Bénéteau 323

Sailboat 32′ 10″ Since 2001

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
323
Type
Sailboat
Built
2001 on
Designer
Groupe Finot
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 10″ (10.00 m)
Waterline length
29′ 2″ (8.90 m)
Beam
10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
Displacement
9,325 lb (4,230 kg)
Ballast
2,414 lb (1,095 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
513 sq ft (47.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ 8″ (13.01 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 1″ (3.37 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ 11″ (11.86 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 2″ (4.01 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.5

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

Displacement / length
167

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

Ballast ratio
26%

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

Capsize screening
2.05

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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