Beneteau First 45

• Short cast iron bulb keel (2.4 m) for sailing everywhere
• cockpit made safer with a stern cross-member
• Safe cockpit coamings due to their height,
• 3 cabins - 2 head compartments and a well-equipped galley for optimum comfort.
• Mainsheet track on cockpit sole for the fastest possible adjustment.
• A sail plan optimised for IRC
• Deep draught (2.70m) lead keel without bulb.
• S version: for even more comfort and appeal

On the water price: £POA

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HULL

The hull is single skinned GRP and glass fibre construction.Hull longitudinals and reinforced areas (keel, rudder, chain plates, hull/deck joint) to strengthen the structure.

The hull is provided with optimal protection against osmosis by means of an initial protective layer of resin.
A structural single-skinned inner moulding, constructed with bi-axial and uni-directional cloth, is bonded and laminated to the hull at intervals.
Its structural role is important as it takes and absorbs the stresses at pressure points (chain plate tie rods, keel, rudder etc) and spreads any loads, guaranteeing reduced strain on the hull.
It also ensures a good finish to the bilges and makes cleaning and maintenance easier.
The floors can take the mechanical components (engine etc), and water tanks. Marine plywood structural bulkheads are bonded to the hull for maximum stiffness.
White or grey hull colour with grey graphics.

DECK

The deck is constructed by infusion (glass fibre / balsa / synthetic resin sandwich) for optimal stiffness/strength ratio.
Single-skinned reinforced areas are constructed beneath the deck fittings (winches, tracks, U-bolts, cleats).
All areas of work and movement on deck have a non-slip surface.
A built-in single-skinned inner moulding including structural beams is bonded to the deck to complete the finishing touches (built-in lighting, finish, access to screws fixing the deck fittings etc).

HULL DECK JOINT

The deck is attached mechanically to the hull with screws fixing the teak toerails and deck fittings (cleats, U-bolts, bow fitting etc)

The deck is bonded to the hull (with polyurethane adhesive) to guarantee better holding and a joint that guarantees water-tightness.
The hull/deck joint around the transom is reinforced by lamination.

February 2008

Very promising start for the new First 45 “Lady Courrier”. The first races took place in La Trinite Sur Mer over the weekend February 9th and 10th 2008.

Following the launching of the First 45 straight from the factory that took place at the beginning of February, “Lady Courier” was delivered from Lorient to La Trinite the day before the start of the Spring regattas.
The boat was delivered, under sunny skies, on a long beat with a 10 knots breeze. During this 30 miles delivery upwind, the yacht showed us how well balanced she is, and gave the helmsmen good sensations!

During the following 2 days, Gery Trentesaux’ crew (who previously was the owner of First 44.7 “Courrier du Coeur) were preparing the F45 ready to race. Philippe Briand, the F45’s designer, was also there to encourage and support the team.
Here are their first feedbacks after the two races held in a 8 - 12 knots TWS :

Philippe Briand, designer :

I have been impressed by the performances and the potential, especially upwind. We started the 2 races at the pin end to the lee of the fleet and after a few minutes we were leading having crossed all the fleet. We rounded the weather mark first in both the two races.
The helm is smooth, precise, and the boats accelerates on each puff, heeling slightly to make the aft chine skimming the water surface.
The crew has to play with the longitudinal trim by moving forward in this type of light air conditions to reduce even more the wetted surface.

Gery Trentesaux, Skipper :

Compared with my previous First 44.7, I have been impressed during this first sailing.

Building quality looked great

I did like the comfort and new interior design, although I am pretty conservative!

The cockpit layout is more efficient for the crew work

The upwind performances are impressive in this wind range, despite non

overlapping head sails. To sum up:

She is a well born yacht! I am very confident with the performances, especially in medium and strong winds. This will give the boat better performance in offshore races than the First 44.7.

Congratulations to all the First 45 design team! You have done a great job.