Beneteau First 14
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XPresented For Sale By:
Nautical Ventures-Fort Lauderdale
United States
| Make | Beneteau |
|---|---|
| Model | First 14 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Condition | New |
| Price | US$12,500 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Racer |
| Length | 4.29 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| LOA | 4.3 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 1.7 m |
| Dry Weight | 147.71 lb |
| Mainsail Area | 91.49 ft² |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
|---|
Description
Available In Store: Fort Lauderdale
Beneteau FIRST 14
The Beneteau First 14 is a compact sailboat designed to deliver speed, maneuverability, and pure enjoyment on the water. With a length of 14.1 feet, this model is perfect for both beginners and experienced sailors seeking a boat that is easy to handle yet capable of providing thrilling performance. Its lightweight and sleek design, developed by renowned naval architect Sam Manuard, makes it a modern and efficient sailing option.
One of the standout features of the Beneteau First 14 is its fiberglass and foam sandwich construction, which combines durability with lightness. Weighing just 148 pounds, the boat is highly portable and can be easily launched from almost any location. Additionally, its retractable daggerboard system makes it ideal for shallow waters while simplifying transportation and storage, as it doesn’t rely on a fixed keel.
The sailboat delivers excellent performance across a range of wind conditions, thanks to its well-balanced rigging and efficient hull design. The setup allows for quick and precise adjustments to maximize speed and stability. Its open deck layout provides ample space for the sailor or even two people, making it versatile for different sailing styles, whether recreational or competitive.
The Beneteau First 14 is also notable for being easy to handle, both on and off the water. It promotes independence, as it can be transported by a single person on a small trailer. With its minimalist yet functional design, it’s perfect for those seeking an agile and accessible sailboat that delivers a pure sailing experience. Its low-maintenance build and focus on the joy of sailing make it an attractive choice for sea enthusiasts of all ages.
*Please note, stock images are used. Some features depicted may not be included.
We’re proud to showcase Beneteau America Sailboats at all our Florida showrooms, including:
Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Stuart, Pan Handle and Key Largo
Manufacturer Provided Description
Building on the legacy of the legendary BENETEAU Wizz, the First 14 reproduces the exhilarating world of fast planing dinghies. Light, accessible, and easy to handle, the boat is perhaps best described as essentially fun, and the quality of her build simplifies maintenance and guarantees worry-free ownership.
Construction
Vinyl-ester vacuum infused hull, deck and structure with PVC foam cored sandwich and glass-fibres
Hull and deck moulded in single tone off-white gelcoat
Rolled antiskid on the cockpit floor
D2 design category following European Directive and CE certification requirements
Daggerboard and Steering Arrangement
Two daggerboard casings (forward casing for full-sails set setup, aft casing for mainsail-only sail configuration)
One GRP daggerboard in the gelcoat finish
One GRP rudder blade in the gelcoat finish
Anodised and powder-coated aluminium rudder box with carbon tiller and Ronstan Battlestick tiller extension
Rigging
Two-section aluminium mast with spreaders
Aluminium boom
Carbon bowsprit, UV protected
Mainsail, jib and gennaker halyard
1/19 3 mm / 0,12 inch shrouds with stay adjusters on the side shrouds
Mainsail Controls
- Mainsheet with blocks, a-frame and cleat on the boom
- Aluminium gnav (vang system above the boom) system with purchase and cleat on the mast foot
- Cunningham purchase with a cleat on the mast foot
- Outhaul with cam cleat under the boom
Jib Controls
- Jib furler and furling line
- Continous jib halyard in the zip-pocket with jib cunningham
- Self-tacking jib track with adjustable limiters, jib sheet, blocks and cleat on the mast foot
Gennaker Controls
- Gennaker snuffer
- Continuous single-rope gennaker halyard and retriever line with cleat and blocks
- Bowsprit extension system operated and connected with the gennaker halyard
- Continuous gennaker sheets with automatic ratchet blocks
Status
In-Stock
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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Presented For Sale By:
Nautical Ventures-Fort Lauderdale
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Nautical Ventures-Fort Lauderdale
United States
