Beneteau First 47.7

Wright International Ltd would like you to picture the scene: you are standing at the helm of this sleek and elegant sailing yacht with a small, handpicked crew as you embark on a voyage of discovery to recreate the journeys of our ancestors. Whether it is exploring the infinite variety of Mediterranean ports and their local customs or leaving the trappings of modern life behind so that the only sounds you hear is the bow breaking effortlessly through the waves or the wind toying with the edge of the sails as you cruise comfortably in your island of paradise on a sea of adventure. Or maybe you are looking to merge business and pleasure in this ultimate in corporate entertainment experience. This vessel is well finished off to offer you luxury accommodation and in a way that means that your guests will have your full and undivided attention in a way no hotel can match. Built to last and to the high standards that has come to typify the Beneteau brand, this vessel is like any five year old – it is just begging to be let out to play!

Vessel Type:	Cruiser Racer
Designer:	Bruce Farr
Builder:	Beneteau
Model:	Beneteau First 47.7
Year:	2002
Price:	€210,000
Reference:	WIL 1672

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Dimensions

LOA:	14m 50cm
LWL:	12m 60cm
Beam:	4m 50cm
Draft:	2m 30cm

Engines

Most modern yachts have engines to help them in and out of port and this vessel is no different. Powered by a Yanmar 75HP and propelled by a two blade shaft-drive, this engine takes most of the work out of manoeuvring in ports and marinas. Better still, this vessel comes complete with a bow-thruster to help you park it on a dime and further impress those around you. Access to the engine area is from the companionway and aft cabins.

No. of Engines:	1
Fuel:	Diesel
Drive:	Shaft Drive

Construction

The First 47.7 was designed to combine the characteristics of the racer, cruiser and blue water boat all into one neat and tidy package. From its narrow bow to its wide transom, this boat has a powerful presence on the water. Built in GRP, it has incredible agility on the water while its teak decks and wide cockpit offer an excellent platform for the crew to operate from.

Hull Material:	GRP
Displacement:	12000 Kg

Accomodation

After a hard day’s sailing, there is no place like home to rest and recuperate. This vessel has a large saloon area for the crew to share a meal and swap sea stories of previous adventures. When the time comes to retire for the night, this vessel is perfectly suited to allow the crew to relax in comfort as they prepare for whatever tomorrow may bring. This vessel sleeps 9 in two identical aft cabins, two forward cabins and main saloon areas:

Forward Head

Max headroom 2.04m
Head compartment comprises:
* Marine toilet with lid – JABSCO with holding tank
* Shower tray and washbasin unit built in to hull inner moulding
* Round stainless steel washbasin with mixer tap and hot and cold pressurised water
* Shower with flexible hose, bracket and mixer tap
* 2 low lockers with wood doors
* 2 handrails – wood
* 2 stowage shelves
* 6 mirrors
* 1 semi-circular opening deck hatch + curtain
* 4 halogen deckhead lights

Two Forecabins

* 2 x 2 berths, one above the other, 2.0m x 0.7m
* 2 x 1 locker on central bulkhead: wardrobe
* 2 opening decks hatches + curtains
* 1 side port
* Halogen light

Saloon

Mahogany paneling

Dining Area – Starboard

White upholstery, imitation leather. Max headroom: 2.06m
* Foldable wooden table and settee are offset to starboard, allowing good circulation around the boat
* Upholstered saloon settee with 4 cushions
* Central oval settee with cushions, backrests and built-in stainless steel handrail
* Saloon to port: 1 settee
* Numerous stowage places:
* 4 shelves along hull to starboard + 3 shelves to port
* Lockers under the 3 settees
* Bar unit
* Light
* 1 opening deck hatch with curtain
* 3 openings side ports – LEWMAR – port
* 5 openings side ports – LEWMAR – starboard

Galley – Starboard

* L shaped galley
* Hot/Cold water
* 2 stainless steel sinks with pressurised water
* 1 Locker with worktop
* 2 burner stove + oven with gimbals - ENO
* 1 top opening fridge – FRIGOBOAT
* 1 front opening fridge
* Numerous lockers and shelves

Charts table – Port

Forward facing drop-lid chart table.
* Panel for navigation instruments and electrical panel:
* 220V socket
* 1 port
* Numerous stowage places:
* Unit under chart table with 2 shelves and drawers
* Oddments locker
* Book shelves
* Flag locker

Aft Head – Port

Max. headroom: 2.04 m
* 1 Marine toilet JABSCO
* Shower tray and washbasin unit built in to hull inner moulding
* Washbasin with mixer tap and hot and cold pressurised water
* Shower with flexible hose and bracket
* 2 lockers with wood doors, large mirror, bathroom accessories
* 1 opening hatch
* 2 ports
* 3 halogen deckhead lights

Companionway

• Wood companionway with aluminium and moulded wood treads, removable for easy engine access
• 2 stainless steel handrails

Two Aft Cabins
* Blue and white upholstery with stripes
* Mahogany paneling
* Engine access

The 2 aft cabins are symmetrical and fitted in identical fashion:
Max headroom: 2.02m
* 2 x 1 double berths 2.00m x 1.50m with mattresses
* 2 x 2 access hatches to engine compartment
* Numerous stowage places:
* 2 x 1 storage unit (4 separate compartments with drawers and shelves)
* 1 hanging locker and small seat (with stowage locker)
* Stowage under berth (tank)
* 1 shelf and small locker close to engine compartment
* Plenty of light by means of:
* 2 x 2 Lewmar 200 x 421mm opening ports
* 2 x 1 fixed hull port
* 2 x 2 halogen reading lights
* 2 x 1 halogen deckhead lights

Bathing Platform and Aft Deck

* Aft deck with built-in teak-slatted step and teak-slatted folding bathing platform
* Removable stainless steel bathing ladder with teak treads
* Hot and cold cockpit shower
* Steel blue transom

Sail Locker – Deck

* Sail locker accessed from the deck through a 512mm x 512mm opening hatch
* Halogen deckhead lights

Decking Equipment

Electricity
* 4 batteries
* Battery charger
* Shore supply
* 1 extinguisher – powder – 1 Kg
* 1 fire blanket

Other
* Sprayhood – stainless steel
* Foldable teak table in cockpit
* 2 large lockers
* Removable helmsman’s seat in cockpit
* Dinghy ZODIAC Out board engine 3hp MALTA
* Gangway

Sails and Rigging

At a time where there is growing concern in the media about ‘carbon footprints’ and other climate challenges, this is the perfect time to trim the main and sail off into the sunset. And of course, the beauty of sail power is that once you switch the engine off, you don’t have a carbon footprint. You also get to take the time to see the world from a new perspective and enjoy scenery that is very often not seen from the road. The essence of any sailing vessel is of course the sail wardrobe and this vessel is well equipped:

Rigging
Mast and boom in Aluminium – SPARCRAFT Performance – fractional rig
ROD standing rigging: lower shroud + 2 inter + 1 topmast shroud
Triple 17 aft swept spreaders with leather protection
Spinnaker pole track fitted to mast
Two reefing lines and mainsail foot outhaul led back to cockpit
Rigid boom vang with tackle - SPARCRAFT
Single NAVTEC hydraulic runner system
LEWMAR Racing aluminium mainsheet track with ball bearing car in cockpit
Mainsheet fine-tune adjustment
Pole with cover

Teak toe rail
Stainless steel steering wheel covered with leather

Winch
1 electric winch – roofport – LEWMAR 48 ST
2 x LEWMAR 50 ST
2 x LEWMAR 60 - 3 speed - Racing
1 x LEWMAR ST 48 - roof

Sails
Roller furler genoa - FACNOR R300 + C34
Main : 68.50 sq m - NORTH SAILS - Spectra - 04.2002
Main : 68.50 sq m - NORTH SAILS – Pentex – 05.2003
Genoa : 68 sq m – NORTH SAILS - Spectra - 04.2002
Genoa : 68 sq m – NORTH SAILS - Pentex - 05.2003
Spinnaker : 153 sq m - NORTH SAILS – 04.2002
Spinnaker : 153 sq m - NORTH SAILS - 05.2003
Main: lazy jack
LEWMAR deck fitting

Navigation Equipment

Two of the most important questions a skipper needs to know the answers to are ‘where am I?’ and ‘where am I going?’ This vessel is equipped with a number of instruments to answer these questions at a glance, including a chart plotter so you can plan your route and stay the course.

Cockpit
* 1 x PLASTIMO compass with protection
* 2 x B &G 3FD (Three function display showing speed, depth and heading)
* 2 x B & G H1000
* 1 x wind B & G
* 1 x B & G H1000 - autopilot
* Mainsheet traveller LEWMAR + car LEWMAR 80HL
* 2 x waterproof loudspeakers

Charts Table

* Portable CHF – Standard Horizon HX 260E
* Weather central: NWF Marine Radio RD80
* Charts plotter B & G CND (worth €1600)
* Repeater autopilot B & G H1000
* VHF SIMRAD RD68
* SONY – world band receiver
* Thermometer
* Barometer WEMPE
* CD Player JVC KSFX 470R – RDS + CD charger JVC CHX 500 – 10CD

Safety Equipment

* Liferaft PLASTIMO Cruiser – 8 persons
* GPS Satellite EPIRB Sailor 406 MHz
* 8 harnesses
* 1 horse shoe buoy
* Rescue line

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel is offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Nor can we warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.