Bénéteau First 30 E (Berret)

Sailboat 30′ 6″ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
First 30 E (Berret)
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981–1984
Designer
Jean Berret
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ 6″ (9.30 m)
Waterline length
27′ (8.23 m)
Beam
10′ 8″ (3.26 m)
Displacement
7,055 lb (3,200 kg)
Ballast
2,866 lb (1,300 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
406 sq ft (37.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
37′ 8″ (11.49 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 4″ (3.44 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ 6″ (9.91 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ (3.35 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.7

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

Displacement / length
160

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

Ballast ratio
41%

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

Capsize screening
2.23

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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

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