About This Vessel
This 2005 Beneteau First 44.7, measures 44 ft, and is located in Marina del Rey, California, powered by Volvo D2-55 54.00HP.
"SABBATICAL" is a stylish, comfortable and fast performance cruiser great for distance racing or trips beyond with 3 staterooms, 2 heads there is plenty of comfortable space for the whole crew. SABBATICAL has a versatile sail inventory for many conditions and ease of control make her manageable for a crew of 2.
SABBATICAL has the performance package including deep draft keel and performance rig the bottom, keel and rudder were professionally faired to templates and long boarded to perfection. Two carbon fiber spinnaker poles for cruising and full range of cruising / racing sail inventory. Last haul 2022.
Recent Work: The rudder bearings and sleeves were replaced in March 2025.
New Main and Stack Pack 2023 It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Interior
Enter the wide companionway to galley starboard suited for a Chef with plenty of storage ample counter space, refrigeration and 3 burner stove / oven. aft is a guest stateroom equipped with additional refrigerator, microwave, large Berth for two and 6'8" of headroom.
To port of the companionway is the Nav station outfitted with built in cubbies, large chart table, bookshelf, Lewmar opening port and AC/DC panels. Aft to port is the guest head complete with shower and electric toilet, 6'9" headroom. Next aft is a guest stateroom with double berth, 2 Lewmar opening ports, hanging locker, stowage outboard and overhead / reading lights.
The salon features 6'8" headroom a large dining table (can convert to a large berth) with outboard seating to starboard and bench seating centerline outboard to port large storage cabinet with 3 doors, drawers and shelving with additional cabinets above.
Two overhead Lewmar hatches with shades. 2 outboard fixed hillside ports and 4 opening Lewmar hatches with shades. Great natural light throughout.
Owners stateroom forward 6'8" headroom, Pullman style berth with storage underneath to starboard seating and hanging locker to port. Head forward with electric toilet 6'8" headroom, shower and additional storage in forepeak for sails or miscellaneous gear, overhead Lewmar hatch, overhead and reading lights. 5 x Hella air fans
Isotherm SS cabinet refrigerator in Stbd aft cabin
Microwave in Stbd aft cabin
Custom mattress pad for owners cabin berth
Tecma electric toilets in both heads
New refrigeration (2025)
Electronics
Garmin Chart plotter (GPSMAP 8610)
SIMRAD AP26 RAM driven autopilot control at helm and wired remote
Analog Wind direction at helm
Binnacle compass
B&G Hercules 2000 wind, depth and speed at helm 4 20/20's on spar
2 B&G 20/20's P/S sides of pedestal for helmsman
B&G FFD at Nav station
Fore/Aft and lateral inclinometers
Compass sensor, tall carbon wind wand (recent full service)
Onboard computer at Nav station all electronics interfaced (needs software updates)
Standard Horizon
Stereo MP3/ DVD player with 2 sets of interior / 1 set of exterior speakers, sub woofer and 2 remote head units
CD/ iPod player
2KW Xantrex Link 2000 inverter/charger Volt / AMP monitor with remote display at nav table
21" TV with DVD player and surround sound
Masthead Tri color/ anchor/ strobe
LED running lights
3 x 4DLifeline AGM house battery bank, NEW 2019
1 x GP-31 Engine start battery NEW 2019
Standard Horizon: VHS (2023) at NAV Station
Standard Horizon: VHS Mic (2023) at Helm Station
Chartplotter: Garmin GPS Map 8610 (2025)
Rigging
Full set of racing rigging, misc. cruising / extra rigging
Stem head extended for asymmetrical spinnaker with downhaul pad eye
60" SS leather wrapped steering wheel (stock)
66" SS leather wrapped steering wheel (racing)
Lewmar 48 electric secondary winches
Furlex headsail furler
Bow pulpit and stanchion bases re-built for extra strength
Running rigging in great condition
Quick electric windlass with handheld remote
Rocna 20 anchor with roughly 100' chain spliced into 100' plait rode
Standard length spinnaker Pole, Carbon Fibre
Penalty length spinnaker Pole, Carbon Fibre
Sails
North A3 Fractional rig, 3/4 oz with 1.5 oz luff
UK A2 Fractional rig
UK A2 Masthead
Storm Jib
UK Code Zero
UK Mainsail (5/11/2023) 668 square feet X-Drive Carbon, 2 full battens, 2 reefs, insignia, draft stripes
Tri Sail
Updated Sail Inventory
Sails Ullman Endurance heavy Dacron Mainsail
Ullman Endurance heavy Dacron Jib
North #1 3Di/Raw 153% --Deck sweeper Genoa
North #3 3DL 100% with leech battens
North Heavy #2 furling laminated Genoa
North A2 Fractional rig
North A3 Fractional rig, -3/4 oz with 1.5 oz luff
UK A2 Fractional rig
UK A2 Masthead
Storm Jib
UK Code Zero
UK Mainsail (05/11/2023) 668 ft² X-Drive Carbon, 2 full battens, 2 reefs, insignia, draft stripes
Additional
Magma Newport gas grill with rail mount
Transom swim ladder (removable)
Cockpit shower
Cockpit cushions
Bimini with cover
Dodger with window covers
Pedestal and wheel cover
Winch covers
Stern rail seats P/S
Custom cockpit sole that lifts with an ironing board type mechanism to create a cockpit table
Outboard motor mount on push pit
Dinghy Achilles 310 roll up w/OB
Disclaimer
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