45' Beneteau 45 First

This Beneteau First 45 is of the highest quality
Impressive Sail Inventory - Repowered in 2016 with a Volvo D2 (445 hrs)
Beautiful Cherry Wood Throughout - Extremely Well-Kept
Ready for Island Cruising or Offshore Adventures - Rare Two Cabin "Owner's Layout"

Transferable moorage possible in Victoria, BC

MeetFarr-ari, a beautifully maintained Beneteau First.Built for serious sailors and coastal adventurers, this 45-foot performance cruiser strikes a rare balance between speed, strength, and comfort. Whether you're weekend cruising through the Gulf Islands or preparing for extended offshore passages, this vessel is built to handle the demands of the Pacific Northwest with confidence.
The hull is fast and responsive under sail, yet remarkably stable in a seaway. The rig is powerful but manageable, and the layout on deck is designed for efficiency whether sailing short-handed or with a full crew. Below, you'll find a bright and spacious interior with quality finishes, excellent storage, and a layout that works well at sea or at anchor.
This yacht has been maintained to a high standard and comes equipped with the gear and upgrades expected of a vessel in this class. It's clean, capable, and turn-key ready for its next chapter with an owner who wants to explore further and sail faster.
Located on Vancouver Island, perfectly positioned for some of the best cruising in North America. If you're looking for a high-performance cruiser that doesn't compromise on comfort or capability, reach out to arrange a viewing.

Dimensions:
LOA: 46' 6"
Beam: 14'
Draft: 7'10"
Purpulsion:
Repowered in 2016 - Volvo Penta D2-55F (446 hrs) 55hp
Dripless shaft seal
3 blade prop, Max-prop

Tankage

Fuel - x1 41 gal aluminum
Fresh Water - 120 gal in 5 water tanks
Seaward F600 Hot water tank - 6 gal. 110 VAC
Electronics & Nav Equipment
Cockpit Helm
International Rule Navigation Lights
Ritchie magnetic compass with 5" card
2 X Brookes & Gatehouse Hercules 2000 multi function displays
Furuno 1621 radar with 5 1/2"
EM Track AIS receiver, class B
Mast Mounted
4 X Brookes & Gatehouse 20/20 multi function programable repeaters "wind receiver currently not functioning"
Navigation Station
Brookes & Gatehouse Hercules system with 3 multi function displays
Icom IC M56 VHF radio
Standard Horizon CP300 GPS plotter
1 X handheld VHF radio
Raymarine EVO i70 autopilot - ACU - 200 actuator

Interior Layout

Two Stateroom, 2 head, galley aft to starboard layout
Enter through cockpit - 4 step stairway leads you down into the gorgeous salon
Beautiful Cherry wood finishing throughout
Dominant, full been salon directly mid-ship
Master suite forward of salon-private full beam
Immediately forward, full beam en-suite w/shower
Guest suite located aft and to port
2 heads with direct discharge or into 2 septic tanks with deck or overboard discharge.
Hanging lockers and multiple cupboards giving you ample storage
L-shaped Galley is in preferred location, aft and to starboard
X2 removable pilot berths
Multiple opening hatches
Forced air diesel heat
All rectangle portlights are angled and tinted to minimize tropic heat yet allows for fresh air flow

Rigging

Type of Rig - Fractional 7/8 Sloop (faster upwind) by Spar Craft
Stainless Steel Standing Rod Rigging w/swageless terminalsto adjustable turnbuckles
Mainsail full battens on Dutchman lazy jacks system with slab reefing & an integral boom cover
Genoa on Profurl under deck roller furling system.
Selden removable bow sprit
Includes an aluminum spinnaker pole and Selden sprit.
Forespar Boomvang
Harken Mainsheet Traveler
Adjustable Genoa cars
Hydraulic backstay tensioner
Mostly new performance quality color coded running rigging
Sail locker forward with 19" x 20" hatches on deck and also access from interior bow hatch.

Sail Inventory (An assortment of which are stored off-vessel)

Mainsail
North Sails 3Di-Full batten- 2021 as new (on the boom now, worth $20K )
Neil Pryde SPECTRA- 2017 (Lt/Med Race)
Quantum SPECTRA- 2011 (Race)
Genoa -
Sobstad Kevlar - 153% AP-2017 (Race)
North Sails Kevlar - 105%-2013 (Race)
UK Sails Carbon - 140%-2012 (Race)
UK Sails Carbon Lt1 - 153%-2012 (Race)
Neil Pryde Dacron - 145% (Cruising)
Jib -
Wake Sails Dacron - 85%-2013 (Race)
UK Sails Dacron - 75%-2013 (Race)
North Sails DACRON 2005 (Storm)
Symmetrical -
Quantum Nylon .5 oz. M/H - 2021 ( as new )
North Sails Nylon 1.75oz M/H - 2013
North Sails Nylon 85oz M/H 2013
North Sails Nylon 85oz F 2013
Asymmetrical -
Neil Pryde Nylon - 1.5 oz.-2021( as new ) .
Halsey Nylon - .75 oz.-2018
Sobstad Nylon M/H 1.5 oz.-2013
Quantum Rip-stop Nylon w/sock - .6 oz.
Trysail - North Sails Dacron-2011
Blast Reacher - Sobstad Nylon Rip/stop-2011
Daisy Staysail - Hood Nylon Rip/stop-2011
Winches
WINCHES - TOTAL 8
2 X Lewmar #56 - 2 speed, self tailing
2 X Lewmar #54 - 2 speed, self tailing
Lewmar #40 - 2 speed, self tailing