Bénéteau First 29

Sailboat 29′ 7″ Since 1983

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 29
Type
Sailboat
Built
1983 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 7″ (9.02 m)
Waterline length
24′ 8″ (7.53 m)
Beam
9′ 1″ (2.78 m)
Draft
5′ 7″ (1.71 m)
Displacement
6,614 lb (3,000 kg)
Ballast
2,205 lb (1,000 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
501 sq ft (46.5 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
6
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.8

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

Displacement / length
196

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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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