BENETEAU First 44
The BENETEAU First 44 is available in two main setups, a standard, and a performance option. A natural link between the First 36 and the First 53, the BENETEAU First 44 delivers a refined approach to performance, elegance, and comfort.
The standard version distinguishes itself with a convivial and comfortable cockpit, wherein wide side-decks converge towards a lovely cockpit table. Four winches, a fixed centerline block for the mainsheet, and a mast that is set further aft all maximize the potential of her modern sail plan, defined by a slender mainsail and generously sized foresails. The performance version offers equipment and systems that are totally geared towards racing, among which should be mentioned the non-skid foam surfaces that replace the teak on the cockpit sole, six well-placed winches, and a conventional mainsail traveller.
Her three cabin, two head layout offers spacious living including seating for six around a transversal table opposite the couch and nav station.
Specifications
- Length Overall 46' 5"
- Length Overall 48' 1"
- Hull Length 43' 2"
- Beam 13' 11"
- Standard Draft (T-Keel) 7' 1"
- Standard Ballast Weight (Cast Iron) 7,275 lbs
- Performance Draft (T-Keel) 8' 2"
- Performance Ballast Weight (Cast Iron/Lead) 6,613 lbs
- Standard Air Draft 63' 8"
- Light Displacement (First 44) 22,708 lbs
- Light Displacement (First 44 Performance) 21,605 lbs
- Fuel Capacity (Standard) 58 US Gal
- Fresh Water Capacity (Standard) 87 US Gal
- Engine Power (Standard) 57 HP
- Aluminum Mast
- Mainsail 570 sq/ft
- Genoa 570 sq/ft
- Code 0 1023 sq/ft
- Asymmetrical spinnaker 1830 sq/ft
- Carbon Mast (5'10")
- Mainsail 657 sq/ft
- Genoa 603 sq/ft
- Code 0 1130 sq/ft
- Asymmetrical spinnaker 2045 sq/ft
