Beneteau First 456

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

Furling mainsail with hydraulic system: simplified and secure maneuvers
Added aft skirt (mooring / tender access / swimming)
Recent sails (main 2023, genoa 2021)
Complete offshore equipment (AIS, radar, hydraulic steering, etc.)
Recent major works: rudder replaced 2021, seacocks/hull fittings 2023, hull paint 2024, teak deck

Rigging / sails
Delta Voile furling mainsail (2023)
Genoa 2021 on furling system
Staysail + staysail reefing
Symmetrical spinnaker on sock
2 whisker poles

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

Electric / 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
Approximately 40 m chain (Ø 10 mm)
Electric windlass

Safety
Survival raft 8 persons – manufactured 2020 (revision needed)

Comfort / onboard living
Cockpit cover + bimini
2 refrigerator groups
Oven
Hot water
Radio / CD
Toilet
Approximately 400 L water tanks
Desalination unit (to be reset)
Quicksilver tender + Yamaha 4 HP 4-stroke engine

Recent works / maintenance
Rudder replaced: 2021
Seacocks and hull fittings: 2023
Teak deck: very recent
Hull painting: 2024

To be planned
Reinstallation of the coachroof cover
Revision of the survival raft (2020)
Restart of the desalination unit (if desired)

Photo directory and detailed inventory on request.