2003 Beneteau First 47.7 for sale in Belvedere-Tiburon, CA
Belvedere-Tiburon, CA, United States200314.6m
Asking PriceBroker
$159,900 USD
MakeBeneteau
ModelFirst 47.7
Year2003
Length14.6m4.5m beam
EngineYanmar4JH3-TE
Draft2.8m
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VERONESE is a nicely equipped, well maintained and updated 3 cabin, two head Beneteau First 47.7. The 47.7 is a popular racer/cruiser that will take you anywhere you want to go in comfort and style.
Strong on design, strong on technology, full of character and a sensational sail!
VERONESE is unusually well suited to San Francisco Bay because its design lines up almost perfectly with the Bay's typical conditions: 20 - 30 kt afternoon winds, steep chop, strong currents, and frequent upwind sailing.
Designed as a True Performance Racer-Cruiser
The First 47.7 was designed by Bruce Farr, one of the most successful performance yacht designers. The hull was developed for speed and efficiency rather than handicap rules, resulting in powerful but slippery hull lines.
Key performance metrics: SA/D ratio ~20 (well powered), Displacement/Length ~160 (moderately light), Hull speed ~8.6 knots. Accelerates quickly out of tacks. Reaches double-digit speeds when the Bay breeze fills in. Fast enough to sail efficiently against current.
Excellent Upwind Ability for Beating into Bay Wind
San Francisco Bay sailing is often upwind (especially from Berkeley, Sausalito, or Alameda toward the Gate). The First 47.7 excels here because it has a deep high-aspect keel, balanced hull, and large fractional rig. These features allow it to point high and track cleanly upwind even in heavier weather. Result on the Bay: efficient tacking up the Cityfront, strong performance beating into the afternoon westerlies, and less leeway in current and chop.
Large Sail Plan That Thrives in Bay Breeze
The boat carries about 1,464 ft² of upwind sail area and much more downwind with spinnakers. In San Francisco, the typical afternoon wind is 18 - 30 knots. Many cruising boats are overpowered or under-rigged. The 47.7 hits a sweet spot: plenty of horsepower for light mornings, reefing options for heavy afternoon breeze, and powerful downwind sailing under the Golden Gate.
Stability and Control in Bay Chop
San Francisco Bay chop is short and steep. Boats that are too light slam badly. The First 47.7's characteristics help here: displacement ~25,000 lb, lead ballast keel, and wide beam (~14'9"). This gives strong form stability, good tracking in waves, and comfortable motion compared with lighter race boats.
PHRF Sweet Spot for West Coast Racing
The First 47.7 typically rates roughly ~24 - 33 PHRF depending on configuration. That's ideal for YRA racing on SF Bay and offshore races like Lightship, Farallones, or Coastal Cup. It's fast enough to compete with modern boats but still manageable with a club crew.
Big, Ergonomic Deck for Bay Racing
The cockpit and deck layout were designed for racing: twin wheels, large winch layout, and open working cockpit. This matters on SF Bay because crews are often 8 - 10 people during windy races, and sail handling is constant. The First 47.7 is perfect for San Francisco Bay because it combines power, stability, and upwind efficiency.
The Beneteau First 47.7 is sleek and gorgeous with brilliant white hull and teak decks and is a sophisticated racer with all the comforts of a luxurious cruiser. Bruce Farr designed the hull and powerful rig provide excellent performance whether your are racing or cruising. The First 47.7 follows the footsteps of the highly successful First 40.7 with the interior styling of the exemplary First 45. The First 47.7 is fast, fun and easy to handle. Whether race equipped to go offshore or around the buoys, the First 47.7 will be a joy to sail.
The First 47.7 cockpit design is extraordinary. The wheel allows the helmsmen to sit comfortably on the coaming with an unobstructed view forward. Features include teak slatted inlaid seats and mounted electronics in the cockpit coaming. The traveler is located near the helm for optimal boom and mainsheet control. A folding swim platform retracts easily to the sleek lines of the boat when racing.
Not only will the First 47.7 shine on the racecourse, it is fully equipped for comfortable cruising. The plush interior offers many exquisite details. The warm tones of cherry stained interior greet you as you enter the salon and there is plenty of ventilation accented by 6'4 feet of headroom. Luxurious appointments such as a gimbaled salon table that can be tilted when heeling, and companionway steps framed with aluminum create a unique atmosphere of intimacy. All of these details are designed specifically to meet the high demands of the sophisticated Beneteau sailor.
The three-cabin configuration has large berths, hanging closets, and functional lighting. The forward cabin suite has a private head, port settee and plenty of room for storage along the side of the hull and under the berth. The navigation station is to port with large chart table, plenty of room for books, electronics, and charts. The galley is fully equipped with a large front-loading refrigerator, three burner stove and oven, with more than enough counter space for preparing large meals for the whole family and crew. All of this is combined with cabinetry and the exceptional interior joinery that is Beneteau's signature.
The First 47.7 is designed to be a true blue water performance yacht. She has all the characteristics Beneteau is known for: vinylester osmosis barrier and end grain balsa sandwich deck construction. As with all boats in the Beneteau family, this provides exceptional quality, performance and value.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeBeneteau
ModelFirst 47.7
Year2003
Dimensions
Length overall14.6m
Beam4.5m
Draft2.8m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeYanmar
Engine model4JH3-TE
Engine count1
Features
On board
Raymarine RC530 multifunction display
Raymarine ST60 Multi digital depth and knot log
Raymarine ST600R autopilot remote
ICOM VHF radio with cockpit microphone
Raymarine RL70C MFD helm display
Raymarine Tridata digital depth, speed, log
Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot controller
Plastimo Olympic 135 binnacle compass
Mainsail cover
Cockpit dodger with isinglass covers
Steering wheel cover
Winch covers
Full boat cover
Cockpit bolster cushions
Carbon spinnaker pole cover
Lewmar plastic winch handle holders
Titan 10 inch plastic locking winch handle
West Marine boat hook and scrub brush
Wabasto diesel force air heater
Goldstar microwave oven
Poly Planner cockpit speakers
Panasonic cabin speakers
Fusion MS marine stereo
XPOD MP3 Disc Player
Insignia 39 inch flat screen television
Max Power VIP 150 retractable bow thruster
West Marine air dryers
Black & Decker Dust Buster
Brookstone attaché case tool kit
West Marine inflatable dinghy
Aluminum oars
Wabasto Air-Top 32 diesel heater
Sparcraft aluminum triple spreader mast
Sparcraft boom with end boom sheeting
Navtec 500 Series turnbuckles
Lewmar #44 powered self-tailing cabin-top winch
Lewmar #44 two-speed self-tailing cabin top winch
Lewmar #48 two-speed self-tailing main sheet winches
Lewmar two-speed self tailing cockpit primary winches
Stainless steel double rail pulpits and lifelines
Teak decks
Teak slatted inlaid seats
Folding swim platform
Yanmar 4JH3-TE diesel engine
3 Blade bronze propeller
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