Beneteau First 456

For sale: Bénéteau First 456 – 1985 (design by German Frers). Recognized sailboat for its seaworthiness and performance, ideal for long-distance cruising / offshore. Boat prepared for a long voyage in 2021, equipped with numerous autonomy and safety gear, and several recent major replacements.

Enrouleur mainsail with hydraulic system: simplified and secure maneuvers
Added stern skirt (anchoring / tender access / swimming)
Recent sails (main 2023, genoa 2021)
Complete offshore equipment (AIS, radar, hydraulic autopilot, etc.)
Recent major works: rudder replaced in 2021, seacocks / thru-hulls 2023, hull painting 2024, teak deck

Rigging / sails
Delta Voile mainsail on in-mast furler (2023)
Genoa 2021 on furler
Cunninghamsian rig + staysail
Symmetrical spinnaker on sock
2 halyards

Engine
IVECO 4341 SRM87 – 87 HP
Approx. 3000 hours
Fixed three-blade propeller

Electricity / power / 220 V
2 service batteries: 140 Ah + 560 Ah
1 starter battery
Shore charger
220 V circuit
Solar panel for engine battery charging

Navigation / communication
VHF RT 2048 + portable VHF
Depth sounder
Chartplotter
Radar
AIS transmit and receive
Autopilot with hydraulic ram

Anchoring
2 anchors
Approx. 40 m chain (Ø 10 mm)
Electric windlass

Safety
Liferaft for 8 persons – manufactured in 2020 (revision to be scheduled)

Comfort / onboard life
Quarter berth + bimini
2 refrigeration units
Oven
Hot water
Radio / CD
Toilet
Approx. 400 L water reserves
Desalination unit (to restart)
Quiksilver dinghy + Yamaha 4 HP 4-stroke engine

Recent works / maintenance
Rudder replaced: 2021
Seacocks and thru-hulls: 2023
Teak deck: very recent
Hull painting: 2024

To be planned
Replacing the bimini canvas
Inspection of the liferaft (2020)
Restart of the desalination unit (if desired)

Photo album and detailed inventory available upon request.