Beneteau First 345

Designed by JEAN BERRET, the FIRST 345 from BENETEAU is a quality Performance cruiser.

Excellent sailboat, capable of winning races, while offering comfortable accommodation for cruising. In any case, you win with the BENETEAU FIRST 345.

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

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

YANMAR 3GM30F engine reconditioned in 2017 - 27 hp diesel (505h) since start-up.

Complete engine disassembly, expertise and metrology of all parts (cylinders replaced, bearings, all seals, injectors, injection pump inspection, cylinder head surfacing, valve grinding..) by a 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 - straight steering wheel version.

Layout :

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

Kitchen area including double stainless steel sink, stove/oven, fridge, electric and pedal water pump, 2 water tanks 150l each (total 300l in aluminum).

Head compartment with sink, marine toilet, pressurized shower.

Valves + seacocks WC + ENGINE (2019).

Sails & rigging :

MAINSAIL (2013), GENOA (2011), SPI (90m2) TBE, SOLENT ON ROLLER NEUF (never used), storm sail on removable forestay.

2 Spinnaker poles (for regatta racing), led back to cockpit, 2 SELF TAILING winches for genoa + 4 winches in cockpit.

Tacker (system for spi without mast lowering, slides on folded genoa).

Additional :

Lofrans electric anchor windlass 1000w with electric controls forward/rear – plate anchor FOB 16kg + 50m chain 10mm + iron rail + spare plate anchor on chain and buoy.

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

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

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

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

Zodiac tender 2.40m + 2.3hp / 4-stroke HONDA, survival kit in container (2011) to overhaul.

Safety and onboard living equipment (life jackets, flares, fenders, mooring lines, tableware..)

The entire boat insulation has been renewed with cork, pleasant for SUMMER/WINTER, at the living level.