Beneteau 44.7 First

**For Sale: 2006 Beneteau First 44.7 - Race Ready & Cruise in Comfort | Full 2C Commercial Certification**

**Price: $179,000**
**Location: Mooloolaba Queensland**

A rare opportunity to own a legendary Bruce Farr design that perfectly blends exhilarating performance with comfortable, fast cruising. This 2006 Beneteau First 44.7 is an exceptional example of the model, well maintained and ready to work or go cruising.

What truly sets this vessel apart is its current **AMSA 2C Commercial Certification**, opening up a world of possibilities for charter work, sailing schools, or corporate events, providing a unique opportunity to generate income from your passion.

This is not a project boat. With a recent survey, brand new thru-hulls, and fresh antifouling, she is a ready for her next adventure, whether that's club racing, a coastal passage, or a commercial venture.

**Key Highlights & Recent Upgrades:**

* **Commercial Certification:** Current AMSA 2C Survey, offering significant income potential. All safety equipment is to commercial standard. With the new standard on Commercial Surveys implemented 1 July 2025, save your self THOUSANDS with a boat already in survey.

* **Winner in class B2G 2021:**

* **Instrumens:** New Raymarine at helm and on the mast.

* **Peace of Mind:** A comprehensive, independent survey was completed in **September 2025** and is available for serious buyers to review.

* **Major Plumbing Refit (2024):** All thru-hulls and seacocks below the waterline were professionally replaced with high-quality stainless fittings for ultimate safety and longevity.

* **Ready for the Season:** Freshly antifouled and PropSpeed applied in **September 2025**.

* **Proven Performer:** The First 44.7 is renowned for its speed, stability, and beautiful sailing characteristics in all conditions.

* **Versatile Layout:** Featuring the popular 3-cabin, 2-head layout, she is perfect for cruising with family and friends or accommodating charter guests in comfort. An additional single bunk has been added to one of the cabins, but can easily be removed for those not wanting the extra bed/storage.

**Detailed Description**

**Performance & Deck:**
Designed by Bruce Farr, the First 44.7's racing pedigree is immediately apparent. The powerful rig, deep lead keel, and efficient deck layout make her a joy to sail and a formidable competitor. The cockpit is spacious and well-organized for both racing crew and casual cruising. All lines are led aft for easy handling, and the quality deck hardware from Harken and Lewmar ensures smooth operation.

**Interior & Comfort:**
Below deck, you are welcomed by the warm and timeless Alpi Mahogany timber finish. The saloon is bright and spacious, with a large U-shaped settee and a central bench seat providing ample dining space. The longitudinal galley to port is well-equipped with a two-burner stove, oven, large top-loading fridge, and double sinks.

The three-cabin layout provides a generous owner's cabin forward with a private ensuite, and two comfortable double cabins aft, sharing a second head and shower. There is excellent ventilation and headroom throughout.

**Engine & Systems:**
Powered by a reliable Yanmar 4JHE diesel engine with approximately 2K hours. The engine has been regularly serviced and thorougly updated. It has been powered up from the original engine. It has a new heat exchanger, heat box, hosing, and new remote water flow installed to protect from overheating to impellar failure. This engine and saildrive are ready to go.

#### **Inventory Includes:**

Full sail locker to include a new main in 2022. There are Numbers 1-4 headsails, staysail, asymetrical, and symetrical. A full list can be provided.

**Inspection:**
This is a well maintained and thoughtfully ready to go Beneteau First 44.7. Whether you're looking for a podium-placing club racer, a fast and safe family cruiser, or a vessel with immediate commercial potential, you will not be disappointed.

Inspections are available by appointment.