The Beneteau First 47.7 represents the pinnacle of French performance cruising yacht design, and this 2003 example presents a rare opportunity to acquire a serious bluewater passage-maker in the heart of Marlborough Sounds. Stretching 14.5 metres on the waterline with a powerful 4.4m beam and a deep 2.8m draft, the First 47.7 was conceived by Beneteau to dominate offshore racing while delivering the comfort demanded by extended cruising. Designed under the IRC and IMS rules of her era, she is fast, responsive and genuinely capable in open water.
Below decks, three well-appointed cabins provide accommodation for crew and guests, making her equally suited to family bluewater adventures or competitive offshore campaigns. The monohull form is built to Beneteau's exacting fibreglass construction standards, delivering a stiff, low-maintenance hull that has proven itself across oceans worldwide. Picton is an outstanding base for a yacht of this calibre — the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds and convenient for Cook Strait crossings to the North Island.
At NZD $260,000, this Beneteau First 47.7 offers exceptional value for a performance yacht with genuine bluewater credentials. Inspection is strongly encouraged.
