2009 Beneteau First 45

Anacortes, United States

Year 2009

Length 45 ft / 13.72 m

Builder/Manufacturer Beneteau

Price

$355,000

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A rare opportunity to own this French built performance cruiser. The spectacular Beneteau First 45 was designed by Naval Architect Phillipe Briand. The First 45 has both performance and comfort, hence the name “Balance.” Spend your spring and winters on the racing circuit and spend your summers cruising the Salish Sea in style.

Performance: While it has head turning lines, it is built to offshore specifications. The First 45’s are regulars on one of the most challenging races in the world - the Sydney Hobart race. Balance has the optional tall, triple spreader mast with rod rigging. She has pure, sleek lines with a lowered coach roof while maintaining generous headroom below. The deep T-profile torpedo-bulb keel and balanced rudder have been faired and epoxy coated. A retractable Side Power bow thruster keeps the bottom sleek when not needed.

The double composite steering wheels, well-positioned primaries and the cockpit sole mounted mainsheet traveler all add up to a crew friendly and efficient sailing trim system that is both comfortable and safe to operate. Harken 60 primary winches are positioned well in reach of either steering wheel as well as the traveler lines for powering up after a tack – while the German style mainsheet is led aft ending at a pair of Harken 48s.

A carbon fiber spinnaker pole and fixed sprit provide options for downwind and code sails. Jib inhaulers provide the ability to sail closer to the wind. A Leisure Furl Boom and Facnor Flat Deck jib furler ease sail handling of the powerful North 3Di sails. An electric Harken winch helps with the halyards. Should you desire to return to the OEM setup, the sale includes the OEM Boom, North 3Di Mainsail and the North Quick Cover lazy jack canvas.

All new Garmin instruments and transducers were installed in 2024. See list for details.

Comfort: Step below and there are comforts enough to call the 45 “home” while cruising. Light oak and Alpi wood contrast nicely with upgraded white upholstery. Forward, an owner’s stateroom includes head and shower and room to dress for dinner. Aft, there are two double cabins, both with soft-sided hanging lockers.

To port, a head with a shower doubles as a wet locker. Forward, the ample nav station faces outboard. A pair of bolt-down stools amidships augment the salon table and the L-shaped settee to port providing seating for 6.

Cruising amenities include refer, freezer, microwave, Webasto furnace, 4 burner eno stove/oven and Starlink antenna mount. A lithium battery system and inverter/charger installed in 2023 combined with a high output alternator/regulator and a solar panel provide significant power while cruising. A removable teak table transforms the working cockpit into a comfortable entertainment area. The large aft locker provides ample storage for cruising gear and toys.

The Iverson Dodger is upgraded with 1.25” frame, aft and side grab bars, upgraded window vinyl,
and window covers. In addition, quick release pins attach the dodger to the deck allowing quick
removal for racing.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own one of the best racer-cruisers on the market. A boat that
makes you turn and admire it whenever you leave the boat!

Dimensions (per manufacturer)
• LOA: 46 ft 2 in
• Hull Length: 44 ft 11 in
• Beam: 13 ft 8 in
• LWL: 39 ft 5 in
• Maximum Draft: 7 ft 10 in
• Air Draft: 71 ft 5 in
• Ballast: 8541 lbs
• Dry Weight: 25445 lbs

Specifications

Year Built 2009

Category Sail

Length Overall 46'2 ft / 14.07 m

Beam 13'9 ft / 4.19 m

Max Draft 7'9 ft / 2.36 m

Cabins 3

Construction Fiberglass

Hull ID BEYH8046G809

Keel Other

Drive Type Sail

Engines 1

Total Engine Power 54 hp

Fuel Tanks 1

Fuel Tank Cap. 53 gal

Water Tanks 1

Water Tank Cap. 87 gal

Water Heater Cap. 0 gal

Holding Tanks 1

Holding Tank Cap. 21 gal

Dry Weight 25,452.1 lb

Displacement 25,452 lb

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Yanmar

Model: 4JH5ACE

Drive Type: SailDrive

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 54hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Folding

Year: 2009

Engine Location: Center

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Disclaimer:

Mariners Yacht & Ship Brokerage, Inc. is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts.

Accommodations

Fore Cabin:

Headroom: 6’4’’
Central double bed Island berth with padded bedstead
Latex mattress with organic cotton cover and removeable Sunbrella covers
Under mattress ventilation
Operable ceiling hatch with blind & screen
Fixed hull portholes (2)
Custom shaped rug with pad

Ensuite Head:

Headroom: 6’4’’
Worktop with synthetic resin sink, Mixer tap
Electric macerating toilet 2021
Storage cupboard with drawers and door
Toilet accessories: Paper dispenser - Bin
Mirrors (2)
Shower with mixer tap
Electric drain
Operable ceiling hatch with blind

Aft Cabins (2):

Headroom: 6’4’’
Upgraded latex foam mattress with Sunbrella covers
Under mattress ventilation
Porthole opening on cockpit with blind & screen
Fixed hull porthole

Aft Head:

Headroom: 6’5’’
Shower with mixer tap
Manual marine toilet
Worktop with synthetic resin sink, Mixer tap
Storage cupboard with drawer
Toilet accessories: Paper dispenser - Bin
Mirrors (2)
Opening portholes with blinds & screens on coaming (2)
Electric shower drain

Salon

Headroom: 6’4’’
L-shaped bench seat - Custom cushions/upholstery with contrasting stitching (2014)
Rectangular table - Solid wood frame - Handhold - 2 Stainless steel legs - beverage
storage/trivet
2 Removable seats - Stainless steel legs - matching salon
Starboard sofa bench - Custom cushions/upholstery with contrasting stitching (2014)
Closed cubbyholes & storage under bench seats
Generous underfloor storage
Leather covered stainless steel handrails under coamings
Opening deck hatch with blind & screen
Opening deck hatch with blind
Fixed hull portholes (2)
Webasto Air Top Evo Furnace
LED lighting
Opening portholes with blinds & screens on coaming (2)
Companionway steps covered in nonskid Raptor Deck

Galley

Headroom: 6’6’’
T-shaped kitchen
Worktop in varnished wood and synthetic resin
Handrails
Rectangular sink - 1 Stainless steel basin - Mixer tap - 1 Closed drain rack
Refrigerator
Freezer – volume adjusted via removable foam inserts
Microwave
Eno 4 burner propane cooktop w oven
Kitchen accessories: Cutting board - Bin - Sponge holder
Closed cubbyholes - Storage - Storage cupboard with drawers - Cutlery drawer
Leather covered stainless steel handrail under coaming
Opening portholes with blinds & screens on coaming (3)

Chart Table to Port

Headroom: 6’5’’
L-shaped chart table desk with storage
Swivel seat
Electrical panel
VHF
CD Stereo
Furnace control
Victron display screen
Closed cubbyholes - glove boxes - storage
Leather covered stainless steel handrail under coaming
Leather covered stainless steel hand rail on partition Aft washroom
Opening porthole with blind & screen on coaming (1)

Electronics & Navigation

Instruments

Garmin GPSMAP 743sx (2) 2024
Garmin Autopilot GHC 50 2024
Garmin autopilot remote 2024
Garmin TD 50 Touch Display 2024
Garmin GNX 120 Mast Display (3) 2024
Garmin wind transducer 2024
Garmin depth/speed/temp transducer 2024
Raymarine Axiom 12 MFD 2017
AIS send/receive
Plastimo Compass (2)
VHF radio
Stereo CD w 4 speakers

Mechanical Systems

Engine

Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine Model: 4JH5ACE 54 hp
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Sail drive: Yanmar SD 50 rebuilt 2023
Propeller: Flex-o-fold 3 blade folding
Engine access through companionway (1)
Engine access through aft cabins (2)

SidePower 100 Retractable Bow thruster

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks: (137 US Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (53 US Gallons)
Hot Water: Electric water heater - Operation off engine or shore power (11 US Gal)
Holding Tanks: (2 @ 21 US Gallons each)

Electrical Systems

Balmar XT 170 Alternator 2022
Balmar MC 618 Voltage Regulator 2022
Victron Multiplus 2kVA Inverter/charger 2023
Victron Lithium batteries 520 ah 2023
Victron Smart BMS 12-200 2023
Victron MPPT 100/50 Solar charge controller 2021
SunPower 160 solar panel on dodger 2019
Starter Battery 2023
Thruster Battery 2023
LED Lighting throughout

Deck & Hull

Hull

Hull faired and epoxy coated by CSR

Anchor Locker

Delta 44 Anchor
Aluminum Danforth style Anchor
Chain/Rope rode
Quick Windlass

Dodger

Iverson I-Top on quick release pins 2023
Upgraded with 1.25” frame, aft and side grab bars
Upgraded window vinyl
Window covers

Winches

Harken 60 (2)
Harken 48 (3)
Harken 48 electric (1) at cabin top
Harken winch covers - black (6)
Harken winch handles (3)

Cockpit

Black composite wheels (2)
Harken wheel covers - black (2)
Removable cockpit table
Teak cockpit floor and seats
Propane locker (holds 2 tanks)
Aluminum propane tank
12 V socket
Hot/cold shower
Swim ladder
Flag pole

Sails & Rigging

Sails

North 3Di Endurance 760 107% jib 2017
North 3Di Endurance 760 Main on Furler 2021
North Code 0
North AIRX 700 A4 (red)
North 3Di Endurance 760 Main for OEM boom
North Quick Cover lazy jack canvas for OEM boom

Rigging

Triple spreader keel-stepped mast (Regatta tall rig)
New Standing Rod Rigging 2022
New Carbon backstay 2022
Hydraulic backstay tensioner
Leisure Furl boom furler 2022
Forespar Rigid vang 2022
Facnor Flat Deck Jib furler 2014
Karver KSF Top down asym/code furler 2014
Harken main traveler on cockpit sole
Spinnaker halyard (2)
Jib in-haulers
Adjustable Harken jib travelers
Carbon spinnaker pole
Adjustable track for spin pole on mast
Fixed sprit for asymmetric/code 0
Flag halyards (2)
Original OEM boom
Sheets/blocks for asym and code 0

Safety & Miscellaneous

Safety

Stainless steel lifelines 2021
Lifesling2
Horseshoe
Emergency Tiller
Tubular Radar reflectors (2)
Electric Bilge pump
Manual Bilge pump

Miscellaneous/Other

Starlink antenna mount
6 Fenders
6 Docklines

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.