2003 Beneteau First 47.7 for sale in Belvedere-Tiburon, CA
Belvedere-Tiburon, CA, United States200314.8m
Asking PriceBroker
$159,900 USD
MakeBeneteau
ModelFirst 47.7
Year2003
Length14.8m4.5m beam
EngineYanmar4JH3-TE
Draft2.8m
Overview
About this vessel
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. The boat accelerates quickly out of tacks, reaches double-digit speeds when the Bay breeze fills in, and is 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 of its 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, resulting in efficient tacking up the Cityfront and strong performance beating into the afternoon westerlies.
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's typical afternoon wind of 18 - 30 knots, the 47.7 hits a sweet spot with 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. The First 47.7's displacement of approximately 25,000 lb, lead ballast keel, and wide beam provide 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, 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 with twin wheels, large winch layout, and open working cockpit. Crews are often 8 - 10 people during windy races, and sail handling is constant. The cockpit design is extraordinary, with the wheel allowing 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.
The boat features a brilliant white hull and teak decks. The plush interior offers many exquisite details with warm tones of cherry stained interior as you enter the salon and plenty of ventilation accented by 6'4 feet of headroom. Luxurious appointments include a gimbaled salon table that can be tilted when heeling, and companionway steps framed with aluminum create a unique atmosphere. 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 exceptional interior joinery. The First 47.7 is designed to be a true blue water performance yacht with vinylester osmosis barrier and end grain balsa sandwich deck construction.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeBeneteau
ModelFirst 47.7
Year2003
Dimensions
Length overall14.8m
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, knot log
Raymarine ST600R autopilot remote
ICOM VHF radio
Raymarine RL70C MFD
Raymarine Tridata digital depth, speed, log
Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot controller
Plastimo Olympic 135 binnacle compass
Mainsail cover
Cockpit dodger with isinglass covers
Full boat cover
Wabasto diesel force air heater
Goldstar microwave oven
Poly Planner cockpit speakers
Panasonic cabin speakers
Fusion MS marine stereo
Insignia 39 inch flat screen television
Max Power VIP 150 retractable bow thruster
West Marine inflatable dinghy
Wabasto Air-Top 32 diesel heater
Sparcraft aluminum triple spreader mast
Lewmar powered self-tailing winches
Lewmar two-speed self-tailing winches
Stainless steel double rail pulpits
Teak decks
Adler Barbour front-loading refrigerator
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