2023 Beneteau First 247m

A smart pocket cruiser, a joyful day-sailor or a solid club racer

The First 24, designed by Sam Manuard is a high-performance thoroughbred with a boldly modern hard-chine hull.  Most of the running rigging is led back to the clutches located on the companionway and two winches combined with jammers making trimming child’s play.  The First 24 performs particularly well in light and medium air, progressing moderately and with ease at speeds of 15 knots.

A smart pocket cruiser, a joyful day-sailor or a solid club racer – whichever way you choose to use your First 24, she'll be equally ready, with sleeping accommodations for up to four wrapped in an ultramodern performance hull. A completely retractable keel gives you unfettered access to the shallowest cruising grounds and the possibility of quickly launching and retrieving the boat from any ordinary ramp. Her light and stable hull, alu rig, classic backstay and dacron sails make her the ideal holiday cruiser, within operational reach of even the most inexperienced sailors. 

Two hatches open a large sail locker built into the bottom of the cockpit. Fenders can be stored here along with a small thermal or electric engine.

The interior welcomes you with one big open-space salon that can easily accommodate up to 4 adults, 2 on the bow V-berth and 2 on smart extendable side berths. She provides all the essential amenities you can expect on a modern 24ft  boat – crew bags for personal belongings, storage under the benches, indoor/outdoor tables and a dedicated place for the chemical toilet in the back of the salon. For technical storage, there is a big space under the cockpit area, which is accessible from the exterior. The sizeable and clean open-cockpit area offers an excellent ratio between comfort and sailing experience. Wide side benches, together with a stern bench, provide a great relaxing place; they also keep you connected and close to the water, as the cockpit can easily welcome 4 or 5 sailors.The First 24 will show her true nature under sail. A flat, modern planing hull and a deep ballasted keel deliver a fast and fun sailing experience. The hull shape and the deep swinging keel result in high stability, and the twin rudders ensure complete control in any condition. Because of the very light hull, she'll keep moving even under light wind. Thanks to a spacious cockpit design, you'll enjoy easy handling in a solo, double-handed or fully crewed setup, whether you are relaxing on an afternoon sail, partaking in a club race, or cruising with your family. In any case, she will surprise you with fun, comfortable and relaxed sailing.

About Signature Yachts: We are a premier new/used power and sailboat dealership in the Pacific Northwest, successfully serving clients for 28 years. As both individual and corporate members of the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association and the Northwest Marine Trade Association you can be assured that we adhere to the highest standards and ethics of these fine organizations. We invite you to stop by our Seattle location. We have several new Beneteaus on display and a marina full of brokerage boats at our long standing Westlake location on Lake Union. Come and walk our docks and meet our knowledgeable staff. You’re Welcome Aboard!