Launched to much acclaim, the First 53 has achieved great things since its initial launch. Designed to allow performance racing or cruising, while also delivering true comfort and luxury, the First 53 is a boat built to be used by the lucky owners
Contact us to discuss full pricing and options
Launched to much acclaim, the First 53 has achieved great things since its initial launch. Designed to allow performance racing or cruising, while also delivering true comfort and luxury, the First 53 is a boat built to be used by the lucky owners
Contact us to discuss full pricing and options
With sights set on high-performance cruising and more, if you are keen on regattas, this “Luxury Performance” sailing yacht was designed for expert sailors and demanding owners. With a well-balanced hull and helm for unique sensations, easy-flow deck plan, modern marine interior with a décor of white lacquered bulkheads and moulded wood, the First 53 got the renewal of the new generation of First sailing yachts truly underway!
Manufacturer DetailsARCHITECTS / DESIGNERS
• Naval Architect: BISCONTINI YACHT DESIGN
• Outside & interior design: LORENZO ARGENTO
• L.O.A 17,12m 56’2’’
• Hull length 15,98m 52’5’’
• L.W.L. 15,40m 50’6’’
• Beam 5,00m 16’5’’
• Standard draft (T-keel) 2,50m 8’2’’
• Standard ballast weight (Cast iron) 4 500kg 9,918 lbs
• Performance draft (T-keel) 3,02m 9’11’’
• Performance ballast weight (Cast iron/ Lead) 4 510kg 9,940 lbs
• Air draft (excluding antennae) 25,88m 85’
• Performance air draught (excluding antennae) 26,88m 88’
• Light displacement 15 599kg 34,380 lbs
• Fuel capacity (standard) 400L 106 US Gal
• Fresh water capacity (standard) 720L 190 US Gal
• Engine power: - Sail drive (standard) 80 HP 80 HP
- Propeller shaft (Option) 110 HP 110 HP
Construction• Design in accordance with European Directive requirements and according to CE certification
• ISO 12215 certified structure
• Balsa sandwich infusion hull
• Vacuum infused structural inner liner (Fabrics - resin) bonded to the hull
• Deck in glass fibre/balsa wood sandwich infusion, with non-slip "diamond point" surface
• Cast iron keel attached with bolts and bonded stainless steel backplate
• Twin rudders hung with stainless steel stock
• White coloured hull - Aluminum grey hull decoration
• 8 Hull portholes