Designed by JEAN BERRET, the BENETEAU FIRST 345 of the BENETEAU shipyards is a high-quality Performance cruiser.
Excellent sailboat, capable of winning races, while having comfortable accommodation 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 reconditioned in 2017 - 27 hp diesel (505h) since start-up.
Complete disassembly of the engine, expertise and metrology of all parts (replacement of cylinders, bearings, all seals, injectors, inspection of the injection pump, surfacing of the cylinder head, valve seat reconditioning..) by a professional with invoices.
Replacement of the turbine (2022), revision and oil change + filter replacement (09/2015).
Propeller shaft with Kiwi Pro 15' folding propeller 3 blades, comfortable for maneuvering in port.
Fuel capacity 80L - straight tiller version.
Layout:
Version with 3 double cabins (1 forward / 2 aft) + bright, spacious saloon that can serve as additional berths.
Kitchen area with double stainless steel sink, gas stove/oven, fridge, electric + hand water pump, 2 water tanks 2x150L (total 300L) in aluminium.
Head with sink, marine toilet, pressurized shower.
Valves + seacock through hulls WC + ENGINE (2019).
Sails & rigging:
MAINSAIL (2013), GENOIS (2011), SPI (90m2) TBE, SOLENT ON NEW FURLER (never used), storm sail on reefable staysail.
2 Spinnaker poles (for racing competitions), reefing at cockpit, 2 SELF-TAILING winches for the Genoa + 4 winches on the cockpit.
Spinnaker tack (system for spi without pole mounting, slides on the folded Genoa).
Other equipment:
Lofrans electric windlass 1000W with electric forward/reverse controls – FOB 16Kg anchor + 50m 10mm chain + iron bar + spare flat anchor on chain and warp.
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 shower, bath ladder, AIR BREEZE 3-blade wind turbine.
New roof and Bimini coverings 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 cut-off, shore power connection..
Zodiac Dinghy 2.40m + 2.3hp / 4-stroke HONDA, survival container (2011) to be serviced.
Safety and onboard life equipment (Life jackets, lights, fenders, lines, crockery..)
All insulation of the boat has been redone with cork, comfortable for SUMMER/WINTER, at living level.
