- Make Beneteau
- Model First 44
- Year 2024
- LOA 44ft/13m
- Class Cruiser Racer
- Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic
- Keel Fin Keel
- Rig Sloop
- Engine Single Diesel
- Drive Sail Drive
- Layout Aft Cockpit
- Berths 6
- Cabins 3
- Aft Cabins 2
- Ancasta Ref 40789
- Name Beneteau First 44
Beneteau First 44 | 2024
439,489 Tax Not Paid
This stunning First 44 is available for immediate delivery to its first owner.
The Beneteau First 44 is the latest addition to the prestigious line of First racer-cruisers, a legacy that has been evolving for over forty-five years. Designed by the renowned Naval Architect Roberto Biscontini, this exceptional yacht bridges the gap between the First 36 and the First 53, offering a perfect blend of performance, elegance, and comfort.
The cockpit is thoughtfully designed for social sailing, featuring four winches positioned conveniently forward of the helm and easy access to spacious side decks. The sail plan is expertly crafted to achieve a perfect balance between the mainsail and foresail, ensuring optimal sailing performance.
Inside, the First 44 boasts a well-appointed layout with three cabins, including a forward master suite with en-suite facilities and two aft cabins, along with an additional day head. The saloon, designed for both comfort and functionality, seamlessly combines dining, galley, and navigation spaces while maintaining the bright, open atmosphere Beneteau yachts are known for.
We offer comprehensive finance and part-exchange options to make owning your dream yacht even easier.
Layout
2024 BUILD TO A 2026 MODEL YEAR - BENETEAU FIRST 44
Built by Beneteau Yachts in France, designed by Roberto Biscontini (Naval Architect) and Lorenzo Argento
Category A for 12 people.
Photos on advert of a similar boat.
CONSTRUCTION
Design in accordance with European Directive requirements and according to CE certification.
ISO 12215 certified structure.
Balsa sandwich infusion hull.
Vacuum infused structural inner liner (Fabrics - resin) bonded to the hull.
Fiberglass sandwich, PET foam, balsa wood infusion deck, with diamond pattern non-slip coating.
Cast iron keel attached with bolts and bonded stainless steel backplate.
Polyester bowsprit, 1m / 3’3’’.
Twin rudders hung with stainless steel stock.
White coloured hull - Aluminium grey hull decoration.
6 Hull portholes.
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 14.15m (46'5").
LWL: 12.82m (38'5").
Beam: 4.25m (13'11").
Draft: 2.15m (7'1").
Light Displacement: 10660kg (23,495lbs).
*ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE.
FRACTIONAL SLOOP RIG
Anodized aluminum classical mast tapered, deck stepped, 2 Aft swept spreaders, Sparcraft, classic boom.
C-strand Rigging.
C-strand stainless steel split backstay with manual hydraulic piston to starboard (hydraulic unit optional).
Harken Element blocks at foot of mast.
Facnor Facsilde FR25 mainsail track (without traveller).
1 mainsail attachment point at bottom of cockpit with 1 stand-up block.
Black lacquered aluminum rigid kicking strap with Dyneema tackle and friction rings.
Genoa tracks on the roof with traveller and hauling line controlled from the cockpit.
Manual Genoa furler on the deck (Facnor Flatdeck).
German system (Two-way mainsheet at the helm station).
All lines brought back to the helm stations (except boom topping lift).
Dyneema Complete running rigging:
Mainsheet halyard sheave block.
Genoa halyard.
Boom uphaul (polyester) with cleat on mast.
Mainsheet.
2 Genoa sheets.
2 Automatic reefing system.
8 halyard clutches to port, 4 to starboard.
Harken pulleys.
2 Spinnaker sheet chain plates/code 0.
Running rigging hidden.
Lazy-jacks.
2 Flag halyards.
SAILS
FIRST 44 NORTHSAILS NORTH SAILS PACK
1 Full batten mainsail & genoa - NPL Tour, dark grey.
1 Lazy bag - charcoal grey.
FIRST 44 STAYSAIL RIGGING PACK
1 Wichard double chainplate on foredeck for removeable forestay.
1 Dyneema halyard sheave with block for staysail.
FIRST 44 DOWNWIND PACK
2 x Harken Black Magic blocks for spinnaker/ code 0 sheets.
1 x Harken Black Magic block for spinnaker tackline.
1 Dyneema sheaved halyard with block for spinnaker or code 0.
Barber hauler with blocks and chain plate on bulwark.
SAIL LOCKER
Access through piston-driven cover.
LED lighting.
WINCHES
2 x H46.2 STA manual self-tailing manoeuvre winches (at helm stations).
2 x H50.2 STA manual self-tailing genoa winches (at helm stations).
2 x Aluminium Speed Grip winch handles.
SLEEPS EIGHT IN THREE CABINS AND SALOON DOUBLE BERTH CONVERSION
Twin heads.
Alpi teak woodwork and white painted wood.
Alpikord teak flooring.
Lounge Falcon 162 fabric interior upholstery.
Mattresses in the cabins (HR foam 35 kg/m³, thickness 120 mm/5’’).
Beige padded ceilings.
FIRST 44 LUXE TRIM LEVEL
Package Contents - First 44 Luxe Trim Level 2026.
Offshore GARMIN electronics pack.
Windlass control in cockpit.
Fusion RA210 with internal & external speakers.
Wireless charging station at chart table.
Mosquito nets for opening portholes.
LED indirect lighting.
Navicolour 3.5" screen - battery display.
IBS (battery) sensor.
2 additional AGM domestic batteries (100ah).
Solid wood cockpit table on stainless pedastal.
Cockpit table cover in cadet grey.
Electronic engine control on stbd helm.
COMPANIONWAY
Headroom: 1,98m / 6’6’’
Saloon companionway with 5 suspended Alpikord teak non-slip steps, LED lighting below each step.
1 Leather-covered stainless steel handrail (DK02 - chocolat color).
SALOON
Headroom: 1,95m / 6’5’’
Alpi teak saloon table with fixed top (can seat up to 6 diners).
Face to face benches with large storages under seat.
Face to face saloon convertible into double berth as option.
Starboard saloon.
Comfortable sofa facing the saloon.
Seats with HR26 and HR30 foam.
Softness thanks to the finish with hollow fibres + padding.
Storage under seating.
1 x 230 V socket.
1 x Electrical panel to starboard incorporated into a high cabinet.
2 x T44 Opening deck hatches with mosquito screen/ blinds.
Indirect LED lighting below the soft and the upper part of the portholes.
1 x Adjustable reading light.
Pillar with beige cover.
CHART TABLE
To starboard from the companionway.
Long chart table with fiddles, storage under the lifting top.
High cabinet with storage (or, in option, navigation screen).
1 x Adjustable reading light.
1 x dual USB port.
1 x 230 V socket.
GALLEY - PORT
Headroom: 1,92m / 6’4’’
L-shaped galley.
Corian Glacier White work top with moulded Apli teak beading.
Rectangular stainless steel sink.
Mixer tap with hot/ cold water under pressure.
Gas cooker 2 burners - Stainless steel/grill fitted on swivel joints (19L) - Stainless steel protection handrail - Stowage below the oven with drop-down door.
Storage unit with 1 door and 1 internal drawer for cutlery.
190L / 50 US Gal icebox, with top and front opening.
Fitted lockers and closed shelving.
Bin (20L).
Opening compartment along the side of the hull.
Opening portlight with curtains in the coach roof side window.
OWNER'S CABIN
Headroom: 1,93m / 6’4’’
Central double bed (2,04m x 1,12m - 1,60m / 6’9’’ x 3’8’’ - 5’3’’).
Padding along the hull and at headboard: Beige PVC.
Bed access sideboard.
Seat on each side of bed.
Hanger closet, with incorporated LED lighting.
2 x Flexible and adjustable bedside lamps.
T60 flush deck hatch with blind/mosquito net.
Flush opening deck hatch (330mm x 140mm).
Portholes with rigid sliding blind.
230V power socket to starboard.
dual USB port outlet on each side of the bed.
LED indirect lighting + 2 overhead lights.
PRIVATE HEAD to port.
Headroom: 1,92m / 6’4’’
Shower with foldable perspex door.
Manual toilet.
64 L / 17 US Gal rigid holding tank.
Work top in Corian Glacier White.
Integrated polyester basin - Mixer tap.
Cabinet - Mirror.
Toilet accessories.
Deck hatch with opaque film.
LED indirect lighting + Spot lighting.
PORT AND STARBOARD AFT CABINS
Headroom: 1,94m / 6’4’’
Double bed (2,04m x 1,38m / 6’8’’ x 4’6’’).
Hanging locker, 1 Cupboard with shelves, with incorporated LED lighting.
Top-opening storage in front of the wardrobe.
Opened compartment along the side of the hull.
Flexible and adjustable reading lights.
Dual USB port.
230 V socket.
Porthole with rigid sliding blind.
Opening window with below cockpit seat with pleated blind.
Opening window on coaming with pleated blind.
AFT STARBOARD HEAD COMPARTMENT
Headroom: 1,93m / 6’4’’
Access through saloon.
Shower separated with a perspex door - 1 Mixer tap - White polyester shower base.
Work top in Corian Glacier White.
Manual toilet.
64 L / 17 US Gal rigid holding tank.
Washbasin with Mixer tap.
Cabinet + Storage space under the basin.
Mirror.
Toilet accessories.
Opening porthole on coaming in side window, opaque film, mosquito screen.
LED indirect lighting + overhead light.
COCKPIT
Self-draining cockpit.
Iro-Deck slatted.
2 x Sail lockers below cockpit seating.
Access hatch to tender garage.
Diesel deck filler at the aft of the side deck.
Shore power socket in port side storage.
Water deck filler located on forward roof on side deck.
Gas locker in the bottom of the cockpit.
Iro-Deck slatted cockpit benches.
Iro-Deck slatted side helmsman's seat.
Foldaway helmsman foot chock.
Black composite helm (diameter 900 mm/2’11’’) fixed on white lacquered aluminum pedestal.
Steering gear at the helm station.
Stainless steel steering chain transmission system.
Emergency tiller.
Steering compass.
Mechanical engine throttle and control panel on starboard.
Cockpit shower with mixer tap in the tender garage.
PPMA folding companionway door in the bottom of the cockpit - Sliding hatch made of PMMA.
Liferaft locker in front of the companionway (Usable dimensions: 0,93m x 0,59m x 0,33m / 3’1’’ x 1’11’’ x 1’1’’).
Courtesy lighting (6 LED lighting points, warm white lighting).
SWIM PLATFORM / AFT TRANSOM
Fully opening transom, convertible to bathing platform (2,32m x 0,67m / 7’7’’ x 2’2’’).
Folding access step to the cockpit to starboard.
Manual opening.
Iro-Deck slatted swim deck.
Stainless steel removable bathing ladder (dedicated storage in starboard cockpit locker).
TENDER GARAGE
Accessible from the platform and from the cockpit.
Can be used to house a Highfield Roll-Up type tender (2m / 6’7’’).
Touch-operated ceiling LEDs.
YANMAR 4JH 57HP INBOARD DIESEL ENGINE
ENGINE
Engine Yanmar Diesel: 57 HP, Sail Drive, Common Rail (standard).
Engine control at the starboard helm station - Control panel.
Engine compartment.
Soundproofing foam.
Ventilation: 2 air intakes and 1 forced air outlets.
Alternator (12V / 125Ah).
Rotomoulded diesel tank 200 L / 53 US Gal (under port aft berth) - Electronic gauge - Low level alarm - 1 Deck filler.
Filters: Seawater - Diesel - Water separator.
Foldable three-blade propeller.
Engine access through companionway (opening with 2 gas struts).
Engine access through aft cabins.
PLUMBING
Rotomoulded freshwater tank 330 L / 87 US Gal, under berth in forward cabin - 1 Deck filler.
Pressurised electric water pump - Expansion tank - Inline filter.
40 L / 11 US Gal Electric water heater (engine use).
Rigid black water holding tank for each WC.
Electrical shower drain pumps.
Electric bilge pump.
Manual bilge pump.
GAS
1 Box for 2 gas bottles in the anchor locker (Diameter: 0,39 x 0,39m / 1’3’’ x 1’3’’ - Height: 0,51m / 1’8’’).
Regulator and safety tap.
Gas leak detector.
SMART BOARD
"SEANAPPS" smart technology.
For monitoring the boat's status and receiving alerts as well as maintenance advice via the associated mobile application.
The type of information collected (GPS position, batteries, engine info, navigation data, etc.) varies according to the boat's configuration.
ELECTRICITY
12 V electrical panel (Breaker, Voltmeter, Water gauge, Fuel gauge, Battery warning, Fuel warning, Water warning) + Single USB port + Navicolor 2.4’’ screen.
12V circuit.
2 x AGM service batteries - 100Ah.
1 x AGM engine battery - 50Ah.
Battery cut-off switch in the aft starboard cabin (under bed).
Battery charger (40Ah).
Power distributor.
5 x 230V Sockets- (1 in the forward cabin, 1 in the aft cabins, 1 in the saloon (Starboard), 1 at chart table, 1 in galley).
6 x USB Sockets- (2 in the forward cabin, 1 in the aft cabins, 1 on the electrical panel, 1 at chart table).
Shore power socket 230 V, in the port cockpit locker.
LED lighting-
Overhead lights.
Reading lights.
Indirect lighting.
LED navigation lights-
Masthead light.
Steaming light.
Anchor light on masthead.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Smoke detector.
Cleaning kit: eco-friendly cleaning products kit.
NAVIGATION
Port and starboard helm stations:
Steering console
1 12’’ GPS Map 1223 multi-function touchscreen (GPS, Chart plotter, Card reader - Bluechart G3
cartography included)
Wind Sensor gWind Race - pole 1m / 3’3’’:Windvane/ Anemometer
Airmar DST810 Sensor (Log, Speedometer, Temperature)
PC interface (GND10)
Fixed 315i VHF at chart table, without AIS receiver function
Windex Windvane
Protective covers for helm & consoles (Charcoal Grey)
Reactor 40 Pilot with GHC 50 control on port console (LS40 hydraulic arm)
Wireless autopilot remote control
GARMIN Quatix 7 connected watch
GROUND TACKLE:
ANCHORING PACK
20kg Delta anchor.
Anchor chain - 32m x 10mm.
Anchor warp - 45m x 18mm.
MOORING PACK
Delta 20 kg/44 lbs anchor (galvanized steel)
Chain (Diameter: 10mm / 3/8’’ - Length: 32m / 105')
Line (Diameter: 18mm / 11/16’’ - Length: 45m / 147’)
6 x Fenders:
4 x XL (Diameter: 300mm / 12’’ - Length: 880mm / 2’11’’)
2 x L (Diameter: 250mm / 10’’ - Length: 700mm / 2’4’’)
4 x Moorings lines (Diameter: 18mm / 11/16’’ - Length: 15m / 49’3’’)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
First 44 Luxe Trim Level 2025.
Offshore Pack (GARMIN).
Windlass control in cockpit with chain counter.
HiFi: Fusion RA210 + 2 Interior loudspeakers & 2 Waterproof exterior speakers.
Induction charging station for smartphones at the chart table.
Cabins: Mosquito nets for opening portholes.
LED indirect lighting.
Navicolor 3.5'' screen, Battery charge display.
IBS sensor.
2 Additional ancillary AGM batteries 12V 100 A.
1 Solid wood cockpit table on stainless steel pedestal.
2 extension leaves.
1 opened central storage.
Protective cover (Cadet Grey).
Electrical engine control on the starboard console.
LED spreader lighting.
4 x fenders 300mm x 880mm.
2 x fenders 250mm x 700mm.
4 x mooring lines - 15m x 18mm.
SAFETY ON DECK
Stainless steel open pulpit.
Stainless steel aft pulpits with integrated fairlead.
Stainless steel aft central pulpit (Height: 960mm / 3’2’’).
Stainless steel handrails on coachroof.
Lifebuoy support bracket on aft pulpit.
Wooden flagstaff (1m / 3’3’’) with integrated support on pushpit.
Dual stainless steel lifelines and stainless steel stanchions (Height: 620mm / 2’).
Side boarding gate on.
Ancasta are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract.
A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Ancasta brokerages. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. Please Note: where the vessel's status shows as "Preliminary", details of the vessel have not yet been confirmed by the Vendor.
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Broker Comments
The New Beneteau First 44 is a pedigree racer cruiser built on years of performance yacht designs that have been competitive from day 1 and are still producing results 10 or more years since their launch. This version of the 44 is the more cruising orientated version with an edge that makes her a fast boat to sail but with additional comforts to make extended cruising even more enjoyable. To assist with short handed sailing the winches and control lines are all led close to the helm positions.