The Beneteau First 45, designed by the renowned naval architect Philippe Briand and launched in 2008, represents a sophisticated pivot in the evolution of the "First" lineage. While its predecessors often leaned heavily toward either pure racing or conservative cruising, the Briand-designed 45-footer was engineered to occupy the thin "cruiser-racer" line with surgical precision. It was introduced alongside the First 40 and First 50 as part of a refreshed range characterized by plumb bows, low-profile coachroofs, and hulls optimized for IRC rating systems. Unlike the older First 45f5 or the 1980s-era 456, this model features a sleek, minimalist aesthetic influenced by Nauta Design, aiming to provide a high-performance platform that does not sacrifice the creature comforts required for extended Mediterranean or Caribbean cruising.
Used Beneteau -Briand First 45 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- First 45 (Briand)
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- Briand Design
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2008 - ??
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