Bénéteau Figaro Solo

Sailboat 30′ Since 1990

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Figaro Solo
Type
Sailboat
Built
1990–2002
Designer
Groupe Finot/Jean Beret
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
FG solid laminate
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ (9.14 m)
Waterline length
27′ 7″ (8.41 m)
Beam
10′ 8″ (3.26 m)
Displacement
5,291 lb (2,400 kg)
Ballast
1,984 lb (900 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
534 sq ft (49.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
40′ 1″ (12.22 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 3″ (3.43 m)
P (mainsail luff)
41′ 6″ (12.66 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 9″ (4.20 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
28.2

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

Displacement / length
112

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

Ballast ratio
37%

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

Capsize screening
2.46

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
water + iron
Construction
FG solid laminate

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

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