Bénéteau First 345 – Performance Cruiser/Racer with Extensive Upgrades
The Bénéteau First 345 is a true classic from the 1980s – designed to deliver the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and timeless style. With her elegant lines, stable handling, and generous interior layout, she is equally at home cruising the archipelago, crossing oceans, or competing on the racecourse.
This particular yacht stands out as a well-maintained and extensively upgraded example. Recent investments include a modern navigation suite with B&G Zeus2 plotter, Triton2 instruments, AIS, and new VHF (2024), as well as new oversized Harken winches (2020). She carries a comprehensive sail wardrobe – genoa, jib, mainsail, spinnaker, and furling gennaker – making her ready for any conditions. A registered SRS rating certificate is included for those keen to race.
Below deck, the First 345 offers two private cabins, a spacious saloon, a well-equipped galley, and a head with electric flush. Modern comforts include a water heater, solar panel, new batteries (2025), stereo, TV, and a full cockpit enclosure, ensuring enjoyable cruising in all seasons.
Structurally, she has benefited from professional epoxy treatment of hull and keel, new keel bolts, and fresh paintwork, providing peace of mind and long-term durability.
Currently located in Landskrona, Sweden, she is offered launched, fully prepared for the season, and guaranteed to be in working condition at handover (sails, drivetrain, and major equipment).
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a proven cruiser/racer with pedigree, extensive documentation, and the perfect balance of speed and comfort – ready to sail away.
SUMMARY: Boat Make: Bénéteau Model: First 345 Year: 1984 Serial Number: 2262 Engine Make: Volvo Penta 2002 HP / Type: 28 hp Engine Year: 1984
EQUIPMENT LIST
Rigging • Masthead rig with 2 spreaders • Primary winches: 2 x Harken 46 ST (2020) • Halyard winches: 2 x Harken 40 ST (2020) • Spinnaker pole • Selden Rodkick (boom vang) • Lazy jacks • Spinlock tiller extension • Winch handle One Touch 250 mm • Windex wind vane • Mooring cleats forward, aft and midships • Bow sprit with integrated swim ladder • Stern swim ladder • Furlex furling system
Sails • Jib 35.23 m² (on furler) • Genoa (on furler, hardly used, excellent condition) • Mainsail 24.02 m² (used, good condition) • Spinnaker 84 m², very good condition with bag • Gennaker on furler Selden GX 10, very good condition with bag
Electrical / Technical • Residual current breaker (RCD) with 25A fuse • 4 x SMF batteries 12V 86Ah (2025) • CTEK M300 battery charger (2020) • Digital voltmeter for batteries • Stereo with Bluetooth (2024) • 12V and 220V outlets throughout • 2 x freshwater tanks, 100L each (2025) • Isotemp water heater (new heating element 2019) • Pressure water pump (galley pump) • Bilge pumps: electric and manual • Isotherm fridge with freezer compartment • Gas stove with 2 burners and oven, Electrolux Nautic • Toilet with electric flush • 40L holding tank with deck and sea discharge (2019) • Solar panel 110W (2024) • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/10 Bluetooth charge controller (2020) • GeoSafe GPS alarm (2019) • MTG-3000H gas alarm, 12V connected (2025) • Fire extinguishers in cockpit and saloon
Deck / Exterior • Sprayhood, dark blue • Cockpit enclosure, dark blue • Mainsail cover, dark blue • Furling jib cover, dark blue • Cockpit table with Lagun mount • Bruce anchor forward with swivel, 5 m chain and 40 m rope • Bruce anchor 10 kg aft, with swivel, 5 m chain and 56 m anchor line • New additional mattresses for fore and aft cabins (2021) • TV in saloon • 6 x fenders with covers and mooring lines • Diesel tank 85 L • Teak on cockpit seating, like new
Upgrades / Maintenance • 2016: New aluminum rub rail • 2016: Hull repainted • 2016: New decals and stripes • 2018: New keel bolts • 2018: Sandblasted and epoxy-treated keel • 2018: Epoxy treatment of underwater hull
Details
ManufacturerBENETEAU
ModelFirst 345
Year (Build / Refit)1984
Length10.6m
Total Power28 hp
Beam3.5m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length10.6m
Beam3.5m
Hull
MaterialGRP
Weight
Displacement5.5 t
Features
AIS
Autopilot
Chartplotter
Compass
Depth Sounder
GPS
Navigation Lights
VHF Radio
Wind Instrument
Anchor
Battery
Battery Charger
Generator
Inverter
Coolbox
Freezer
Microwave
Radio
TV
Bathing Platform
Swim Ladder
Bilge Pump
Fire Extinguisher
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine Hours2000
Engine TypeInboard
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power28 hp
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