First 44
Racer-cruiser royalty
Luxurious and Performant
Length overall
14.65 m
48’1’’
Upwind sail area
121 m²
1,301 sq.ft
Number of berths
from 2 to 14 persons
3 cabins
Luxurious and Performant
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
Interior Design
The First 44 offers a streamlined interior layout that is modern and luminous, with a blend
of white lacquered surfaces and moulded woods.
With three cabins and two bathrooms, the interior is designed with quality finishes and
materials to create a refined atmosphere.
In the saloon, the table seats up to six people and faces the sofa and navigation station; its
position is in relation to the mast facilitates circulation between the galley and the owner's
cabin, enhancing the feeling of space
Precision from the racecourse, comfort for the open sea
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.
For instance, 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.
Specifications
| Overall length | 14.65 m 48’1’’ |
| Overall beam | 4.25 m 13’11’’ |
| Light displacement | 10,500 kg 23,142 lbs |
| Maximum air draft | 22.17 m 72’9’’ |
| Minimum draft | 2.15 m 7’1’’ |
| Maximum draft | 2.60 m 8’6’’ |
| Fuel capacity | 200 L 53 US gal |
| Fresh water capacity | 370 L 98 US gal |
| Maximum engine power | 57 HP |
| CE certification | A12 / B12 / C14 |
The First 44 in the Gulf
The First 44 brings the performance line’s DNA to a size that cruises seriously: a fast, stiff hull that rewards good sailing, with an interior the family will actually live in. It is the boat for owners who want to race offshore — the Dubai to Muscat is the obvious local goal — and still spend relaxed weekends at anchor.
In the Gulf’s predominantly light-to-moderate conditions, the First 44’s efficiency is a genuine advantage: it keeps sailing when heavier cruisers switch the engine on.
Buy your First 44 in the UAE with Tan Services
Tan Services is the official and exclusive Beneteau dealer for the Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. Specification matters on a performance boat: we help you choose rig, keel and sail options for Gulf conditions, then deliver, commission and support the boat locally under full factory warranty.
Rigging is our home ground — masts to 26 metres, running rigging spliced in-house — alongside yacht repair and maintenance in Dubai. Talk to us about a sea trial.
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