Bénéteau First 45f5 (voilier) à vendre

SummaryThe Beneteau First 45 F5 is a high-performance cruiser/racer designed by the renowned naval architect Bruce Farr, with exterior and interior styling by Pininfarina and Sergio Pininfarina.
Introduced around 1990, the First 45 F5 represented a significant development in Beneteau's First range, combining a sophisticated Farr performance hull with substantial cruising accommodation. The design was intended for both offshore passage-making and competitive sailing.
First by Farr is a rare two owner boat from new and has been well maintained by both.
Description The Beneteau First 45 F5 is a high-performance cruiser/racer designed by the renowned naval architect Bruce Farr, with exterior and interior styling by Pininfarina and Sergio Pininfarina.
Introduced around 1990, the First 45 F5 represented a significant development in Beneteau's First range, combining a sophisticated Farr performance hull with substantial cruising accommodation. The design was intended for both offshore passage-making and competitive sailing.
First by Farr is a rare two owner boat from new and has been well maintained by both.
Construction Hull
The hull is constructed in moulded GRP (glass-reinforced polyester) and is based on a performance-oriented Farr hull form.
The design incorporates a relatively fine entry, broad stern sections and a deep, efficient underwater profile. The hull is intended to provide high sailing performance while retaining sufficient volume for comfortable cruising accommodation.
The hull is a fin-keel design with separate spade rudder, with the keel configuration varying according to the original specification.
Keel
Deep keel approximately 2.15 m draft
The deep keel configurations provide the greatest sailing performance and righting moment.
Deck and Superstructure
The deck and coachroof are constructed in GRP with moulded non-slip surfaces.
The cockpit is designed around the requirements of both cruising and racing, with: Large central cockpit
Wheel steering
Mainsheet traveller
Primary and secondary winches
Genoa tracks
Sheet leads
Cockpit lockers
Engine access
Boarding/swim platform arrangement
Teak cockpit decking,
Rudder
The yacht is fitted with a single spade rudder providing responsive steering and efficient hydrodynamic performance.
The rudder is mechanically operated from the wheel through the steering system and quadrant/linkage arrangement.
Mechanical Engine
The First 45 F5 was designed for an inboard diesel auxiliary engine.
Perkins Prima 50 hp Inboard marine diesel
Reduction gearbox
Shaft drive with a 3 bladed feathering propeller
Engine exhaust system
Raw-water cooling
Fresh-water cooling circuit
Fuel filtration
Engine control panel
Engine alternator
Max Power compact 70 retracting
Electrical System
The yacht uses a conventional marine 12 Volt DC electrical system,
Typical equipment includes: 1x Engine starting battery
2x 105 Amp Domestic service batteries
Bow Thrusher
Engine alternator
Battery isolator switches
DC distribution panel
Shore-power connection
230 volt Melin 20/30 Battery charger
Water System
12 Volt Pressurized hot and cold water system
The domestic water system generally supplies: Galley
Heads
Showers
Hot-water calorifier and shore power
Cockpit shower where fitted
Tankage
155 Litres diesel tank in one stainless steel tank.
610 Litres in 5 tanks

Mast Rigging and Spars Rig
The First 45 F5 carries a fractional sloop rig, designed by Bruce Farr as part of the yacht's performance-oriented sailing package.
Aluminium mast by Isomat
Aluminium boom by Isomat
Running rigging
Mainsheet traveller
Genoa tracks
Spinnaker equipment including pole
Rig Dimensions
Approximate sail-plan dimensions are: I: 16.20 m
J: 4.60 m
P: 16.90 m
E: 5.70 m
Published upwind sail area is approximately 111 m². sailboatdata+1
Standing Rigging
All Rod rigging replaced in 2026
Fancor below deck furling unit new 2026
Running Rigging
Typical running rigging comprises: All Dynema halyards
Mainsail halyard
Genoa halyard
Spinnaker halyards
Mainsheet
Genoa sheets
Spinnaker sheets
Reefing lines
Outhaul
Cunningham
Vang
Traveller control lines
Spinnaker pole controls
Winches
Genoa: 2x Harken 56ST 3 Speed
Spinnaker: 2x Lewmar 46 2 speed
Halyard: 2x Lewmar 43ST 2 speed
Sail Inventory
Mainsail 5 Full battens Saturn Sails 2006
Mainsail 4 Full Battens Elvstrom 1990
No1 Genoa Saturn Sails 2014 plus several older
No2 genoa Saturn Sails 2014 plus spares
No3 Jib Saturn Sails
Storrn Jib Lucas 1985
0.75 Spinnaker Saturn Sails 2010
1.5 Spinnaker Banks 2010 1990
Accommodation The interior of the First 45 F5 was styled by Pininfarina, giving the yacht considerably more cruising accommodation than might be expected from a performance-oriented Farr design. Beneteau
The conventional layout provides accommodation for approximately six to eight persons, depending on the precise configuration.
Owner's Cabin
The forward owner's cabin is particularly spacious and typically incorporates: Large double berth plus private side berth installed by Adam Way 2015
Hanging locker
Storage cupboards
Shelving
Vanity/storage areas
Opening portlights/hatches
En-suite heads and shower
The generous forward volume is one of the notable features of the First 45 F5 interior.
Saloon
The main saloon incorporates: Central dining table
Port and starboard settees
Additional seating
Storage lockers
Shelving
Opening ventilation
Provision for additional berths
The saloon is designed to provide comfortable accommodation while retaining useful storage and access to the yacht's technical systems.
Aft Cabins
Two aft double cabins are typically provided.
Each cabin incorporates: Double berth
Hanging locker
Storage
Ventilation
Opening portlight(s)
The aft cabins are arranged either side of the companionway and provide accommodation suitable for guests or crew.
Galley
The galley is positioned adjacent to the saloon and typically incorporates: Stainless-steel sink
Pressurised fresh water
Gimballed 3 burner Oven and grill cooker
Refrigeration
Work surfaces
Crockery storage
Food lockers
Cutlery storage
The galley arrangement is intended for use both alongside and at sea.
Heads
The typical accommodation plan provides two heads compartments.
Equipment normally includes: Marine WC
Washbasin
Shower
Fresh-water supply
Shower drainage
Storage
Mirror/vanity
Navigation Station
A dedicated navigation area is positioned adjacent to the companionway.
This provides space for: Chart table
Navigation instruments
VHF
Electrical distribution panel
Navigation equipment
Instrument repeaters
Chart and document storage
Heating
Airtronic Blown air heater
Interior Finishes
Upholstery Blue Draylon (2015)
Interior wood Teak

Inventory Navigation
Binnacle recently replaced
Raymarine ST60 Depthsounder
Raymarine ST60 Log Speed
Raymarine ST60 Windspeed and Direction
Autohelm GPS
Raymarine RAY 54E VHF
Cobra HH415 handheld
Raymarine 6002 Smart Pilot Autopilot (display not working correctly)
Raymarine Hybrid Touch Chartplotter
3 off tactic repeaters ( Not currently interfacing)
Mooring and Anchoring
Windlass Electric Lewmar H3 Installed 2014
Rocna 20kg 30M chain and 25m warp
Fortress FX23 6.8 Kilos Spare Chain and warp stored at the mast box
Warps (approx no) x 6
Fender (approx no) x 6
Boathook x1
General
Gas Detector Requires checking
Manual Horn
2x Fire Extinguishers manual
Fire Blanket
Lifering lifesling
Bilge pumps 1 fixed 1 electric
Navigation lights
Sprayhood
Clock and Barometer
C D and radio

Service History and Owners comments Service History
Engine full overhaul 2021
Wheel recovered 2022 plus wheel cover
Main Compass replaced 2022
Standing rigging replaced 2026 (Rod rigging.) Forestay 10mm dyform 2025
Furling system and foil replaced 2026 Facnor
Guardrail wires replaced 2026
All seacocks replaced 2022 (True design)
Surveys available for 2012 2014 2022 2025
Owner Comments
Class win Scottish series (CYCA5)2019
Fleet win Scottish series 2011 CYCA class 6 plus fleet prize
Raced at Cork week, Bangor week , Scottish Series, West Highland week, CCC Blue water races
About 15 Largs 2 handed races including several round Arran
Extensive cruising on west coast.
P Bracket mounting reinforced
Primary winch bases reinforced (survey notes available)
2013 floor matric rebuilt after gel cracks found in matrix at back of keel now much stronger than original build
Tidal clock not working (Battery clock)
Log underreading
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