Beneteau First 456

For sale: Bénéteau First 456 – 1985 (German Frers design). Sailboat recognized for its seaworthiness and performance, ideal for long-distance cruising / blue water sailing. Boat prepared for a long voyage in 2021, with numerous autonomy and safety equipment, and several recent major replacements.

Roller furling genoa with hydraulic system: simplified and secure maneuvers
Added stern skirt (living at anchor / access to dinghy / swimming)
Recent sails (main 2023, genoa 2021)
Complete blue water equipment (AIS, radar, hydraulic steering, etc.)
Recent major work: rudder replaced 2021, seacocks/hull fittings 2023, hull painting 2024, teak deck

Rigging / sails
Delta Voile mainsail on roller furling (2023)
Genoa 2021 on roller furling
Furling stay + trysail
Symmetric spinnaker on sock
2 pole extensions

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

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

Navigation / communication
VHF RT 2048 + portable VHF
Depth gauge
Chartplotter
Radar
AIS transmitting and receiving
Autopilot with hydraulic ram

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

Safety
Life raft for 8 persons – manufactured 2020 (revision needed)

Comfort / onboard living
Lowering canopy + bimini
2 refrigeration units
Oven
Hot water
Radio / CD
Toilet
Approximately 400 L of water reserves
Desalination system (to restart)
Quicksilver dinghy + Yamaha 4 HP 4-stroke motor

Recent work / maintenance
Rudder replaced: 2021
Seacocks and hull fittings: 2023
Teak deck: very recent
Hull painting: 2024

To be prepared
Replacing roof canopy
Revision of life raft (2020)
Restart desalination system (if desired)

Photo dossier and detailed inventory available upon request.