Bénéteau 34.7

Sailboat 32′ 10″ Since 2006

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
34.7
Type
Sailboat
Built
2006 on
Designer
Farr Design
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 10″ (10.00 m)
Waterline length
28′ 8″ (8.75 m)
Beam
11′ 1″ (3.38 m)
Displacement
10,265 lb (4,656 kg)
Ballast
8,682 lb (3,938 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
599 sq ft (55.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
43′ 3″ (13.18 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 1″ (3.68 m)
P (mainsail luff)
42′ (12.80 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 11″ (4.54 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.3

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

Displacement / length
194

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

Ballast ratio
85%

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

Capsize screening
2.04

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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