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Beneteau First 44

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & dual rudders · 2022–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
31.0%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
19.9
Displacement / length
141.0
Comfort ratio
25.1
Capsize screening
1.95
Hull speed
8.7 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2095
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Cast Iron
Production
Years built
2022–present
Designer
Biscontini Design Group, Roberto Biscontini
Builder
Beneteau

Design & history

The First 44 (Beneteau) features exterior and interior design by Lorenzo Argento and is compatible with a Performance rig and keel.

Notable features
Compatible with Performance rig and keelDisplacement is lightshipMain sail area: 53 m2 / 570 ft2Genoa furler below deck: 53 m2 / 570 ft2Genoa furler under deck: 50 m2 / 539 ft2 (J - 5.6 m / 18.33 ft)Code 0: 95 m2 / 1,022 ft2Asymmetric spinnaker: 170 m2 / 1,830 ft2Water tank options: 200L/53 gal or 240L/63 gal
Design

Outside and interior design by Lorenzo Argento.

Curated reference notes

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