FIRST 45 (BENETEAU - FARR)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46.59 ft |
| LWL | 39.04 ft |
| Beam | 13.94 ft |
| Draft | 7.05 ft |
| Displacement | 23,149 lb |
| Ballast | 8,377.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 20.6 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 570.49 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 624.31 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,291.67 sq ft |
| SA total | 1,288 sq ft |
About the FIRST 45 (BENETEAU - FARR)
Same as the BENETEAU 45F5. Wing keel draft: 1.8 m / 5.9 ft Deep keel (lead) draft: 2.4 m / 7.87 ft Sail area: -Main: 53 m² / 570.5 ft² -150% Genoa: 58 m² / 624.3 ft² -Spinnaker: 120 m² / 1,291.7 ft² Racing rig: Sail area: 1,288 ft² I = 55.12 ft / 16.80 m J = 16.08 ft / 4.90 m P = 58.40 ft / 17.80 m E = 19.03 ft / 5.80 m
Performance
ORC Performance Data(47 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.3 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| 60° | 4.6 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| 75° | 4.7 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| 90° | 4.6 | 6.3 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| 110° | 4.7 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.2 |
| 120° | 4.5 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 9.7 | 10.5 | 11.2 |
| 135° | 4.0 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 10.5 | 12.2 |
| 150° | 3.3 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 11.0 |
| Beat VMG | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Run VMG | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 9.8 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46.59ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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