Bénéteau First 29
Sailboat
29′ 8″
Since 1983
Overview
- Builder
- Bénéteau
- Model
- First 29
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1983–1989
- Designer
- Jean-Marie Finot
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 29′ 8″ (9.05 m)
- Waterline length
- 26′ 2″ (7.99 m)
- Beam
- 9′ 10″ (2.99 m)
- Displacement
- 7,014 lb (3,182 kg)
- Ballast
- 2,204 lb (1,000 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 401 sq ft (37.3 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 36′ 9″ (11.20 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 11′ 10″ (3.61 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 31′ 8″ (9.65 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 10′ 9″ (3.28 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 17.5
- Displacement / length
- 174
- Ballast ratio
- 31%
- Capsize screening
- 2.05
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
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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