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First 44.7

Production boat · Farr Yacht Design · Beneteau · since 2004

Boats
6
Results
22
Wins
10
Races
13
Length
13.35m
Beam
3.97m
Draft
2.1m
Weight
10.0t
Sail area
127.8m²
Official builder page
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Why sailors choose the First 44.7

The First 44.7 is a Farr-designed bigger sister to the First 40.7, named Sailing World's best cruiser-racer for 2005. Judges found it stiffer and more powerful than the 40.7, with an excellent racing deck layout and a near-luxurious interior, so it suits owners who want to race offshore and cruise in comfort. It was only tested in light air, and the full-length toerail was a minor gripe.

  • Stiffer and more powerful than the 40.7
  • Well-designed racing deck and cockpit
  • Very comfortable interior with good engine access
  • Set up for IRC and handicap racing
  • Suits owners mixing offshore racing and cruising

Our note

Most successful

  1. 1Courrier du Coeur6 wins · 13 results
  2. 2Free Spirit2 wins · 3 results
  3. 3Matador1 win · 2 results

Specifications

Production boat

Designer
Farr Yacht Design
Builder
Beneteau
First built
2004
Length
13.35m
Waterline
11.5m
Beam
3.97m
Draft
2.1m
Displacement
10,010kg
Ballast
3,651kg
Sail area upwind
127.8m²
Keel
bulb

Standard-keel figures; a 2.6 m deep keel was also offered.

Published figures for the design; individual boats are often modified. Sources: boat-specs.com

What sailors and testers say · in our words, from the linked pages

  • Judges rated its sailing as exemplary, stiffer and punchier than the 40.7, with a well-planned deck and an interior almost luxurious below.

    Sailing World Boat of the Year review by Tony Bessinger · Sailing World, 2004