out of the close racing between the flock of 40.7s - not an absolutely true one-design fleet mainly because of slight differences in rig set-ups, but close enough to make every sail adjustment and tactical decision matter. With similar initial interest in the 47.7, the question is whether close class racing will develop here too, adding an extra dimension to ownership of the big cruiser/racer. CONSTRUCTION The 47.7's hull is solid GRP with a moulded structural hull liner laminated and bonded to the hull, to distribute rig and keel stresses and allow the incorporation of different interior layouts as standard. The deck is balsa/GRP sandwich, with a full moulded deck liner. Lead ballast is used in the keel, of which two versions are available: the standard version drawing 2.3m and a deeper 'racing' keel drawing 2.8m. The spade rudder is set on a carbon fibre composite rudder stock. The yacht we were welcomed aboard for this review was Trieste, proudly owned by Peter Versi. Peter's previous boat was a Beneteau First 405 called White Knuckles, which he sold in 1993. Trieste is set up with the deeper racing keel and a taller racing rig, one of two rig options offered with the 47.7. According to Beneteau-Vicsail, all of the boats imported to date have the racing rig and keel. The standard rig has a mast 'I' measurement of 17.25m compared to the taller rig of 18.05m, with correspondingly larger sail sizes. Both incorporate a tapered, anodised aluminium mast stepped on the keel and supported by three sets of swept-back spreaders, no runners and a hydraulically-controlled adjustable backstay. Versi said his initial sailing on Trieste has consisted of harbour twilights and no-extras afternoon races. The initial sail inventory from North consists of a Spectra mainsail and No 2 genoa on a roller furler. The boat does not have a spinnaker or No 1 genoa as yet, but Versi said the current set-up has been powerful enough for the sailing he's been enjoying so far. While the 40.7 feels like a fairly compact 40-footer, the 47.7 seems very big for a 47-footer. It's big all over, particularly in beam, freeboard and interior space. The standard deck layout includes an anchor well with electric windlass in the bow, in front of a forward sail hold with access via a Lewmar opening hatch and stainless steel steps. Teak sidedecks are an optional extra, while slatted teak cockpit seats and floor are standard issue. The sidedecks are wide for ease of movement around the boat, with a timber toerail running the length of the hull/deck join along the gunwales, providing a handy edge to brace a foot against when working around the fore and side decks, but probably also a potential source of discomfort on longer races for the windward rail-sitters. The deck layout is clean and uncluttered, and one of the most striking features is the attention paid to getting light and air to the interior, with many fixed and opening hatches and portholes along the topsides and coachhouse as well as a perspex sliding hatch over the companionway. There are also two dorade vents to either side of the cabintop, forward of the companionway, with handy stainless steel handholds doubling as protective braces around them. Halyards lead back to clutches and Lewmar 44 self-tailing winches on the coachroof. The mainsail halyard is 2:1 purchase, added to the standard specification by the Australian Beneteau-Vicsail team. The genoa sheets lead to ball-bearing genoa cars running on the inboard edge of the sidedecks, which can be adjusted under load via tweakers, then to Lewmar 58 three-speed self-tailing winches. The mainsheet is a fairly standard racing set-up, leading forward from blocks at the end of the boom and the traveller to blocks at the gooseneck and sidedecks near the shroud bases, then back along the sidedecks to the Lewmar 48 self-tailers on the coamings each side of the cockpit behind the primary winches. The mainsheet traveller is anchored on the cockpit seats and runs from coaming to coaming, with a ball-bearing car and block-and-tackle adjustment to cleats on both sides. The moulded GRP pedestal for the 1600mm diameter steering wheel provides a very handy and well-positioned foot brace for both the mainsheet trimmer and the steerer when the boat is heeling. Considerable thought has gone into the ergonomics of the steerer's area in general, with a variety of comfortable driving positions both seated and standing, whether to windward, leeward or on the centreline. When the racing is done, the transom can be converted by dropping down the teak-laid boarding platform, using a block-and-tackle system in the aft locker. A bathing ladder is attached, and a cockpit shower is also provided. Large lockers are provided around the cockpit for boating equipment, liferaft and gas bottles. SPACE AND PACE Like its smaller sister the 40.7, the First 47.7 is a racer with a cruising interior, but here the emphasis falls more heavily on the cruising part of the equation. The 47.7 really is a big, sumptuous craft below decks. Lashings of cherry-type woodwork provide a rich, warm feel, while the headroom of more than 2.1m throughout most of the interior combines with large number of portholes and opening hatches to give a feeling of substantial space, light and air. Four different versions of the interior layout are available. The forward owner's cabin has a double berth to starboard (2m x 1.4m) and a settee to port, finished in soft white leatherette. There is storage underneath the mattress, plus a hanging locker and armrest stowage unit to port and lockers along the hull. Two opening hatches are overhead and there are fixed hull portholes. Forward is an ensuite bathroom, with a marine toilet, washbasin with pressurised hot and cold water via mixer tap, shower seat folding down over the head with hand-held shower unit, hose and holder, electric sump pump, storage cupboard and overhead opening hatch for ventilation and light. Provision for sail storage is in the forepeak ahead of the ensuite and aft of the anchor locker. An optional layout positions two separate cabins in this forward area, each with upper and lower single bunks, stowage cupboards on the central partition wall and access to the forward bathroom, which is retained. Two alternative versions of the main cabin are available. Trieste is set up with what Beneteau calls the lateral galley version, which as its name suggests has the galley running along the side of the hull, in this case the forward port side, opposite the dining area with its island seat for two, adjustable table and settee seating for four or five. Behind the galley is the main bathroom compartment, set up with the same equipment as the forward bathroom, while opposite that is a nav station of generous dimensions and comfort. The alternative layout leaves the dinette area and main bathroom where they are, while swapping the nav station with the galley. The nav station seems to lose some adjacent storage space but the cabin gains a port-side settee in this arrangement, while the galley is repositioned into an L-shaped area which, while still adjacent to the dining area, is perhaps a little more private, compact and self-contained. In both layouts the galley is well-equipped with a front-opening 12V refrigerator of 100lt volume, top opening icebox, gimballed two-burner stove and oven protected by a stainless safety rail, double sink with hot and cold pressurised water supply via mixer tap, plus a seawater foot pump, a hidden rubbish bin and lots of cupboards and storage space. Moving aft, there are once again two options for the layout. Trieste has two aft cabins, basically mirror images of each other, with double berths measuring 2m x 1.5m, hanging lockers and cupboards along the hull, and access to the engine compartment. The alternative is a larger double cabin on the portside, leaving the starboard side available for stowage. EFFORTLESS PERFORMANCE We sailed the 47.7 around Sydney Harbour and outside the Heads in a moderate southeasterly breeze gusting to 15kt and primarily flat water, even offshore where there was only a slight chop and negligible swell running. It was a magical day for sailing and the 47.7 did not disappoint, reaching effortlessly along under main and No 2 headsail at speeds up to 10kt. When we came onto the wind offshore we found the boat would sit happily at speeds of seven to eight knots at an apparent wind angle of around 30°, according to the B&G instruments. In these conditions it basically steered itself, with only minor corrections required from time to time. The balance of the helm was quite remarkable upwind, while downwind it required more work to avoid over-steering. It's a big boat which likes to track straight off the breeze and takes a while to respond to a command from the helm, which can encourage you to turn the helm further - and slip straight into the over-steering cycle. The cockpit arrangement seems user-friendly; apart from the headsail winches, which require a substantial burst of muscle power to trim on in fresher breeze. That's one job I'd be trying to avoid around a racecourse... I wonder how many owners will contemplate electric winch power here. Peter Versi said that so far he has been very happy with the sailing performance of his new boat, particularly compared to the his previous experiences sailing older racing hullshapes which were encouraged by the IOR handicapping system. "This is a piece of cake compared to that nightmare," he said. THE TOTAL PACKAGE Beneteau has come up with the goods once again, producing a handsome, modern yacht with a racing pedigree and cruising style. Yes, it's an expensive package. For buyers in this price range, though, it offers a huge amount of performance and features. Although it bears many similarities to the First 40.7, I suspect the 47.7 will attract a different following from its smaller stablemate, with the cruising side of the package taking precedence. Racing this boat seriously around the buoys will require a bigger, more experienced crew, simply because it's a much bigger boat with bigger loads. On the other hand it could be raced to Hobart more comfortably than the 40.7, but I'm not sure why you'd want to inflict on that nice interior the sort of punishment the southern races can dish out. Club racing, twilights, family weekend and holiday outings, coastal passage races and northern race weeks will probably be the core business of the 47.7, and I expect it will carry out that business very successfully. Light, air, space and luxury below decks. High freeboard and windage could make this yacht a handful to manoeuvre in crowded marinas; bow thruster is an optional extra. PRICE AS TESTED $680,000 Options Fitted Deep racing keel, blue hull with white decals, furler, inner-forestay deck fitting, eutectic fridge, B&G hydra pac - three mast 20/20s 2 x FFD's, GPS and plotter, autopilot, VHF, upgraded halyards and sheets.   PRICED FROM $603,000 (racing version)   GENERAL Material: GRP/Balsa Type: Monohull Length (overall/waterline): 14.50m Beam: 4.50m Draft (std/deep): 2.30m/2.80m Displacement: 12,000kg Ballast: 3800kg   CAPACITIES Berths: 4-9 Fuel: 240lt Water: 620lt   ENGINE Make/model: Yanmar Type: Diesel Rated hp: 75hp   SAIL AREA (Standard/Racing) Main: 58.5sqm/68.5sqm Genoa: 61.5sqm/73.5sqm Spinnaker: 146sqm/153sqm   SUPPLIED BY: Beneteau-Vicsail, Rushcutter's Bay (NSW), tel (02) 9327 2088.   range go to our New Boats Section. Stay up to date Become a boatsales member and get the latest news, reviews and advice straight to your inbox. Style/Type Guests 6+2 Year Built 2000 Year Remodeled n/a Land Area Number of Rooms Staff Internet Facilities Beneteau First 47.7 Beneteau First 47.7 Racer / Cruiser Sailing Yacht. The First 47.7 follows the footsteps of the highly successful First 40.7 with interior styling of the exemplary First 45f5, but also adds many new and advanced features. She is designed by Farr Yacht Design®, Ltd., is impeccable in detail and elegant in design. Whether she is raced equipped to go offshore or around the buoys, the First 47.7 will show a ‘clean pair of heals’ and her transom to the competition. The 47.7 is designed by the famous Bruce Farr who has created an easily driven, slippery hull and crowned it with a powerful rig and sail plan. Farr designed this yacht without regard to handicap rules and has used his great abilities to create an excellent hull, both in terms of seaworthiness and performance. The hull has a fine entry and yet a comfortably wide transom for racing space and cruising comfort. Beneteau has already sold more than 500 of First 47.7s and they are performing well the world over. Experience the sailing prowess of famous First 47.7 – speed and performance does not have to mean discomfort! Amenities & Activites 2002 Beneteau First 47.7 Technical Specs General data about beneteau first 47.7. Brand Model Boat Type Category Year Of Production Condition (New/Used) Country Fuel (Gas/Diesel) Hull Material Used Length Selling Price Engine and Power Specs Engine manufacturer Engine Series Engine Location Engine Hours Engine Horsepower Engine Built Year Boat Propeller build Boat Propeller Dimensions And Wieght Sailing Area Main Sailing Vessel LOA (Length Overall) L.W.L(Length WaterLine) Full Sail Area Displacement (Weight) Cabin Headroom Tabs Boat Maximum Draft Boat Keel Type Beam Width Ballast System Weight Detailed Specifications Waste Water Tank Warranty (Hull) Number of Heads (Watercraft) Hull Type and Design Gas Tank Size Drinking Water Tank Boat Designer Berth (Mono/Single) Features And Equipments Sailing features. Mechanical boom vang Safety Features Emergency tiller Other Equipments Winch handles Washdown pump in cockpit and anchor well Varnished toe rail Three cockpit low-stretch custom jacklines Steering wheel cover Standard electric bilge pump Spectra watermaker with spare filters Plastimo binnacle compass Mechanical backstay adjuster Many mechanical and plumbing spares Lofrans electric windlass Life jackets Harken adjustable genoa car system German mainsheet system Full winter cover Four fire extinguishers Flag with varnished flag-pole Fenders Destroyer-type elk-covered steering wheel Bruce anchor 35 lbs Boathook Boarding ladder 2 dorade vents with protective s/s guards 18 spinlock deck stoppers Interior Specifications Vectran class a ais (send and receive) Varnished cherry interior Two sets of spinnaker sheets Top access refrigerator with dedicated compressor Three staterooms, three double berths, two heads Spare sheets and lines North code zero with furler, lightly used North a4 asymmetrical spinnaker, with turtle Mastervolt battery management system Lewmar st 58 electric genoa winches Fischer panda 4.2 generator with 680 hours Extendable spinnaker pole Double ss sink 2 hand-held icom vhf radios Exterior Features Mainsail cover Cockpit cushions Engine And Mechanical Specs Profurl genoa furler Electronical And Electrical Info Stereo 2500 watt inverter Deck Hardware Mooring lines Dodger Beneteau First 47.7 More First 47.7 models Beneteau provided us with the latest version of its First 47.7 service repair manual Find All mechanical and electrical parts and accessories of Beneteau First 47.7 Sail here Beneteau First 47.7 competitors Beneteau First 47.7 Used yachts for sale, sail monohulls 40ft > 50ft,        beneteau boats for sale, beneteau first 47.7 boats for sale. Stai usando un browser vecchio . Ti conviene aggiornarlo per migliorare la tua esperienza di navigazione su questo e altri siti. Sailing yacht BENETEAU FIRST 47.7 – “HERO” Cruising Yachts Length 14.50 m TV, 220V sockets, Outdoor shower ... It is one of the best and most performing models of the entire Beneteau range, a boat with a particular charm, equipped with all comforts and therefore able to ensure a dream vacation. The hull is by Bruce Farr, the comfort of a 15-meter fast cruiser, ideal for those who love fast cruising. The widely livable deck will give you the opportunity to lie down comfortably in the sun or enjoy the cool breeze under the awning as well as the large cockpit with retractable table will allow you to sit comfortably at the table. Performances are escellent both from a sailing and motor point of view: just think that in optimal conditions you can exceed 8 knots of speed. Due to its characteristics, the Beneteau FIRST 47.7 is ideal for navigation along the entire Sicilian coast.  Equipment: Galley with gas oven, 2 fridges, microwave oven, furling genoa and mainsail with Lazy Bag, 1 electric winch, electric up / down winch, SUP, removable cockpit table, cockpit shower with hot and cold water, cabins equipped with fans, GPS with plotter, echo, autopilot, VHF, stereo-CD system with MP3 connection in the dinette and in the cockpit, LCD color TV, complete external cushions in the cockpit, linen (sheets and towels) and dishes, gangway descent to the ground, opening stern platform, tender Zodiac mt. 2.40 4 HP Mercury engine. Technical data Equipment/gear, mooring port. 14.50 m Length Air conditioning Hot water heater Wind generator Water generator Solar panels Electricity generator 12V DC sockets 220V sockets Outdoor shower Washing machine Holding tank Barbecue Grill Stereo AM / FM – mp3 CD player with speakers in the cockpit Snorkeling kit Fishing rod Tender with outboard motor Safety equipment Personal auto inflatable float stowage arrangements for adults and children Personal auto inflatable float stowage arrangements for children Safety equipment in function of the navigation provided Safety harnesses Bosun's Chair Satellite Phone Safety tank Extinguishers Life preserver thrown First Aid Kit First Aid Manual Radar reflector Emergency steering Emergency light Furling mainsail mast Roll-up mainsail Fully battened mainsail on trolleys with rail Mainsail put in the mast Roll-up genoa - jib Fixed staysail Staysail on movable stay Asymmetrical Retractable keel Dining table Windlass remote control GPS cockpit cartography plotter Electronic cartography On-board computer with navigation software Cockpit cushions Tent steering Steering wheel Twin steering wheel Lifelines safety net Respect anchor Mooring ropes Electric windlass Propeller bow Windlass remote control from the cockpit Mainsail electric winch Automatic pilot remote control Instrument wind direction and speed GPS Chart Plotter Dining table outside Repeaters cockpit instruments Repeaters tools tree Echo-sounder Funnel fuel Hand bilge pump Compass fixed and manual Tank for engine oil Fuel container Water container Plastic buckets Pump for tender Set of flags Nautical charts Winch handles Yacht Operations Manual Crockery, glasses and cutlery Gas oven and hob Refrigerator Kitchen linen Beach towels Pillowcases Anti-roll towels Capo d'Orlando Who has seen this boat, has also seen. Cruising Yachts Grand Soleil 46 / Penne Bianche Sun Odyssey 49 Sun Odyssey 45 Cookies help us provide our services. By using these services, you accept our use of cookies. Read more. 2004 Beneteau First 47.7 $149,000. Rare opportunity to own a well kept, 3 cabin 2 head one owner vessel that has been updated over the years. 2015- AWL GRIP hull, 2019 soda blasted bottom, 2018 North Atlantic 8' aluminum bottom inflatable with 2022 Tohatsu 6 HP outboard, 2021 Sailor and Seam 100% jib, New Raymarine electronics : i 60 wind, I 50 speed and depth,I 70 multi, Auto pilot with remote controller New Raymarine chart plotter and radar with AIS (x2). The boat will be stored on the hard for the winter and easy to get aboard, Call for more information. Preliminary listing more details to follow.  Specifications Additional info, basic boat info, engines / speed. Make: Yanmar Model: 4JHBE Turbo Fuel: Diesel Engine Power: 75hp Type: Inboard Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze, Feathering Engine Location: Center Drive Type: Direct Engine Hours: 3,200 2021 Sailor and Seam 100% jib 2013 Quantum Carbon fiber 135% Genoa 2013 Quantum Carbon fiber full battened main sail with two reef points and 5 battens Asymmetrical spinnaker on foller furler Symetrical spinnaker in bag. Two spinnaker socks Antal track for main Adjustable back stay Lazy jacks for main Main sail cover Lines running to cockpit : Main Halyard, jib halyard, spinnaker halyard, spare jib halyard set higher for spinnaker furler, Pole down haul, Pole uphaul, two leach reef lines, outhaul, Cunningham that can be used for first luff reef (reef from cockpit), and vang, main sheet can be lead to cabin top as well when not racing. All with turning blocks and jam cleats. 6 Winches, 1 cabin top power, 1 cabin top manual, two primary power, 2 secondary manual. i 60 wind I 50 speed and depth i 70 multi Auto pilot with remote controller New Raymarine chart plotter and radar with AIS (x2) Three Raymarine ST 80 jumbo mast mounted units with remote controller ICOM VHF control Mic ICOM IC M602 DSC VHF North Atlantic aluminum bottom 8' dinghy with a BRAND NEW  Tohatsu  6 HP outboard  Request Info Contact Form Submission Send request. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can use this tool to change your cookie settings. Otherwise, we’ll assume you’re OK to continue. Some of the cookies we use opens in a new tab/window are essential for the site to work. We also use some non-essential cookies to collect information for making reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form. To control third party cookies, you can also adjust your browser settings opens in a new tab/window . 222 IMAGES FIRST 47.7 (BENETEAU) Beneteau First 47.7 2003 Beneteau First 47.7 Racer/Cruiser for sale Bénéteau First 47.7 : acheter voilier d’occasion Beneteau First 47.7 BENETEAU FIRST 47.7 sailing yacht for sale COMMENTS FIRST 47.7 (BENETEAU) S# first appeared (that we know of) in TellTales, April 1988, "On a Scale of One to Ten" by A.P. Brooks . The equation incorporates SA/Disp (100% fore triangle) and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size. For boats of the same length, generally the higher the S#, the lower the PHRF. Beneteau First 47.7 review: from the archive The Beneteau First 47.7 offers a variety of standard rig, keel, engine and accommodation configurations to create a boat that is optimised towards either racing or cruising. First 47.7 Once again, the specifications that govern the design and build of the First 47.7 combine Beneteau's expertise and experience with the talent of Bruce Farr, to make this sailing yacht exceptional. It was a success! Everything from the counter-moulded structure to the appendages, from the cabinetwork to the deck plan, from the steering system to the sail plan and rig, has been studied closely ... First 47.7 Sailboat specifications. Last update: 30th March 2020. The First 47.7 is a 47'7" (14.5m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Farr Yacht Design (United States). She was built between 1999 and 2004 by Bénéteau (France). The First 47.7 is as well listed, on Boat-Specs.com, in Deep draft version ( see all the versions compared ). Beneteau First 47.7 The 47.7 is a Bruce Farr design created without regard to handicap rules, so the hull lines are both powerful and slippery. It has a fine entry, a comfortably wide transom and a choice of keels depending on your sailing needs. Beneteau startled the racing world with a pair of optimized entries in the Kenwood Cup, and these so-called "beach ... Beneteau First 47.7 2002 Beneteau First 47.7 $110,000 USD. View. 5 / 5 Virgin Islands, St John, VI 2002 Beneteau First 47.7 ... Source: sailboatdata.com / CC BY. Embed Embed. View Demo. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. First 47.7 race Beneteau The First 47.7 race Beneteau is a 47.01ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce Farr and built in fiberglass since 2000. The First 47.7 race Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. First 47.7 : STW000019 : the SailingTheWeb sailboat datasheet First 47.7 - Beneteau / STW000019. First 47.7. - Beneteau. The First 47.7 produced by the builder Beneteau and designed by Bruce Farr, is a cabin cruiser for cruising/regatta, rigged Sloop. Beneteau First 47.7 Race Beneteau First 47.7 Race is a 47′ 0″ / 14.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Bruce Farr and built by Beneteau starting in 2000. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. First 47.7 Beneteau The First 47.7 Beneteau is a 47.01ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce Farr and built in fiberglass by Beneteau since 2000. The First 47.7 Beneteau is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. Beneteau First 44.7: Fast and Easy The 40.7 offers rare versatility, outstanding value, and consistently high resale value as will the NEW Beneteau First 44.7. Whatever your choice, the Beneteau First 44.7 will deliver the same full cup of pleasure. Until the new IMS trends are known, the first units will be cruising and IRC oriented with a deep keel (2,65 draft), a 2 spreader ... iam thinking of buying a first 47.7 advice please good or bad Registered User. Join Date: Sep 2008. Posts: 5. iam thinking of buying a first 47.7 advice please good or bad. hi my name is johnny. iam seriously thinking of buying a first 47.7 with a tall rig and deep draft. i will be living aboard for at lest 5 years sailing from miami to the islands Caribbean ect for a couple of years then sail her to the ... Specifications FIRST 47.7 (BENETEAU) FIRST 47.7 (BENETEAU) Sailboat Data. Hull Type: Fin w/bulb & spade rudder Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: ... Information from sailboatdata.com. Type Engine: Diesel HP: 75 Fuel: 66 gals / 250 L Water: 185 gals / 700 L Hull Speed: 8.61 kn. Similars. Specifications FIRST 47.7 RACE (BENETEAU) Beneteau First 47.7 Trieste is set up with the deeper racing keel and a taller racing rig, one of two rig options offered with the 47.7. According to Beneteau-Vicsail, all of the boats imported to date have the racing rig and keel. The standard rig has a mast 'I' measurement of 17.25m compared to the taller rig of 18.05m, with correspondingly larger sail sizes. Beneteau First 47.7 boats for sale Beneteau First 47.7 boats for sale 9 Boats Available. Currency $ - USD - US Dollar Sort Sort Order List View Gallery View Submit. Advertisement. New Arrival. Save This Boat. Beneteau First 47.7 . Portsmouth, Rhode Island. 2004. $149,000 Seller Eastern Yacht Sales, Inc. 44. 1. Contact. 781-905-8311. ×. Save This Boat. Beneteau First 47.7 ... Beneteau First 47.7 Beneteau First 47.7. Beneteau First 47.7 Racer / Cruiser Sailing Yacht. The First 47.7 follows the footsteps of the highly successful First 40.7 with interior styling of the exemplary First 45f5, but also adds many new and advanced features. She is designed by Farr Yacht Design®, Ltd., is impeccable in detail and elegant in design. 2002 Beneteau First 47.7 Specs And Pricing Beneteau First 47.7 Parts : Engine Horsepower: 55.93 kw / (75 hp) Engine Built Year: 2002 : Boat Propeller build: Bronze : Boat Propeller: 3 Blade : Dimensions And Wieght. Sailing Area: 483 ft² : Main Sailing Vessel: 550 ft² : LOA (Length Overall) 14.33 m / (47 ft) L.W.L(Length WaterLine) Used Beneteau First 47.7 for Sale Euro €135,000. Designed by Bruce Farr, the Beneteau First 47.7 is known for its excellent sailing performance. It is designed to be fast and responsive, making it a great choice for cruising and racing. The boat's hull shape, sail plan, and overall design contribute to its impressive speed and maneuverability. Used Beneteau First 47.7 for Sale Price. 2000 Beneteau First 47.7 'Nanito II' Step aboard this highly sought-after design for a performance cruiser. A yacht designed by the renowned Bruce Farr and first crafted in 2000. This exceptional vessel is in excellent sailing condition, nicely maintained by her owner who has used her for island hopping the beautiful Caribbean waters ... FIRST 47.7 RACE (BENETEAU) S# first appeared (that we know of) in TellTales, April 1988, "On a Scale of One to Ten" by A.P. Brooks . The equation incorporates SA/Disp (100% fore triangle) and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size. For boats of the same length, generally the higher the S#, the lower the PHRF. BENETEAU FIRST 47.7 Due to its characteristics, the Beneteau FIRST 47.7 is ideal for navigation along the entire Sicilian coast. Equipment: Galley with gas oven, 2 fridges, microwave oven, furling genoa and mainsail with Lazy Bag, 1 electric winch, electric up / down winch, SUP, removable cockpit table, ... FIRST 44.7 (BENETEAU) S# first appeared (that we know of) in TellTales, April 1988, "On a Scale of One to Ten" by A.P. Brooks . The equation incorporates SA/Disp (100% fore triangle) and Disp/length ratios to create a guide to probable boat performance vs. other boats of comparable size. For boats of the same length, generally the higher the S#, the lower the PHRF. 2004 Beneteau First 47.7 2004 Beneteau First 47.7. Portsmouth, Rhode Island &dollar;149,000 Request Info. Price just reduced. Print Basic Brochure Print Basic Brochure Print Full Brochure Print Full Brochure. Rare opportunity to own a well kept, 3 cabin 2 head one owner vessel that has been updated over the years. 2015- AWL GRIP hull, 2019 soda blasted bottom, 2018 ... catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht