Bénéteau First 27.7 S

Sailboat 27′ 2″ Since 2002

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 27.7 S
Type
Sailboat
Built
2002 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
27′ 2″ (8.29 m)
Waterline length
27′ 2″ (8.29 m)
Beam
9′ 1″ (2.77 m)
Draft
4′ 1″ (1.25 m)
Displacement
6,603 lb (2,995 kg)
Ballast
1,918 lb (870 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
525 sq ft (48.8 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
23.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
146

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
29%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.94

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
1.94
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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