Luxury Performance
First 53.
Performance at its most elegant.
Luxury performance cruiser designed by Biscontini Yacht Design and Lorenzo Argento. Fast on every point of sail, precise at the helm, elegant in every detail — racing DNA for stylish cruising.
Länge
17,12 m
Beam
5,00 m
Verdrängung
15.599 kg
Draft
2,50–3,02 m
Cabins
3
WC
2
Engine
80 PS (110 opt.)
Water
720 L
Diesel
400 L
CE Category
A10/B12/C14
Why this boat
From the hull lines to the teak deck: built for fast, stylish sailing.
The First 53 is not a classic bluewater cruiser — nor does it want to be. It's the yacht for owners who steer themselves: fast Mediterranean passages, the occasional regatta or rally, and an interior that lives up to life on board.
Fast on every point of sail
Hull by Biscontini Yacht Design, performance keel down to 3.02 m and a generous sail plan: passages in record time instead of engine hours.
Sovereign handling
Twin rudders and a balanced sail plan: precise helm feedback and control, even when the breeze builds.
Elegance on board
Interior by Lorenzo Argento: 3 cabins, 2 heads, a light-flooded saloon in teak. After the fast leg, the enjoyment begins.
Gallery
Elegant and fast. In its element.
Interior
Comparison
First 53 vs First 44 — which project fits you?
Both share the performance DNA of the First line. The First 53 becomes central when more space, more passage speed and a flagship-level interior tip the scales.
First 44
Smaller
Owner performance with strategic focus on European sailing grounds and conscious project size.
First 53
Luxury performance flagship
The flagship of the First line: more length, more speed, more space — performance sailing with elegance and comfort.
| Criterion | First 44 | First 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Concept logic | Owner performance with range and ownership focus | Luxury performance flagship with racing DNA |
| Application sailing grounds | European sailing grounds, longer distances, conscious planning | Mediterranean & Adriatic, fast passages, offshore rallies like the ARC |
| Onboard living | Space and comfort with performance demands | Flagship-level luxury and comfort — three cabins, teak, light |
| Typical owner | Larger performance project with clear ownership | Owners who value speed, style and helm feeling |
Niko Resch. 4-time Olympian. Your sparring partner for the decision.
Niko Resch. 4-facher Olympionike. Dein Sparringspartner für die Entscheidung.
Performance and material expertise from competitive sailing, translated into calm, transparent buying guidance. No sales pitch — just clarity.
Sharpen your sailing grounds and use-case profile together
Position the First 53 honestly against range alternatives
Prepare a Sea Trial or yard visit
Next step
The First 53 becomes clearer in conversation and unmistakable on the water.
No pressure, no obligation — let's find out together if the First 53 is really your sweet spot.