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Murray Yacht Sales Gulf Coast
2026 Beneteau 53' (16.15 m) First 53
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Heir to more than 40 years of experience of the First range launched by BENETEAU in 1977, the First sets the course for high-performance cruising.
- Cruiser-Racer / Racing Sailboat
- Sail
- New
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- Stock #: Available for Order
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| Shoal Draft Option |
| Air Conditioning |
| Bow Thruster/Stern Thruster |
| Performance Cruiser |
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Description
Capitalizing on over 40 years of expertise, the First 53 is the latest member of the First range launched by BENETEAU in 1977. With sights set on high-performance cruising and more, this “Luxury Performance” sailing yacht was designed for sailors who demand speed in absolute comfort. With a well-balanced hull and sensationally responsive helm, a free-flowing deck plan, and a truly avant-garde interior, the First 53 embodies the renaissance of the legendary First name.
NAVAL ARCHITECT: BISCONTINI YACHT DESIGN
INTERIOR & DECK DESIGN: LORENZO ARGENTO
DEMO SPECIALS
Specifications
Stock #: Available for Order
LOA: 53' 0'' (16.15 Meters)
Type: Sail- New
Year: 2026
Beam: 16' 5''
LWL: 50' 6''
Draft Max: 6' 4''
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 8
Heads: 2
Head Room: 6' 7''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Monohull
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 85'
Bow Thruster: Yes
Stern Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 106 Gallons (401.25 Liters)
Fresh Water: 190 Gallons (719.23 Liters)
Holding Tank: 42 Gallons (158.99 Liters)
Displacement: 34162 lbs
Ballast Weight: 11240 lbs
CE Certified: Yes
Classification: A
Designer: Roberto BISCONTINI / Lorenzo ARGENTO
Builder: Beneteau France
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 4JH80 CR SD
- Engine Year: null
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 80.00
- Power KW: 59.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 5.00
- Engine Location: Middle
Press & Media
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Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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About
About
Murray Yacht Sales has been at the forefront of Gulf Coast sailing since 1974, building a legacy as one of the premier sailboat dealerships in North America. For over 50 years, we’ve guided sailors through every stage of ownership - from their first days on the water to achieving their ultimate goals of racing, cruising, and bluewater passagemaking. As the region's dealer for Beneteau Sailboats, Excess Catamarans, and J/Boats, we’re proud to represent the world’s leading manufacturer while also offering expertise in a range of Pre-Owned Power and Sail Listings. With offices in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, and a team of seasoned sailors along the coast and inland waterways, we provide unmatched regional expertise backed by national reach.
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