Beneteau First 345

Designed by JEAN BERRET, the BENETEAU FIRST 345 from the BENETEAU shipyards is a high-performance cruising sailboat.

Excellent sailing yacht, capable of winning races, while offering comfortable living space for cruising. In any case, you win with the BENETEAU FIRST 345.

Many serious improvements have been made over the years of navigation and maintenance.

Version with 3 double cabins, visible at PORT MARITIMA – MARTIGUES.

Yanmar 3GM30F engine rebuilt in 2017 - 27 hp diesel (505 hours) since commissioning.

Complete removal of the engine, expertise and measurement of all parts (cylinders, bearings, all seals, injectors, injection pump inspection, cylinder head surfacing, valve grinding..) by professional with invoices.

Replacement of the turbine (2022), revision and oil change + filter replacements (09/2015).

Propeller shaft with foldable Kiwi Pro 15′ 3-blade propeller, comfortable for port maneuvers.

Fuel capacity 80L - Tiller version.

Layout :

Version with 3 double cabins (1 fore / 2 aft) + bright, spacious salon that can serve as additional berths.

Galley with double stainless steel sink, gas stove/oven, fridge, electric water pump + foot pump, 2 water tanks 2x 150L (total 300L) in aluminum.

Head with sink, marine toilet, pressurized shower.

Valves + seacock through-hulls, WC + engine (2019).

Sails & rigging :

Main sail (2013), Genoa (2011), Spinnaker (90m2) TBE, Solent on new furler (never used), Storm sail on removable bowsprit.

2 Spinnaker poles (for racing), controls at the cockpit, 2 SELF-TAILING winches for the Genoa + 4 winches at the cockpit.

Tacker (system for spinnaker without twing system, slides over the folded Genoa).

Miscellaneous :

Electric windlass Lofrans 1000W with remote controls forward/rear – Flipper anchor FOB 16kg +50m of 10mm chain + steel chain + spare flipper anchor on chain and rode.

ASN radio, GPS plotter, portable GPS, NAVTEX, Anemometer, Raymarine depth sounder, Raymarine ST 4000 autopilot, color TV.

EPIRB distress beacon KANNAD 2013 (to be checked); cockpit showerhead, bathing ladder, AIR BREEZE 3-blade wind turbine.

New roof and Bimini covers 2025 (invoices), interior upholstery replaced in 2023.

Battery bank: 1 x 70A engine + 1 x 50A (2022) for windlass + 1 x 240A (2024) for auxiliary systems, battery charger, disconnect switch, shore power socket..

Zodiac dinghy 2.40m + 2.3hp / 4-stroke HONDA, survival gear in container (2011) to be serviced.

Safety and onboard life equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, fenders, lines, crockery..)

All boat insulation has been renewed with cork, comfortable for SUMMER/WINTER, enhancing onboard living comfort.