1990 Beneteau First 45f5
Cristóbal, Panamaseit 14 Tagen auf dem Markt
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1990 Beneteau First 45F5 | Proven Offshore Cruiser & Performance Racer
The 1990 Beneteau First 45F5 "Octopodes" is a Bruce Farr-designed performance cruiser that has earned her reputation through thousands of offshore miles, competitive racing, and extended liveaboard cruising. Combining the renowned sailing characteristics of the First series with thoughtful upgrades and proven reliability, Octopodes is equally at home racing around the buoys, crossing oceans, or serving as a comfortable cruising yacht.
Originally campaigned in the Pacific Northwest racing circuit—including the Vic-Maui Race, Van Isle 360, Swiftsure, Southern Straits, and numerous regional regattas—she later became a capable liveaboard before completing an extensive voyage down the Pacific Coast through Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama. Her upgraded Sparcraft rig, rod standing rigging, hydraulic backstay, custom rudder bearings, epoxy-coated hull, and numerous structural improvements make her an exceptional example of the sought-after First 45F5.
Whether you're searching for a capable bluewater cruiser or a fast offshore passagemaker with pedigree, Octopodes represents an outstanding opportunity.
Vessel Specifications
Year: 1990Builder: BeneteauModel: First 45F5Designer: Bruce FarrVessel Name: Octopodes
Dimensions
Length Overall: 46' 7"
Beam: 13' 11"
Draft: 7' 1"
Displacement: 23,150 lbs
Construction
Composite hull
Composite deck
Gelcoat finish
Bolted fin keel
Single helm station
Last antifouled: 2023
Tankage
Fuel: 42 gallons
Fresh Water: 198 gallons
Engine & Mechanical
Powered by a dependable 45 HP Yanmar 4JH2E diesel, this vessel offers economical cruising and proven reliability.
Yanmar 4JH2E diesel
45 HP
Under 6,000 engine hours
Shaft drive
Single propeller
Cruise Speed: 6 knots
Maximum Speed: 7 knots
Fuel consumption: approximately 0.5 GPH
Cable and quadrant steering
Engine-driven hot water system
No bow thruster
Electrical System
Two 270Ah AGM house batteries
AGM engine starting battery
Xantrex inverter/charger
1,500-watt inverter
12V electrical system
120V shore power
Espar diesel hydronic heating system
Battery switches located in aft port stateroom
Honda EU2200 portable generator included
Electronics & Navigation
Well-equipped for offshore navigation with modern sailing essentials.
Chartplotter
GPS
Radar
Autopilot
Depth sounder
Wind instruments
Stereo system
Two VHF radios
Custom navigation station
Custom companionway instrument pods
Helm instrument pod
Custom radar and antenna mast
Accommodations
The First 45F5 offers a spacious interior suitable for cruising couples or families.
Three double cabins
Four permanent berths plus additional saloon berth
Approximately 6'6" headroom
Comfortable salon
Excellent ventilation
Custom navigation station
Galley
The practical galley is well-equipped for extended cruising.
Stove and oven
Double sink
12V refrigeration
12V freezer
Gas alarm with automatic shutoff
Standard galley equipment
Approximately 6'6" salon headroom
Heads
Two manual marine heads
Two interior showers
Transom swim shower
Electric and engine heat-exchange hot water system
Holding tank beneath forward berth
Rigging & Sail Handling
Fractional sloop rig designed for both performance and offshore reliability.
Rig
Sparcraft aluminum keel-stepped mast (2009)
Aluminum boom
Double spreaders
Rod standing rigging (2009)
Hydraulic backstay
Removable Solent stay
Carbon fiber 18.6' spinnaker pole
Additional 15' spinnaker pole
Aluminum genoa tracks
Harken cabintop traveler
ProFurl roller furling system
Lazy jacks and Stack Pack
Boom vang and preventer
All control lines led aft beneath deck
16 line clutches
Winches
Electric Lewmar halyard winch
2 Lewmar 52 ST primary winches
2 Lewmar 44 ST secondary winches
2 Lewmar 43 ST cabintop winches (one electric)
2 Lewmar 30 ST mast-mounted winches
Sails
Mainsail (sun damaged)
Genoa (serviceable but aging)
Storm jib
Trysail
Symmetrical spinnaker
Additional headsails and spinnakers included
Deck Equipment
Built for offshore sailing and easy handling.
Hardtop helm bimini
Dodger
Walk-through transom
Stainless swim ladder
Dual stainless bow rollers
Teak cockpit floor grates
Pedestal steering with aluminum wheel
Multiple cockpit lazarettes
Propane locker
Stainless propane BBQ
Outboard motor mount
Mooring lines
Fenders
Boat hook
Ground Tackle
Ready for extended anchoring.
65 lb Mantus anchor
300' ACCO 5/16" G43 high-test chain
33 lb Bruce secondary anchor with chain and rode
Muir dual-gypsy anchor windlass (serviced 2021)
Tender
10' Apex inflatable dinghy
Mercury 8 HP outboard
Safety Equipment
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Five fire extinguishers (expired)
Life raft (inspection expired)
First aid kit
Life ring
Some safety equipment requires recertification or replacement prior to offshore use.
Major Improvements
New Sparcraft mast and standing rigging (2009)
Running rigging upgraded
Keel removed and professionally rebedded (2009)
Hull structure reinforced with epoxy/vinyl ester tabbing
High-load deck areas reinforced
Bottom faired and epoxy coated (2012)
Aluminum toe rail installed (2014)
Custom zero-drag rudder bearings with grease fittings
Custom navigation station
Custom helm electronics installation
Custom radar arch/mast
Sailing History
Octopodes has an exceptional history that demonstrates both performance and seaworthiness.
Highlights include:
Southern Straits Race
Tri Island Series
Round Whitney Race
Swiftsure International Yacht Race
Two Vic-Maui races
Van Isle 360
Round the County Race
Extensive Pacific Northwest cruising
Southeast Alaska cruising
Liveaboard in British Columbia and Washington (2019–2021)
Offshore voyage through California, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama (2021–2022)
In 2022 the keel lightly contacted a submerged rock in Costa Rica, damaging the epoxy coating. Repairs were professionally completed during the next haul-out at Shelter Bay Marina.
Broker's Remarks
Bruce Farr's Beneteau First 45F5 remains one of the most respected performance cruising yachts ever produced. Octopodes stands out thanks to her extensive offshore experience, significant structural upgrades, upgraded Sparcraft rig, and proven race pedigree. She has demonstrated her capabilities in demanding offshore events while also serving comfortably as a liveaboard cruising yacht.
If you're searching for a fast, capable, and well-prepared offshore cruiser with an impressive history and outstanding sailing performance, Octopodes deserves serious consideration.
The 1990 Beneteau First 45F5 "Octopodes" is a Bruce Farr-designed performance cruiser that has earned her reputation through thousands of offshore miles, competitive racing, and extended liveaboard cruising. Combining the renowned sailing characteristics of the First series with thoughtful upgrades and proven reliability, Octopodes is equally at home racing around the buoys, crossing oceans, or serving as a comfortable cruising yacht.
Originally campaigned in the Pacific Northwest racing circuit—including the Vic-Maui Race, Van Isle 360, Swiftsure, Southern Straits, and numerous regional regattas—she later became a capable liveaboard before completing an extensive voyage down the Pacific Coast through Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama. Her upgraded Sparcraft rig, rod standing rigging, hydraulic backstay, custom rudder bearings, epoxy-coated hull, and numerous structural improvements make her an exceptional example of the sought-after First 45F5.
Whether you're searching for a capable bluewater cruiser or a fast offshore passagemaker with pedigree, Octopodes represents an outstanding opportunity.
Vessel Specifications
Year: 1990Builder: BeneteauModel: First 45F5Designer: Bruce FarrVessel Name: Octopodes
Dimensions
Length Overall: 46' 7"
Beam: 13' 11"
Draft: 7' 1"
Displacement: 23,150 lbs
Construction
Composite hull
Composite deck
Gelcoat finish
Bolted fin keel
Single helm station
Last antifouled: 2023
Tankage
Fuel: 42 gallons
Fresh Water: 198 gallons
Engine & Mechanical
Powered by a dependable 45 HP Yanmar 4JH2E diesel, this vessel offers economical cruising and proven reliability.
Yanmar 4JH2E diesel
45 HP
Under 6,000 engine hours
Shaft drive
Single propeller
Cruise Speed: 6 knots
Maximum Speed: 7 knots
Fuel consumption: approximately 0.5 GPH
Cable and quadrant steering
Engine-driven hot water system
No bow thruster
Electrical System
Two 270Ah AGM house batteries
AGM engine starting battery
Xantrex inverter/charger
1,500-watt inverter
12V electrical system
120V shore power
Espar diesel hydronic heating system
Battery switches located in aft port stateroom
Honda EU2200 portable generator included
Electronics & Navigation
Well-equipped for offshore navigation with modern sailing essentials.
Chartplotter
GPS
Radar
Autopilot
Depth sounder
Wind instruments
Stereo system
Two VHF radios
Custom navigation station
Custom companionway instrument pods
Helm instrument pod
Custom radar and antenna mast
Accommodations
The First 45F5 offers a spacious interior suitable for cruising couples or families.
Three double cabins
Four permanent berths plus additional saloon berth
Approximately 6'6" headroom
Comfortable salon
Excellent ventilation
Custom navigation station
Galley
The practical galley is well-equipped for extended cruising.
Stove and oven
Double sink
12V refrigeration
12V freezer
Gas alarm with automatic shutoff
Standard galley equipment
Approximately 6'6" salon headroom
Heads
Two manual marine heads
Two interior showers
Transom swim shower
Electric and engine heat-exchange hot water system
Holding tank beneath forward berth
Rigging & Sail Handling
Fractional sloop rig designed for both performance and offshore reliability.
Rig
Sparcraft aluminum keel-stepped mast (2009)
Aluminum boom
Double spreaders
Rod standing rigging (2009)
Hydraulic backstay
Removable Solent stay
Carbon fiber 18.6' spinnaker pole
Additional 15' spinnaker pole
Aluminum genoa tracks
Harken cabintop traveler
ProFurl roller furling system
Lazy jacks and Stack Pack
Boom vang and preventer
All control lines led aft beneath deck
16 line clutches
Winches
Electric Lewmar halyard winch
2 Lewmar 52 ST primary winches
2 Lewmar 44 ST secondary winches
2 Lewmar 43 ST cabintop winches (one electric)
2 Lewmar 30 ST mast-mounted winches
Sails
Mainsail (sun damaged)
Genoa (serviceable but aging)
Storm jib
Trysail
Symmetrical spinnaker
Additional headsails and spinnakers included
Deck Equipment
Built for offshore sailing and easy handling.
Hardtop helm bimini
Dodger
Walk-through transom
Stainless swim ladder
Dual stainless bow rollers
Teak cockpit floor grates
Pedestal steering with aluminum wheel
Multiple cockpit lazarettes
Propane locker
Stainless propane BBQ
Outboard motor mount
Mooring lines
Fenders
Boat hook
Ground Tackle
Ready for extended anchoring.
65 lb Mantus anchor
300' ACCO 5/16" G43 high-test chain
33 lb Bruce secondary anchor with chain and rode
Muir dual-gypsy anchor windlass (serviced 2021)
Tender
10' Apex inflatable dinghy
Mercury 8 HP outboard
Safety Equipment
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Five fire extinguishers (expired)
Life raft (inspection expired)
First aid kit
Life ring
Some safety equipment requires recertification or replacement prior to offshore use.
Major Improvements
New Sparcraft mast and standing rigging (2009)
Running rigging upgraded
Keel removed and professionally rebedded (2009)
Hull structure reinforced with epoxy/vinyl ester tabbing
High-load deck areas reinforced
Bottom faired and epoxy coated (2012)
Aluminum toe rail installed (2014)
Custom zero-drag rudder bearings with grease fittings
Custom navigation station
Custom helm electronics installation
Custom radar arch/mast
Sailing History
Octopodes has an exceptional history that demonstrates both performance and seaworthiness.
Highlights include:
Southern Straits Race
Tri Island Series
Round Whitney Race
Swiftsure International Yacht Race
Two Vic-Maui races
Van Isle 360
Round the County Race
Extensive Pacific Northwest cruising
Southeast Alaska cruising
Liveaboard in British Columbia and Washington (2019–2021)
Offshore voyage through California, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama (2021–2022)
In 2022 the keel lightly contacted a submerged rock in Costa Rica, damaging the epoxy coating. Repairs were professionally completed during the next haul-out at Shelter Bay Marina.
Broker's Remarks
Bruce Farr's Beneteau First 45F5 remains one of the most respected performance cruising yachts ever produced. Octopodes stands out thanks to her extensive offshore experience, significant structural upgrades, upgraded Sparcraft rig, and proven race pedigree. She has demonstrated her capabilities in demanding offshore events while also serving comfortably as a liveaboard cruising yacht.
If you're searching for a fast, capable, and well-prepared offshore cruiser with an impressive history and outstanding sailing performance, Octopodes deserves serious consideration.
