Beneteau First 456

1985 BENETEAU FIRST 456,

For sale: Bénéteau First 456 - 1985 (designed by German Frers). A sailboat recognized for its seaworthiness and performance, ideal for long-distance cruising. The boat was prepared for a long journey in 2021, with many autonomy and safety equipment, and several important recent replacements.

Furling mainsail with hydraulic system: simplified and secure maneuvers
Added transom (anchorage life / dinghy access / swimming)
Recent sails (main sail 2023, genoa 2021)
Complete offshore equipment (AIS, radar, hydraulic autopilot, etc.)
Major recent work: rudder replaced 2021, valves/through-hulls 2023, hull painting 2024, teak deck

Rigging / sails
Delta Voile mainsail on furler (2023)
Genoa 2021 on furler
Removable stay + staysail
Symmetrical spinnaker on sock
2 poles

Engine
IVECO 4341 SRM87 - 87 HP
Approximately 3000 hours
Fixed three-blade propeller

Electricity / energy / 220 V
2 service batteries: 140 Ah + 560 Ah
1 starter battery
Shore charger
220 V circuit
Solar panel for engine battery charging

Navigation / communication
VHF RT 2048 + portable VHF
Depth sounder
Chart plotter
Radar
AIS transmission and reception
Autopilot with hydraulic ram

Anchoring
2 anchors
Approximately 40 m of chain (Ø 10 mm)
Electric windlass

Safety
8-person liferaft - manufactured 2020 (revision required)

Comfort / life on board
Cockpit cover + bimini
2 refrigeration units
Oven
Hot water
Radio / CD
Toilet
Approximately 400 L of water reserves
Desalinator (to be restarted)
Quiksilver dinghy + Yamaha 4 HP 4-stroke engine

Recent work / maintenance
Rudder replaced: 2021
Valves and through-hulls: 2023
Teak deck: very recent
Hull painting: 2024

To be planned
Replacement of the roof cover
Revision of the liferaft (2020)
Restarting the desalinator (if desired)

Photo file and detailed inventory available upon request.