Beneteau First 456

BENETEAU FIRST 456 – EXCEPTIONAL SAILBOAT FOR LONG VOYAGES

Ready for adventure – Equipped for offshore cruising

Are you dreaming of a fast, sturdy sailboat designed for long voyages? This Beneteau First 456, a legendary model signed by German Frers, combines performance and comfort. Perfect for demanding sailors, it has been optimized for offshore cruising while retaining its racing spirit.

The Beneteau First 456, designed by the renowned naval architect German Frers, is a 14.2 m sailboat combining performance and elegance. Known for its robustness and design, the First 456 made sailing history, notably at the 1983 Admiral's Cup. This particular model is equipped with a hydraulic furling mainsail (2023) and a Hydranet genoa (2021), outfitted and equipped for travel by its previous owners, offering easy navigation and enhanced comfort, such as the addition of a swim platform to facilitate boarding.

Highlights:

Reinforced hull and structure – Built to face the oceans. High-performance rig – Modern sails, winches, and high-end fittings. Complete electronics – GPS, autopilot, AIS, radar, VHF. Comfort on board – 3 cabins, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped galley. Reliable engine – Regular maintenance, ready to sail worry-free.

Main specifications:

• Year: 1985
• Length: 14.2 m
• Beam: 4.3 m
• Draft: 1.9 m
• Hull material: Polyester

Engine:

• Brand: IVECO AIFO
• Model: Lombardini LDW 2204MT
• Type: Inboard diesel
• Power: 87 HP (64 kW)
• Drive: Shaft line
• Propeller: Three-blade with cutlass bearing
• Fuel tanks: 88 L in stern locker, 180 L in bilges
• Maintenance: Fully serviced before transatlantic in July 2021 and routine maintenance in 2023

Layout:

• Cabins: 3 double cabins offering 8 comfortable berths
• Bathrooms: 2 bathrooms with toilet and shower
• Salon: Spacious with table for 8-10 people
• Galley: Equipped with 2-burner stove with oven, 2 refrigerators, sink with hot and cold water, foot pump, and ample storage
• Water: 4 stainless steel tanks of 83 L each, total 332 L
• Comfort: Sigmar Marine water heater heated by diesel engine and/or 220V, LED lighting in all cabins, 220V outlets distributed throughout the boat

Deck and hull equipment:

• Deck: Teak in good condition
• Paint: Topsides redone in September 2024
• Bottom: Osmosis treatment, hull dried and protected with epoxy in 2021, antifouling applied in September 2024
• Rudder: New solid plywood + epoxy in 2021

Rigging and sails:

• Mainsail: New 2023 Delta Voile on Reckman hydraulic mast furling
• Genoa: 77 m² Hydranet, Vortex cut from 2021, Harken furling from 2011
• Additional sails: Previous 75 m² genoa (2010), spinnaker with sock, staysail
• Winches: 2 Lewmar 65 ST (genoa), 1 Lewmar 46 ST (mainsail), 1 Lewmar 46 ST (genoa furling), 2 Lewmar 46 ST (piano), 2 Lewmar 46 ST (mast base)
• Fittings: 2 poles (spinnaker and genoa) with toggle ends, 1 jockey pole, Harken mainsail and genoa tracks, running rigging in white coated dyneema

Electronics and navigation:

• VHF: Sailor RT 2048 fixed, handheld VHF
• Radar: Autohelm
• Instruments: Raymarine P70 log/depth sounder, Autohelm wind vane/anemometer, Raymarine ST6002 autopilot
• AIS: Digital Yacht AIT5000
• Beacon: ACR EPIRB
• Cockpit: Raymarine touchscreen plotter, autopilot control
• Chart table: Onboard computer with OpenCPN, Autohelm radar, Sailor fixed VHF

Power system:

• Batteries: Engine (140 Ah) lead acid 2022, service 1 (560 Ah) lithium 2021, service 2 (140 Ah) lead acid 2020
• Solar panels: One 50 W panel replaced in 2023 for engine battery, other panels to be replaced
• Management: Victron Sense connected via Bluetooth with MPPTs, Dolphin battery manager
• Inverter: Victron 1500 W, 220V network with multiple sockets
• Shore charger: Dolphin
• Transformer: 12V – 12V Orion Bluetooth
• Charge splitter: Victron Argofet 2020

Dinghy:

• Dinghy: 3.40 m from 2022
• Engine: Yamaha 2-stroke 4 HP, serviced before 2021 transatlantic

This sailboat has benefited from thorough maintenance and numerous recent upgrades, making it ready for new adventures at sea. For more information or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact us.