First 44 - the Beneteau fast cruiser

Name: First 44 - the Beneteau fast cruiser
Uploaded: 2023-12-09T17:11:09.000Z
Duration: 20 min 23 s
Description: The Beneteau First 44 offers distinct standard and performance configurations with varying keel depths and sail plans.

9. desember 2023 · 20 min · 58K visninger · Salerno

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The Beneteau First 44, a 2022 model designed by Roberto Biscontini and Lorenzo Argento, features a hull optimized for performance with a deck layout intended for cruising ease.2:01 The vessel is available in two configurations: a standard version and a performance version.5:41 Both share the same hull laminate, but the performance model includes a 2.60-meter lead keel, a 21-meter aluminum mast, and a 1.5-meter bowsprit, compared to the standard’s 2.15-meter draft and 19-meter mast.16:01 The standard deck layout consolidates sail controls near the twin helms, while the performance version utilizes six winches and a traveler track.15:08 The interior design balances wood and white finishes, featuring a longitudinal table arrangement that accommodates the mast position.13:12 Notable features include a large, deep chain locker accessible through the sail locker, a garage capable of housing a two-meter tender, and a cockpit designed with wide side decks.3:34 The boat demonstrates high sensitivity to helm input and wind shifts, requiring active steering to maximize performance.16:51