Beneteau First 44 Performance - full North 3Di wardrobe, B&G H5000
Currency
Length
46' 5" - 14.15m
Vessel Location
Sydney NSW
Launch Year
2024
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
2024 model year Beneteau First 44, Performance Deck version, deep lead keel. One Australian owner, professionally maintained, berthed at CYCA Rushcutters Bay. The owner is now concentrating on one-design racing, so Firefox is available ahead of summer, priced to sell.
Out of the water for antifouling late November - out-of-water survey available then, at buyer's cost. Inspect at CYCA, Rushcutters Bay.
SPENT IN 2026 (INVOICES AVAILABLE)
- North Sails light-air genoa, NPL Sport Xi Aramid - new July 2026 ($14.7K)
- Sydney Rigging: new mainsheet spliced as a continuous loop, new traveller lines, new backstay primary and bridle
- Both heads converted to Jabsco 12V electric toilets, new pumps and wiring (July 2026)
- Navigation: Expedition v12 on a main and a fully set-up backup laptop, both included, with current AusENC charts; Starlink firmware updated
- Yanmar log-book engine service, March 2026
- Antifouling booked for late November 2026
- Category 3 equipped; Category 5 certified (July 2026); 10 x 165N lifejackets; flares and extinguisher in date to 2027-28
SAILS
- North Sails 2024-25: 3Di black main, 3Di black furling genoa, 3Di black #3, S2 and S3 spinnakers, Helix Code 75 Code Zero on a Facnor FX+ 4500 furler
- North Sails light-air genoa (2026)
- Sydney Sailmakers 2025 delivery set: Dacron fully battened main with 2 deep reefs, plus furling genoa
RIG AND DECK
- Black tapered aluminium mast, 2 aft-swept spreaders, Dyform rigging, LED lighting
- Upgraded Harken hydraulic backstay
- Carbon spinnaker pole on mast track; standard GRP bowsprit with integrated electric windlass
- 6 Harken Performa winches (2 electric), flush traveller, upgraded Spinlock jammers
- Foam non-slip cockpit floor, seating and swim platform
- Wichard chainplate for a removable forestay
ELECTRONICS
- B&G H5000 Hercules processor, 3D motion sensor, WS720 wind on 1.1m carbon spar, ZG100 GPS
- Garmin 12" GPSMap 1223 plotter, Reactor 40 autopilot with wireless remote, 4 x GNX120 mast displays
- VHF, Starlink on custom stern bracket, 4G/5G/Wi-Fi antenna
- Fusion stereo, saloon and cockpit speakers
SYSTEMS
- Yanmar 4JH57 57hp saildrive, 3-blade folding prop
- Side-Power retractable bow thruster; dedicated batteries upgraded Dec 2025 to 2 x Optima Blue Top 75Ah AGM
- 200Ah Victron lithium house bank, 2000W inverter, shore power and charger
- Electric windlass with helm control, Delta 20kg anchor, 32m chain plus 45m warp
- 200L fuel, 200L water, hot water from shore power or engine
- Electric swim platform and dinghy garage; Highfield inflatable with electric outboard
ACCOMMODATION
- Three cabins, two heads with separate showers
- White lacquer and timber interior, L-shaped galley, front-opening fridge, 2-burner stove and oven
- Sheets Ahoy bedding and upholstery
- Full cockpit cover, awning, helm and console covers, winch covers, pole cover
SPECIFICATIONS
- LOA 14.15m (standard GRP bowsprit), hull length 13.15m
- Beam 4.25m, draft 2.60m, displacement 10.5t light
- Design: Biscontini; interior by Lorenzo Argento
SALE
- Sail number 044 transfers with the boat
- Sold without the name
Out of the water for antifouling late November - out-of-water survey available then, at buyer's cost. Inspect at CYCA, Rushcutters Bay.
SPENT IN 2026 (INVOICES AVAILABLE)
- North Sails light-air genoa, NPL Sport Xi Aramid - new July 2026 ($14.7K)
- Sydney Rigging: new mainsheet spliced as a continuous loop, new traveller lines, new backstay primary and bridle
- Both heads converted to Jabsco 12V electric toilets, new pumps and wiring (July 2026)
- Navigation: Expedition v12 on a main and a fully set-up backup laptop, both included, with current AusENC charts; Starlink firmware updated
- Yanmar log-book engine service, March 2026
- Antifouling booked for late November 2026
- Category 3 equipped; Category 5 certified (July 2026); 10 x 165N lifejackets; flares and extinguisher in date to 2027-28
SAILS
- North Sails 2024-25: 3Di black main, 3Di black furling genoa, 3Di black #3, S2 and S3 spinnakers, Helix Code 75 Code Zero on a Facnor FX+ 4500 furler
- North Sails light-air genoa (2026)
- Sydney Sailmakers 2025 delivery set: Dacron fully battened main with 2 deep reefs, plus furling genoa
RIG AND DECK
- Black tapered aluminium mast, 2 aft-swept spreaders, Dyform rigging, LED lighting
- Upgraded Harken hydraulic backstay
- Carbon spinnaker pole on mast track; standard GRP bowsprit with integrated electric windlass
- 6 Harken Performa winches (2 electric), flush traveller, upgraded Spinlock jammers
- Foam non-slip cockpit floor, seating and swim platform
- Wichard chainplate for a removable forestay
ELECTRONICS
- B&G H5000 Hercules processor, 3D motion sensor, WS720 wind on 1.1m carbon spar, ZG100 GPS
- Garmin 12" GPSMap 1223 plotter, Reactor 40 autopilot with wireless remote, 4 x GNX120 mast displays
- VHF, Starlink on custom stern bracket, 4G/5G/Wi-Fi antenna
- Fusion stereo, saloon and cockpit speakers
SYSTEMS
- Yanmar 4JH57 57hp saildrive, 3-blade folding prop
- Side-Power retractable bow thruster; dedicated batteries upgraded Dec 2025 to 2 x Optima Blue Top 75Ah AGM
- 200Ah Victron lithium house bank, 2000W inverter, shore power and charger
- Electric windlass with helm control, Delta 20kg anchor, 32m chain plus 45m warp
- 200L fuel, 200L water, hot water from shore power or engine
- Electric swim platform and dinghy garage; Highfield inflatable with electric outboard
ACCOMMODATION
- Three cabins, two heads with separate showers
- White lacquer and timber interior, L-shaped galley, front-opening fridge, 2-burner stove and oven
- Sheets Ahoy bedding and upholstery
- Full cockpit cover, awning, helm and console covers, winch covers, pole cover
SPECIFICATIONS
- LOA 14.15m (standard GRP bowsprit), hull length 13.15m
- Beam 4.25m, draft 2.60m, displacement 10.5t light
- Design: Biscontini; interior by Lorenzo Argento
SALE
- Sail number 044 transfers with the boat
- Sold without the name
Price
AU $850,000
Vessel Name
Firefox (sold without name)
Launch Year
2024
Length
46' 5" - 14.15m
Beam
4.25
Draft
2.60m
Displacement
10,500kg
Keel / Ballast
Deep lead bulb keel, twin rudders
Vessel Location
Sydney Nsw
Region
New South Wales
Use
Cruising, Racing
Designer
Roberto Biscontini
Builder
Beneteau, France
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Decks Material
GRP
Engine
Yanmar 4JH57 57hp diesel saildrive, 3-blade folding prop. Log-book serviced March 2026
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
57
Fuel Type
Diesel
Propulsion
Inboard Sail Drive : 3-blade folding prop
Thrusters
Bow - Side-Power retractable, dedicated batteries upgraded Dec 2025
Fuel
200 litres
Water
200 litres
Dinghy
Highfield inflatable with electric inflator, stowed in electric dinghy garage under the swim platform
Outboard
Electric outboard
Covers
Boom tent, helm and console covers, winch covers, pole cover
Accommodation
White lacquer and timber interior, L-shaped galley with front-opening fridge, 2-burner stove and oven. Sheets Ahoy bedding and upholstery
Cabins
3 double cabins: owner's cabin forward, two aft doubles
Berths
Sleeps 6
Shower
2 separate showers, one in each head; hot water from shore power or engine
Toilet
2 heads, both converted to Jabsco 12V electric toilets with new pumps and wiring (July 2026)
Entertainment
Fusion stereo with saloon and cockpit speakers; Starlink and 4G/5G Wi-Fi
Galley
L-shaped galley at the foot of the companionway, Corian-style benchtops
Refrigeration
Electric top & front-opening fridge
Stove
2-burner gas stove with oven
Hot Water
Heated from shore power or engine heat exchanger
Ground Tackle
Delta 20kg anchor, 32m chain plus 45m warp, electric windlass integrated in GRP bowsprit with helm control
Safety Gear
Category 3 equipped; Category 5 certified (Australian Sailing audit, July 2026). Emergency tiller, waterproof first aid kit, 2 × 8L buckets, 15m heaving line, floating torch, crew-retrieval system, VHF with DSC
Bilge Pumps
Electric automatic and manual bilge pumps
Life Raft
Yes
Epirb
Yes, 406MHz
Life Jackets
10 × Spinlock Deckvest 6D, 165N
Flares
Red hand and orange smoke flares in waterproof container, in date
Fire Protection
Dry powder fire extinguisher (1A:10BE), fire blanket
Electrics
12V and 240V circuits. 200Ah Victron lithium house bank, 2000W inverter, shore power with battery charger. Dedicated starter battery. Side-Power bow thruster on its own battery bank, upgraded Dec 2025 to 2 x Optima Blue Top 75Ah AGM. LED lighting throughout.
Electronics / Navigation
B&G H5000 Hercules processor with 3D motion sensor, WS720 wind sensor on 1.1m carbon spar, ZG100 GPS. Garmin 12" GPSMap 1223 chartplotter, Reactor 40 autopilot with wireless remote, 4 x GNX120 mast displays, LT-500 AHRS. VHF with DSC. Starlink on custom stern bracket, 4G/5G/Wi-Fi antenna. Expedition v12 navigation software on main and fully set-up backup laptops (both included) with current AusENC charts. Fusion stereo with saloon and cockpit speakers.
Sail Inventory
North Sails racing wardrobe (2024-25): 3Di black mainsail, 3Di black furling genoa, 3Di black #3, S2 light blue and S3 dark blue spinnakers, Helix Code 75 Code Zero on Facnor FX+ 4500 furler. North Sails NPL Sport Xi Aramid light-air genoa, new July 2026. Sydney Sailmakers delivery set (2025): Contender Warp-Tech Dacron fully battened main with 2 deep reefs, plus furling genoa.
Mast / Rigging
Black tapered aluminium mast, 2 aft-swept spreaders, Dyform standing rigging, LED mast lighting. Upgraded Harken hydraulic backstay. New 2026 (Sydney Rigging): backstay primary and bridle, mainsheet spliced as a continuous loop, traveller lines. Wichard chainplate for removable forestay. Carbon spinnaker pole on mast track.
Deck Gear
Performance Deck layout: 6 Harken Performa winches (2 electric), flush-mounted traveller, upgraded Spinlock jammers, all controls led aft. Standard GRP bowsprit with integrated electric windlass. Foam non-slip cockpit floor, seating and swim platform. Electric swim platform and dinghy garage.
Remarks
Sold without the name. Sail number 044 transfers with the boat. Out of the water for antifouling late November 2026 - out-of-water survey available then, at buyer's cost. Invoices for 2026 work available on request. Inspect at CYCA, Rushcutters Bay. Graham Williams -
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CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Graham Williams
Telephone
Sydney NSW
Australia
Australia