Bénéteau First Class 12

Sailboat 39′ 4″ Since 1986

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First Class 12
Type
Sailboat
Built
1986 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 4″ (11.99 m)
Waterline length
33′ 10″ (10.30 m)
Beam
12′ 6″ (3.80 m)
Draft
6′ 11″ (2.10 m)
Displacement
9,480 lb (4,300 kg)
Ballast
4,674 lb (2,120 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
110

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

Ballast ratio
49%

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

Capsize screening
2.36

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.36

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

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