Beneteau First 45 for sale in Anacortes, Washington United States of America

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A rare opportunity to own this French built performance cruiser. The spectacular Beneteau First 45 was designed by Naval Architect Phillipe Briand. The First 45 has both performance and comfort, hence the name "Balance." Spend your spring and winters on the racing circuit and spend your summers cruising the Salish Sea in style.

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A rare opportunity to own this French built performance cruiser. The spectacular Beneteau First 45 was designed by Naval Architect Phillipe Briand. The First 45 has both performance and comfort, hence the name "Balance." Spend your spring and winters on the racing circuit and spend your summers cruising the Salish Sea in style.

Performance: While it has head turning lines, it is built to offshore specifications. The First 45's are regulars on one of the most challenging races in the world - the Sydney Hobart race. Balance has the optional tall, triple spreader mast with rod rigging. She has pure, sleek lines with a lowered coach roof while maintaining generous headroom below. The deep T-profile torpedo-bulb keel and balanced rudder have been faired and epoxy coated. A retractable Side Power bow thruster keeps the bottom sleek when not needed.

The double composite steering wheels, well-positioned primaries and the cockpit sole mounted mainsheet traveler all add up to a crew friendly and efficient sailing trim system that is both comfortable and safe to operate. Harken 60 primary winches are positioned well in reach of either steering wheel as well as the traveler lines for powering up after a tack - while the German style mainsheet is led aft ending at a pair of Harken 48s.

A carbon fiber spinnaker pole and fixed sprit provide options for downwind and code sails. Jib inhaulers provide the ability to sail closer to the wind. A Leisure Furl Boom and Facnor Flat Deck jib furler ease sail handling of the powerful North 3Di sails. An electric Harken winch helps with the halyards. Should you desire to return to the OEM setup, the sale includes the OEM Boom, North 3Di Mainsail and the North Quick Cover lazy jack canvas.

All new Garmin instruments and transducers were installed in 2024. See list for details.

Comfort: Step below and there are comforts enough to call the 45 "home" while cruising. Light oak and Alpi wood contrast nicely with upgraded white upholstery. Forward, an owner's stateroom includes head and shower and room to dress for dinner. Aft, there are two double cabins, both with soft-sided hanging lockers.

To port, a head with a shower doubles as a wet locker. Forward, the ample nav station faces outboard. A pair of bolt-down stools amidships augment the salon table and the L-shaped settee to port providing seating for 6.

Cruising amenities include refer, freezer, microwave, Webasto furnace, 4 burner eno stove/oven and Starlink antenna mount. A lithium battery system and inverter/charger installed in 2023 combined with a high output alternator/regulator and a solar panel provide significant power while cruising. A removable teak table transforms the working cockpit into a comfortable entertainment area. The large aft locker provides ample storage for cruising gear and toys.

The Iverson Dodger is upgraded with 1.25" frame, aft and side grab bars, upgraded window vinyl,

and window covers. In addition, quick release pins attach the dodger to the deck allowing quick

removal for racing.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own one of the best racer-cruisers on the market. A boat that

makes you turn and admire it whenever you leave the boat!

Dimensions (per manufacturer)

* LOA: 46 ft 2 in

* Hull Length: 44 ft 11 in

* Beam: 13 ft 8 in

* LWL: 39 ft 5 in

* Maximum Draft: 7 ft 10 in

* Air Draft: 71 ft 5 in

* Ballast: 8541 lbs

* Dry Weight: 25445 lbs

Accommodations

Fore Cabin:

* Headroom: 6'4''

* Central double bed Island berth with padded bedstead

* Latex mattress with organic cotton cover and removeable Sunbrella covers

* Under mattress ventilation

* Operable ceiling hatch with blind & screen

* Fixed hull portholes (2)

* Custom shaped rug with pad

Ensuite Head:

* Headroom: 6'4''

* Worktop with synthetic resin sink, Mixer tap

* Electric macerating toilet 2021

* Storage cupboard with drawers and door

* Toilet accessories: Paper dispenser - Bin

* Mirrors (2)

* Shower with mixer tap

* Electric drain

* Operable ceiling hatch with blind

Aft Cabins (2):

* Headroom: 6'4''

* Upgraded latex foam mattress with Sunbrella covers

* Under mattress ventilation

* Porthole opening on cockpit with blind & screen

* Fixed hull porthole

Aft Head:

* Headroom: 6'5''

* Shower with mixer tap

* Manual marine toilet

* Worktop with synthetic resin sink, Mixer tap

* Storage cupboard with drawer

* Toilet accessories: Paper dispenser - Bin

* Mirrors (2)

* Opening portholes with blinds & screens on coaming (2)

* Electric shower drain

Salon

* Headroom: 6'4''

* L-shaped bench seat - Custom cushions/upholstery with contrasting stitching (2014)

* Rectangular table - Solid wood frame - Handhold - 2 Stainless steel legs - beverage

storage/trivet

* 2 Removable seats - Stainless steel legs - matching salon

* Starboard sofa bench - Custom cushions/upholstery with contrasting stitching (2014)

* Closed cubbyholes & storage under bench seats

* Generous underfloor storage

* Leather covered stainless steel handrails under coamings

* Opening deck hatch with blind & screen

* Opening deck hatch with blind

* Fixed hull portholes (2)

* Webasto Air Top Evo Furnace

* LED lighting

* Opening portholes with blinds & screens on coaming (2)

* Companionway steps covered in nonskid Raptor Deck

Galley

* Headroom: 6'6''

* T-shaped kitchen

* Worktop in varnished wood and synthetic resin

* Handrails

* Rectangular sink - 1 Stainless steel basin - Mixer tap - 1 Closed drain rack

* Refrigerator

* Freezer - volume adjusted via removable foam inserts

* Microwave

* Eno 4 burner propane cooktop w oven

* Kitchen accessories: Cutting board - Bin - Sponge holder

* Closed cubbyholes - Storage - Storage cupboard with drawers - Cutlery drawer

* Leather covered stainless steel handrail under coaming

* Opening portholes with blinds & screens on coaming (3)

Chart Table to Port

* Headroom: 6'5''

* L-shaped chart table desk with storage

* Swivel seat

* Electrical panel

* VHF

* CD Stereo

* Furnace control

* Victron display screen

* Closed cubbyholes - glove boxes - storage

* Leather covered stainless steel handrail under coaming

* Leather covered stainless steel hand rail on partition Aft washroom

* Opening porthole with blind & screen on coaming (1)

Electronics & Navigation

Instruments

• Garmin GPSMAP 743sx
• Garmin Autopilot GHC 50 2024
• Garmin autopilot remote 2024
• Garmin TD 50 Touch Display 2024
• Garmin GNX 120 Mast Display
• Garmin wind transducer 2024
• Garmin depth/speed/temp transducer 2024
• Raymarine Axiom 12 MFD 2017
• AIS send/receive
• Plastimo Compass (2)
• VHF radio
• Stereo CD w 4 speakers

Mechanical Systems

Engine

• Engine Brand: Yanmar
• Engine Model: 4JH5ACE 54 hp
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Sail drive: Yanmar SD 50 rebuilt 2023
• Propeller: Flex-o-fold 3 blade folding
• Engine access through companionway (1)
• Engine access through aft cabins (2)

• SidePower 100 Retractable Bow thruster

Tanks

• Fresh Water Tanks: (137 US Gallons)
• Fuel Tanks: (53 US Gallons)
• Hot Water: Electric water heater - Operation off engine or shore power (11 US Gal)
• Holding Tanks: (2 @ 21 US Gallons each)

Electrical Systems

• Balmar XT 170 Alternator 2022
• Balmar MC 618 Voltage Regulator 2022
• Victron Multiplus 2kVA Inverter/charger 2023
• Victron Lithium batteries 520 ah 2023
• Victron Smart BMS
• Victron MPPT 100/50 Solar charge controller 2021
• SunPower 160 solar panel on dodger 2019
• Starter Battery 2023
• Thruster Battery 2023
• LED Lighting throughout

Deck & Hull

Hull

• Hull faired and epoxy coated by CSR

Anchor Locker

• Delta 44 Anchor
• Aluminum Danforth style Anchor
• Chain/Rope rode
• Quick Windlass

Dodger

• Iverson I-Top on quick release pins 2023
• Upgraded with 1.25" frame, aft and side grab bars
• Upgraded window vinyl
• Window covers

Winches

• Harken 60 (2)
• Harken 48 (3)
• Harken 48 electric (1) at cabin top
• Harken winch covers - black (6)
• Harken winch handles (3)

Cockpit

• Black composite wheels (2)
• Harken wheel covers - black (2)
• Removable cockpit table
• Teak cockpit floor and seats
• Propane locker (holds 2 tanks)
• Aluminum propane tank
• 12 V socket
• Hot/cold shower
• Swim ladder
• Flag pole

Sails & Rigging

Sails

• North 3Di Endurance 760 107% jib 2017
• North 3Di Endurance 760 Main on Furler 2021
• North Code 0
• North AIRX 700 A4 (red)
• North 3Di Endurance 760 Main for OEM boom
• North Quick Cover lazy jack canvas for OEM boom

Rigging

• Triple spreader keel-stepped mast (Regatta tall rig)
• New Standing Rod Rigging 2022
• New Carbon backstay 2022
• Hydraulic backstay tensioner
• Leisure Furl boom furler 2022
• Forespar Rigid vang 2022
• Facnor Flat Deck Jib furler 2014
• Karver KSF Top down asym/code furler 2014
• Harken main traveler on cockpit sole
• Spinnaker halyard (2)
• Jib in-haulers
• Adjustable Harken jib travelers
• Carbon spinnaker pole
• Adjustable track for spin pole on mast
• Fixed sprit for asymmetric/code 0
• Flag halyards (2)
• Original OEM boom
• Sheets/blocks for asym and code 0

Safety & Miscellaneous

Safety

• Stainless steel lifelines 2021
• Lifesling2
• Horseshoe
• Emergency Tiller
• Tubular Radar reflectors (2)
• Electric Bilge pump
• Manual Bilge pump

Miscellaneous/Other

• Starlink antenna mount
• 6 Fenders
• 6 Docklines

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or 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.

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