Bénéteau First 30 Es (Berret)

Sailboat 30′ 6″ Since 1981

Overview

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

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ 6″ (9.30 m)
Waterline length
27′ (8.23 m)
Beam
10′ 8″ (3.26 m)
Displacement
6,834 lb (3,100 kg)
Ballast
2,976 lb (1,350 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
427 sq ft (39.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
36′ 1″ (11.00 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 11″ (3.32 m)
P (mainsail luff)
36′ 1″ (11.00 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 10″ (3.60 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.0

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

Displacement / length
155

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

Ballast ratio
44%

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

Capsize screening
2.26

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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