Bénéteau First 25.7

Sailboat 24′ 7″ Since 2004

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 25.7
Type
Sailboat
Built
2004 on
Designer
Groupe Finot
Hull
Keel/CB w/twin rudders
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
24′ 7″ (7.50 m)
Waterline length
24′ 1″ (7.35 m)
Beam
9′ 1″ (2.77 m)
Draft
2′ 10″ (0.85 m)
Displacement
4,740 lb (2,150 kg)
Ballast
1,433 lb (650 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
362 sq ft (33.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
33′ 9″ (10.30 m)
J (foretriangle base)
9′ 9″ (2.96 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ (9.75 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 6″ (3.50 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.5

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

Displacement / length
151

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

Ballast ratio
30%

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

Capsize screening
2.17

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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