1991 Beneteau First 45f5

This 1991 Beneteau First 45F5 is a 46-foot performance cruising sailboat designed by Bruce Farr, known for its sleek hull form and strong sailing characteristics. The fiberglass yacht carries a single 80-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine with approximately 1,900 hours. Recent engine work includes a new water pump impeller, belt, electric prime pump, and controls with cables.

The boat features a three-cabin layout with two heads and showers, accommodating eight people. The interior is finished in mahogany with leather cushions throughout. The galley includes a larger replacement stove, functional refrigerator and freezer, and two Sharp air conditioning units rated at 12,000 BTU. A fold-down swim platform with a telescopic ladder and cockpit shower are fitted at the transom.

Sailing equipment includes rod racing rigging on both backstay and forestay, a new main sail on a Harken racing track with racing-spec pulleys and blocks, and a 160% genoa on the furler. Additional sails comprise a 100% jib, spinnaker with sack, and two storm sails. The boat points 30 degrees to the wind and performs well in light conditions, with a wide cockpit suitable for racing crews. All halyards and sail-control lines lead to cabin-top winches with clutches at the helm, making the yacht straightforward to single-hand.

Cruising systems include 700 watts of solar panels with two MPPT regulators, two wind generators, and 500-watt lithium phosphate batteries with Victron charge controller and dual 2,000-watt true sine inverters. A water maker with new membrane and housing is installed. Navigation equipment comprises a Raymarine 12-inch plotter with radar and AIS, depth finders, new VHF with AIS, and new depth, wind, and speed instruments. A new Raymarine autopilot is fitted. Additional power comes from a 2,400-watt portable generator and the original diesel generator. The boat is fitted with all-new through hulls. A Highfield 310 Hypalon dinghy with twin deck and Yamaha 15-horsepower outboard is included, along with $5,000 in spare parts and tools.