Bénéteau 393

Sailboat 38′ 2″ Since 2002

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
393
Type
Sailboat
Built
2002 on
Designer
Berret/Racoupeau
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
38′ 2″ (11.64 m)
Waterline length
35′ 1″ (10.70 m)
Beam
13′ (3.96 m)
Displacement
17,152 lb (7,780 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
662 sq ft (61.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
46′ 1″ (14.05 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 6″ (4.42 m)
P (mainsail luff)
40′ 4″ (12.29 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ 1″ (4.60 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.9

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

Displacement / length
177

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

Capsize screening
2.02

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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