About the First 477 Race Beneteau
Beneteau's First 477 Race represents the French builder's commitment to performance-oriented sailing, combining the company's renowned construction quality with design elements focused on competitive sailing. This model emerged during an era when Beneteau was expanding its racing-focused First line to appeal to sailors seeking both speed and comfort.
Built for sailors who prioritize performance without completely sacrificing cruising amenities, the First 477 Race features a sleek profile and hull design optimized for speed. The boat's racing pedigree is evident in its clean deck layout, efficient sail handling systems, and structural reinforcements designed to handle the loads of competitive sailing. While capable of coastal and offshore passages, this yacht truly shines in racing conditions where its design advantages become most apparent.
The First 477 Race strikes a balance between all-out racing machines and traditional cruising boats, making it suitable for club racing, coastal regattas, and spirited weekend sailing. Beneteau's reputation for solid construction and thoughtful design details carries through in this model, offering sailors a platform that can transition from competitive racing to comfortable cruising with reasonable ease.
Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall)
47.00 ft / 14.33 m
LWL (Waterline Length)
41.33 ft / 12.60 m
Beam
14.75 ft / 4.50 m
Max Draft
9.16 ft / 2.79 m
Displacement
25,353.00 lb / 11,500 kg
Ballast
8,444.00 lb / 3,830 kg
How It Compares
vs. Beneteau 461, First 477 Beneteau, Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau, Swan 46 Mkii, Tartan 4700
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Dimensions
LOA
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
47.0 ft
First 477 Beneteau
47.0 ft
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
47.0 ft
LWL
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
41.3 ft
First 477 Beneteau
41.3 ft
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
40.7 ft
Beam
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
14.8 ft
First 477 Beneteau
14.8 ft
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
14.4 ft
Displacement
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
25 lbs
First 477 Beneteau
25 lbs
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
28 lbs
Ballast
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
8 lbs
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
10 lbs
Sail Area
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
—
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
1,152 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement
(higher = more powerful)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
—
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
19.6
Ballast / Disp
(higher = stiffer)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
33.3 %
First 477 Beneteau
33.3 %
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
35.4 %
Comfort Ratio
(higher = more comfortable offshore)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
—
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
—
Capsize Screening
(lower = safer)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
—
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
—
Displacement / Length
(lower = lighter)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
160
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
190
Hull Speed
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
—
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
—
Speed Number
(higher = faster)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
—
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
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