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First 477 Race Beneteau
Designer: Bruce Farr  ·  Builder: Beneteau  ·  First built: 2000
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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
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Beneteau
First Built 2000
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
33.31
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
160.32
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 13.06 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 20.34
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.19 ft / 5.24 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,093.00 ft² / 101.54 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 66 gals / 250 L
Water Capacity 136 gals / 515 L
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
Beneteau 461
46.6 ft
First 477 Beneteau
47.0 ft
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
47.0 ft
Swan 46 Mkii
47.1 ft
Tartan 4700
46.9 ft
LWL
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
41.3 ft
Beneteau 461
39.4 ft
First 477 Beneteau
41.3 ft
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
40.7 ft
Swan 46 Mkii
37.8 ft
Tartan 4700
39.5 ft
Beam
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
14.8 ft
Beneteau 461
14.0 ft
First 477 Beneteau
14.8 ft
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
14.4 ft
Swan 46 Mkii
14.4 ft
Tartan 4700
14.1 ft
Displacement
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
25 lbs
Beneteau 461
20 lbs
First 477 Beneteau
25 lbs
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
28 lbs
Swan 46 Mkii
31 lbs
Tartan 4700
28 lbs
Ballast
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
8 lbs
Beneteau 461
7 lbs
First 477 Beneteau
8 lbs
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
10 lbs
Swan 46 Mkii
11 lbs
Tartan 4700
9 lbs
Sail Area
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
Beneteau 461
First 477 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
1,152 sq ft
Swan 46 Mkii
978 sq ft
Tartan 4700
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
Beneteau 461
First 477 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
19.6
Swan 46 Mkii
15.8
Tartan 4700
17.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
33.3 %
Beneteau 461
35.8 %
First 477 Beneteau
33.3 %
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
35.4 %
Swan 46 Mkii
Tartan 4700
34.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
Beneteau 461
First 477 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
Swan 46 Mkii
34.1
Tartan 4700
30.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
Beneteau 461
First 477 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
Swan 46 Mkii
1.83
Tartan 4700
1.86
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
160
Beneteau 461
153
First 477 Beneteau
160
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
190
Swan 46 Mkii
Tartan 4700
202
Hull Speed
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
Beneteau 461
First 477 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
Swan 46 Mkii
8.2 kts
Tartan 4700
8.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
First 477 Race Beneteau ★
Beneteau 461
First 477 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 47 Jeanneau
Swan 46 Mkii
2.0
Tartan 4700
2.8
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