The Beneteau First 44.7 is a definitive example of the "cruiser-racer" archetype, engineered during a pivotal era when naval architects were pivoting from the restrictive IMS (International Measurement System) toward the more versatile IRC rating rule. Launched in 2004 as a successor to the legendary First 40.7 and a smaller sibling to the First 47.7, the 44.7 was the result of a high-stakes collaboration between Beneteau and Farr Yacht Design. While its predecessor, the 40.7, focused on one-design racing success, the 44.7 was conceived with a "bigger and better" mantra, offering significant gains in interior volume and offshore stability without sacrificing the "two-finger" steering sensitivity that defined the First line.
Used Beneteau First 44.7 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Beneteau
- Model
- First 44.7
- Builder
- Beneteau
- Designer
- Farr Yacht Design Ltd.
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2004 - 2007
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