Beneteau First 47.7 2001

2001 Beneteau First 47.7 Unbound for Sale – Versatile Sailing Yacht in Charleston, South Carolina

A Perfect Blend of Performance and Comfort

The 2001 Beneteau First 47.7 is designed for sailors who appreciate both performance and comfort on the water. With a sleek profile and a well-balanced hull, this sloop is perfect for cruising or racing. The yacht features a spacious cockpit and a well-thought-out deck layout, making it easy to handle while underway. The Beneteau First 47.7 is known for its responsive sailing characteristics and is equipped with a powerful Yanmar engine, ensuring you can navigate any waters with confidence.

Spacious and Functional Interior

Below deck, the Beneteau First 47.7 offers a welcoming and functional interior. The layout includes three comfortable cabins, accommodating up to six guests, and two heads for convenience. The saloon features ample natural light and a well-equipped galley, making it ideal for entertaining or relaxing after a day on the water. With thoughtful storage solutions and a practical design, Unbound is perfect for extended cruising or weekend getaways.

The Beneteau First 47.7 is a performance oriented yacht designed by the renowned naval architect Bruce Farr. With its spacious deck layout and comfortable interior the 47.7 offers a perfect balance between a capable racing yacht and a comfortable cruising boat.

Unbound is a beautiful and clean three cabin, two head version that has crossed the Atlantic, sailed the Caribbean and is now berthed in Charleston South Carolina. She is ready to take its new owners on adventures and priced to sell! 

Currently not for sale in US waters to US residents.

Highlights:

• Bowthruster
• Generator (only 1074 hours)
• Yanmar Diesel (only 2607 hours)
• Watermaker
• Tender and Outboard included in the sale
• Large sail inventory with a 2021 Doyle Dacron Main, 2 jibs, 2 spinnackers and a spare main
• New antifoul 
• New batteries

Details/Full Specs:

Engine/Generator

• Yanmar Diesel engine 90hp, 2607h (recently serviced, new starter) 
• Paguro 4000 3.2kW Generator, 1074h
• 250 liters / 66 gallons fuel tank

Electronics/Electrical

• B&G Chartplotter
• B&G DSC VHF radio
• Two handheld 
• Wind/Speed/Depth 
• Autopilot (installed, but not wired up)

• 3 x Lifeline AGM house batteries (July 2025)
• 1 x engine start battery (July 2025)
• 1 x bowthruster start battery (July 2025)
• Shorepower 220vAC (with adapters to convert to US voltage)

Plumbing/Other/Tankage

• Technicomar Water Maker (Makes ~60 liters / 16 g per hour)
• Manual flush heads/toilet
• No A/C, heat throughout the boat when bought but not used
• 3 water tanks (around ~620 liters / 163 gallons)

Sails

• 1 x Main Sail Doyle Dacron cross cut 5 full battens (2021, excellent condition) 
• Harken high load cars
• Lazy jacks
• Stack pack
• 1 x Jib with Top swivel replaced 
• Facnor furler (new in 2022)

• 1 x Storm jib, Doyle (new in 2021, excellent condition, never used)
• 1 x Spare main sail (probably original, fair condition)
• 1 x S4 Spinnaker Medium to Heavy Air (excellent condition)
• 1 x A3 Medium Air Spinnaker (excellent condition)
• 1 x Sock for cruising
• 1 x Carbon Spinnaker Pole

Deck/Rigging/Canvas

• Standing rigging replaced (Nov 2021)
• Harken Deck gear. High load
• Lewmar winches - Excellent
• Running rigging leads to cockpit (good condition)
• Bimini frame present (no canvas)
• Dodger frame and canvas present (good condition) with clear splash hood that is easy to take on and off

Ground Tackle

• A 45lb Delta type anchor with 3/8” galvanized steel chain 40 meters / ~131 ft chain , lashed on to strong point with dyneema 
• Lofrans Tigres windlass

Galley

• ENO two burner LPG stove & oven
• Microwave
• Fridge and Freezer

Safety

• 6 person Life Raft needs to be recertified (12/2024)
• EPIRB Expires 10/2031
• Fire extinguishers 3 x 1kg, 1 x 2kg and 1 x 3kg. Next service due in 05/2026
• Fire blanket
• Life Jackets (8 x Solas inflatable, 4 x adult rigid, 6 child rigid)

Below the waterline

• Bowthruster
• Bronze 3 bladed Maxprop feathering propeller
• Antifoul redone (May 2025)

Insurance survey available (Nov 2024)

Unregistered Tender and Outboard included in the sale

• 10.2 ft aluminum bottom inflatable tender
• 15 hp Yamaha two stroke Enduro

Additional info

• Antigua and Barbuda flagged
• EU VAT paid
• Not for sale in US waters to US residents
• LLC owned boat, never bare-boat chartered (was in an owner-captained day-sail operation)
  
  

• Draft: 2.3 m / 7.6 ft
• Air draft: 18.3 m / 60 ft
• Average speed motoring: 7 kn
• Average speed sailing: 8 kn
• Fuel Tank 250 liters / ~66 g
• Water Tank ~620 liters / 163 g

Contact Engel & Volkers Yachting

For more information or to schedule a private viewing of 2001 Beneteau First 47.7 Unbound, contact Engel & Volkers Yachting in Sarasota, Florida today at +1 (941) 326-2339.