Beneteau First 47.7
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| Make | Beneteau |
|---|---|
| Model | First 47.7 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$279,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Racer/Cruiser |
| Length | 14.8 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Germany Kiel, Florida, United States |
| LOA | 14.8 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 4.49 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 21.95 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH3-HTE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1770 |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 62 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 164 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 42 gal |
Description
Beneteau First 47.7 Owner’s Version – Fully Refit Bluewater Yacht – Ready for Ocean Crossing
Exceptionally prepared for long‑distance cruising, ocean crossings and world circumnavigation.
This First 47.7 Commodore (Owner’s Version) has been systematically upgraded with a clear goal: safety, redundancy, autonomy and performance offshore.
Every major system has been addressed – structure, rig, deck, energy, communications, anchoring, steering and heavy‑weather systems – resulting in a yacht that stands far above standard First 47.7s on the market.
SUMMARY
This Beneteau First 47.7 Commodore is a true ocean‑ready yacht, comprehensively refitted far beyond cosmetic upgrades.
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She offers:
Structural reinforcement for offshore survival
Redundant and powerful energy systems
Rare heavy‑weather equipment (Jordan Drogue, trysail, storm canvas)
Exceptional sail inventory
Global communications
Complete autonomy for long ocean passages
New standing rigging (2023/24)
Rudder dropped, bearings and steering cables renewed
Turn‑key and ready for immediate offshore departure or circumnavigation.
Delivery & Handover
Worldwide delivery can be arranged by separate agreement.
The owner is a highly experienced delivery skipper and can provide professional handover or assisted delivery to almost any location worldwide, subject to availability and terms.
Accommodations
Interior Layout – Owner’s Version (rare)
- Owner’s Version optimized for liveaboard and passagemaking
- One guest cabin (port)
- Pilot/sea cabin (starboard)—often used as watch‑keeper or “mother‑in‑law” cabin
- Enlarged galley versus standard layout
- Significant additional storage on starboard side
Heating
- Two Webasto diesel heaters with outlets in every room (8.5kW total)
Tanks & Serviceability
- All tanks equipped with inspection hatches for easy inspection and cleaning—crucial for long‑range reliability
Mechanical Equipment
Engine & Propulsion
- Yanmar diesel – 100 HP (1770 h)
- MaxProp feathering propeller
- Identical spare MaxProp included
- Bow thruster with dedicated AGM battery bank
Galley Equipment
Owner’s Version layout:
- guest cabin port
- pilot/sea cabin starboard
- enlarged galley
- major additional stowage to starboard
- freezer with seawater cooling
Deck and Hull Equipment
Hull, Deck & Structure
- Original teak deck completely removed
- Deck epoxy sealed and professionally faired, then finished with Flexiteek® (durable, low maintenance)
- Underwater hull protected with Epoxy Shield (osmosis protection)
- Aft section structurally reinforced (U‑shaped glass‑epoxy laminates) to carry folding davits and heavy‑load anchor points
- Custom‑engineered attachment points for a Jordan Series Drogue
- Jordan Series Drogue custom built for this vessel
- all underwater thru hull valves upgraded to Forespar marelon valves
Steering System (recent overhaul)
- Rudder fully dropped
- Rudder bearings renewed
- Steering cables replaced
- System inspected and reassembled
Rig & Standing Rigging
- Racing mast with three sets of spreaders
- Standing rigging NEW in 2023/24
- Hydraulic mast lift system for precise tuning under load
- Mast steps to second spreader
- Selected XTS clutches upgraded to ceramic versions (reduced friction/wear)
Sail Wardrobe (each sail with dedicated sheets)
Mainsails
- Mainsail with three reefs
- Aramid mainsail with two reefs
- Trysail with dedicated stay/track
Headsails
- 110% genoa
- Two 145% genoas
- Heavy‑weather staysail with reef (4T Forte 215R)
- Storm jib
Downwind
- Spinnaker
- Carbon spinnaker pole, Kevlar‑reinforced
A rare, complete, and intelligently curated inventory for all wind ranges.
Navigation Systems
Communications & Navigation Systems
The yacht is equipped with a fully integrated Raymarine navigation and instrument system, professionally laid out for offshore sailing and long watches:
Helm & Cockpit
- Raymarine C120 chartplotter mounted under the sprayhood for protected operation
- Autopilot control head at the helm
- ST60 Multi instrument at the steering position
Companionway Instruments
Mounted above the companionway for excellent visibility from cockpit and below:
- ST60 Wind
- ST60 Precision Wind
- ST60 Speed
- ST60 Depth
- Remote autopilot controller
Navigation Station
- McMurdo ICS Nav6 (NAVTEX receiver and navigation display)
Dedicated below‑deck navigation setup suitable for long‑distance planning
Communication
- Raymarine VHF 240
- Main unit at navigation station
- Second station at the helm
- Integrated foghorn / hailer
- onboard WiFi for integration of all ships data into your handheld navigation device
This layout provides clear redundancy, excellent ergonomics, and reliable situational awareness, both on deck and below, making it particularly well suited for ocean passages and shorthanded sailing.
- Skylink 6100 Iridium satellite communications
Global weather, routing, emergency communications, offshore coordination. Automatically selects the least expensive communication system: WiFi-cellular network-satelite network
Additional Equipment
Electrical & Energy System (professionally redesigned)
Batteries
- Lithium service (house) bank
- AGM start battery (engine)
- Two AGM batteries dedicated to bow thruster and anchor windlass
Charging & Conversion
- Standard alternator 80 A
- high‑output alternator 130 A
- 3600 W inverter/charger
- Large isolation/step transformer
- Two shore inlets (bow & stern), each separately protected (Accept 120V/60Hz and 230V/50Hz)
- Portable gasoline/gas generator – 230V / 2000 W
Designed for autonomy and redundancy on long passages.
Anchoring & Heavy‑Weather
- Three anchors aboard for varied seabeds and scenarios
- 100 m high‑load chain (approx. 11‑ton breaking load)
- Electric windlass
- Jordan Series Drogue (custom‑built), with structural attachment points engineered into the stern
Diving capability
- fixed stainless dive compressor (starboard storage), runs via inverter or ac power—fill diving cylinders onboard
Tender & Davits
- Takacat Sport 300S inflatable dinghy
- 4 HP outboard
Two stowage modes: In folding stern davits, or
packed into two bags below deck in the starboard storage compartment
