1993 Beneteau First 45f5

The Beneteau First 45f5 is a high-performance cruising yacht built in 1993 with a fiberglass hull and deck featuring sandwich balsa construction. Designed by Bruce Farr and built by Beneteau, she combines racing pedigree with practical cruising capability. At 46.6 feet in length with a 13.9-foot beam, she displaces 10,500 kilograms and draws 2.15 meters. Power comes from a single Perkins four-cylinder diesel engine, with fuel and water capacity of 160 and 650 liters respectively.

The interior was designed by Pininfarina and finished throughout in custom cherry wood joinery, with maximum headroom of 2 meters. The boat carries a Lofrans Tigress Delta anchor with 20-kilogram capacity and is equipped with a dinghy powered by a 4-horsepower Yamaha outboard.

Her original Nitronix rod rigging differs from traditional wire, offering durability without the corrosion concerns of steel cable. The single helm steering system and L-shaped keel with bulb form the foundation of her handling characteristics. The deck and cockpit layout reflect the performance-oriented design philosophy of the First series.