Beneteau First 47.7
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Rubicon Yachts
United States
| Make | Beneteau |
|---|---|
| Model | First 47.7 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$159,900 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Racer/Cruiser |
| Length | 49 ft / 14.81 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Belvedere-Tiburon, California, United States |
| LOA | 47 ft 6 in / 14.48 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 14 ft 8 in / 4.47 m |
| Max Draft | 9 ft 2 in / 2.8 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Displacement | 26455 lb |
| Ballast | 8377 lb |
| Dry Weight | 25353.13 lb |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH3-TE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2003 |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Drive Type | Shaft Drive |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 948 |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Beneteau |
| Fuel Tanks | 63.41 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 113.61 gal |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
VERONESE is a nicely equipped, well maintained and updated 3 cabin, two head Beneteau First 47.7. The 47.7 is a popular racer/cruiser that will take you anywhere you want to go in comfort and style.
Strong on design, strong on technology, full of character and a sensational sail!
VERONESE is unusually well suited to San Francisco Bay because its design lines up almost perfectly with the Bay’s typical conditions: 20–30 kt afternoon winds, steep chop, strong currents, and frequent upwind sailing.
1. Designed as a True Performance Racer-Cruiser
The First 47.7 was designed by Bruce Farr, one of the most successful performance yacht designers. The hull was developed for speed and efficiency rather than handicap rules, resulting in powerful but slippery hull lines.
Key performance metrics:
• SA/D ratio ~20 (well powered)
• Displacement/Length ~160 (moderately light)
• Hull speed ~8.6 knots
What that means on SF Bay:
• Accelerates quickly out of tacks.
• Reaches double-digit speeds when the Bay breeze fills in.
• Fast enough to sail efficiently against current.
2. Excellent Upwind Ability for Beating into Bay Wind
San Francisco Bay sailing is often upwind (especially from Berkeley, Sausalito, or Alameda toward the Gate).
The First 47.7 excels here because it has:
• Deep high-aspect keel
• Balanced hull
• Large fractional rig
These features allow it to point high and track cleanly upwind even in heavier weather.
Result on the Bay:
• Efficient tacking up the Cityfront
• Strong performance beating into the afternoon westerlies
• Less leeway in current and chop
3. Large Sail Plan That Thrives in Bay Breeze
The boat carries about 1,464 ft² of upwind sail area and much more downwind with spinnakers.
In San Francisco:
• Typical afternoon wind: 18–30 knots
• Many cruising boats are overpowered or under-rigged
The 47.7 hits a sweet spot:
• Plenty of horsepower for light mornings
• Reefing options for heavy afternoon breeze
• Powerful downwind sailing under the Golden Gate
4. Stability and Control in Bay Chop
San Francisco Bay chop is short and steep. Boats that are too light slam badly.
The First 47.7’s characteristics help here:
• Displacement ~25,000 lb
• Lead ballast keel
• Wide beam (~14’9”)
This gives:
• Strong form stability
• Good tracking in waves
• Comfortable motion compared with lighter race boats.
5. PHRF Sweet Spot for West Coast Racing
The First 47.7 typically rates roughly ~24–33 PHRF depending on configuration.
That’s ideal for:
• YRA racing on SF Bay
• Offshore races like Lightship, Farallones, or Coastal Cup
It’s fast enough to compete with modern boats but still manageable with a club crew.
6. Big, Ergonomic Deck for Bay Racing
The cockpit and deck layout were designed for racing:
• Twin wheels
• Large winch layout
• Open working cockpit
This matters on SF Bay because crews are often 8–10 people during windy races, and sail handling is constant.
The First 47.7 is perfect for San Francisco Bay because it combines power, stability, and upwind efficiency—exactly what you need in strong wind, current, and chop.
Manufacturer Description
The First 47.7 has been designed to meet the performance needs of demanding racing sailors yet she is completely equipped for comfortable cruising. Standard equipment includes tall fractional rigs, high-performance keels, and premium deck hardware. Designed by Farr Yacht Designs, Ltd., she is impeccable in detail and elegant in design.
Accommodations
The Beneteau First 47.7 is sleek and this boat is gorgeous with brilliant white hull and teak decks and is a sophisticated racer with all the comforts of a luxurious cruiser. Bruce Farr designed the hull and powerful rig provide excellent performance whether your are racing or cruising. The First 47.7 follows the footsteps of the highly successful First 40.7 with the interior styling of the exemplary First 45. The First 47.7 is fast, fun and easy to handle. Whether race equipped to go offshore or around the buoys, the First 47.7 will be a joy to sail. The First 47.7 cockpit design is extraordinary. The wheel allows the helmsmen to sit comfortably on the coaming with an unobstructed view forward. Features include teak slatted inlaid seats, mounted electronics in the cockpit coaming. The traveler is located near the helm for optimal boom and mainsheet control.
A folding swim platform retracts easily to the sleek lines of the boat when racing. Not only will the First 47.7 shine on the racecourse also fully equipped for comfortable cruising. The plush interior offers many exquisite details. The warm tones of cherry stained interior as you enter the salon and there is plenty of ventilation accented by the 6'4 feet of headroom. Luxurious appointments such as a gimbaled salon table that can be titled when heeling, and companionway steps framed with aluminum create a unique atmosphere of intimacy. All of these details are designed specifically to meet the high demands of the sophisticated Beneteau sailor. The three-cabin configuration has large berths hanging closets, and functional lighting. The forward cabin suite has a private head, port settee and plenty of room for storage along the side of the hull and under the berth. The navigation station is to port with large chart table, plenty of room for books, electronics, and charts. The galley is fully equipped with a large front-loading refrigerator from Adler Barbour, three burner stove and oven, with more than enough counter space for preparing large meals for the whole family and crew . All of this is a combine with cabinetry and the exceptional interior joinery that is Beneteau signature.
The First 47.7 is designed to be a true blue water performance yacht. She has all the characteristics Beneteau is known for, vinylester osmosis barrier and the end grain balsa sandwich deck construction. As with all boats in the Beneteau family, to provide exceptional quality, performance and value.
Navigation and Electronics
Navigation Station
- Raymarine RC530 multifunction display (MFD)
- Raymarine ST60 Multi digital depth, knot log
- Raymarine ST600R autopilot remote
- ICOM VHF radio with Command Mic cockpit microphone
Helm Mounted
- Raymarine RL70C MFD
- Raymarine Tridata digital depth, speed, log
- Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot controller
- Plastimo Olympic 135 binnacle compass
Other Equipment
- 1 Mainsail cover
- 1 Cockpit dodger with isinglass covers
- 1 Steering wheel cover
- 6 Winch covers
- 1 Full boat cover
- 4 Cockpit bolster cushions
- 1 Carbon spinnaker pole cover
- 4 Lewmar plastic winch handle holders
- 1 Titan 10” plastic locking winch handle
- 1 West Marine boat hook/scrub brush
- 1 Wabasto diesel force air heater
- 1 Goldstar microwave oven
- 2 Poly Planner cockpit speakers
- 4 Panasonic cabin speakers
- 1 Fusion MS marine stereo
- 1 XPOD MP3 Disc Player
- 1 Insignia 39” flat screen television
- 1 Max Power VIP 150 retractable bow thruster
- 2 West Marine air dryers
- 1 Black & Decker Dust Buster
- 1 Brookstone attaché case tool kit
- 1 West Marine inflatable dinghy
- 2 Aluminum oars
- 1 Wabasto Air-Top 32 diesel heater
Rigging
- Mast: Sparcraft clear anodized aluminum triple spreader, keel stepped
- Boom: Sparcraft clear anodized, with end boom sheeting
- Sails:
- Standing Rigging: Navtec 500 Series turnbuckles, with discontinuous solid rod
- Winches: 1 Lewmar #44 powered self-tailing starboard cabin-top, 1 Lewmar #44 two-speed self-tailing port cabin top, 2 Lewmar #48 two-speed self-tailing main sheet, 2 Lewmar two-speed self tailing cockpit primary
- Lifelines/Rails: Stainless steel double rail pulpits & double 1 x 19 x 5/32” double lifelines
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.
Presented For Sale By:
Rubicon Yachts
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Rubicon Yachts
United States
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