1/4 or 1/2 share available in this as new 2024 Beneteau First 36, berthed at the RPAYC, in Newport Sydney.

The new First 36 fills the gap perfectly between the sports boat style First 14,18,24 and 27 that provide exhilarating planing performance with overnighting capability and the more conventional Beneteau First offering that has won most of the trophies on offer, all around the world, in the most demanding, highly competitive yacht races, that are always stylish and well-appointed for cruising with family and friends. After a hiatus away, Beneteau knew they had to produce something very special to re enter the market in this category and they have nailed it in the first 36 winning every major award in the yachting scene and over 150 delivered so far.

With a weight of 4,8 tons and an upwind sail area of 80 square meters, the new First 36 simply presents a different sailing experience. We believe this is the first time a mainstream-production boat with full-cruising facilities, a mid-market price tag has been pushed this far towards true high-performance sailing. But what we are really proud of is making this level of fast, fun sailing available to everyone.

The main difference from most of the other boats labelled as cruiser-racer is this: In a First 36 you are no longer locked in displacement speed. The main reason for this is its significantly lower weight. Going 9,10 or 11 knots instead of 5,6 or 7 knots makes sailing more fun. It also makes your cruising radius bigger. You will not only enjoy sailing more with this boat. You will also spend more time under sail.

The sail plan, underwater body and steering system are balanced so well that the boat can be pushed hard without wiping out or even developing excessive weather helm. You can steer a First 36 with fingertip control hard upwind as well as a fast, planing ride downhill. The all-around speed, seaworthiness, and stability of First 36 has trickled down from modern offshore racers.

Naval architect, Sam Manuard, famous for the fastest Imoca 60's and other blue water speedsters worked at the front end of this development. Then, the design was given to PURE Design & Engineering, a team famous for making structural calculations for America's Cup boats, IMOCAs and TP-52s--in other words, the fastest and most abused racing boats in the world. This was iterated in endless cycles through the design process where Lorenzo Argento and Gigodesign, together with teams from Beneteau and Seascape, shaped the project into the new First 36.

The entire boat is a vacuum-infused, fully-cored GRP composite structure--including bulkheads and most interior parts. Almost all interior elements contribute to the structural strength of the boat.

First 36 is designed to fit a variety of sailing styles: cruising with family and friends, shorthanded sailing, club racing or distance racing with a full crew. To facilitate all of this, the cockpit has two distinct modes: one for racing/shorthanded sailing and one for cruising. In racing mode, the open T-cockpit has space enough to move effortlessly between ergonomic work positions. In cruising mode, the cockpit is supplied with removable boxes to lengthen the benches--and a cockpit table. This transforms the cockpit to a more lounge-like, relaxing environment. Deck gear is upgraded from industry standard, both in size and quality.

The living quarters below deck are a reinvented layout of the legendary First 40,7. Their huge volume comes as a natural consequence of the modern, performance-optimized lines of the hull. Even though most of the interior is structural elements in vacuum-infused GRP, warm wood has been used for floorboards, doors, table, and trim. A smooth inner liner and ambient light settings create an atmosphere where you will feel at home and relaxed before and after sailing. A freestanding kitchen island contains a huge fridge, connected to the pantry with a removable cutting board. The bathroom footprint is significantly reduced, due to a fold-able sink. The two multipurpose aft cabins can sleep two people comfortably. They can also be transformed into huge storage rooms when needed, by halving the aft bunk with ease.

Carte Blanche was launched in early 2024 and presents in as new condition having only been lightly used since her launch based on the owner residing interstate. She is fitted with plenty of options to make racing and cruising a pleasure over and above the comprehensive standard specification including:

Garmin Instrumentation with twin helm plotters, mast repeaters and autopilot.
Bow sprit with integrated anchor and electric windlass.
North mainsail in lazy bag.
North furling genoa on Facnor flat deck furler.
North Light medium 3di headsail.
North furling gennaker.
Removable teak and stainless steel cockpit table.
Full boat cover.
Category 5 safety gear.
AMSA survey specification.

Cost annually approximately $10,000 per 1/4 share including slipping, servicing, berthing and insurance.

Contact our team to find out more information and to secure a brilliant opportunity to own a share in this stunning Beneteau First 36 berthed at one of the best marinas in Australia.