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Beneteau First 44.7

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & spade rudder · 2004–2007

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
40.0%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
22.4
Displacement / length
168.1
Comfort ratio
25.7
Capsize screening
1.92
Hull speed
8.2 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1750
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
2004–2007
Designer
Farr Yacht Design Ltd., Bruce Farr
Builder
Beneteau

Design & history

The Beneteau First 447 was offered with multiple rig options and a deep draft version.

Notable features
Deep Draft version: 8.5'/2.59mSTD rig: 2 spreader aluminum rig and wire riggingRACE 1 rig: 3 spreader tapered rig with Dyform riggingRACE 2 rig: 3 spreader carbon rig with rod rigging
Variants
  • Deep Draft version

Curated reference notes

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