2005 Beneteau First 44.7 Sold Boat in Annapolis, MD 21403 US
Built in 2005
First 44.7
1 Engine (Yanmar)
44 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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 2005 Beneteau First 44.7 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $168,000 | $174,900 |
| Location | Annapolis | Annapolis |
| Nominal Length | 44' | 34' |
| Beam | 13' | - |
| Draft | 6' | - |
| Engine Make | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Total Engine Power | 55 hp | - |
| Days on Market | 1102 | 85 |
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Presenting Southern Cross, an impeccably maintained, and thoroughly updated Beneteau First 44.7. This design offers owners the ability to race with its excellent performance and easy handling or you could sit back and relax on a family sunset cruise with its ease of handling, electric winches, and easy sail handling systems. Her sleek lines and timeless design will turn heads at any marina.
This example sports a three-cabin layout with two heads, as well as a spacious saloon and well-appointed galley, making extended cruising comfortable and easy. Equipped with the desirable shoal keel, windlass, generous water capacity, and shorthanded sailing additions, Southern Cross is ready for any new adventure!
Southern Cross boasts a long list of recent investments, including:
2023
- New Bottom Paint- Blue Petit Trinidad HD
- Replaced Thru Hull Fittings for Waste Tanks and Sinks
- Complete Yanmar Engine and Transmission Service
- Sparcraft Vang Serviced, Including New Piston and Actuator
- Both Jabsco Heads Replaced
- Propane Valve and Solenoid Replaced
- Hydraulic Backstay System Serviced-New Seals, Oil, and Indicator
- Teak Cleaned, Sanded, Sealed
2022
- New Raymarine Autopilot System-Evolution EV-400, P70s Control Head, EV-1 Sensor Core, and ACU-400 Computer (under Warranty Through 2027)
- New B&G Vulcan 12R Chartplotter, mounted on Navpod, with 12v USB Ports (Under warranty through 2025)
- New Raymarine I70s Multi Display (Under Warranty Through 2027)
- New Ramarine I50 Tridata Display (Under Warranty Through 2027)
- 3 New Raymarine I40 Mast Displays (Under Warranty Through 2027)
- New Outboard Motor Lift
- All Stainless Steel Stanchions Replaced
- All Mast-lights converted to LED
- Through Hulls on HVAC System Replaced, New Strainers and Water Pumps Installed
2021
- New Lewmar 48 Self Tailing Electric Winches
- New Flex O Fold 3 Blade Folding Propellor
- New Tides Marine Mainsail Luff System
- New Engine Heat Exchanger, Thermostat, Sea Water Pump, Sail Drive Diaphragm, All Hoses and Clamps Replaced
- New Microwave
- New 400w Inverter
- New Smaller 49" Steering Wheel for Easier Cockpit Access-Original 69" Available
Additional Features:
- 3 Spreader Mast with Rod Rigging
- Mainsail with Dutchman Flaking System
- Two Genoas (1 Dacron and 1 Tri Radial Mylar/Carbon)
- Gennaker with Snuffer
- Yanmar 4JH4E
- 16,000 btu Reverse Cycle A/C & Heat in Main Salon & Forward Cabin
- 7,000 btu Reverse Cycle A/C & Heat for the Aft Cabins
- 800w electric windlass in below deck locker
Please call the listing broker today to schedule your private showing!
Any objections about buying a performance sailboat and sacrificing comfort will be laid to
rest at first glance below. Thanks to the long, low deck house, there's headroom aplenty, topping out at an impressive 6'9" in the aft head and 6'8" in the main cabin. Two staterooms sit port and starboard under the cockpit, and immediately forward of the port stateroom is a head, which is across from the L-shaped galley. The nav station is located to port at the center of the boat, across from a C-shaped couch/settee. The Nav station couldn't be in a better place for offshore racing; away from wind and water, close to the center of effort, and facing the only
direction a nav station should face: forward. There's plenty of room for navigation displays and even a storage area with cubbyholes for books, signal flags, and binoculars. The use of light-colored wood throughout makes the interior of the 44.7 seem even larger than it is,
and even if the weather is terrible outside, it'll be no hardship to spend time down below.
MAIN SALON
STARBOARD:
- Headroom 6'8"
- U-shaped settee with cushions and back rests
- Lockers above the seat-backs
- Stowage under the settee
- Bar in settee back rest to starboard
- (2) Lewmar opening hatches with blinds
- (2) Opening ports
- (2) Fixed hull ports
- Grabrails with built-in blinds
- Salon table with wood inlay and bar
- (4) Overhead halogen lights
- Adjustable double hinged settee
PORTSIDE
- (2) fixed ports
- (2) hatches with rolling blinds
- Opening port with blind on coachroof
- Large storage cabinet with 3 doors, drawers and shelving
- Additonal storage above cabinet
NAV STATION
- Headroom 6'7"
- Large varnished chart table
- Stowage
- Bookshelf
- (1) Lewmar opening port
- Pigeon hole storage compartments
- Electrical panel
- Stereo
GALLEY
- Headroom 6'5"
- Double SS rectangular sinks with mixer tap pressurized hot and cold water
- Gimbaled 2-burner LPG stove w/oven
- Laminated counter top
- 12 volt electric refrigerator w/basket for storage
- Cutlery drawer
- Trash can
- Stowage compartments with doors
- (2) Overhead lights
- Dust pan in the floor
- (1) Lewmar opening port
AFT HEAD
- Headroom 6'9"
- Fully molded head compartment with USCG approved marine toilet & holding tank
- Round FRP washbasin w/mixer tap, pressurized hot and cold shower
- Locker with door
- 12v sump pump for shower
- Towel rails and accessories
- Overhead light
- Lewmar opening hatches
FORWARD CABIN
- Headroom 6'3"
- Double side berth
- Storage under berth
- Portside settee
- Shelves alongside hull
- Hanging locker
- Opening Lewmar deck hatch
- Halogen reading lights
- Ceiling lights
FORWARD HEAD
- Fully molded head compartment with USCG approved marine toilet and holding tank
- Round SS FRP wash basin w/mixer tap, pressurized hot and cold shower.
- Locker with door
- 12v sump pump for shower
- Towel rails and accessories
- Overhead light
- Lewmar opening hatches
AFT CABINS
- Headroom: 6'8"
- Double berth with foam mattress
- Hanging locker
- Locker along the hull
- Stowage space under berth
- Storage shelves at head of bed
- Overhead light
- Reading light
- (1) Lewmar port opening into the cockpit
- (1) Lewmar port opening into the cabinside
Stainless Steel stemhead fitting with roller
Self-bailing anchor locker with windlass support
800w electrical windlass
Stainless Steel bow pulpit w/navigation lights
wood toe rail along the hull-deck junction
(8) aluminum mooring cleats
Stainless Steel stanchions w/ semi-recessed bases
Double set of stainless lifelines
(1) Lewmar® Racing mainsheet traveller track w/ball-bearing car fully-adjustable
(2) Lewmar Racing genoa sheet tracks fully-adjustable
Mainsail tackle with ball-bearing blocks
Spinlock® XT deck stoppers
Wichard® foldaway paddeyes for spinnaker blocks
(2) semi-recessed shroud chainplates
Self-aligning upper and lower rudder bearings
Teak helmsman seat
Teak-slatted cockpit seats
(3) Storage lockers
Locker for gas bottles
Liferaft compartment below helm seat
Stainless Steel aft pulpit w/aft pulpit opening lifelines and horseshoe buoy holder
Stern light on pulpit
Flagpole and holder
Teak-slatted bathing platform
Removable Stainless Steel bathing ladder
Cockpit shower
Lewmar Racing Winch Package:
- (2) 54 2-speedSelf-Tailing genoa sheet winches
- (2) 44 2-speed Self-Tailing Mainsheet winches by the helm station
- (2) 48 2-speed Self-Tailing Electric halyard winches on coachroof
SPARS / RIGGING
- Sparcraft Racing 9/10 fractional keel-stepped tapered mast in anodized aluminum
- 3 sets of aft-swept anodized aluminum spreaders (Racing upgrade)
- Anodized aluminum boom
- Spinnaker poletrack on mast
- Mast deck collar fitting with 11 Lewmar blocks
- Nitronic Rod Rigging (Racing upgrade)
- Stainless standing rigging
- Hydraulic Backstay adjuster
- Hydraulic Boom vang
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/25 | Initial price | $168,000 |
Overview from around the web 2005 Beneteau First 44.7
The 2005 Beneteau First 44
7 has garnered positive feedback from boat owners and sailing enthusiasts alike. Here are some common themes in customer reviews: 1. Performance: Many users praise its excellent sailing performance, noting its speed and responsiveness on the water. The balance between comfort and competitive sailing ability makes it a favorite among both cruisers and racers. 2. Design and Comfort: The interior layout receives high marks for its spaciousness, with well-thought-out living areas that provide comfort for extended stays. The quality of materials and fittings is often highlighted, showcasing the boat's attention to detail. 3. Handling: Reviewers appreciate the boat's easy handling under various conditions, making it suitable for both experienced sailors and those newer to sailing. The helm is noted to be particularly responsive, enhancing the overall sailing experience. 4. Versatility: Customers frequently mention the versatility of the 44.7, as it performs well during races while also providing a comfortable cruising experience. This flexibility allows owners to use the boat for both leisure and competitive purposes. 5. Storage: Ample storage space throughout the boat is a common positive point, making it practical for longer journeys or weekends away. 6. Overall Value: Buyers often remark on the solid value the Beneteau First 44.7 offers in relation to its performance, luxury, and durability. Many feel it is a strong investment in the long term. In summary, customers of the 2005 Beneteau First 44.7 consistently express satisfaction with its performance, comfort, and versatility, making it a popular choice in the sailing community.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
Pros
Performance-Oriented Design: The Beneteau First 44.7 is known for its superb sailing performance, featuring a low profile and streamlined hull design that allows for efficient upwind sailing and speed in various conditions.
Spacious Interior: The cabin layout offers ample space for comfort, ideal for both cruising and racing. With well-designed living quarters, it provides a comfortable atmosphere for long voyages.
Quality Build and Materials: Built with high-quality materials and craftsmanship, the 44.7 stands up to the rigors of both offshore and coastal sailing, ensuring durability and longevity.
Versatile Configuration: This model can be equipped for various sailing styles, making it suitable for serious racers as well as casual cruisers. The performance can be tailored with different sail configurations as needed.
Excellent Stability: The sailboat's keel and rudder design enhance stability, providing a smooth and controlled sailing experience even in challenging weather.
Strong Community and Support: As part of the Beneteau family, owners benefit from a wealth of knowledge and a strong community, facilitating access to maintenance, parts, and resources.
Cons
Price Point: As a performance-oriented yacht, the Beneteau First 44.7 may be more expensive than other cruising boats in its class, which could be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers.
Maintenance Requirements: Due to its sophisticated systems and design, regular maintenance is necessary to keep it in peak condition, which can be time-consuming or costly.
Draft Considerations: With a deeper draft, the First 44.7 may be less suitable for shallow water sailing or areas with limited draft, limiting some cruising opportunities.
Limited Storage for Gear: While the interior is spacious, some owners find storage to be limited for extensive gear, especially for long-term cruising needs.
Performance over Comfort: While the design prioritizes sailing performance, this may come at the expense of some creature comforts found in more dedicated cruising boats.
Made For
The 2005 Beneteau First 44.7 is designed for sailing enthusiasts who appreciate both performance and comfort. This vessel is perfect for experienced sailors seeking an exhilarating racing experience, thanks to its optimized hull design and powerful sail plan. At the same time, it offers a well-thought-out interior, making it ideal for cruising and extended voyages with family or friends. The spacious cockpit and ergonomic layout cater to those who enjoy socializing on the water, while the modern amenities below deck provide a comfortable retreat after a day of sailing. Whether you’re looking to compete in regattas or simply enjoy leisurely weekend sails, the Beneteau First 44.7 combines practicality with a touch of luxury, appealing to both the competitive sailor and the casual cruiser alike.
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7330 Edgewood Road Suite 1, Annapolis, MD, 21403
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