2001 Beneteau First 47.7

2001 Beneteau First 47.7   Specifications

Beneteau First 47.7

Name....................................................... String Theory

Year...................................................................... 2001

Builder............................................................ Beneteau

Designer....................................................... Bruce Farr

LOA.................................................................... 47.58ft

LWL................................................................... 41.33ft

Beam................................................................. 14.75ft

Draft..................................................................... 7.58ft

Displacement.................................................. 25,353lbs

Ballast.............................................................. 8,377lbs

Sail Area ................................................... 1033.19sq/ft

I…………............................................................ 56.59ft

P .........................................................................52.03ft

J...........................................................................17.06ft

E ..........................................................................21.16ft

Hull ................................................................Fiberglass

Deck.............................................................. Fiberglass

Steering..................................................... Single wheel

Keel................................................................. Lead Fin

Rudder................................................................ Spade

Fuel........................................................ 2 x 242L/64gal

Water......................................................... 621L/164gal

Hot Water....................................................... 42L/11gal

Holding Tank............................................. 2 x 76L/20gal

Heat............................................ Espar Hydronic Diesel

CONSTRUCTION

•  The single skinned hull is made of GRP and Glass fiber construction with balsa stringers
•  A structural inner moulding is bonded to the hull to absorb stresses at pressure points (chain plate tie rods, keel, rudder etc) spreading the load. Deck is balsa cored
•  Upgraded with a new Carbon Fiber rudder ($17,000), new rudder bearing top and bottom (2016)
•  Keel was stripped to metal, then 1 layer of West epoxy applied, 6 layers of Interlux Interprotect plus 3 layers of VC Offshore (Sept 2022)

INTERIOR

•  2 Cabin 2 head layout, with large utility room
•  Cabinetry is varnished cherry with hardwood trim all newly refinished to a very high standard.
•  The sole is a teak and holly style, newly refinished.
•  New leatherette upholstery installed in the Dinette (2019)
•  Custom fitted snap in carpets throughout
•  Salon: exceptionally spacious with 6’7’ headroom, 6 opening ports and hatches allowing an abundant of air and natural light into the salon
•  Oval settee and dinette table to starboard with a centerline bench seat
•  To port is a long settee with storage below seating.
•  Outboard are cupboards and shelving on both sides
•  Chart table: 
• to port is a front facing full size table and seat with storage drawers, cubbies and shelves.
•  AC/DC distribution panels located at the chart table, including electronics, inverter charger remote, stereo
•  Galley:
•  Situated to starboard, L-shaped with excellent counter top prep space.
•  An ornate cut glass splashguard fabricated by the owner protects the settee from the sinks.
•  Galley appliances include:
•  Stove: Propane Eno 2 burner with oven
•  Refrigeration: top loading Frigoboat 12V
•  Microwave: Panasonic
•  Galley sinks: 2 x S/S deep sinks with a new Emco faucet
•  Owner’s cabin fwd:
•  Pullman double bed to starboard
•  Bench seat to port
•  Both port and stb are cupboards outboard with shelf space above
•  String dimmable LED lighting adds to regular LED lights
•  Hanging locker
•  Reading lights (LED)
•  En-suite head Fwd of the owner’s cabin.
•  Shower (wet head), shower seat covering the toilet, manual Jabsco toilet, vanity with sink, pull out faucet for showering, mirrors, storage
•  Aft Cabin:
•  Double bed, bench seat, hanging lockers, drawers, opening ports, reading lights, new mattress coverings
•  Aft head: shower (wet head) shower seat covering the toilet, Jabsco electric salt water flush, vanity with sink and pull out faucet for showering, mirrors, storage
•  Utility room:
•  Aft of the galley, large opening door accesses excellent storage area, various electrical components such as solar panel controllers, inverter, wifi installed here

MECHANICAL

•  Yanmar 4JH3-TE, 4cyl turbo, 75hp, 4600hours
•  Transmission: Kanzaki KBW21
•  Shaft: 1 3/16” S/S
•  Propeller: 3 Blade Bronze Max Prop, 19” diameter
•  Stuffing box: Volvo dripless
•  Cutlass Bearing: Rubber insert (2016)
•  Installed reversable oil sump pump (2022)

ELECTRICAL

•  Shore Power 110V and 220V both with smart plugs
•  12VDC Distribution panel with breakers
•  House Batteries: 10 x Firefly Deep Cycle AGM FF12D1-G31, 1160amp hours (2020)
•  Start Battery: 1 x Interstate Group 27 sealed
•  Battery Charger/Inverter: Victron Multi-Plus 12V/3000W/120amp (2020)
•  Battery Charger: Dolphin 12V 40amp 220V European
•  Battery monitor: Ample Power
•  Solar Panels: 870watts, (2018)
•  Wind generator: Superwind (2018)
•  LED lighting throughout (2014)
•  Galvanic isolator
•  Outlets are all GFCI protected
•  All Raymarine Seatalk cabling replaced (2014)

PLUMBING

•  Bilge pump: Manual Whale, 1500gph
•  Bilge pump: Manual Jabsco
•  Bilge pump: Electric Rule centrifugal, 2000gph
•  Watermaker: Spectra
•  Freshwater tanks: 3 tanks, 2 x 50gal, 1 x 64gal
•  Fwd toilet: manual Jabsco, y-valve to holding tank or direct overboard.
•  Aft toilet: Jabsco electric flush, salt water, holding tank
•  Propane tanks: 2 x Aluminum 10lbs (re cert - 2022)
•  Heating: Espar D10W Hydronic (2014)

INSTRUMENTS

•  Chartplotter: Raymarine E120 Multi display (2018)
•  Radar: Raymarine
•  Autopilot: Raymarine ST6002
•  Wind/speed/depth: Raymarine ST60
•  AIS: Vesper marine watchmate
•  VHF: Standard Horizon Explorer DSC w/remote (2014)
•  SSB Radio: ICom IC-M802
•  Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon HX471S
•  Handheld VHF: Icom IC M92D
•  Stereo: Fusion MS-UD650, interior and cockpit speakers
•  WIFI extender and cellular booster
• Set up for Satellite Radio and Iridium Go

SAILS & CANVAS

•  Mainsail #1: North 3Di Full Battened, (2016)
•  Mainsail #2: North Tri radial (2001)
•  Genoa #1: North tri radial, 150% (2014)
•  Genoa #2: North Composite 3Di, 145% (2016)
•  Jib: Dacron with full battens, 100% (2014)
•  S2: North, nylon, (2014)
•  S4: North, nylon, (2014)
•  Spinnaker: North, nylon, 0.6 (2014)
•  AO: North, Nylon, (2014)
•  Cruising Spinnaker: North, Nylon, with sock, (2014)
•  Stay sail: North, Dacron, (2014)
•  Trysail: North, Dacron, (2014)
•  Storm jib: North, Dacron, 2014
•  Stack pack mainsail cover

RIGGING

•  Anodized Aluminum keel stepped mast, triple spreader, 9/10 fractional rig
•  Mast removed from boat and all components were rebuilt including rewiring,   sheaves at the base of the mast (2014)
•  Storm track for trysail fitted to mast (2014)
•  All running rigging replaced with Samson braid Dynema (2014) leads aft to   cockpit
•  Clutches: 6 x Spinlock each side on coach roof (2014)
•  Spinnaker pole (2014)
•  Rigid boomvang with additional purchase blocks installed
•  Dutchman boom brake
•  Selden Bowsprit (2018)
•  Adjustable genoa tracks
•  Additional blocks and clutches mounted on the decks port and starboard for   running lines for various flying sails  
•  Primary winches: Lewmar electric ST58 2 speed
•  Secondary/spinnaker winches: Lewmar ST48 2 speed
•  Coachroof/halyard winches: Lewmar electric ST48 2 sp
•  Custom S/DS safety rail installed in front of the binnacle
•  Mainsheet traveler in the cockpit, modified with additional purchase and   reinforced for extra strength

DECK GEAR

•  Electric windlass: LeRoy Somer (mechanical rebuilt 2020, electric motor rebuilt 2022)
•  Primary anchor: CQR 60lbs, 300ft 5/16 chain, 300ft rode
•  Secondary anchor: Fortress FX-32 x 2, 50ft 5/16 chain
•  Sail locker aft of the anchor locker
•  Double Lifelines: all replaced (2014)
•  Side boarding ladder
•  Lifelines from side gates replaced and raised by 3” with S/S tubing
•  Fold down swim platform
•  Cockpit shower
•  Full cockpit enclosure – dodger, bimini, connector, side curtains with mosquito mesh
•  2 x removable custom cockpit tables: one round “cocktail” table, 2nd table a rectangular piece with fold out leaves.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

•  Life raft: Zodiac 6 person Offshore SOLAS B
•  Dinghy: Highfield UL290 aluminum, 9’6” (2017)
•  Outboard: Yamaha F9.9MHB, 9.9hp, 4 stroke (2017)
•  Dinghy davits (2021)
•  EPIRB
•  Magma BBQ
•  Cockpit cushions (custom made)
•  Stern reel: Ultra Marine
•  SOS Danbuoy MOB unit

MAINTENANCE

•  Last haul-out and anti-fouling: Sept 2022
•  Last zinc(s) change: Sept 2022
•  Last engine oil change: Oct 2022