Beneteau First 45f5

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Summary

The Beneteau First 45 F5 is a high-performance cruiser/racer designed by the renowned naval architect Bruce Farr, with exterior and interior styling by Pininfarina and Sergio Pininfarina.

Introduced around 1990, the First 45 F5 represented a significant development in Beneteau's First range, combining a sophisticated Farr performance hull with substantial cruising accommodation. The design was intended for both offshore passage-making and competitive sailing.

First by Farr is a rare two owner boat from new and has been well maintained by both.

Description

The Beneteau First 45 F5 is a high-performance cruiser/racer designed by the renowned naval architect Bruce Farr, with exterior and interior styling by Pininfarina and Sergio Pininfarina.

Introduced around 1990, the First 45 F5 represented a significant development in Beneteau's First range, combining a sophisticated Farr performance hull with substantial cruising accommodation. The design was intended for both offshore passage-making and competitive sailing.

First by Farr is a rare two owner boat from new and has been well maintained by both.

Construction

Hull

The hull is constructed in moulded GRP (glass-reinforced polyester) and is based on a performance-oriented Farr hull form.

The design incorporates a relatively fine entry, broad stern sections and a deep, efficient underwater profile. The hull is intended to provide high sailing performance while retaining sufficient volume for comfortable cruising accommodation.

The hull is a fin-keel design with separate spade rudder, with the keel configuration varying according to the original specification.

Keel

Deep keel approximately 2.15 m draft

The deep keel configurations provide the greatest sailing performance and righting moment.

Deck and Superstructure

The deck and coachroof are constructed in GRP with moulded non-slip surfaces.

The cockpit is designed around the requirements of both cruising and racing, with:

Large central cockpit

Wheel steering

Mainsheet traveller

Primary and secondary winches

Genoa tracks

Sheet leads

Cockpit lockers

Engine access

Boarding/swim platform arrangement

Teak cockpit decking,

Rudder

The yacht is fitted with a single spade rudder providing responsive steering and efficient hydrodynamic performance.

The rudder is mechanically operated from the wheel through the steering system and quadrant/linkage arrangement.

Mechanical

Engine

The First 45 F5 was designed for an inboard diesel auxiliary engine.

Perkins Prima 50 hp Inboard marine diesel

Reduction gearbox

Shaft drive with a 3 bladed feathering propeller

Engine exhaust system

Raw-water cooling

Fresh-water cooling circuit

Fuel filtration

Engine control panel

Engine alternator

Max Power compact 70 retracting

Electrical System

The yacht uses a conventional marine 12 Volt DC electrical system,

Typical equipment includes:

1x Engine starting battery

2x 105 Amp Domestic service batteries

Bow Thrusher

Engine alternator

Battery isolator switches

DC distribution panel

Shore-power connection

230 volt Melin 20/30 Battery charger

Water System

12 Volt Pressurized hot and cold water system

The domestic water system generally supplies:

Galley

Heads

Showers

Hot-water calorifier and shore power

Cockpit shower where fitted

Tankage

155 Litres diesel tank in one stainless steel tank.

610 Litres in 5 tanks

Mast Rigging and Spars

Rig

The First 45 F5 carries a fractional sloop rig, designed by Bruce Farr as part of the yacht's performance-oriented sailing package.

Aluminium mast by Isomat

Aluminium boom by Isomat

Running rigging

Mainsheet traveller

Genoa tracks

Spinnaker equipment including pole

Rig Dimensions

Approximate sail-plan dimensions are:

I: 16.20 m

J: 4.60 m

P: 16.90 m

E: 5.70 m

Published upwind sail area is approximately 111 m². sailboatdata+1

Standing Rigging

All Rod rigging replaced in 2026

Fancor below deck furling unit new 2026

Running Rigging

Typical running rigging comprises:

All Dynema halyards

Mainsail halyard

Genoa halyard

Spinnaker halyards

Mainsheet

Genoa sheets

Spinnaker sheets

Reefing lines

Outhaul

Cunningham

Vang

Traveller control lines

Spinnaker pole controls

Winches

Genoa : 2x Harken 56ST 3 Speed

Spinnaker: 2x Lewmar 46 2 speed

Halyard :2x Lewmar 43ST 2 speed

Sail Inventory

Mainsail 5 Full battens Saturn Sails 2006

Mainsail 4 Full Battens Elvstrom 1990

No1 Genoa Saturn Sails 2014 plus several older

No2 genoa Saturn Sails 2014 plus spares

No3 Jib Saturn Sails

Storrn Jib Lucas 1985

0.75 Spinnaker Saturn Sails 2010

1.5 Spinnaker Banks 2010 1990

Accommodation

The interior of the First 45 F5 was styled by Pininfarina, giving the yacht considerably more cruising accommodation than might be expected from a performance-oriented Farr design. Beneteau

The conventional layout provides accommodation for approximately six to eight persons, depending on the precise configuration.

Owner's Cabin

The forward owner's cabin is particularly spacious and typically incorporates:

Large double berth plus private side berth installed by Adam Way 2015

Hanging locker

Storage cupboards

Shelving

Vanity/storage areas

Opening portlights/hatches

En-suite heads and shower

The generous forward volume is one of the notable features of the First 45 F5 interior.

Saloon

The main saloon incorporates:

Central dining table

Port and starboard settees

Additional seating

Storage lockers

Shelving

Opening ventilation

Provision for additional berths

The saloon is designed to provide comfortable accommodation while retaining useful storage and access to the yacht's technical systems.

Aft Cabins

Two aft double cabins are typically provided.

Each cabin incorporates:

Double berth

Hanging locker

Storage

Ventilation

Opening portlight(s)

The aft cabins are arranged either side of the companionway and provide accommodation suitable for guests or crew.

Galley

The galley is positioned adjacent to the saloon and typically incorporates:

Stainless-steel sink

Pressurised fresh water

Gimballed 3 burner Oven and grill cooker

Refrigeration

Work surfaces

Crockery storage

Food lockers

Cutlery storage

The galley arrangement is intended for use both alongside and at sea.

Heads

The typical accommodation plan provides two heads compartments.

Equipment normally includes:

Marine WC

Washbasin

Shower

Fresh-water supply

Shower drainage

Storage

Mirror/vanity

Navigation Station

A dedicated navigation area is positioned adjacent to the companionway.

This provides space for:

Chart table

Navigation instruments

VHF

Electrical distribution panel

Navigation equipment

Instrument repeaters

Chart and document storage

Heating

Airtronic Blown air heater

Interior Finishes

Upholstery Blue Draylon (2015)

Interior wood Teak

Inventory

Navigation

Binnacle recently replaced

Raymarine ST60 Depthsounder

Raymarine ST60 Log Speed

Raymarine ST60 Windspeed and Direction

Autohelm GPS

Raymarine RAY 54E VHF

Cobra HH415 handheld

Raymarine 6002 Smart Pilot Autopilot (display not working correctly)

Raymarine Hybrid Touch Chartplotter

3 off tactic repeaters ( Not currently interfacing)

Mooring and Anchoring

Windlass Electric Lewmar H3  Installed 2014

Rocna 20kg 30M chain and 25m warp

Fortress FX23 6.8 Kilos Spare Chain and warp stored at the mast box

Warps (approx no) x 6

Fender (approx no) x 6

Boathook x1

General

Gas Detector Requires checking

Manual Horn

2x Fire Extinguishers manual

Fire Blanket

Lifering lifesling

Bilge pumps 1 fixed 1 electric

Navigation lights

Sprayhood

Clock and Barometer

C D and radio

Service History and Owners comments

Service History

Engine full overhaul 2021

Wheel recovered 2022 plus wheel cover

Main Compass replaced 2022

Standing rigging replaced 2026 (Rod rigging.)  Forestay 10mm dyform 2025

Furling system and foil replaced 2026  Facnor

Guardrail wires replaced 2026

All seacocks replaced 2022 (True design)

Surveys available for 2012 2014 2022 2025

Owner Comments

Class win Scottish series (CYCA5)2019

Fleet win Scottish series 2011 CYCA class 6 plus fleet prize

Raced at Cork week, Bangor week , Scottish Series, West Highland week, CCC Blue water races

About 15 Largs 2 handed races including several round Arran

Extensive cruising on west coast.

P Bracket mounting reinforced

Primary winch bases reinforced (survey notes available)

2013 floor matric rebuilt after gel cracks found in matrix at back of keel now much stronger than original build

Tidal clock not working (Battery clock)

Log underreading

Autopilot display has missing segments. But autopilot fully functioning