This lovely sailing yacht, with a remarkable design, is today the natural link between the First 36 and First 53. It combines performance, elegance and comfort thanks to the quality of its equipment, which offers unequalled sailing pleasure.

With the new FIRST 44, BENETEAU draws to the noblest expression of the term “racer/cruiser”: an elegant and comfortable yacht that provides unequaled pleasure under sail. The generous sail plan allows the First 44 to be lively and efficient in all conditions.

Naval architect : BISCONTINI YACHT DESIGN
Exterior & interior design : LORENZO ARGENTO

Award(s)

British Yachting Awards 2023

Exterior design

The FIRST 44 is presented in two main setups, FIRST 44 and FIRST 44 PERFORMANCE, with a different deck plan and options for keels and masts.

In the FIRST 44 version, the cockpit is very convivial with a lovely cockpit table as well as its fluidity with a level access to the large clear gangways. Four winches, a fixed centerline block for the mainsheet and a mast that is set further aft all maximize the potential of her modern sailplan, defined by a slender mainsail and generously sized foresails. Two 350-litre ballast tanks, which can be activated electrically from the helm consoles, make it possible to maintain the boat's full potential.

On the FIRST 44 PERFORMANCE, deck ergonomics were studied and developed with fully crewed regattas in mind. Equipment and systems are totally geared towards racing, among which should be mentioned the foam non-skid surfaces that replace the teak on the cockpit sole, six well-placed winches and a conventional mainsail traveller.

Interior design

The First 44 offers a streamlined interior layout that is modern and luminous, with a blend of white lacquered surfaces, moulded woods and tasteful upholsteries. 

With three cabins and two heads, the interior is designed with quality finishes and materials to create a refined atmosphere.

In the saloon, the transverse table seats up to six people and faces the sofa and navigation station; its position in relation to the mast facilitates circulation between the galley and the owner's cabin, enhancing the feeling of space.

Highlights

A dual design

The FIRST 44 has been designed with 2 deck plans to satisfy the various expectations of its owners: FIRST 44 and FIRST 44 PERFORMANCE.

Layouts

The First 44 combines elegance and modernity with white lacquered furniture and moulded wood, carefully positioned indirect lighting and a wide range of upholstery.

Expertise

The First 44 takes full benefit of BENETEAU's expertise and the knowledge of the best experts. More requested by their owners, the Firsts are the subject of very advanced development; the engineering was therefore entrusted to the Mer Forte design office, well known in ocean racing, and which held the same role for the Figaro Bénéteau 3. 

First 44 is born

Walkthrough

A connected boat

The mobile application, Seanapps, and its onboard unit lets you view the status of the boat's various systems (battery charge, fuel or water tank levels, maintenance scheduling) via your smartphone, as well as planning your route or reviewing your sailing status using your mobile phone.

SEANAPPS

Virtual tour

Characteristics

Length Overall

48’1’’

14.65 m

Beam overall

13'11''

4.25 m

Light displacement

23,142 lbs

10 500 kg

Air Draught Max

72’9’'

22.17 m

Draught Min

7’1’’

2.15 m

Draught Max

8’6’’

2.6 m

Fuel Capacity

53 US Gal

200 L

Water Capacity

98 US Gal

370 L

Max. engine power

57 HP

CE Certification

A12 / B12 / C14

Profils

First 44 – standard draft

First 44 – shoal draft

Performance draft

Performance draft ballast weight

Layouts

Interior layout
First 44 deck plan
First 44 Performance deck plan

Interior layout

First 44 deck plan

First 44 Performance deck plan

Partners

GARMIN

HARKEN HARDWARE

News

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Beneteau services

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